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Date:Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Location:Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor has called and will convene a special meeting of the Housing Authority
meeting jointly with the City Council at the time and location stated on this agenda
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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. §
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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 Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing SEIU 221 - Represented MAAC
Project Employees
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity
Month in the City of Chula Vista
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5.CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.7)
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 24
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the minutes dated: April 14, 2026
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.
5.3 Citywide Holiday Renaming: Adopt an Ordinance Renaming Cesar Chavez Day
to Farmworkers Day
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Report Number: 26-0146
Location: No specific geographic location
Departments: Human Resources & 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 an ordinance amending Chapter 10.08 (Definitions for Vehicles and
Traffic) and Chapter 12.50 (Temporary Placement Of Signs In Designated
Portions Of The Public Rights-Of-Way) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code
to replace Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworkers Day. (Second Reading
and Adoption)
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5.4 Housing Authority Policy: Updates to the Chula Vista Housing Authority
Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies to Comply with the California Debt
Limit Allocation Committee
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Report Number: 26-0094
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
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 (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore,
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is
required.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution of the Chula Vista Housing Authority to approve updates to the
Chula Vista Housing Authority Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies and
authorize the Director to make additional minor clerical or administrative changes
as needed.
5.5 Grant Acceptance: Accept Grant Funding for the Hazardous Fuels Reduction
Program from the California Governor’s Office of Service and Community
Engagement/California Volunteers
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Report Number: 26-0113
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Fire
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class
1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $1,499,974.31 from the
California Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement/California
Volunteers #CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps Grant to support the Fuels
Crew as part of the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program.
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5.6 Grant Application and Appropriation: Authorize Submission of an Application for
the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and
Appropriate Funds
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Report Number: 26-0124
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
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 authorizing submission of a grant application for the Fiscal
Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, authorizing the City
Manager to execute grant documents, and amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26
budget to appropriate grant funds. (4/5 Vote Required)
5.7 Meeting Designation: Designate July 7, 2026 as a Non-Regular Meeting Day
Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020
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Report Number: 26-0121
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: This 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:
Place an ordinance on first reading designating July 7, 2026 as a non-regular
meeting day pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 (First
Reading).
6.PUBLIC COMMENTS 183
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.PUBLIC HEARINGS
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7.1 Annual Military Equipment Report: Accept the Annual AB 481 Military Equipment
Report, Review and Renew Ordinance No. 3549, and Amend the Chula Vista
Police Department Military Equipment Policy
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Report Number: 26-0117
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
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:
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution: (A) accepting the 2025 Annual
AB 481 Military Equipment Report, (B) renewing Ordinance No. 3549, and (C)
amending Chula Vista Police Department Military Equipment Policy 714.
7.2 Approve Issuance of Bonds: Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily
Housing Revenue Bonds for the Acquisition, Construction, and Equipping of the
Sol Vista Apartments Project and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto
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Report Number: 26-0139
Location: Southwest corner of Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road
(Village 2)
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed Project (the “Project”) is adequately covered
in the previously adopted Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
(“FSEIR”) for the Otay Ranch Village Two Comprehensive SPA Plan Amendment
(FSEIR 12-01; SCH #2003091012; and incorporated by reference in City Council
Resolution No. 2014-207 on November 4, 2014).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a City Council resolution authorizing the
issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the Project pursuant to the Tax Equity and
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, as amended (“TEFRA”).
8.ACTION ITEMS
8.1 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.
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8.2 Housing Authority Bond Approval: Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt
Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Acquisition, Construction, and
Equipping of the Sol Vista Apartments Project and Certain Other Matters Relating
Thereto
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Report Number: 26-0091
Location: Southwest corner of Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road
(Village 2)
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed Project is adequately covered in the
previously certified Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) for
the Otay Ranch Villages Two, Three, and a Portion of Village Four
Comprehensive SPA Plan Amendment (FSEIR 12-01; SCH #2003091012; and
incorporated by reference in City Council Resolution No. 2014-207 on November
4, 2014).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution of the Chula Vista Housing Authority authorizing the issuance
of up to $14,000,000 in tax-exempt bond obligations for the ninety-six (96) unit
Sol Vista Apartments affordable housing development, formerly referred to as
Enclave Montecito.
8.3 Park Naming and Council Policy Waiver: Approving Naming of the Future Urban
Park at Oxford Street and Fourth Avenue as “Roy Franzen Park” and Waiving
City Council Policy No. 470-01
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Report Number: 26-0120
Location: 391 Oxford Street
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed action 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 waiving the naming requirements set forth in City Council
Policy No. 470-01 and approving the naming of the future urban park at Oxford
Street and Fourth Avenue as “Roy Franzen Park.”
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8.4 Contract Award and CIP Appropriation: Approve a Consultant Services
Agreement with Carrier Johnson + Culture for the City of Chula Vista Police
Department Facilities Master Planning Effort and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26
CIP Budget Accordingly
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Report Number: 26-0098
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager & Police
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: 1) Approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Carrier
Johnson + Culture for Police Department facilities master planning services for a
not-to-exceed amount of $393,815 and 2) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget by appropriating funds to the capital
improvement project “Police Substation Feasibility Study” (SAF0171) from
available fund balance of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund (4/5
Vote Required).
8.5 City Council Referral: Presentation and Discussion on Potential Amendments to
Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.56 Tobacco Retailer
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Report Number: 26-0096
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Attorney, Housing and Homeless Services, & Police
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:
Receive the presentation and community input; receive input on proposed
amendments to strengthen Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 5.56, Tobacco
Retailer; and provide policy direction on options responsive to the referral to
reduce the overall number of tobacco retailers in the City of Chula Vista, in the
following topic areas: 1) restrict type of retailers; 2) set issuance caps; 3) limit
permit proximity; 4) buffer sensitive locations; and 5) establish conditional
transfers.
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8.6 City Boards and Commissions: Place an Ordinance on First Reading Amending
the Municipal Code to Implement District-Based Nominations for Certain Boards
and Commissions
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Report Number: 26-0164
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:
Place an ordinance on first reading amending the Chula Vista Municipal Code to
redesignate four seats on the Board of Library Trustees, Charter Review
Commission, Sustainability Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, and
Veterans Advisory Commission to use a district-based nomination process, one
seat per district; require appointees to the district-designated seats on the Traffic
Safety Commission to reside in the corresponding district; provide that appointees
to the district-designated seats on the other listed bodies are not required to
reside in the corresponding district; and clarify that the existing Municipal Code
process for the City Clerk to propose reassignment of seat designations for City
Council consideration and approval applies when appointment processes are
adjusted. (First Reading)
9.PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There will be no continued Public Comment period if all speakers present at the first
Public Comment period are heard.
10.CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
10.1 Emergency Communications Campaign Update 718
11.MAYOR’S REPORTS
12.COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
13.CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
14.CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
15.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)
15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
Name of case: Bonita Valley Amateur Girls Softball Association, presented on
August 15, 2024
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15.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 d(1)
Name of case: Michael Hamanaka v Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of
the United States of America, et al., Southern District of California. 26CV1719 LL
BJW
16.ADJOURNMENT
to the Mayor's State of the City Address on April 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Elite Athlete
Training Center and then the regular City Council meeting on May 5, 2026, 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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City of Chula Vista
Regular City Council Meeting
MINUTES
Date:
Location:
April 14, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, Mayor McCann
Also Present: City Manager Allen, 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 5:01 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Bigelow called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Councilmember Preciado.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4.1 Special Recognition of the 2025-2026 Chula Vista Elementary School District
Speech Contest Winners
The speech contest winners delivered their speeches, and the Mayor and City
Council members congratulated them.
4.2 Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming April 24th as Arbor Day in the
City of Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation to Police Communications Systems Manager
Kimberly Howard in Recognition of Telecommunications Week in the City of
Chula Vista
The proclamation was presented.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5.1 through 5.8)
Item 5.7 was removed from the consent calendar at the request of Councilmember
Fernandez.
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The following members of the public spoke regarding various topics:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Cesar Javier
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Preciado
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items 5.1
through 5.6 and 5.8. 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: March 17, 2026
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.
5.3 Community Benefit Districts: Adopt an Ordinance Adding Chapter 5.14
(Community Benefit Districts) to the Chula Vista Municipal Code Establishing
Procedures for the Formation of Community Benefit Districts
Adopt an ordinance adding Chapter 5.14 (Community Benefit Districts) to the
Chula Vista Municipal Code to establish procedures for the formation of
Community Benefit Districts in the City of Chula Vista. (Second Reading and
Adoption)
Item 5.3 heading:
ORDINANCE NO. 3619 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHAPTER 5.14
“COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS” TO TITLE 5 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR THE FORMATION OF
COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
5.4 Agreement: Approve a Legal Services Agreement with Best, Best & Krieger
LLP for Community Facilities Districts and Public Financing Legal Services
Adopt a resolution approving a legal services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger
LLP for community facilities districts and public financing legal services.
Item 5.4 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-049 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BEST, BEST &
KRIEGER LLP FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC
FINANCING LEGAL SERVICES
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5.5 Joint Powers Agreement: Approve a Joint Powers Agreement Between the
City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego for the Planning, Operations,
and Maintenance of the Otay Ranch Open Space Preserve
Adopt a resolution approving a renewed and revised 30-year Joint Powers
Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego for the
Planning, Operations, and Maintenance of the Otay Ranch Open Space Preserve
and authorizing the City Manager to execute the renewed and revised 30-year
Joint Powers Agreement.
Item 5.5 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-050 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A 30-YEAR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE
PLANNING, OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE OTAY RANCH OPEN
SPACE PRESERVE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE 30-YEAR JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
5.6 Agreements: Landscape Maintenance Agreements with HomeFed Village 8E,
LLC and California Department of Transportation Related to Maintenance of
Caltrans Right-of-Way in Otay Ranch Village 8 East
Adopt a resolution A) approving the Landscape Maintenance Agreement between
the City of Chula Vista and HomeFed Village 8E, LLC for the maintenance of a
specified area within the Caltrans right-of-way associated with the Otay Ranch
Village 8 East project; and B) authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of
Transportation for the same right-of-way area.
Item 5.6 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-051 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH
HOMEFED VILLAGE 8E, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
MAINTENANCE WITHIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 8 EAST
5.8 Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for Operation Splash Community Swim Program
Adopt a resolution 1) accepting $93,500 in grant funds from Kaiser Foundation
Hospitals for the Operation Splash Community Swim Program, 2) authorizing City
Manager to execute grant documents, and 3) amending the fiscal year 2025-26
budget by appropriating funds to the Parks and Recreation Section of the Other
Grants Fund. (4/5 Vote Required)
Item 5.8 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-052 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS FOR
THE OPERATION SPLASH COMMUNITY SWIM PROGRAM, AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
5.7 City Boards and Commissions: Place an Ordinance on First Reading
Amending the Municipal Code to Implement District-Based Nominations for
Certain Boards and Commissions
City Clerk Bigelow gave a presentation on the item.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident spoke in opposition to the item.
Rita Byers submitted written comments in opposition to the item.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of
the City Council to direct staff to return at a future meeting with a revised draft
ordinance to require district residency for the Traffic Safety Commission.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding various topics.
The following members of the public spoke regarding environmental issues:
Purita Javier
Cesar Javier
The following members of the public spoke in support of Police Chief Kennedy:
Bob Sutherland
Dr. Chanda Simmons
Janet Lambert
Angelique Williams
Brandon Claypool
Deborah Schlemmer spoke in support of installing a memorial in Valle Lindo Park.
Angelica Martinez spoke regarding concerns related to district representation and
community matters.
Ben Delgado, representing Chula Vista Futbol Club, spoke regarding the soccer
community.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Housing Grant Funding: Receive Recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2026-
2027 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action
Plan
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.
Mayor McCann stated that he would abstain from discussion of the item due to a
potential property-related conflict of interest and left the dais during discussion of
the item.
Principal Management Analyst Gonzalez gave a presentation on the item.
Deputy Mayor Fernandez opened the public hearing.
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John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
Cesar Javier
Rebecca Rader, representing Voices for Children
Adam Reed, representing Mama's Kitchen
The following members of the public submitted written comments in support of the
item:
Elsa Hernandez, representing Harborside Elementary
Mauricio Medina, representing the San Diego Food Bank
Laura Franco, representing
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Deputy Mayor
Fernandez closed the public hearing.
The meeting was recessed at 6:55 p.m. and reconvened at 7:01 p.m.
7.2 Comprehensive Code Update: Consideration of Amendments to the Chula
Vista Municipal Code
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.
Mayor McCann announced that the item would be continued to the May 5, 2026,
City Council meeting.
Mayor McCann opened the public hearing.
The following members of the public spoke regarding the item:
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident
Cesar Javier
There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor
McCann closed the public hearing.
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.
8.2 Lease Agreement: Approve a Lease Agreement with the Board of Trustees of
the California State University Acting on Behalf of San Diego State University
for a portion of the City-Owned Building Located at 1775 Millenia Avenue
Real Property Manager Dickson and Special Projects Manager Relph gave a
presentation on the item.
Ian Gibson, representing San Diego State University, School of Nursing, spoke
regarding the item.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
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The following members of the public spoke in support of the item:
Lisa Schmidt, representing Assemblymember David Alvarez's office
Victoria Barba, representing Sharp Healthcare
Councilmember Preciado stated that he was employed by San Diego State
University, that the disclosure was made at the direction of the Fair Political
Practices Commission (FPPC), and that the FPPC advised that he did not have a
disqualifying conflict and could participate in and vote on the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Councilmember Inzunza
To adopt Resolution No.2026-053, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.2 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-053 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ON BEHALF
OF SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY FOR A PORTION OF THE CITY-OWNED
BUILDING LOCATED AT 1775 MILLENIA AVENUE
The meeting was recessed at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened at 8:04 p.m.
8.3 Contract Amendment: Approve an Amendment to the Consultant Services
Agreement with Dudek to Provide Civil Engineering Services and Planning
Services and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose
Deputy City Managers Chase and Schoen gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Mayor McCann
Seconded by Deputy Mayor Fernandez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-054, the heading was read, text waived. The motion
was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-054 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA (1) APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DUDEK TO PROVIDE
CIVIL ENGINEERING AND PLANNING SERVICES, INCREASING THE NOT-TO-
EXCEED AMOUNT WITH OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE TERM, AND (2)
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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8.4 Employee Compensation and Positions: Approve Amended Classification
and Compensation Plan, Authorized Position Counts, Revised Compensation
Schedule; Budget Amendments; and Updated Conflict of Interest Code
Human Resources Director Tomlinson announced that approval of the item would
affect executive compensation.
John Acosta, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Mayor McCann
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-055 through 2026-058, the headings were read,
text waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.4 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-055 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT IN VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-056 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
COMPENSATION SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE APRIL 17, 2026, AS REQUIRED BY
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-057 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MAKING VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-
26 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
D) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-058 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, AND DESIGNATING THE FILERS
AS LOCAL AGENCY OFFICIALS THAT MUST COMPLETE STATE-MANDATED
ETHICS AND FISCAL AND FINANCIAL TRAINING
8.5 Citywide Holiday Renaming: Adopt Amendments to the Memoranda of
Understanding with Collective Bargaining Groups and Introduce an
Ordinance Renaming Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day
Human Resources Director Tomlinson gave a presentation on the item.
Cesar Javier spoke in opposition to the item.
Moved by Councilmember Preciado
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-059 and place the ordinance on first reading, the
headings were read, text waived. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes (5): Councilmember Chavez, Deputy Mayor Fernandez, Councilmember
Inzunza, Councilmember Preciado, and Mayor McCann
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.5 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-059 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING REGARDING HOLIDAYS FOR THE FOLLOWING
BARGAINING UNITS: ASSOCIATION OF CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES; CHULA
VISTA MID MANAGERS/ PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, SEIU LOCAL 221;
NON-SAFETY LOCAL 2180, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE
FIGHTERS; LOCAL 2180, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE
FIREFIGHTERS; CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION; AND THE
WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS
B) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.08.110 RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF
HOLIDAYS FOR PARKING METERS AND ZONES AND SECTION 12.50.050
RELATING TO THE TIMES WHEN SIGNS CAN BE TEMPORARILY PLACED IN
DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY (FIRST READING)
8.6 Brown Act Updates (SB 707): Hear a Presentation, Adopt Technology
Disruption and Outreach Policies, and Consider Direction to Staff
City Clerk Bigelow gave a presentation on the item.
Moved by Councilmember Inzunza
Seconded by Councilmember Chavez
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-060 through 2026-062,the headings were read, text
waived. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Result, Carried (5 to 0)
Item 8.6 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-060 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A NEW CITY COUNCIL POLICY ADDRESSING A
DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-061 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA DETERMINING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE § 54953.4
C) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-062 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RESCINDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY 104-02, “REMOTE
COUNCIL MEETING PARTICIPATION BY COUNCILMEMBERS”
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8.7 Strategic Plan: Presentation and Discussion of the City's Draft 2026–2031
Strategic Plan
Kymberly Garrett, consultant, gave a presentation on the item.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Fernandez, there was a consensus of the City
Council to return the item for discussion at a future City Council workshop.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
There were none.
10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORTS
There were none.
11. MAYOR’S REPORTS
Mayor McCann reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
12. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS
City Councilmembers reported on attendance at recent events and made community
announcements.
At the request of Councilmember Preciado, there was a consensus of a majority of the
City Council to refer the following matters to staff for further guidance: (1) City logo use;
and (2) Councilmember events and meetings held in the community, including allowable
budget, staff, and equipment that may be used.
At the request of Deputy Mayor Fernandez, there was a consensus of the City Council to
make a referral to staff to return with: 1) an evaluation of the naming of the new park at
4th Avenue and Oxford Street, including consideration of naming the park in honor of
Roy Franzen Jr.; and 2) recommendations regarding possible revisions to the Asset
Naming Policy.
13. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS
There were none.
14. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORTS
City Attorney Verdugo expressed appreciation to City Clerk Bigelow for her work on the
Brown Act update item and acknowledged International Be Kind to Lawyers Day.
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 9:42 p.m. and reconvened in closed session at 9:45 with
all members present.
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15.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
A) Name of case: Maria Enriquez, et al. v. City of Chula Vista, et al., Southern
District of California, Case No. '25CV3832 BTM DEB
Action: No reportable action
B) Name of case: In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, Case No. 1:17-
md-02804-DAP, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
(Remnant Defendants settlements: Associated Pharmacies, Inc., American
Associated Pharmacies, J.M. Smith Co., Louisiana Wholesale Drug Co., Inc.,
Morris and Dickson, North Carolina Wholesale Drug Co., Inc., and
UNFI/SuperValu)
Action: No reportable action
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:59 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Tyshar Turner, Deputy Director, City Clerk Services
_________________________
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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ITEM TITLE
Citywide Holiday Renaming: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code Replacing Cesar Chavez Day
with Farmworkers Day
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Human Resources & 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 an ordinance amending Chapter 10.08 (Definitions for Vehicles and Traffic) and Chapter 12.50
(Temporary Placement of Signs in Designated Portions of the Public Right-of-Way) of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code to replace Cesar Chavez Day with Farmworkers Day. (Second Reading and Adoption)
Summary
This ordinance was placed on first reading on April 14, 2026. The original staff report can be accessed at the
following link: https://pub-chulavista.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=59949
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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C:\Program Files\eSCRIBE\TEMP\114183027\114183027,,,Ordinance - Amending Titles 10 and 12 to Rename Holidays.docx
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.08.110
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF HOLIDAYS FOR
PARKING METERS AND ZONES AND SECTION 12.50.050
RELATING TO THE TIMES WHEN SIGNS CAN BE
TEMPORARILY PLACED IN DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF
THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is a
compilation of the rules and regulations governing and controlling the movement of motor vehicles
and traffic in Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, Section 10.08.110 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code defines “Holidays” for
purposes of Chapter 10; and
WHEREAS, Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code governs
the use of public rights-of-way, including regulations for temporary signage; and
WHEREAS, Section 12.50.050 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code defines time (including
holidays), place, and manner restrictions for the temporary replacement of signs in designated
portions of the public rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend Section 10.08.110 and Section 12.50.050
to rename March 31st, known as “Cesar Chavez Day” to “Farmworkers Day.”
NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I. Revision of Holidays. The Chula Vista Municipal Code is hereby amended as
follows:
10.08.110 Holidays
“Holidays,” within the meaning of this chapter, are:
A. January 1st, known as New Year’s Day.
B. The third Monday in January, known as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
C. February 12th, known as Lincoln’s birthday.
D. The third Monday in February, known as Washington’s birthday.
E. March 31st, known as Cesar Chavez DayFarmworkers Day.
F. The last Monday in May, known as Memorial Day.
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G. June 19th, known as Juneteenth.
H. July 4th, known as Independence Day.
I. The first Monday in September, known as Labor Day.
J. September 9th, known as Admission Day.
K. November 11th, known as Veterans Day.
L. The fourth Thursday in November, known as Thanksgiving Day.
M. The fourth Friday in November, the day after Thanksgiving Day.
N. December 25th, known as Christmas Day.
When any of the holidays listed in this section fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall
be deemed to be a holiday in lieu of the day observed, and when any of the holidays listed
in this section fall on Sunday, the following Monday shall be deemed to be a holiday in
lieu of the day observed. (Ord. 3544 § 3, 2023; Ord. 3346 § 1, 2015; Ord. 2670, 1996; Ord.
2638 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1663 § 1, 1976; Ord. 973 § 1, 1966; prior code § 19.1.3(J)).
12.50.050 Time, place and manner restrictions.
Except for signs allowed under Section VIII of City Council Policy 465-02, all portable
signs are subject to the following conditions:
A. Size. The total face area of each sign shall not exceed 24 inches by 24 inches in size.
Doubled-faced signs are considered a single sign and only require one permit with a permit
sticker placed on each side of the sign.
B. Height and Width. The vertical distance measured from ground level to the highest
point of such sign or supporting device and the width of the supporting device may not
exceed three feet.
C. Type. Signs shall be portable, self-supporting, and of sufficient weight that the sign
remains upright and in the same position for the entire time the sign is in the public right-
of-way. No portion of the sign or supporting device shall be placed or driven into the
ground. Signs and supporting devices shall be maintained in good condition at all times
and shall be constructed out of quality weather-resistant materials normally used in
professional signage. No cardboard or paper signs are allowed.
D. Attachments. Signs and supporting devices may not contain brochure boxes, tear-off
flyers/coupons, or any similar type of attachment. No balloons, flags, pennants, or similar
devices may be attached to a sign or supporting device.
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E. Identification. Signs must contain, in legible font, on an area no less than two inches by
three and one-half inches (business card size) the name, mailing address, and contact phone
number of the individual responsible for the sign.
F. Permit Sticker. Each sign placed in the public right-of-way must have a valid permit
sticker affixed to both sides of each sign whether or not it is a double-faced sign.
G. Time. Signs shall only be displayed from Saturday at 6:00 a.m. through Sunday at 6:00
p.m. and on the listed City-observed holidays from 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
1. January 1st (New Year’s Day).
2. The third Monday in January (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).
3. March 31st (Cesar Chavez DayFarmworkers Day).
4. The last Monday in May (Memorial Day).
5. July 4th (Independence Day).
6. The first Monday in September (Labor Day).
7. The second Monday in November (Veterans’ Day).
8. The third Thursday of November (Thanksgiving Day).
9. The day after Thanksgiving Day.
10. December 25th (Christmas Day).
H. Location. No sign shall be placed, displayed, used or maintained:
1. On any sidewalk, walking path, bike lane, street, roadway area, traffic circle,
roundabout, or center median or island area.
2. On public rights-of-way adjacent to streets undergoing active construction,
repair, or maintenance, including landscape installation.
3. In such a manner as to obstruct the view of any official public sign.
4. On any right-of-way if the location obstructs the safe and convenient use by the
public of any street, sidewalk, or curbside parkway area.
5. Within five feet of the beginning of the curb return of any intersections, whether
the intersections have marked or unmarked crosswalks.
6. Within five feet of a fire hydrant, private or public driveway, traffic signal,
traffic sign, USPS mail receptacle, community mailbox, public trash receptacle,
designated bus stop/bench, or any other bench on the sidewalk.
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7. On any traffic control signs or devices, street light, utility, or communications
standards or poles and any of their supporting structures or equipment.
8. In any manner that causes a visual obstruction to traffic that may create a hazard
to traffic and/or pedestrians.
9. In any manner that injures, damages and/or destroys any plantings or vegetation
within the right-of-way.
10. Within 18 inches from the face of curb.
11. On any public right-of-way adjacent to streets during special events.
12. In any City park.
13. Within any vision clearance area as defined in CVMC 12.12.130. (Ord. 3082
§ 1, 2007).
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.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Courtney Chase Marco A. Verdugo
Deputy City Manager City Attorney
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ITEM TITLE
Housing Authority Policy: Updates to the Chula Vista Housing Authority Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond
Policies to Comply with the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee
Report Number: 26-0094
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
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 (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3)
no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution of the Chula Vista Housing Authority to approve updates to the Chula Vista Housing
Authority Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies and authorize the Director to make additional minor
clerical or administrative changes as needed.
SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Housing Authority (the “Housing Authority”) is authorized to act as the issuer of tax-exempt
bonds for affordable housing developments, awarded through the California Debt Limit Allocation
Committee (“CDLAC”). CDLAC requires that issuers maintain a set of Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond
Policies (the “Bond Policies”) establishing the process and requirements for issuance. The Housing Authority
last revised its Bond Policies in 2024. CDLAC provided some minor recommendations for further
amendments to the Housing Authority’s Bond Policies. This action would formally recommend adoption of
CDLAC’s proposed changes, and authorize the City Manager, as Director of the Housing Authority
(“Director”), to make additional minor or clerical changes without returning to City Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the
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CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore , pursuant to
Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
On March 25, 2026, the Housing and Homeless Advisory Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the item for
adoption by the Housing Authority.
DISCUSSION
Tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds, also known as private activity bonds, are a common method
of financing affordable housing developments. Bonds are awarded by CDLAC through a statewide
competitive process. They are nearly always paired with another financing source, low-income housing tax
credits, awarded by CDLAC’s sister agency, the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC). The
bonds are attractive to investors because their interest income is exempt from state and federal taxes. The
federal government sets a “bond cap” limiting the amount of bonds that can be issued annually within each
state. To control the bond capacity, CDLAC determines which projects are to receive an allocation of bonds
and then transfers the authority for that amount to the bond issuer. The Housing Authority essentially acts
as a pass-through entity, and neither it nor the City of Chula Vista bears any financial risk or obligation in the
event of a default. (Its role is sometimes referred to as a “conduit issuer” for this reason.) The bonds are paid
off through rental revenue from the completed projects.
Bonds may be issued either by the Housing Authority or by other qualified entities such as the California
Housing Finance Agency (“CalHFA”), the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”), or other joint
powers authorities.
In 2024, the Housing Authority updated its Bond Policies via Housing Authority Resolution No. 2024-004
adopted on May 21, 2024, to make itself the primary issuer for all projects in Chula Vista, except where an
exception is warranted due to special circumstances. The Housing Authority submitted its adopted Bond
Policies to CDLAC, the agency who provided several minor recommended revisions.
The proposed changes include the following:
Clarifying the deadlines for fee payments.
In the event of a rehabilitation/resyndication of an older property, affirming that CDLAC’s approval
is required for any new regulatory agreements that replace older documents.
Confirming that CDLAC must be formally notified in the event of a default and m ust approve of any
transfers of ownership.
To streamline future minor updates to the Bond Policies, the resolution will also authorize the Director to
make additional minor or clerical changes without returning to the Housing Authority for further action.
A redlined version of the Bond Policies is included as Attachment 1 showing these proposed updates.
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 Chula Vista Housing Authority commissioners do not create
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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 Chula Vista Housing Authority
commissioner of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this
matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of this policy update will have no fiscal impact in the current fiscal year. The proposed policy
updates are minor and pertain to administrative procedures.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of this policy update will have no ongoing fiscal impact. The proposed policy updates are minor
and pertain to administrative procedures.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Redlines to the Chula Vista Housing Authority Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies
Staff Contact: Brian Warwick, Housing Manager
Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing and Homeless Services
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Housing Authority
Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies
Adopted by HA Resolution 2018-01
Revised 04-30-2018 and 05/21/2024
The City of Chula Vista expands the supply of affordable housing by issuing multifamily
mortgage revenue bonds through the Chula Vista Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”),
as allocated by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”). Since 1993, the
Housing Authority has issued mortgage revenue bonds to private developers to finance low-
and moderate-income housing for families. Pursuant to CDLAC Regulation 5031(c), as an Issuer
of bonds, the Housing Authority must have written policies setting forth its bond issuance
procedures and post-issuance compliance procedures in conformance with the governing laws
and regulations.
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• • •
Summary 1
Chula Vista Housing
Authority
Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies
Summary
Federal, state, and local legislation authorizes issuance of mortgage
revenue bonds (“Bonds”) by local governments to finance the
development, acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of
multifamily housing rental projects (a “Project” or “Projects”) by a
private property owner/developer, also known as the “Project
Sponsor”. The interest on the Bonds is exempt from federal and state
taxation. As a result, Bonds provide below market financing for
qualified multifamily rental projects located in the City of Chula
Vista (the "City”). This program (“Bond Program”) is administered
by the Housing Authority and uses tax-exempt mortgage revenue
bonds (“Bonds”) issued by the Housing Authority.
There is no direct liability of the City or the Housing Authority in
connection with the issuance or repayment of the Bonds. There is no
pledge of the City’s or Housing Authority’s faith, credit, or taxing
power and the Bonds do not constitute general obligations of the City
or Housing Authority because the security for repayment of the
bonds is limited to Project revenue and other sources specified in the
documentation for the financing of the Project. Project loans are, in
most cases, structured as a real estate loan, with the obligation to
repay the bonds secured by a first deed of trust on the Bond-financed
property. The program is self-supporting with the owner
responsible for the payment of all costs of issuance and other costs
and repayment of the obligations.
• • •
Our mission is to build
strong families and to
strengthen the social
and physical fabric of the
Chula Vista community
by creating and
sustaining decent, safe
and affordable living
environments to foster
stability in the home and
the neighborhood and
empowering our diverse
residents as change
agents for their quality of
life.
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Summary 2
The goals of the Bond financing program include:
❑ Preserving and increasing availability of quality affordable rental housing;
❑ Encouraging economic integration within residential neighborhoods; and
❑ Maintaining and enhancing a quality living environment for residents of affordable housing
communities and the surrounding properties.
All Projects requesting mortgage revenue Bond issuance are subject to the
requirements in these guidelines. The Housing Authority reserves the right to make
exceptions, at its sole discretion when deemed necessary.
The Housing Authority guidelines and policies are subject to change.
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Issuer 3
Issuer
The Chula Vista Housing Authority (the “Housing Authority”) shall be the issuer of all Bonds financing
Projects within the City, except as provided below. Bonds for Projects are intended to be non-recourse
conduit financing in which the Housing Authority or the City will not be responsible for the repayment
of debt.
Outside Issuers
Project Sponsors considering the use of any Bond issuers other than the Housing Authority (“Outside
Issuers”) should contact Housing Authority staff and obtain advance written approval prior to
proceeding. The required Housing Authority public hearing for approval of Bonds by Outside Issuers
will be held only if the Project Sponsor can demonstrate that an Outside Issuer is required to ensure
project viability, such as when a financing proposal is part of a pooled issuance involving projects located
in multiple jurisdictions and such pooled issuance results in significantly lower project costs. Any
approvals by the Housing Authority on behalf of an Outside Issuer will include a provision that the
owner, operator, or manager of the proposed project will not change without the prior written approval
of the Housing Authority. It shall be the Housing Authority’s policy to require such Outside Issuers to
assume full responsibility for issuance and on-going compliance of the Bond issue with applicable state
and federal laws.
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Public Benefit 4
Public Benefit
Each Project to be financed must demonstrate tangible public benefits to the community in which it
resides before the Housing Authority is willing to act as an issuer for tax-exempt multifamily mortgage
revenue Bonds. These benefits must conform to all federal and state requirements for tax-exempt
multifamily mortgage revenue Bonds.
Affordability for Rental Projects
To ensure a public benefit, Project Sponsors must set aside a minimum number of units in each project
for lower income households. These units must be rented to households at or below 50% or 60% of Area
Median Income (“AMI”). For the purposes of this Bond Program, Area Median Income or AMI shall have
the same meaning as “area median gross income” as defined under 26 U.S. Code Section 142(d); the
income limits for each percentage of AMI shall be consistent with the Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project
(“MTSP”) income limits published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (“HUD”). The restricted units must proportionately reflect the mix of all units in the
project, be distributed throughout the project, and have the same floor area, amenities, and access to
project facilities as market-rate units.
Eligible Projects must meet the following minimum set-aside requirements:
Federal
❑ Twenty percent (20%) of units shall be rented to households earning at or below fifty percent
(50%) of AMI..
OR
❑ Forty percent (40%) of units shall be rented to households at or below sixty percent (60%) of
AMI.
State
❑ A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the units shall be rented to households earning at or below
50% of AMI.
Rents for these units shall be set according to the Rent Restrictions section below.
Project owners must certify their tenants’ eligibility annually or as otherwise required by the Housing
Authority in the applicable Regulatory Agreement. If a tenant is no longer eligible, the next available unit
(if federal tax credits apply to the project, in the building in which the unit was located) must be rented
to a new eligible tenant and the current tenant’s rent can be raised to a market level. A unit occupied only
by students may not count towards the set-aside requirement.
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Rent Restrictions
For purposes of the Bond Program, the maximum rent calculations for those units required to meet the
minimum set-aside required and the adopted CDLAC Resolution shall be consistent with the
methodology and rent restrictions set forth annually by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
(“CTCAC”). Maximum rents are further reduced by a utility allowance for tenant-paid utilities in the
amounts determined by the Housing Authority.
In the event tax-exempt bond projects are subject to another regulatory agreement from a public agency,
the more restrictive rents shall apply. If a set-aside unit is occupied by a household receiving a tenant-
based rental subsidy such as a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, the gross rent may exceed the
applicable unit restrictions as long as the household is receiving at least one dollar ($1) in federal subsidy.
Term of Rental and Affordability Restrictions
The Project must remain as rental housing and continuously meet the affordability requirements for the
longest of (a) the Qualified Project Period (as defined in Internal Revenue Code of 1986), (b) such period
as may be required by CDLAC (typically, 55-years from the date of the original issuance), (c) as long as
the Bonds remain outstanding, or (d) such period as may be required, in the opinion of the City’s or
Housing Authority’s Bond Counsel, to meet federal or state law. The City and/or Housing Authority
reserve the right to impose additional affordability restrictions if the City or Housing Authority
determines it is necessary to be competitive in the state allocation process or in compliance with
applicable State laws.
The affordability covenant remains in effect for not less than the agreed upon term, which may continue
beyond the Qualified Project Period. It is intended that the affordability term will remain in effect beyond
the retirement of the Bonds and expiration of any loan agreements.
Projects that are financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits or any other public funds will be
required to meet the requirements of TCAC or the more restrictive requirements of the applicable
financing sources.
A Bond Regulatory Agreement (“Regulatory Agreement”), consistent with the requirements of Section
5220 of the CDLAC regulations, containing the rental and affordability restrictions and all other
commitments outlined in the CDLAC resolution and its Exhibits, to be incorporated and made an
attachment of the Regulatory Agreement, will be recorded against the property and must be complied
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with by subsequent owners, as the Regulatory Agreement is a covenant that runs with the land. The
Regulatory Agreement will be terminated upon expiration of restrictions or in the event of casualty loss
or foreclosure, and the subsequent retirement of Bonds as a result of foreclosure.
Project Sponsors must regularly verify compliance with the affordability terms outlined within the
applicable Regulatory Agreement(s). The Housing Authority reserves the right to impose additional
reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
State law requires advance notice and other requirements upon the termination of the affordability
requirements. Some requirements also place restrictions on the sale of previously affordable housing
projects. In addition, at the conclusion of the required affordability period, the rent of those “in -place”
tenants will continue to be governed by the applicable affordability restriction, so long as those tenants
continue to live in the development.
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Loan Terms & Conditions
The terms and conditions of mortgage revenue bond loans shall be in accordance with CDLAC and
TCAC requirements and the requirements of the lending institution specific to the Project. The following
represents general terms.
Maximum/Minimum Loan Amount
The bond issuance and related loan amounts for individual projects are based upon project costs, interest
rates, revenues available to pay debt service and the appraised value of the Project being financed. The
Housing Authority may consider multiple properties as part of a single bond financing on a case by case
basis.
Interest Rate
The effective Mortgage Rate is the aggregate of the applicable bond rate and the add-on fees charged
under the program, such as lender, trustee, issuer’s fee, etc. The bond rate, for fixed rate bonds, is
determined at the time of a bond sale and the resulting mortgage is typically below conventional
mortgage rates.
Loan Term
The Project loans generally reflect a 30-year amortization schedule, although the bond maturity may be
shorter.
Affordability Term
The affordability term is the lesser of 55 years or the longest affordability period of other financing
sources, and is enforced through a recorded regulatory agreement.
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Application Requirements
The Housing Authority requires each Project Sponsor complete a Housing Authority application.
Applications must be submitted for all Projects seeking Bond financing where the Housing
Authority will act as issuer or where the Housing Authority will sponsor or hold a TEFRA hearing. This
includes all new money issuances requiring an allocation of bond authority from the California Debt
Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC), new 501(c)(3) issues, and refunding of existing bond issues.
Applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the relevant CDLAC application deadline to allow
enough time for Housing Authority review and approval. Applications that do not need CDLAC
approval must be submitted at least 90 days before the desired Bond closing date. Any information
provided in the application must be considered public information by State law.
❑ Chula Vista Affordable Housing Application
❑ Relocation Plan, if applicable – As required by CDLAC regulations (Section 5211 “Tenant Relocation”)
if low-income tenants will receive a rent increase exceeding five percent (5%) of their current rent,
then a relocation plan is required to address economic displacement. The relocation plan should be
consistent with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
61).
Project Sponsor Qualifications, Experience and Performance
Project Sponsors, or its general partners, including administrative and managing general partners, or a
principal in each, are required to have previous experience in the development and ownership of
multifamily rental affordable housing projects. Housing Authority staff will review and approve the
qualifications of the Project Sponsor and all partners in the ownership entity.
As part of the Affordable Housing Application, Project Sponsors are required to submit:
❑ Proposed or executed organizational documents of the Project Sponsor and ownership entity,
including a detailed description of the role of each, if separate entities, throughout the regulatory
period of the Project; and
❑ Evidence of successfully participating in at least two projects over ten units in size and subject to a
recorded regulatory agreement for at least three years prior to the application.
The Housing Authority may require evidence projects have maintained positive operating cash flows
and that all required reserves have been funded throughout the ownership period.
Project Sponsors who are unable to meet qualifications and experience requirements will be required to
partner with an entity that does have the necessary experience.
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The Housing Authority will NOT consider an application from a Project Sponsor if the following
conditions exist:
❑ Failure to use an allocation from CDLAC;
❑ Out of compliance with or in default of the terms of any other City/Housing Authority
financings or loans.
Bonds & Tax Credits
Due to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limitations applicable to the fees charged by issues of tax-exempt
bonds where the bond purchaser and the tax credit investor are the same or related entities, the Housing
Authority will not issue bonds for Projects where the tax credit investor is all the same or a related entity
to the bond purchaser. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the
Housing Authority.
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The Process
Application
Applications must be submitted for all Projects seeking Bond financing where the Housing Authority
will act as issuer or where the Housing Authority will sponsor or hold a TEFRA Hearing. Housing
staff will review the application for feasibility. The Housing Authority reserves the right to require an
independent study of any proposed Project, with all associated costs to be borne by the Project Sponsor.
Determination of Readiness
In its review of the submitted application, Housing staff shall determine if the project is in a state of
sufficient “readiness” to proceed with the CDLAC application process. This includes the status of the
Project in terms of the development process. All Projects must be in compliance with the City’s land use
requirements and adopted plans. In general, a Project will be deemed “not ready” if the administrative
or discretionary planning approvals will not be completed by the time of the CDLAC application.
Issuance Deposit
At the time of application, the Project Sponsor must pay an “Issuance Deposit” of $3,500 to fund
preliminary costs incurred by the Housing Authority and its consultants. The remaining balance of the
Issuance Fee shall be paid upon the closing of the Bonds.
The Issuance Deposit is nonrefundable, unless the Housing Authority declines the proposed financing.
If the financing goes forward, the fee will be applied to offset the Issuance Fee as a required cost of
issuance at Bond closing. The Issuance Deposit may be waived by the Housing Authority Director or his
designee.
The Housing Authority Director or his designee may issue a waiver of the issuance deposit upon written
request by the Project Sponsor along with evidence or other information establishing payment of such
fee would impact the financial feasibility of the Project. The Housing Authority Director may approve,
partially approve or deny such waiver within 10 business days of such request by providing written
notification to the Project Sponsor.
Project Sponsor’s Development Team
Project Sponsors must submit a Disclosure Statement, identifying of all parties authorized to negotiate
on behalf of the development entity, and identification of the development team responsible for the
Project and credentials provided for the development team. The development team must include team
members with a successful record of accomplishment in developing at least one affordable rental housing
project of the type and scale proposed. Bonds should be placed with investors who are experienced in
municipal securities investing and analysis or real estate credit underwriting.
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To the extent that consultants/contractors will be providing services on behalf of a Project Sponsor related
to the requirements of these Policies, the Project Sponsor shall provide the Housing Authority with a
written statement describing their relationship with the consultant/contractor and any rights the
consultant/contractor has to income and obligations generated from any proposed bond issuance activity.
Project Sponsors must not have a record of violation of Fair Housing and Employment Practice laws or
regulations or of affordability clauses in recorded regulatory agreements of the City or other housing
agencies or of discrimination. The Housing Authority shall approve each team member proposed by the
borrower and reserves the right to require an independent study of the Project, at the sole cost of the
Project Sponsor.
Housing Authority Bond Counsel & Financing Team
The Housing Authority shall reserve the right to select and approve the municipal advisor, underwriter
(if applicable), and bond counsel for the financing. The Housing Authority’s municipal advisor,
underwriter, and bond counsel shall be selected as provided for by the City’s Charter and attendant
Municipal Code and City requirements. Bond counsel and the municipal adviser specifically represent
the interests and concerns of the Housing Authority and the City in ensuring the integrity of the bond
transaction. The Project Sponsor will reimburse these costs at bond closing.
The Project Sponsor may, at its own expense, add additional members to the finance team to represent
its interests.
Housing Authority Municipal Advisor
The municipal advisor for each transaction will prepare a feasibility study considering the economics of
the financing, including: evaluation of the financial strength of the project; assumptions regarding
income and expense; sources of security bonds in addition to a mortgage on the project; the Project
Sponsor’s financial situation and experience in operating and managing multifamily rental projects;
marketability of the bonds; and rights and resources of parties to the transaction in the event of default.
Further, the municipal advisor will provide finance advice on all relevant issues to best protect the
interests of the Housing Authority and the City.
Housing Authority Bond Counsel
Bond counsel will prepare the necessary legal documentation for the bonds, including provisions
regarding compliance with any applicable continuing disclosure requirements, provide and opinion
regarding compliance with any applicable continuing disclosure requirements, provide an opinion
regarding the validity of the bonds and their tax-exempt status (if applicable), and provide legal advice
on relevant issues to best protect the interest of the Housing Authority and the City, including but not
limited to the project monitoring requirement for federal tax, State Law and CDLAC purposes.
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Bond Underwriter/Remarketing Agent/Private Placement Purchaser
The Project Sponsor shall select the construction and permanent lender/bond purchaser and the method
of selling bonds for a given transaction subject to the requirements set forth herein and the approval of
the Housing Authority. Except as provided in these Policies the Housing Authority will not allow a
bond transaction where the tax credit investor is also the bond purchaser or a related party thereto. The
practice of allowing the Project Sponsor to propose the lender and bond structure is intended to create
an incentive for qualified financial firms to actively work the Project Sponsor to structure and present
feasible financing proposals that meet program requirements.
In the event the Project Sponsor has not identified a proposed financing structure for a given transaction,
the Housing Authority will select an underwriter, lender or private placement purchaser through a
request for proposals process.
Bond Trustee/Fiscal Agent
The Housing Authority shall select the Bond Trustee or fiscal agent (a financial institution designated by
the Housing Authority as the custodian of funds and official representative of bondholders).
Housing Authority Consideration
In consideration of an application to CDLAC for a Bond allocation and the issuance of Bonds by the
Housing Authority, the City and the Housing Authority must complete certain actions.
Inducement Resolution
A Bond inducement resolution (“Inducement Resolution”) will be drafted and approved by the Housing
Authority. This is a conditional expression through the public record of the Housing Authority’s “official
intent” to issue Bonds for a Project in order to induce others to provide project financing and is required
for tax-exempt financing under Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2(e). Adoption of the inducement
resolution establishes, through the public record, the date from which project costs incurred may be
determined to be eligible for financing under the Program with proceeds of tax-exempt bonds.
Additionally, the Inducement Resolution authorizes the filing of an application to CDLAC on behalf of
the Project Sponsor. Adoption of the Inducement Resolution does not represent any commitment by the
Housing Authority, City, or the Project Sponsor to proceed with the financing. The Housing Authority
retains absolute and unfettered discretion over the issuance of Bonds through adoption of a resolution
authorizing such issuance.
Adoption of the inducement resolution does not authorize any subordinate financing by the Housing
Authority of the City. Furthermore, the adoption of the inducement resolution shall not be construed to
signify the Project complies with the planning, zoning, subdivision and building laws and ordinances of
the City or suggests that the Housing Authority or the City will grant any such approval, consent or
permit that may be required in connection with the development of a given project.
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TEFRA Hearing and Approval
In accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982 and Section 147(f) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the issuance of Bonds must be approved by representatives of the
governmental unit with jurisdiction over the area in which the project is located. The TEFRA Hearing
will be conducted as a public hearing by the City Council on a date specified in a notice published at
least 14 days in advance of the TEFRA hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. The
purpose of the public hearing is to provide an opportunity for interested persons to express their views
on the proposed Bond issuance and on the nature and location of the Project.
City’s Disclosure
As a related entity of the City, the Housing Authority will adhere to the City’s Debt Issuance Policies
(City Council Policy 220-05) as it may be amended from time to time, which applies to publicly offered
bonds. The Housing Authority will present offering statements and disclosure documents for review
and approval, as appropriate, by the City.
Final Approval Staff Report
If recommended for financing by CDLAC, the City’s Housing Department and Housing Authority’s
Legal Counsel (including Bond Counsel) will proceed with a recommendation and all necessary
documents for final approval of the Bond issuance by the Housing Authority. The report to the Housing
Authority shall specify the approvals that are recommended, provide background on the project being
financed, describe the financing structure, indicate any exceptions to the City’s investment policy, and
describe the financing documents to be approved. The staff report should indicate if a separate City or
Housing Authority financial assistance is being provided. However, the terms of that loan should be
discussed in a separate staff report which, whenever possible, shall be submitted for the same agenda.
The staff report may note that the Bond issue is contingent upon certain other approvals and may
identify certain issues to be resolved at a later time.
Substantially Final Documents
The Housing Authority shall approve documents that are “substantially final” documents. Documents
are in “substantially final” form if they identify the final security provisions and financing structure for
the transaction. The Housing Authority’s Legal Counsel (including Bond Counsel) shall determine
whether documentation is in substantially final form.
CDLAC Applications for Bond Allocation
Tax-exempt bonds (except 501(c)(3) bonds) require an allocation of Bond authority from CDLAC. To
receive the allocation, the Housing Authority must submit an application to CDLAC on behalf of the
Project Sponsor. The Inducement Resolution authorizes the submission of an application to CDLAC. The
application must demonstrate readiness to proceed with Bond financing and compliance with applicable
CDLAC regulations. Project Sponsors approved by CDLAC to receive an allocation of the
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State ceiling on qualified tax-exempt bonds must be prepared to use those allocations to issue Bonds
within 90 days. The Project Sponsor must pay all required CDLAC fees in advance of application
submittal.
Housing Authority to File
The Housing Authority is the applicant to CDLAC for each Project to be financed with tax-exempt Bonds
issued by the Housing Authority. Submittal of the application is at the discretion of the Housing
Authority, not the Project Sponsor. The Housing Department will submit all applications to CDLAC on
behalf of Project Sponsors. The Housing Authority will not file a Project Sponsor’s CDLAC application
unless the Project Sponsor had provided the Housing Authority with the CDLAC Performance Deposit
and the Housing Authority’s Issuance Deposit.
Project Sponsor to Prepare Application
Each Project Sponsor shall take responsibility for preparing the CDLAC application for its Project with
input from Housing Authority representatives, including its financing team and bond counsel. The
Project Sponsor shall pay to CDLAC the initial filing fee at the time of filing a CDLAC application. The
Project Sponsor shall pay to CDLAC the second installment of the filing fee within 30 days of Bond
issuance or issuance of the first mortgage credit certificate.
Performance Deposit
At the time of application to CDLAC, the Project Sponsor must deposit with the Housing Authority one
half of one percent (0.05%) of the requested allocation (or such other amount as may be required by
CDLAC) as a performance deposit. The deposit will be returned to the Project Sponsor according to
CDLAC procedures; the deposit is subject to reversion to CDLAC should the financing not close
accordingly. Project Sponsors are advised to read CDLAC regulations.
Bond Sale and Closing
Timing
The Bond sale and closing may commence only after the Housing Authority authorizes the Bond issue,
including the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement, if applicable.
Investment Agreements
If authorized by the Housing Authority, the Project Sponsor, through its representative, which may
include the underwriter or municipal advisor, may solicit investment agreement providers for the
purpose of reinvesting Bond proceeds and revenues. The investment agreement providers must meet the
Housing Authority’s requirements and the requirements in the Bond resolution and trust indenture for
the Bonds. The Housing Authority’s Bond counsel and the municipal advisor shall review the investment
agreement solicitation forms, the eligible providers, and the investment agreements.
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Housing Authority Indemnity
The Project Sponsor shall be required to provide to the Housing Authority, as a part of Bond
documentation, an indemnity agreeing to defend and indemnify the Housing Authority, its members,
officers, agents, employees, against any claim, judgment or settlement costs arising out of or involved in
the financing, or in any of the documentation related thereto and the Project and volunteers to reimburse
for all costs, expenses and attorney fees, in issuing the bonds and monitoring the Project.
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Types of Bonds
The Housing Authority may issue either tax-exempt or taxable bonds (which includes notes or other debt
instruments), or both. Taxable bonds would generally be issued only in combination with tax- exempt
bonds.
Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bonds
For all tax-exempt financing, bond and related loan amounts will be subject to the procedures of CDLAC.
Private Activity Bonds
Private activity bonds require an allocation of bond authority from CDLAC. To get the allocation, the
Housing Authority must submit an application to CDLAC on behalf of the Project Sponsor. Submittal of
the application is at the discretion of the Housing Authority, not the Project Sponsor. The Project Sponsor
must pay all required CDLAC fees in advance of application submittal.
501(C)(3) Private Activity Bonds
The Housing Authority may issue bonds described in Section 145 of the federal tax code on behalf of
qualified not-for-profit organizations (“501(c)(3) bonds”). The interest on these 501(c)(3) bonds are tax-
exempt and the bonds do not require an allocation from CDLAC. However, 501(c)(3) bonds cannot be
used with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC).
Taxable Bonds
The interest on taxable bonds is not exempt from either federal or state taxation. These bonds are not
subject to federal volume "cap" limitations and therefore do not require an allocation from CDLAC.
Taxable bonds can be used in combination with LIHTC. Taxable bond issues must meet all applicable
requirements of State law requirements governing the Housing Authority’s authority to issue bonds and
these Policies and Procedures (including rating requirements) and any such added regulations which
may, from time to time, be promulgated by the Housing Authority.
Bond Rating and Credit Enhancement
The Authority requires that bonds for which it acts as issuer have a minimum rating in the “A” category,
or its equivalent, or better by Standard and Poor’s (equivalent Moody’s or other bona fide agency rating
also acceptable), except as noted below, OR the bonds be privately placed with a “sophisticated investor”
as defined by the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority reserves the right to impose these
minimum requirements on bond issues for which the Housing Authority issues bonds, or the Housing
Authority or City holds a TEFRA hearing.
A preferred way of obtaining the required rating on the Bonds is through credit enhancement. Additional
outside credit support may be provided in a number of forms, including a letter of credit
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(LOC), mortgage backed security (MBS), collateral pledge, bond insurance, etc., by rated, financial strong
private institutions, such as government sponsored entities (including the Federal National Mortgage
Association [Fannie Mae] or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation [Freddie Mac]), other
government insured mortgage programs, or other qualified credit enhancement providers. The form of
credit enhancement must provide for a minimum rating in the “A” category by Standard and Poor’s (or
the equivalent). The bond rating must be obtained by the closing of the bond issue.
As the primary source of security for the repayment of the bonds, the credit enhancement provider will
review and approve the borrower (credit, financial capability, experience, etc.) and the Project and its
feasibility, including the size of the loan and the terms or repayment, using their own underwriting
criteria.
Fixed rate bonds can be issued without credit enhancement if the proposed financing structure results in
the required minimum rating on the bonds. However, bonds issued without credit enhancement will
only be sold to Qualified Institutional Buyer (“QIBs”) as defined under Rule 144A of the Securities Act
of 1933 and in minimum $250,000 denominations, unless waived by the Housing Authority Director in
his sole discretion.
The Housing Authority Director or his designee may issue a waiver of the requirements of a QIB or
minimum denominations upon written request by the Project Sponsor along with evidence or other
information establishing justification. Upon consultation with its municipal advisor and legal counsel,
the Housing Authority Director may approve, partially approve, or deny such waiver within ten (10)
business days of such request by providing written notification to the Project Sponsor.
Private Placement
The bond rating requirement is waived if the entire bond issue is privately placed with QIBs or
institutional “accredited investors,” (as defined in Sections 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Regulation D
promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 or an entity in which all of the equity owners meet the
requirements of at least one such subsection). It is the Housing Authority’s intent that bonds are placed
with those investors who are experienced in investing in unrated municipal securities and can conduct
their own analysis of real estate credit underwriting.
Bonds must be sold in minimum $250,000 denominations, unless waived by the Housing Authority
Director in his sole discretion. Unless approved by the Housing Authority, the bonds may not be held
at any time by more than 15 investors. The Housing Authority reserves the right to require that a trustee
or fiscal agent participate in privately placed bond transactions.
All purchasers (including purchasers of participation interest in the bonds) would be required to sign an
investor letter (“Investor Letter”) certifying the investor’s sophistication to understand the risk associated
with the purchase of the debt instrument and restricting transfer of the bond issue to other
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accredited or qualified investors in denominations of $250,000 and greater. While the note remains
unrated, its transferability will be restricted to QIBs or institutional accredited investors who sign an
Investor Letter and who would represent to the Housing Authority that they are accredited investors or
QIBs, are buying for investment and not for resale, and have made due investigation of the information
they would deem material in connection with the purchase of the bonds.
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Use of Bonds
Bonds issued may be used for both construction or rehabilitation and permanent financing. Bond
proceeds may be used for costs of land acquisition (up to twenty-five percent (25%) of tax-exempt bond
proceeds), construction rehabilitation, improvements, architectural and engineering services,
construction interest, loan fees and other capital costs of the project incurred up to sixty days prior to the
bond inducement date.
Limitations on Use of Bonds
Bond proceeds cannot be used to acquire property from a related party, as defined in CDLAC
Regulations Section 5000, to the buyer. No more than 2 percent (2%) of the tax-exempt bond proceeds
can be used to finance costs of issuance, such as the services of the financing team members, rating and
printing of bonds, costs related to bond allocation, etc.
Pursuant to federal tax-exempt requirements, if bonds are used for acquisition and rehabilitation, an
amount equal to at least 15 percent (15%) of the portion of the acquisition costs of the building and related
equipment financed with the proceeds of the bonds must be used for rehabilitation of the Project.
The loans are assumable upon transfer of the Project with the approval of the credit enhancement
provider or bond purchaser, and the Housing Authority Director or Assistant Director.
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Costs of Issuance
The Multifamily Revenue Bond program is self-supporting. Project Sponsors must pay all costs of
issuance at bond closing, including, but not limited to, bond counsel, underwriter, trustee and municipal
advisor fees, as well as rating agency fees. Any deposits will be credited toward the cost of issuance at
closing.
Only two percent (2%) of the proceeds of a tax-exempt bond issue may be used to pay costs of issuance.
Costs over two percent (2%) must be paid from other sources secured by the Project Sponsor including,
potentially, the proceeds of taxable bonds.
Housing Authority Fees
TEFRA Hearing Fee
The City of Chula Vista shall charge a fee of $3,500 for the administrative costs associated with holding
a TEFRA hearing relating to a Project. The fee shall be payable prior to the date that notice of the TEFRA
hearing is published. No separate TEFRA hearing fee shall be charged if the City or Housing Authority
is issuing the bonds for the Project.
Issuance Fee
The Housing Authority provides its services to a limited segment of the public, more specifically housing
developers, to obtain unique services and substantial economic benefits available to them only under the
State of California’s tax-exempt bond program to issue the debt, not the least of which may be financing
at interest rates substantially lower than conventional financing interest rates, if such rates are available,
and/or the ability to obtain financing without equity compensation to the lender. In consideration of its
application to the State and issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the financing of such private projects that
have a qualified public benefit and economic benefit to the Project Sponsor, the Housing Authority
receives compensation for its services in preparing bond issuances by charging an up-front fee payable
at bond closing. The Issuance Fee shall be in an amount equal to 20 basis points (0.20%) of the total
original principal amount of the bonds (both tax-exempt and taxable) to be issued, with a minimum fee
of $15,000. The Issuance Fee shall not exceed the amount otherwise allowed by the Internal Revenue
Service (“IRS”) for tax-exempt bonds.
An Issuance Deposit of $3,500 will be collected at the time of application submission. The Issuance
Deposit is nonrefundable unless the Housing Authority or CDLAC declines the proposed financing. The
Issuance Fee Deposit is applied to the Issuance Fee at closing. The Issuance Deposit shall be applied to
the Issuance Fee at closing.
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All remaining Issuance Fees will be collected at the closing of the bond issue except for issues requiring
State of California volume cap. Issuance Fees for applications requiring State volume cap will be collected
at the time of application submission to the State.
No other fees will be collected unless and until the project financing closes, with the exception of projects
requiring allocation of State volume cap. For projects requiring volume cap, the entire Issuance Fee is
forfeited if the financing fails once the volume cap has been awarded by the State. If the application is
withdrawn by the Project Sponsor, after submission to the State, but prior to the award of allocation, all
fees except the Issuance Fee Deposit are refundable.
Annual Administrative Fee
The Housing Authority shall charge an annual fee (“Annual Administrative Fee”) to cover its ongoing
costs associated with administration and oversight of outstanding bond issues and monitoring of
regulatory restrictions (e.g. financial and site monitoring, and annual reporting) for bond issues required
throughout the Qualified Project Period and until expiration of the CDLAC Compliance Period. The
Annual Administrative Fee shall be in an amount equal to $13,000 for those Projects with 50 units or less,
$17,000 for projects of 51 to 199 units and $21,000 for those projects of 200 units or more. Under no
circumstances shall the Ongoing Issuer Fee exceed any limitation under Section 148 of the federal tax
code.
The first year Annual Administrative fee shall be paid at bond closing. Thereafter, the ongoing Annual
Administrative will be due and payable, without the requirement for any invoice to be delivered to the
Project Sponsor, in advance in equal semi-annual installments by January 15th and July 15th each year.
The Annual Administrative fee will be paid throughout the CDLAC Compliance Period and as specified
within the Regulatory Agreement, even if bonds are fully repaid prior to the expiration of the compliance
period.
The Housing Authority Annual Administrative fee shall be paid “above the line,” i.e., on a parity with
bond debt service and trustee fees. This parity provides the greatest assurance that the Housing
Authority’s fee will be paid, although it may reduce the amount that the Project Sponsor’s lender may
be willing to underwrite.
Additional monitoring fees may be charged for monitoring affordable housing units not governed by the
Regulatory Agreement.
Other Fees
Additional fees may be applicable on a case-by-case basis for certain issues that arise that are outside the
normal bond issuance process. Examples of such fees are, but not limited to, an IRS audit associated
with bond issuance. The Housing Authority shall not be liable for any such fees and the sole
responsibility of these other fees that may arise shall be the sole responsibility of the Project Sponsor.
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For staff time incurred, including legal counsel, the Project Sponsor may be charged for such time
according to the then current hourly full cost recovery rate charged by the Housing Authority or legal
counsel.
Table 1: Summary of Housing Authority Fees
TEFRA Hearing $3,500
Issuance Fee 20 basis points (0.20%) of the total original principal amount of bonds issued
Issuance Deposit $3,500
Annual Administrative
Fee
$13,000 for 50 units or less
$17,000 for 51-199 units
$21,000 for 200 units or more
Other Fees Full cost recovery
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Refunding/Restructuring/Remarketing
On occasion, a Project Sponsor may ask the Housing Authority to refund its bonds to lower the interest
rate, to remarket the bonds with a new credit enhancement, and/or to remarket the bonds as fixed rate
bonds. The Project Sponsor will be responsible for all costs and fees related to the refunding.
Optional Refunding
Reasons to Refund Outstanding Bonds
A Project Sponsor may ask the Housing Authority to refund its outstanding bonds for one of several
reasons:
▪ Lower the interest rate on fixed rate bonds at the call date (through the issuance of fixed rate or
variable rate refunding bonds);
▪ Substitute a new credit structure that was not expressly provided for in the existing documents;
or
▪ Restructure the existing debt.
Bond Counsel & Financing Team
The Housing Authority shall reserve the right to select and approve the municipal advisor, underwriter
(if applicable), and bond counsel to implement the refunding. Where possible and if desired by the
Housing Authority, the financing team shall consist of the bond counsel, municipal advisor and, if
applicable, underwriter that were retained for the original financing. The Project Sponsor will reimburse
these costs at bond closing.
Legal/Documentation
New documents shall be prepared to meet the Housing Authority’s then-current legal, credit, financial,
and procedural requirements and applicable then-current state or federal requirements. The Housing
Authority shall follow the documentation process applicable to new bonds.
Because the Housing Authority’s primary purpose in issuing multifamily housing bonds is to preserve
and increase the supply of affordable housing in the Housing Authority, additional public benefit in the
form of deeper income targeting, additional rent restrictions, including additional rent restricted units,
the extension of the existing term of restrictions, or any combination therefore may be negotiated. The
level of additional restrictions for public benefit will be determined in the context of the overall financial
feasibility of each financing. If the Bond Regulatory Agreement is amended or terminated and
superceded by a new Bond Regulatory Agreement in connection with a resyndication or restructuring,
such amended or restated Regulatory Agreement shall be approved by CDLAC.
Additionally, if federal or state affordability, income, and/or rent restrictions have changed between the
time of the original financing and the refunding bonds, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. If
new requirements are more restrictive than existing requirements, the new requirements shall be
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applied in phases to new tenants over a period of time, not to exceed five (5) years, as determined by the
Housing Department staff and it’s Attorney.
The provisions of Section 52080(g) the California Health and Safety Code shall apply to projects financed
under this Program, which requires that low-income units remain affordable, except in certain
circumstances, until thirty (30) years after the commencement of the Qualified Project Period. Except in
limited circumstances, the provisions of Sections 65863.10 and 65863.11 of the California Government
Code shall apply to projects financed under this Program and Project Sponsors are advised to review the
requirements of these Sections.
Bond Maturity
Subject to the approval of bond counsel, the final maturity of the refunding bonds may be later than the
final maturity of the prior bonds so as to allow the Project Sponsor the longest possible period for
repayment under federal law. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the units in the Project will be required
to be set aside for occupancy by households earning at or below fifty percent (50%) of AMI, with rents
set at the corresponding affordability level for the term of the restructured bonds.
Compliance
The Housing Authority shall not proceed with a refunding if the Project is not in compliance with the
current regulatory agreement, continuing disclosure reporting, or arbitrage rebate reporting and
payment.
Fees
The Project Sponsor shall pay the following Housing Authority fees in connection with the refunding:
▪ Issuance Fee
The Housing Authority shall charge an Issuance Fee in accordance with the Housing
Authority’s current policy on Issuance Fees for new projects.
▪ Annual Monitoring Fee
The Housing Authority shall continue to charge the same annual fee for monitoring the Project
as for the original bonds. Such fee shall not be reduced even if the refunding bond size is lower.
The Project Sponsor is also responsible for all other costs of the Housing Authority to cover the issuance
of bonds to refund outstanding bonds (e.g. costs of municipal advisor, bond counsel and trustee, if
applicable).
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Cash Flow Savings
Cash flow savings from refunding fixed rate bonds at a lower fixed interest rate or a variable rate shall
be applied as follows:
▪ Projects with a Housing Authority or City Loan
A portion of the projected cash flow savings, to be determined by the Housing Division, shall be
used to accelerate the repayment of the Housing Authority loan, subject to restrictions in existing
documents.
▪ Projects with No Housing Authority or City Loan
The Housing Authority Housing Department shall require the Project Sponsor to provide
affordability or other financial concessions to the Housing Authority as a condition for refunding.
Such concessions may include increasing the percentage of affordable units and extending the
term of affordability restrictions.
Housing Authority Approval
All refunding bonds and related legal documentation must be approved by the Housing Authority in
accordance with the procedures set for the issuance of new bonds.
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Default Refunding
In the event of a default on the bonds or the underlying mortgage, a fixed rate bond issue may be
refundable in advance of the call date without premium. The issue does not arise with variable rate
bonds, as such bonds are callable at any time. Default refunding bonds are an area of potential sensitivity
for the Housing Authority as it will not want a Project Sponsor to manufacture a default to take
advantage of more favorable interest rates.
Bond Counsel & Financing Team
The Housing Authority shall reserve the right to select and approve the municipal advisor, underwriter
(if applicable), and bond counsel to implement the refunding. Such selection shall be made in compliance
with the City’s Charter and attendant Municipal Code requirements. Where possible and if desired by
the Housing Authority, the financing team shall consist of the bond counsel, municipal advisor and, if
applicable, underwriter that were retained for the original financing. The Project Sponsor will reimburse
these costs at bond closing.
Confirming the Default
To confirm a default, the Housing Authority and CDLAC must receive a notice from an independent
party, such as the bond trustee. If applicable, notice of cash flow insufficiency is then filed as part of the
Continuing Disclosure Certificate. In addition, the Housing Authority shall retain, at the expense of the
Project Sponsor, an independent feasibility consultant to review the default. The Housing Authority will
proceed with the transaction only if a review by staff and the independent consultant indicates that:
❑ Net cash flow from the Project is currently insufficient to pay debt service on the outstanding
bonds and is unlikely to do so within a reasonable period;
❑ The Project is being operated in accordance with reasonable real estate management practices and
the net operating income has not been artificially reduced by failing to rent units actively, inflating
operating expenses, or other reasons within the control of the Project Sponsor; and
❑ The Project Sponsor has provided audited operating statements, Continuing Disclosure filings (if
applicable), and arbitrage rebate reports for all years, has cooperated in providing requested
information, and has used operating income and other resources to pay debt service.
Additional Requirements
❑ Indemnification
The Housing Authority shall be indemnified as to any costs incurred as a result of the refunding,
under terms approved by the Housing Authority’s Legal Counsel. Such indemnification shall
come from a party or parties with adequate net worth or other financial capacity and whose assets
are not limited to ownership of the Project.
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❑ Future Debt Coverage
The analysis of the feasibility consultant shall show that, upon the refunding, the Project’s current
net operating income will be at least sufficient to pay the revised debt service plus a reasonable
coverage ratio (or adequate non-bond proceeds will be available to cover such deficiencies). In
other words, the Housing Authority shall not proceed with the refunding if it will not cure the cash flow
problem.
❑ Bond Counsel Review
Bond counsel shall have determined that the original bond and disclosure documents provided
adequate disclosure of such a potential redemption and that the provisions of the prior
documents have been satisfied.
❑ Compliance
Fees
The Housing Authority shall not proceed with a refunding if the Project is not in compliance with
the current regulatory agreement, continuing disclosure reporting, or arbitrage rebate reporting
and payment.
The fees and expenses of the feasibility consultant, municipal advisor and bond counsel shall not be
contingent on their findings or completion of a refunding. The Housing Authority shall require that the
Project Sponsor deposit the estimated fees and expenses with the Housing Authority prior to the
commencement of any analysis.
Affordability Restrictions
The affordability requirements for a default refunding shall be the same as those listed under
“Legal/Documentation” for an optional refunding.
Housing Authority Approval
The Development Services Department’s Housing Division, in conjunction with the Finance Department
and Housing Authority’s Legal Counsel, shall obtain final Housing Authority approval authorizing the
bond issue and execution of the relevant documentation. A recommendation of default refunding by
Housing Authority staff shall only be given after an initial analysis of feasibility is performed, a default
is confirmed, and it is determined that a refunding will cure the cash flow problem.
Housing Authority Fees
The Housing Authority shall charge the same Issuance Fee and annual monitoring fee that it otherwise
would in conjunction with a new bond issue.
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REMARKETING
A Project Sponsor may ask the Housing Authority to remarket outstanding bonds under one of three
basic scenarios: (1) converting variable rate bonds to fixed rate bonds; (2) a mandatory tender of bonds;
or (3) substituting a new credit enhancement for the bonds in accordance with existing documentation.
Bond Counsel & Financing Team
The Housing Authority shall reserve the right to select and approve the municipal advisor, underwriter
(if applicable), and bond counsel to implement the refunding. Where possible and if desired by the
Housing Authority, the financing team shall consist of the bond counsel, municipal advisor and, if
applicable, underwriter that were retained for the original financing. The Project Sponsor will reimburse
these costs at bond closing.
Legal/Documentation
A remarketing of fixed rate bonds will not require new legal documentation. However, the Housing
Authority’s Legal Counsel, in conjunction with bond counsel, may require a new disclosure document.
A remarketing of bonds with a new credit enhancement may require amended documentation, as well
as a new disclosure document, as determined by the Housing Authority’s Legal Counsel and bond
counsel.
Fees
A remarketing will not result in the payment of additional or revised Housing Authority issuance or
annual fees. However, the Housing Authority shall recover its actual remarketing administrative costs
incurred (estimated to range from $10,000 to $25,000) from the Project Sponsor.
Housing Authority Approval
All remarketed bonds and any related documentation shall be approved by the Housing Authority prior
to any remarketing.
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Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures
As an issuer of Bonds awarded allocations from CDLAC, the Housing Authority must attest to the
adherence with CDLAC requirements for each development that is still in its monitoring period to ensure
that Bond funds are spent appropriately and to ensure that rents assessed to tenants meet the terms of
the Bond Regulatory Agreement. The Housing Authority performs Bond compliance monitoring duties
for CDLAC as defined under Section 5220 of the CDLAC regulations. The Housing Authority shall
maintain documents related to its issuance of the Bonds, loan, and ongoing monitoring of the Project in
compliance with the City’s Document Retention Policy.
Use of Bond Proceeds and Bond-Financed or Refinanced Assets
The Project Sponsor shall be responsible for:
▪ Monitoring the use of bonds proceeds and the use of bond-financed or refinanced assets (e.g.
facilities, furnishings or equipment) throughout the term of the bonds to ensure compliance with
covenants and restrictions set forth in the documents relating to the bonds;
▪ Maintaining records identifying the assets or portion of assets that are financed or refinanced
with proceeds of each issue of bonds, including a final allocation of bond proceeds;
▪ Consulting with bond counsel and other legal counsel and advisors in the review of any contracts
or arrangements involving use of bond-financed or refinanced assets to ensure compliance with
all covenants and restrictions set forth in the documents related to the bonds;
▪ Maintaining records for any contracts or arrangements involving the use of bond-financed or
refinanced assets;
▪ Conferring at least annually with personnel responsible for bond-financed or refinanced assets;
and,
▪ The extent that the Project Sponsor discovers than any applicable tax restrictions regarding use
of bond proceeds and bond-financed or refinanced assets will or may be violated, consult
promptly with Bond Counsel and other legal counsel and advisors to determine a course of action
to remediate all nonqualified bonds, if such counsel advises that a remedial action is necessary.
Record Keeping
The Project Sponsor shall be responsible for maintaining the following documents for the term of each
issue of bonds (including refunding bonds, if any), and at least three additional years:
▪ A copy of the bond closing transcript(s) and other relevant documentation delivered to the Project
Sponsor or in connection with the closing of the bond issue;
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▪ A copy of all material documents relating to capital expenditures financed or refinanced by bond
proceeds, including (without limitation) construction contracts, purchase orders, invoices, trustee
requisitions and payment records, draw request for bond proceeds and evidence as to the amount
and date of each expenditure of bond proceeds, as well as documents relating to costs paid or
reimbursed with bond proceeds and records identifying the assets or portion of assets that are
financed or refinanced with bond proceeds, including a final allocation of bond proceeds;
▪ A copy of all contracts and arrangement involving the use of bond-financed or refinanced assets;
and
▪ With respect to any investment of bond proceeds or collateral securing the repayment of the
bonds, a copy of all records of investments, investment agreements, arbitrage reports and
underlying document, including trustee or fiscal agent statements, in connection with any
investment agreements, and copies of all bidding document, if any.
For housing bond financings subject to the requirement of Section 142 (d) of the Code, as amended, the
Project Sponsor shall be responsible for maintaining, until the end of the qualified project period within
the meaning of Section 142 (d)(2)(A) of the Code, and at least three (3) additional years a copy of all
records evidencing compliance with the requirements of Section 142 (d) of the Code, including tenant
income verifications, leases and tenant records. Such records shall be made available to the Housing
Authority at its reasonable request. Records for the current year and preceding two (2) years shall be
available at the Project site at such time the Housing Authority provides notification of a monitoring of
the Project at the site.
The Project Sponsor, in the document relating to the bonds and/or other documents finalized at or before
the issuance of the bonds, shall agree to the forgoing records retention requirements and procedures.
Annual Certification of Public Benefits and On-going Compliance
As required by CDLAC regulations, all projects that receive a CDLAC bond allocation and are within an
existing regulatory period and/or compliance period, shall be monitored by the Housing Authority for
compliance with the terms and conditions of the CLDAC resolution. The Housing Authority may choose
to hire an outside compliance monitoring firm to assist with such requirements. The Housing Authority
utilizes FOCUS® a housing compliance monitoring and reporting software for submittal of Project rent
rolls.
It is acknowledged that the Housing Authority is required to collect, review, and submit to CDLAC the
Certification of Compliance I, Certification of Compliance II and CDLAC Completion Certificate for each
issuance bonds, when applicable. Each year, by March 1st, the Housing Authority submits such
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certifications to CDLAC in such format as required by CDLAC, and must certify as the issuer that all of
its Bond-funded developments are complying with the features originally identified in application to
CDLAC and contained in Attachment A to the CDLAC resolution.
Annually, on or before February 1st of each year until the expiration of the later of the qualified project
period or compliance period under the applicable CDLAC Resolution and Regulatory Agreement,
Project Sponsor and/or their representatives, are required to submit to the Housing Authority the
following information and forms as follows:
❑ Certification of Delivery of Public Benefits and Continuing Program Compliance (attach
validating back-up information on services contracts, services types, and services frequency)
❑ Annual QRRP Certification of Compliance I or II form, as applicable (Must be submitted and
signed on project sponsor letterhead)
❑ IRS Form 8703 Annual Certification of a Residential Rental Project
❑ If property did not already submit its rent roll for this previous year via FOCUS®, the
City’s/Housing Authority’s housing compliance monitoring and reporting software, then submit
rent roll as of December 30th. Else, resubmission of September 30th rent rolls is not required.
❑ If CDLAC adopted a new Exhibit A to its CDLAC resolution in the most recent year, the most
recent Exhibit A
❑ If the project ownership has changed since the Bonds were first issued, provide:
o Completed Legal Status Questionnaire (attached to Certification of Delivery of Public Benefits
form)
o W-9 Attachment
o Partnership organizational chart with principals and officers of each entity of the new
partnership identified (see sample forms attached).
Project Sponsors and/or representatives are required to maintain the above records and any other records
required by the Housing Authority or CDLAC for the term prescribed in the Bond, Regulatory
Agreement, or any other legal requirement (including applicable period which may be subject to audit)
whichever is the longest.
All required forms for submittal to the Housing Authority for monitoring purposes can be found on
the City of Chula Vista Rental Housing Compliance website at
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http://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/housing/building-
affordable-housing/rental-housing-compliance.
The Housing Authority shall review the Project Sponsor’s Certificate of Compliance, all other documents
submitted and may request additional supporting documents that evidence compliance as necessary in
the sole reasonable discretion of the Housing Authority.
IRS Form 8703
The Project Sponsor is required to submit IRS Form 8703 annually to the IRS on or before each March 31st
as long as the bonds are outstanding. Form 8703 provides annual information to the IRS to help them
determine whether a project continues to be a qualified residential rental project under Section 142 (d)
of the Code, as amended.
Monitoring
For projects receiving an allocation of bond authority from CDLAC after December 31, 2016, CDLAC
requires that a review of twenty percent (20%) of all management files associated with federally bond-
restricted units either on-site or electronically be performed upon project completion and a minimum of
every three (3) years thereafter.
Non-Compliance
For projects which are not satisfying the terms and conditions stated in the CDLAC Resolution, the
Housing Authority will provide written notification of such non-compliance to the Project Sponsor and
provide two (2) weeks for Project Sponsors to provide any further information or documentation that
may demonstrate continuing compliance. Should the Housing Authority determine such non-
compliance continues to exist, the Housing Authority will work with its legal counsel and CDLAC staff
to institute remedial action, as necessary, including an action for specific performance or other available
remedy, as may be specified within the Regulatory Agreement, Loan Agreement or other loan related
documents. The Housing Authority may disqualify a bond application from any Project Sponsor or
member of the development partnership who is not in compliance with the Housing Authority’s or
CDLAC’s post issuance compliance requirements, guidelines, policies as determined by the Housing
Authority and/or by CDLAC.
Transfer of Ownership
The Housing Authority reserves the right to approve any voluntary change in ownership of a bond-
financed project (i) to another owner; (ii) that results in a transfer of fifty percent (50%) or more of the
total equity interests in a project owner or (iii) that results in a transfer of any general partner or managing
member interest in the project owner. Such approval of transfer of ownership shall be at the discretion
of the Housing Authority, subject to the additional notification and approval of CDLAC and any
additional requirements set for in the applicable tax certificate or Regulatory Agreement. The Housing
Authority shall review management practices of the
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proposed transferee’s current and previously owned multifamily housing rental properties. Any
proposed transferee (including individuals with an ownership) whose currently owned multifamily
housing rental properties have been found by the Housing Authority to have deficiencies that have not
been resolved within the time frame prescribed by the City, Housing Authority, or other local
government authorities, may not assume ownership of or an ownership interest in an any bond- financed
project. The Housing Authority may initiate additional inspections to verify findings.
Carryforward Election
With respect to each allocation of tax-exempt private activity bond issue authority to the Housing
Authority in a given calendar year for which less than all of the allocation volume cap was used, the
Housing Authority staff shall contact CDLAC requesting confirmation of the amount, if any, of
carryforward election the Housing Authority shall make under Section 146(f) of the Code and the
Housing Authority will timely file a Form 8328 with the IRS.
Arbitrage Rebate Compliance
The Project Sponsor shall comply with all applicable federal tax laws set forth in the tax or arbitrage
certificate and bond documents, including arbitrage rebate compliance. Upon request, the Project
Sponsor shall provide the Housing Authority documentation that verifies the Project Sponsor’s
compliance with federal tax laws set forth in the tax or arbitrage certificate and bond documents,
including rebate compliance reports.
Other Required Disclosures
The Project Sponsor shall be solely responsible of any and all disclosures under any applicable Securities
and Exchange Commission and any Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) rules, requirements
and regulations, including but not limited to fixed rate bond issuance with Fannie Mae and/or Freddie
Mac involvement.
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SAMPLE FORMS TO FOLLOW
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INDEX
Bond Issuance
Application and supporting documents requirements ................................................................................ 9
Fee Structure for issuance and ongoing annual administration................................................................ 21
Requirements for inducement & TEFRA Resolutions and TEFRA public hearings .............................. 13
Parameters for issuer liability for bond issuance or repayment of bonds ................................................. 1
Indemnification requirements with respect to the financing and the project ......................................... 15
Procedures and requirements for private placement purchases and public sales of bonds ................. 17
Underwriter selection criteria and procedures............................................................................................ 13
Credit enhancement requirements ................................................................................................................ 17
Bond Counsel selection criteria and procedures ......................................................................................... 12
Loan to value restrictions/limits ...................................................................................................................... 8
Interest rate restrictions/limits ......................................................................................................................... 8
Requirements for offering materials or disclosure documents ................................................................. 14
Maximum loan amount .................................................................................................................................... 8
Minimum bond ratings ................................................................................................................................... 16
Minimum/maximum bond denominations ................................................................................................. 17
Limitations on uses of bond proceeds .......................................................................................................... 20
Rent and income limitations (if applicable) ................................................................................................... 4
Affordability requirements .............................................................................................................................. 5
Public benefit requirements ............................................................................................................................. 4
Debt to income requirements ........................................................................................................................... 8
Local review and approval requirements .................................................................................................... 11
Review procedures and requirements for financing structure, financing documents and
tax-exempt status ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Developer and ownership partnership requirements and limitations ....................................................... 9
Property management requirements and limitations ............................................................................... n/a
Management plan requirements ................................................................................................................. n/a
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Procedure for determining developer fee and developer fee limits ........................................................... 8
ID any third-party contractors and describe rights, obligations and limitations of third-
party contractors .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Exceptions/waivers of policy requirements and procedures for requesting a waiver ..................... 11, 18
Post Issuance Compliance
Identification of third-party contractors engaged in compliance verification, reporting and/or
auditing and describe rights, obligations and limitations of third-party contractors ............................ 30
Identification of parties responsible for compliance verification and reporting..................................... 29
Commencement of Qualified Project Period and reporting requirements
and procedures ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Compliance forms for reporting .................................................................................................................... 34
Compliance verification, reporting and auditing procedures: .................................................................. 30
Affordability (i.e.: # of units at 50% AMI and 60% AMI) (QRRP only) ......................................................
Income limits (QRRP only) ............................................................................................................................
Utility allowances (QRRP only) .....................................................................................................................
Service amenities and other public benefits required by CDLAC resolution..................................................
Arbitrage rebate...............................................................................................................................................
Frequency of compliance verification, reporting and audits ..................................................................... 30
Issuer document retention procedures and time limits ............................................................................. 29
Site-based document retention procedures and time limits ...................................................................... 30
Procedures for reporting compliance/non-compliance to regulatory agencies and other
external entities (i.e.: CDLAC, TCAC, etc.) .................................................................................................. 30
Criteria and procedures for seeking revised resolutions and/or regulatory agreements.........................
Non-compliance correction procedures and penalties ............................................................................... 32
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Form Rev 9/30/2025
HA RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY APPROVING REVISIONS TO ITS
MULTIFAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BOND POLICIES
WHEREAS, the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC) was created to set
and allocate the annual debt ceiling of the State of California (State), and administer the State’s
tax-exempt bond program to issue the debt through its adopted CDLAC Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Housing Authority (the “Housing Authority”) is authorized
to serve as a bond issuer for tax-exempt bonds awarded by CDLAC to affordable multifamily
housing projects in Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, CDLAC Regulation Section 5031(c) requires that all issuers of CDLAC
bonds maintain bond issuance and post-issuance compliance policies; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority adopted the Chula Vista Multifamily Mortgage
Revenue Bond Policies (the “Bond Policies”) consistent with CDLAC’s regulations and guidance
and in compliance with IRS requirements on April 10, 2018, pursuant to Housing Authority
Resolution No. 2018-001, and later amended the Bond Policies on May 21, 2024, pursuant to
Housing Authority Resolution No. 2024-004; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the amended Bond Policies, CDLAC requested additional
revisions to the document in order to clarify certain requirements, procedures, and deadlines; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority now desires to amend the Bond Policies in order to
accept the changes requested by CDLAC, and to authorize the Director of the Housing Authority
to make additional minor administrative or clerical changes as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chula Vista Housing Authority, that it
(1) approves the revisions to the Chula Vista Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies in the
form presented as Exhibit 1 to this resolution, (2) authorizes and directs the Authority to submit
the revised Bond Policies to CDLAC, and (3) authorizes the Housing Authority’s Director to make
additional minor administrative or clerical changes as may be requested by CDLAC or as deemed
necessary by the Housing Authority’s Director, and as approved by Legal Counsel.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services Legal Counsel
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Housing Authority
Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies
Adopted by HA Resolution 2018-01
Revised 04-30-2018 and 05/21/2024
The City of Chula Vista expands the supply of affordable housing by issuing multifamily
mortgage revenue bonds through the Chula Vista Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”),
as allocated by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”). Since 1993, the
Housing Authority has issued mortgage revenue bonds to private developers to finance low-
and moderate-income housing for families. Pursuant to CDLAC Regulation 5031(c), as an Issuer
of bonds, the Housing Authority must have written policies setting forth its bond issuance
procedures and post-issuance compliance procedures in conformance with the governing laws
and regulations.
276 FOURTH AVENUE • CHULA VISTA • CA • 91910 • (619) 691-5047 • affhousing@chulavistaca.gov
www.chulavistaca.gov/housing
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Summary 1
Chula Vista Housing
Authority
Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bond Policies
Summary
Federal, state, and local legislation authorizes issuance of mortgage
revenue bonds (“Bonds”) by local governments to finance the
development, acquisition, construction and rehabilitation of
multifamily housing rental projects (a “Project” or “Projects”) by a
private property owner/developer, also known as the “Project
Sponsor”. The interest on the Bonds is exempt from federal and state
taxation. As a result, Bonds provide below market financing for
qualified multifamily rental projects located in the City of Chula
Vista (the "City”). This program (“Bond Program”) is administered
by the Housing Authority and uses tax-exempt mortgage revenue
bonds (“Bonds”) issued by the Housing Authority.
There is no direct liability of the City or the Housing Authority in
connection with the issuance or repayment of the Bonds. There is no
pledge of the City’s or Housing Authority’s faith, credit, or taxing
power and the Bonds do not constitute general obligations of the City
or Housing Authority because the security for repayment of the
bonds is limited to Project revenue and other sources specified in the
documentation for the financing of the Project. Project loans are, in
most cases, structured as a real estate loan, with the obligation to
repay the bonds secured by a first deed of trust on the Bond-financed
property. The program is self-supporting with the owner
responsible for the payment of all costs of issuance and other costs
and repayment of the obligations.
• • •
Our mission is to build
strong families and to
strengthen the social
and physical fabric of the
Chula Vista community
by creating and
sustaining decent, safe
and affordable living
environments to foster
stability in the home and
the neighborhood and
empowering our diverse
residents as change
agents for their quality of
life.
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The goals of the Bond financing program include:
❑ Preserving and increasing availability of quality affordable rental housing;
❑ Encouraging economic integration within residential neighborhoods; and
❑ Maintaining and enhancing a quality living environment for residents of affordable housing
communities and the surrounding properties.
All Projects requesting mortgage revenue Bond issuance are subject to the
requirements in these guidelines. The Housing Authority reserves the right to make
exceptions, at its sole discretion when deemed necessary.
The Housing Authority guidelines and policies are subject to change.
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Issuer
The Chula Vista Housing Authority (the “Housing Authority”) shall be the issuer of all Bonds financing
Projects within the City, except as provided below. Bonds for Projects are intended to be non-recourse
conduit financing in which the Housing Authority or the City will not be responsible for the repayment
of debt.
Outside Issuers
Project Sponsors considering the use of any Bond issuers other than the Housing Authority (“Outside
Issuers”) should contact Housing Authority staff and obtain advance written approval prior to
proceeding. The required Housing Authority public hearing for approval of Bonds by Outside Issuers
will be held only if the Project Sponsor can demonstrate that an Outside Issuer is required to ensure
project viability, such as when a financing proposal is part of a pooled issuance involving projects located
in multiple jurisdictions and such pooled issuance results in significantly lower project costs. Any
approvals by the Housing Authority on behalf of an Outside Issuer will include a provision that the
owner, operator, or manager of the proposed project will not change without the prior written approval
of the Housing Authority. It shall be the Housing Authority’s policy to require such Outside Issuers to
assume full responsibility for issuance and on-going compliance of the Bond issue with applicable state
and federal laws.
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Public Benefit
Each Project to be financed must demonstrate tangible public benefits to the community in which it
resides before the Housing Authority is willing to act as an issuer for tax-exempt multifamily mortgage
revenue Bonds. These benefits must conform to all federal and state requirements for tax-exempt
multifamily mortgage revenue Bonds.
Affordability for Rental Projects
To ensure a public benefit, Project Sponsors must set aside a minimum number of units in each project
for lower income households. These units must be rented to households at or below 50% or 60% of Area
Median Income (“AMI”). For the purposes of this Bond Program, Area Median Income or AMI shall have
the same meaning as “area median gross income” as defined under 26 U.S. Code Section 142(d); the
income limits for each percentage of AMI shall be consistent with the Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project
(“MTSP”) income limits published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development (“HUD”). The restricted units must proportionately reflect the mix of all units in the
project, be distributed throughout the project, and have the same floor area, amenities, and access to
project facilities as market-rate units.
Eligible Projects must meet the following minimum set-aside requirements:
Federal
❑ Twenty percent (20%) of units shall be rented to households earning at or below fifty percent
(50%) of AMI..
OR
❑ Forty percent (40%) of units shall be rented to households at or below sixty percent (60%) of
AMI.
State
❑ A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the units shall be rented to households earning at or below
50% of AMI.
Rents for these units shall be set according to the Rent Restrictions section below.
Project owners must certify their tenants’ eligibility annually or as otherwise required by the Housing
Authority in the applicable Regulatory Agreement. If a tenant is no longer eligible, the next available unit
(if federal tax credits apply to the project, in the building in which the unit was located) must be rented
to a new eligible tenant and the current tenant’s rent can be raised to a market level. A unit occupied only
by students may not count towards the set-aside requirement.
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Rent Restrictions
For purposes of the Bond Program, the maximum rent calculations for those units required to meet the
minimum set-aside required and the adopted CDLAC Resolution shall be consistent with the
methodology and rent restrictions set forth annually by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee
(“CTCAC”). Maximum rents are further reduced by a utility allowance for tenant-paid utilities in the
amounts determined by the Housing Authority.
In the event tax-exempt bond projects are subject to another regulatory agreement from a public agency,
the more restrictive rents shall apply. If a set-aside unit is occupied by a household receiving a tenant-
based rental subsidy such as a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, the gross rent may exceed the
applicable unit restrictions as long as the household is receiving at least one dollar ($1) in federal subsidy.
Term of Rental and Affordability Restrictions
The Project must remain as rental housing and continuously meet the affordability requirements for the
longest of (a) the Qualified Project Period (as defined in Internal Revenue Code of 1986), (b) such period
as may be required by CDLAC (typically, 55-years from the date of the original issuance), (c) as long as
the Bonds remain outstanding, or (d) such period as may be required, in the opinion of the City’s or
Housing Authority’s Bond Counsel, to meet federal or state law. The City and/or Housing Authority
reserve the right to impose additional affordability restrictions if the City or Housing Authority
determines it is necessary to be competitive in the state allocation process or in compliance with
applicable State laws.
The affordability covenant remains in effect for not less than the agreed upon term, which may continue
beyond the Qualified Project Period. It is intended that the affordability term will remain in effect beyond
the retirement of the Bonds and expiration of any loan agreements.
Projects that are financed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits or any other public funds will be
required to meet the requirements of TCAC or the more restrictive requirements of the applicable
financing sources.
A Bond Regulatory Agreement (“Regulatory Agreement”), consistent with the requirements of Section
5220 of the CDLAC regulations, containing the rental and affordability restrictions and all other
commitments outlined in the CDLAC resolution and its Exhibits, to be incorporated and made an
attachment of the Regulatory Agreement, will be recorded against the property and must be complied
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with by subsequent owners, as the Regulatory Agreement is a covenant that runs with the land. The
Regulatory Agreement will be terminated upon expiration of restrictions or in the event of casualty loss
or foreclosure, and the subsequent retirement of Bonds as a result of foreclosure.
Project Sponsors must regularly verify compliance with the affordability terms outlined within the
applicable Regulatory Agreement(s). The Housing Authority reserves the right to impose additional
reporting requirements to ensure ongoing compliance.
State law requires advance notice and other requirements upon the termination of the affordability
requirements. Some requirements also place restrictions on the sale of previously affordable housing
projects. In addition, at the conclusion of the required affordability period, the rent of those “in -place”
tenants will continue to be governed by the applicable affordability restriction, so long as those tenants
continue to live in the development.
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Loan Terms & Conditions
The terms and conditions of mortgage revenue bond loans shall be in accordance with CDLAC and
TCAC requirements and the requirements of the lending institution specific to the Project. The following
represents general terms.
Maximum/Minimum Loan Amount
The bond issuance and related loan amounts for individual projects are based upon project costs, interest
rates, revenues available to pay debt service and the appraised value of the Project being financed. The
Housing Authority may consider multiple properties as part of a single bond financing on a case by case
basis.
Interest Rate
The effective Mortgage Rate is the aggregate of the applicable bond rate and the add-on fees charged
under the program, such as lender, trustee, issuer’s fee, etc. The bond rate, for fixed rate bonds, is
determined at the time of a bond sale and the resulting mortgage is typically below conventional
mortgage rates.
Loan Term
The Project loans generally reflect a 30-year amortization schedule, although the bond maturity may be
shorter.
Affordability Term
The affordability term is the lesser of 55 years or the longest affordability period of other financing
sources, and is enforced through a recorded regulatory agreement.
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Application Requirements
The Housing Authority requires each Project Sponsor complete a Housing Authority application.
Applications must be submitted for all Projects seeking Bond financing where the Housing
Authority will act as issuer or where the Housing Authority will sponsor or hold a TEFRA hearing. This
includes all new money issuances requiring an allocation of bond authority from the California Debt
Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC), new 501(c)(3) issues, and refunding of existing bond issues.
Applications must be submitted at least 90 days before the relevant CDLAC application deadline to allow
enough time for Housing Authority review and approval. Applications that do not need CDLAC
approval must be submitted at least 90 days before the desired Bond closing date. Any information
provided in the application must be considered public information by State law.
❑ Chula Vista Affordable Housing Application
❑ Relocation Plan, if applicable – As required by CDLAC regulations (Section 5211 “Tenant Relocation”)
if low-income tenants will receive a rent increase exceeding five percent (5%) of their current rent,
then a relocation plan is required to address economic displacement. The relocation plan should be
consistent with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
61).
Project Sponsor Qualifications, Experience and Performance
Project Sponsors, or its general partners, including administrative and managing general partners, or a
principal in each, are required to have previous experience in the development and ownership of
multifamily rental affordable housing projects. Housing Authority staff will review and approve the
qualifications of the Project Sponsor and all partners in the ownership entity.
As part of the Affordable Housing Application, Project Sponsors are required to submit:
❑ Proposed or executed organizational documents of the Project Sponsor and ownership entity,
including a detailed description of the role of each, if separate entities, throughout the regulatory
period of the Project; and
❑ Evidence of successfully participating in at least two projects over ten units in size and subject to a
recorded regulatory agreement for at least three years prior to the application.
The Housing Authority may require evidence projects have maintained positive operating cash flows
and that all required reserves have been funded throughout the ownership period.
Project Sponsors who are unable to meet qualifications and experience requirements will be required to
partner with an entity that does have the necessary experience.
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The Housing Authority will NOT consider an application from a Project Sponsor if the following
conditions exist:
❑ Failure to use an allocation from CDLAC;
❑ Out of compliance with or in default of the terms of any other City/Housing Authority
financings or loans.
Bonds & Tax Credits
Due to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) limitations applicable to the fees charged by issues of tax-exempt
bonds where the bond purchaser and the tax credit investor are the same or related entities, the Housing
Authority will not issue bonds for Projects where the tax credit investor is all the same or a related entity
to the bond purchaser. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the
Housing Authority.
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The Process
Application
Applications must be submitted for all Projects seeking Bond financing where the Housing Authority
will act as issuer or where the Housing Authority will sponsor or hold a TEFRA Hearing. Housing
staff will review the application for feasibility. The Housing Authority reserves the right to require an
independent study of any proposed Project, with all associated costs to be borne by the Project Sponsor.
Determination of Readiness
In its review of the submitted application, Housing staff shall determine if the project is in a state of
sufficient “readiness” to proceed with the CDLAC application process. This includes the status of the
Project in terms of the development process. All Projects must be in compliance with the City’s land use
requirements and adopted plans. In general, a Project will be deemed “not ready” if the administrative
or discretionary planning approvals will not be completed by the time of the CDLAC application.
Issuance Deposit
At the time of application, the Project Sponsor must pay an “Issuance Deposit” of $3,500 to fund
preliminary costs incurred by the Housing Authority and its consultants. The remaining balance of the
Issuance Fee shall be paid upon the closing of the Bonds.
The Issuance Deposit is nonrefundable, unless the Housing Authority declines the proposed financing.
If the financing goes forward, the fee will be applied to offset the Issuance Fee as a required cost of
issuance at Bond closing. The Issuance Deposit may be waived by the Housing Authority Director or his
designee.
The Housing Authority Director or his designee may issue a waiver of the issuance deposit upon written
request by the Project Sponsor along with evidence or other information establishing payment of such
fee would impact the financial feasibility of the Project. The Housing Authority Director may approve,
partially approve or deny such waiver within 10 business days of such request by providing written
notification to the Project Sponsor.
Project Sponsor’s Development Team
Project Sponsors must submit a Disclosure Statement, identifying of all parties authorized to negotiate
on behalf of the development entity, and identification of the development team responsible for the
Project and credentials provided for the development team. The development team must include team
members with a successful record of accomplishment in developing at least one affordable rental housing
project of the type and scale proposed. Bonds should be placed with investors who are experienced in
municipal securities investing and analysis or real estate credit underwriting.
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To the extent that consultants/contractors will be providing services on behalf of a Project Sponsor related
to the requirements of these Policies, the Project Sponsor shall provide the Housing Authority with a
written statement describing their relationship with the consultant/contractor and any rights the
consultant/contractor has to income and obligations generated from any proposed bond issuance activity.
Project Sponsors must not have a record of violation of Fair Housing and Employment Practice laws or
regulations or of affordability clauses in recorded regulatory agreements of the City or other housing
agencies or of discrimination. The Housing Authority shall approve each team member proposed by the
borrower and reserves the right to require an independent study of the Project, at the sole cost of the
Project Sponsor.
Housing Authority Bond Counsel & Financing Team
The Housing Authority shall reserve the right to select and approve the municipal advisor, underwriter
(if applicable), and bond counsel for the financing. The Housing Authority’s municipal advisor,
underwriter, and bond counsel shall be selected as provided for by the City’s Charter and attendant
Municipal Code and City requirements. Bond counsel and the municipal adviser specifically represent
the interests and concerns of the Housing Authority and the City in ensuring the integrity of the bond
transaction. The Project Sponsor will reimburse these costs at bond closing.
The Project Sponsor may, at its own expense, add additional members to the finance team to represent
its interests.
Housing Authority Municipal Advisor
The municipal advisor for each transaction will prepare a feasibility study considering the economics of
the financing, including: evaluation of the financial strength of the project; assumptions regarding
income and expense; sources of security bonds in addition to a mortgage on the project; the Project
Sponsor’s financial situation and experience in operating and managing multifamil y rental projects;
marketability of the bonds; and rights and resources of parties to the transaction in the event of default.
Further, the municipal advisor will provide finance advice on all relevant issues to best protect the
interests of the Housing Authority and the City.
Housing Authority Bond Counsel
Bond counsel will prepare the necessary legal documentation for the bonds, including provisions
regarding compliance with any applicable continuing disclosure requirements, provide and opinion
regarding compliance with any applicable continuing disclosure requirements, provide an opinion
regarding the validity of the bonds and their tax-exempt status (if applicable), and provide legal advice
on relevant issues to best protect the interest of the Housing Authority and the City, including but not
limited to the project monitoring requirement for federal tax, State Law and CDLAC purposes.
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Bond Underwriter/Remarketing Agent/Private Placement Purchaser
The Project Sponsor shall select the construction and permanent lender/bond purchaser and the method
of selling bonds for a given transaction subject to the requirements set forth herein and the approval of
the Housing Authority. Except as provided in these Policies the Housing Authority will not allow a
bond transaction where the tax credit investor is also the bond purchaser or a related party thereto. The
practice of allowing the Project Sponsor to propose the lender and bond structure is intended to create
an incentive for qualified financial firms to actively work the Project Sponsor to structure and present
feasible financing proposals that meet program requirements.
In the event the Project Sponsor has not identified a proposed financing structure for a given transaction,
the Housing Authority will select an underwriter, lender or private placement purchaser through a
request for proposals process.
Bond Trustee/Fiscal Agent
The Housing Authority shall select the Bond Trustee or fiscal agent (a financial institution designated by
the Housing Authority as the custodian of funds and official representative of bondholders).
Housing Authority Consideration
In consideration of an application to CDLAC for a Bond allocation and the issuance of Bonds by the
Housing Authority, the City and the Housing Authority must complete certain actions.
Inducement Resolution
A Bond inducement resolution (“Inducement Resolution”) will be drafted and approved by the Housing
Authority. This is a conditional expression through the public record of the Housing Authority’s “official
intent” to issue Bonds for a Project in order to induce others to provide project financing and is required
for tax-exempt financing under Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2(e). Adoption of the inducement
resolution establishes, through the public record, the date from which project costs incurred may be
determined to be eligible for financing under the Program with proceeds of tax-exempt bonds.
Additionally, the Inducement Resolution authorizes the filing of an application to CDLAC on behalf of
the Project Sponsor. Adoption of the Inducement Resolution does not represent any commitment by the
Housing Authority, City, or the Project Sponsor to proceed with the financing. The Housing Authority
retains absolute and unfettered discretion over the issuance of Bonds through adoption of a resolution
authorizing such issuance.
Adoption of the inducement resolution does not authorize any subordinate financing by the Housing
Authority of the City. Furthermore, the adoption of the inducement resolution shall not be construed to
signify the Project complies with the planning, zoning, subdivision and building laws and ordinances of
the City or suggests that the Housing Authority or the City will grant any such approval, consent or
permit that may be required in connection with the development of a given project.
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TEFRA Hearing and Approval
In accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) of 1982 and Section 147(f) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the issuance of Bonds must be approved by representatives of the
governmental unit with jurisdiction over the area in which the project is located. The TEFRA Hearing
will be conducted as a public hearing by the City Council on a date specified in a notice published at
least 14 days in advance of the TEFRA hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. The
purpose of the public hearing is to provide an opportunity for interested persons to express their views
on the proposed Bond issuance and on the nature and location of the Project.
City’s Disclosure
As a related entity of the City, the Housing Authority will adhere to the City’s Debt Issuance Policies
(City Council Policy 220-05) as it may be amended from time to time, which applies to publicly offered
bonds. The Housing Authority will present offering statements and disclosure documents for review
and approval, as appropriate, by the City.
Final Approval Staff Report
If recommended for financing by CDLAC, the City’s Housing Department and Housing Authority’s
Legal Counsel (including Bond Counsel) will proceed with a recommendation and all necessary
documents for final approval of the Bond issuance by the Housing Authority. The report to the Housing
Authority shall specify the approvals that are recommended, provide background on the project being
financed, describe the financing structure, indicate any exceptions to the City’s investment policy, and
describe the financing documents to be approved. The staff report should indicate if a separate City or
Housing Authority financial assistance is being provided. However, the terms of that loan should be
discussed in a separate staff report which, whenever possible, shall be submitted for the same agenda.
The staff report may note that the Bond issue is contingent upon certain other approvals and may
identify certain issues to be resolved at a later time.
Substantially Final Documents
The Housing Authority shall approve documents that are “substantially final” documents. Documents
are in “substantially final” form if they identify the final security provisions and financing structure for
the transaction. The Housing Authority’s Legal Counsel (including Bond Counsel) shall determine
whether documentation is in substantially final form.
CDLAC Applications for Bond Allocation
Tax-exempt bonds (except 501(c)(3) bonds) require an allocation of Bond authority from CDLAC. To
receive the allocation, the Housing Authority must submit an application to CDLAC on behalf of the
Project Sponsor. The Inducement Resolution authorizes the submission of an application to CDLAC. The
application must demonstrate readiness to proceed with Bond financing and compliance with applicable
CDLAC regulations. Project Sponsors approved by CDLAC to receive an allocation of the
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State ceiling on qualified tax-exempt bonds must be prepared to use those allocations to issue Bonds
within 90 days. The Project Sponsor must pay all required CDLAC fees in advance of application
submittal.
Housing Authority to File
The Housing Authority is the applicant to CDLAC for each Project to be financed with tax-exempt Bonds
issued by the Housing Authority. Submittal of the application is at the discretion of the Housing
Authority, not the Project Sponsor. The Housing Department will submit all applications to CDLAC on
behalf of Project Sponsors. The Housing Authority will not file a Project Sponsor’s CDLAC application
unless the Project Sponsor had provided the Housing Authority with the CDLAC Performance Deposit
and the Housing Authority’s Issuance Deposit.
Project Sponsor to Prepare Application
Each Project Sponsor shall take responsibility for preparing the CDLAC application for its Project with
input from Housing Authority representatives, including its financing team and bond counsel. The
Project Sponsor shall pay to CDLAC the initial filing fee at the time of filing a CDLAC application. The
Project Sponsor shall pay to CDLAC the second installment of the filing fee within 30 days of Bond
issuance or issuance of the first mortgage credit certificate.
Performance Deposit
At the time of application to CDLAC, the Project Sponsor must deposit with the Housing Authority one
half of one percent (0.05%) of the requested allocation (or such other amount as may be required by
CDLAC) as a performance deposit. The deposit will be returned to the Project Sponsor according to
CDLAC procedures; the deposit is subject to reversion to CDLAC should the financing not close
accordingly. Project Sponsors are advised to read CDLAC regulations.
Bond Sale and Closing
Timing
The Bond sale and closing may commence only after the Housing Authority authorizes the Bond issue,
including the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement, if applicable.
Investment Agreements
If authorized by the Housing Authority, the Project Sponsor, through its representative, which may
include the underwriter or municipal advisor, may solicit investment agreement providers for the
purpose of reinvesting Bond proceeds and revenues. The investment agreement providers must meet the
Housing Authority’s requirements and the requirements in the Bond resolution and trust indenture for
the Bonds. The Housing Authority’s Bond counsel and the municipal advisor shall review the investment
agreement solicitation forms, the eligible providers, and the investment agreements.
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Housing Authority Indemnity
The Project Sponsor shall be required to provide to the Housing Authority, as a part of Bond
documentation, an indemnity agreeing to defend and indemnify the Housing Authority, its members,
officers, agents, employees, against any claim, judgment or settlement costs arising out of or involved in
the financing, or in any of the documentation related thereto and the Project and volunteers to reimburse
for all costs, expenses and attorney fees, in issuing the bonds and monitoring the Project.
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Types of Bonds
The Housing Authority may issue either tax-exempt or taxable bonds (which includes notes or other debt
instruments), or both. Taxable bonds would generally be issued only in combination with tax- exempt
bonds.
Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bonds
For all tax-exempt financing, bond and related loan amounts will be subject to the procedures of CDLAC.
Private Activity Bonds
Private activity bonds require an allocation of bond authority from CDLAC. To get the allocation, the
Housing Authority must submit an application to CDLAC on behalf of the Project Sponsor. Submittal of
the application is at the discretion of the Housing Authority, not the Project Sponsor. The Project Sponsor
must pay all required CDLAC fees in advance of application submittal.
501(C)(3) Private Activity Bonds
The Housing Authority may issue bonds described in Section 145 of the federal tax code on behalf of
qualified not-for-profit organizations (“501(c)(3) bonds”). The interest on these 501(c)(3) bonds are tax-
exempt and the bonds do not require an allocation from CDLAC. However, 501(c)(3) bonds cannot be
used with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC).
Taxable Bonds
The interest on taxable bonds is not exempt from either federal or state taxation. These bonds are not
subject to federal volume "cap" limitations and therefore do not require an allocation from CDLAC.
Taxable bonds can be used in combination with LIHTC. Taxable bond issues must meet all applicable
requirements of State law requirements governing the Housing Authority’s authority to issue bonds and
these Policies and Procedures (including rating requirements) and any such added regulations which
may, from time to time, be promulgated by the Housing Authority.
Bond Rating and Credit Enhancement
The Authority requires that bonds for which it acts as issuer have a minimum rating in the “A” category,
or its equivalent, or better by Standard and Poor’s (equivalent Moody’s or other bona fide agency rating
also acceptable), except as noted below, OR the bonds be privately placed with a “sophisticated investor”
as defined by the Housing Authority. The Housing Authority reserves the right to impose these
minimum requirements on bond issues for which the Housing Authority issues bonds, or the Housing
Authority or City holds a TEFRA hearing.
A preferred way of obtaining the required rating on the Bonds is through credit enhancement. Additional
outside credit support may be provided in a number of forms, including a letter of credit
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(LOC), mortgage backed security (MBS), collateral pledge, bond insurance, etc., by rated, financial strong
private institutions, such as government sponsored entities (including the Federal National Mortgage
Association [Fannie Mae] or Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation [Freddie Mac]), other
government insured mortgage programs, or other qualified credit enhancement providers. The form of
credit enhancement must provide for a minimum rating in the “A” category by Standard and Poor’s (or
the equivalent). The bond rating must be obtained by the closing of the bond issue.
As the primary source of security for the repayment of the bonds, the credit enhancement provider will
review and approve the borrower (credit, financial capability, experience, etc.) and the Project and its
feasibility, including the size of the loan and the terms or repayment, using their own underwriting
criteria.
Fixed rate bonds can be issued without credit enhancement if the proposed financing structure results in
the required minimum rating on the bonds. However, bonds issued without credit enhancement will
only be sold to Qualified Institutional Buyer (“QIBs”) as defined under Rule 144A of the Securities Act
of 1933 and in minimum $250,000 denominations, unless waived by the Housing Authority Director in
his sole discretion.
The Housing Authority Director or his designee may issue a waiver of the requirements of a QIB or
minimum denominations upon written request by the Project Sponsor along with evidence or other
information establishing justification. Upon consultation with its municipal advisor and legal counsel,
the Housing Authority Director may approve, partially approve, or deny such waiver within ten (10)
business days of such request by providing written notification to the Project Sponsor.
Private Placement
The bond rating requirement is waived if the entire bond issue is privately placed with QIBs or
institutional “accredited investors,” (as defined in Sections 501(a)(1), (2), (3) or (7) of Regulation D
promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 or an entity in which all of the equity owners meet the
requirements of at least one such subsection). It is the Housing Authority’s intent that bonds are placed
with those investors who are experienced in investing in unrated municipal securities and can conduct
their own analysis of real estate credit underwriting.
Bonds must be sold in minimum $250,000 denominations, unless waived by the Housing Authority
Director in his sole discretion. Unless approved by the Housing Authority, the bonds may not be held
at any time by more than 15 investors. The Housing Authority reserves the right to require that a trustee
or fiscal agent participate in privately placed bond transactions.
All purchasers (including purchasers of participation interest in the bonds) would be required to sign an
investor letter (“Investor Letter”) certifying the investor’s sophistication to understand the risk associated
with the purchase of the debt instrument and restricting transfer of the bond issue to other
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accredited or qualified investors in denominations of $250,000 and greater. While the note remains
unrated, its transferability will be restricted to QIBs or institutional accredited investors who sign an
Investor Letter and who would represent to the Housing Authority that they are accredited investors or
QIBs, are buying for investment and not for resale, and have made due investigation of the information
they would deem material in connection with the purchase of the bonds.
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Use of Bonds
Bonds issued may be used for both construction or rehabilitation and permanent financing. Bond
proceeds may be used for costs of land acquisition (up to twenty-five percent (25%) of tax-exempt bond
proceeds), construction rehabilitation, improvements, architectural and engineering services,
construction interest, loan fees and other capital costs of the project incurred up to sixty days prior to the
bond inducement date.
Limitations on Use of Bonds
Bond proceeds cannot be used to acquire property from a related party, as defined in CDLAC
Regulations Section 5000, to the buyer. No more than 2 percent (2%) of the tax-exempt bond proceeds
can be used to finance costs of issuance, such as the services of the financing team members, rating and
printing of bonds, costs related to bond allocation, etc.
Pursuant to federal tax-exempt requirements, if bonds are used for acquisition and rehabilitation, an
amount equal to at least 15 percent (15%) of the portion of the acquisition costs of the building and related
equipment financed with the proceeds of the bonds must be used for rehabilitation of the Project.
The loans are assumable upon transfer of the Project with the approval of the credit enhancement
provider or bond purchaser, and the Housing Authority Director or Assistant Director.
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Costs of Issuance
The Multifamily Revenue Bond program is self-supporting. Project Sponsors must pay all costs of
issuance at bond closing, including, but not limited to, bond counsel, underwriter, trustee and municipal
advisor fees, as well as rating agency fees. Any deposits will be credited toward the cost of issuance at
closing.
Only two percent (2%) of the proceeds of a tax-exempt bond issue may be used to pay costs of issuance.
Costs over two percent (2%) must be paid from other sources secured by the Project Sponsor including,
potentially, the proceeds of taxable bonds.
Housing Authority Fees
TEFRA Hearing Fee
The City of Chula Vista shall charge a fee of $3,500 for the administrative costs associated with holding
a TEFRA hearing relating to a Project. The fee shall be payable prior to the date that notice of the TEFRA
hearing is published. No separate TEFRA hearing fee shall be charged if the City or Housing Authority
is issuing the bonds for the Project.
Issuance Fee
The Housing Authority provides its services to a limited segment of the public, more specifically housing
developers, to obtain unique services and substantial economic benefits available to them only under the
State of California’s tax-exempt bond program to issue the debt, not the least of which may be financing
at interest rates substantially lower than conventional financing interest rates, if such rates are available,
and/or the ability to obtain financing without equity compensation to the lender. In consideration of its
application to the State and issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the financing of such private projects that
have a qualified public benefit and economic benefit to the Project Sponsor, the Housing Authority
receives compensation for its services in preparing bond issuances by charging an up-front fee payable
at bond closing. The Issuance Fee shall be in an amount equal to 20 basis points (0.20%) of the total
original principal amount of the bonds (both tax-exempt and taxable) to be issued, with a minimum fee
of $15,000. The Issuance Fee shall not exceed the amount otherwise allowed by the Internal Revenue
Service (“IRS”) for tax-exempt bonds.
An Issuance Deposit of $3,500 will be collected at the time of application submission. The Issuance
Deposit is nonrefundable unless the Housing Authority or CDLAC declines the proposed financing. The
Issuance Fee Deposit is applied to the Issuance Fee at closing. The Issuance Deposit shall be applied to
the Issuance Fee at closing.
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All remaining Issuance Fees will be collected at the closing of the bond issue except for issues requiring
State of California volume cap. Issuance Fees for applications requiring State volume cap will be collected
at the time of application submission to the State.
No other fees will be collected unless and until the project financing closes, with the exception of projects
requiring allocation of State volume cap. For projects requiring volume cap, the entire Issuance Fee is
forfeited if the financing fails once the volume cap has been awarded by the State. If the application is
withdrawn by the Project Sponsor, after submission to the State, but prior to the award of allocation, all
fees except the Issuance Fee Deposit are refundable.
Annual Administrative Fee
The Housing Authority shall charge an annual fee (“Annual Administrative Fee”) to cover its ongoing
costs associated with administration and oversight of outstanding bond issues and monitoring of
regulatory restrictions (e.g. financial and site monitoring, and annual reporting) for bond issues required
throughout the Qualified Project Period and until expiration of the CDLAC Compliance Period. The
Annual Administrative Fee shall be in an amount equal to $13,000 for those Projects with 50 units or less,
$17,000 for projects of 51 to 199 units and $21,000 for those projects of 200 units or more. Under no
circumstances shall the Ongoing Issuer Fee exceed any limitation under Section 148 of the federal tax
code.
The first year Annual Administrative fee shall be paid at bond closing. Thereafter, the ongoing Annual
Administrative will be due and payable, without the requirement for any invoice to be delivered to the
Project Sponsor, in advance in equal semi-annual installments by January 15th and July 15th each year.
The Annual Administrative fee will be paid throughout the CDLAC Compliance Period and as specified
within the Regulatory Agreement, even if bonds are fully repaid prior to the expiration of the compliance
period.
The Housing Authority Annual Administrative fee shall be paid “above the line,” i.e., on a parity with
bond debt service and trustee fees. This parity provides the greatest assurance that the Housing
Authority’s fee will be paid, although it may reduce the amount that the Project Sponsor’s lender may
be willing to underwrite.
Additional monitoring fees may be charged for monitoring affordable housing units not governed by the
Regulatory Agreement.
Other Fees
Additional fees may be applicable on a case-by-case basis for certain issues that arise that are outside the
normal bond issuance process. Examples of such fees are, but not limited to, an IRS audit associated
with bond issuance. The Housing Authority shall not be liable for any such fees and the sole
responsibility of these other fees that may arise shall be the sole responsibility of the Project Sponsor.
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For staff time incurred, including legal counsel, the Project Sponsor may be charged for such time
according to the then current hourly full cost recovery rate charged by the Housing Authority or legal
counsel.
Table 1: Summary of Housing Authority Fees
TEFRA Hearing $3,500
Issuance Fee 20 basis points (0.20%) of the total original principal amount of bonds issued
Issuance Deposit $3,500
Annual Administrative
Fee
$13,000 for 50 units or less
$17,000 for 51-199 units
$21,000 for 200 units or more
Other Fees Full cost recovery
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Refunding/Restructuring/Remarketing
On occasion, a Project Sponsor may ask the Housing Authority to refund its bonds to lower the interest
rate, to remarket the bonds with a new credit enhancement, and/or to remarket the bonds as fixed rate
bonds. The Project Sponsor will be responsible for all costs and fees related to the refunding.
Optional Refunding
Reasons to Refund Outstanding Bonds
A Project Sponsor may ask the Housing Authority to refund its outstanding bonds for one of several
reasons:
▪ Lower the interest rate on fixed rate bonds at the call date (through the issuance of fixed rate or
variable rate refunding bonds);
▪ Substitute a new credit structure that was not expressly provided for in the existing documents;
or
▪ Restructure the existing debt.
Bond Counsel & Financing Team
The Housing Authority shall reserve the right to select and approve the municipal advisor, underwriter
(if applicable), and bond counsel to implement the refunding. Where possible and if desired by the
Housing Authority, the financing team shall consist of the bond counsel, municipal advisor and, if
applicable, underwriter that were retained for the original financing. The Project Sponsor will reimburse
these costs at bond closing.
Legal/Documentation
New documents shall be prepared to meet the Housing Authority’s then-current legal, credit, financial,
and procedural requirements and applicable then-current state or federal requirements. The Housing
Authority shall follow the documentation process applicable to new bonds.
Because the Housing Authority’s primary purpose in issuing multifamily housing bonds is to preserve
and increase the supply of affordable housing in the Housing Authority, additional public benefit in the
form of deeper income targeting, additional rent restrictions, including additional rent restricted units,
the extension of the existing term of restrictions, or any combination therefore may be negotiated. The
level of additional restrictions for public benefit will be determined in the context of the overall financial
feasibility of each financing. If the Bond Regulatory Agreement is amended or terminated and
superceded by a new Bond Regulatory Agreement in connection with a resyndication or restructuring,
such amended or restated Regulatory Agreement shall be approved by CDLAC.
Additionally, if federal or state affordability, income, and/or rent restrictions have changed between the
time of the original financing and the refunding bonds, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. If
new requirements are more restrictive than existing requirements, the new requirements shall be
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applied in phases to new tenants over a period of time, not to exceed five (5) years, as determined by the
Housing Department staff and it’s Attorney.
The provisions of Section 52080(g) the California Health and Safety Code shall apply to projects financed
under this Program, which requires that low-income units remain affordable, except in certain
circumstances, until thirty (30) years after the commencement of the Qualified Project Period. Except in
limited circumstances, the provisions of Sections 65863.10 and 65863.11 of the California Government
Code shall apply to projects financed under this Program and Project Sponsors are advised to review the
requirements of these Sections.
Bond Maturity
Subject to the approval of bond counsel, the final maturity of the refunding bonds may be later than the
final maturity of the prior bonds so as to allow the Project Sponsor the longest possible period for
repayment under federal law. A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the units in the Project will be required
to be set aside for occupancy by households earning at or below fifty percent (50%) of AMI, with rents
set at the corresponding affordability level for the term of the restructured bonds.
Compliance
The Housing Authority shall not proceed with a refunding if the Project is not in compliance with the
current regulatory agreement, continuing disclosure reporting, or arbitrage rebate reporting and
payment.
Fees
The Project Sponsor shall pay the following Housing Authority fees in connection with the refunding:
▪ Issuance Fee
The Housing Authority shall charge an Issuance Fee in accordance with the Housing
Authority’s current policy on Issuance Fees for new projects.
▪ Annual Monitoring Fee
The Housing Authority shall continue to charge the same annual fee for monitoring the Project
as for the original bonds. Such fee shall not be reduced even if the refunding bond size is lower.
The Project Sponsor is also responsible for all other costs of the Housing Authority to cover the issuance
of bonds to refund outstanding bonds (e.g. costs of municipal advisor, bond counsel and trustee, if
applicable).
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Cash Flow Savings
Cash flow savings from refunding fixed rate bonds at a lower fixed interest rate or a variable rate shall
be applied as follows:
▪ Projects with a Housing Authority or City Loan
A portion of the projected cash flow savings, to be determined by the Housing Division, shall be
used to accelerate the repayment of the Housing Authority loan, subject to restrictions in existing
documents.
▪ Projects with No Housing Authority or City Loan
The Housing Authority Housing Department shall require the Project Sponsor to provide
affordability or other financial concessions to the Housing Authority as a condition for refunding.
Such concessions may include increasing the percentage of affordable units and extending the
term of affordability restrictions.
Housing Authority Approval
All refunding bonds and related legal documentation must be approved by the Housing Authority in
accordance with the procedures set for the issuance of new bonds.
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Default Refunding
In the event of a default on the bonds or the underlying mortgage, a fixed rate bond issue may be
refundable in advance of the call date without premium. The issue does not arise with variable rate
bonds, as such bonds are callable at any time. Default refunding bonds are an area of potential sensitivity
for the Housing Authority as it will not want a Project Sponsor to manufacture a default to take
advantage of more favorable interest rates.
Bond Counsel & Financing Team
The Housing Authority shall reserve the right to select and approve the municipal advisor, underwriter
(if applicable), and bond counsel to implement the refunding. Such selection shall be made in compliance
with the City’s Charter and attendant Municipal Code requirements. Where possible and if desired by
the Housing Authority, the financing team shall consist of the bond counsel, municipal advisor and, if
applicable, underwriter that were retained for the original financing. The Project Sponsor will reimburse
these costs at bond closing.
Confirming the Default
To confirm a default, the Housing Authority and CDLAC must receive a notice from an independent
party, such as the bond trustee. If applicable, notice of cash flow insufficiency is then filed as part of the
Continuing Disclosure Certificate. In addition, the Housing Authority shall retain, at the expense of the
Project Sponsor, an independent feasibility consultant to review the default. The Housing Authority will
proceed with the transaction only if a review by staff and the independent consultant indicates that:
❑ Net cash flow from the Project is currently insufficient to pay debt service on the outstanding
bonds and is unlikely to do so within a reasonable period;
❑ The Project is being operated in accordance with reasonable real estate management practices and
the net operating income has not been artificially reduced by failing to rent units actively, inflating
operating expenses, or other reasons within the control of the Project Sponsor; and
❑ The Project Sponsor has provided audited operating statements, Continuing Disclosure filings (if
applicable), and arbitrage rebate reports for all years, has cooperated in providing requested
information, and has used operating income and other resources to pay debt service.
Additional Requirements
❑ Indemnification
The Housing Authority shall be indemnified as to any costs incurred as a result of the refunding,
under terms approved by the Housing Authority’s Legal Counsel. Such indemnification shall
come from a party or parties with adequate net worth or other financial capacity and whose assets
are not limited to ownership of the Project.
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❑ Future Debt Coverage
The analysis of the feasibility consultant shall show that, upon the refunding, the Project’s current
net operating income will be at least sufficient to pay the revised debt service plus a reasonable
coverage ratio (or adequate non-bond proceeds will be available to cover such deficiencies). In
other words, the Housing Authority shall not proceed with the refunding if it will not cure the cash flow
problem.
❑ Bond Counsel Review
Bond counsel shall have determined that the original bond and disclosure documents provided
adequate disclosure of such a potential redemption and that the provisions of the prior
documents have been satisfied.
❑ Compliance
Fees
The Housing Authority shall not proceed with a refunding if the Project is not in compliance with
the current regulatory agreement, continuing disclosure reporting, or arbitrage rebate reporting
and payment.
The fees and expenses of the feasibility consultant, municipal advisor and bond counsel shall not be
contingent on their findings or completion of a refunding. The Housing Authority shall require that the
Project Sponsor deposit the estimated fees and expenses with the Housing Authority prior to the
commencement of any analysis.
Affordability Restrictions
The affordability requirements for a default refunding shall be the same as those listed under
“Legal/Documentation” for an optional refunding.
Housing Authority Approval
The Development Services Department’s Housing Division, in conjunction with the Finance Department
and Housing Authority’s Legal Counsel, shall obtain final Housing Authority approval authorizing the
bond issue and execution of the relevant documentation. A recommendation of default refunding by
Housing Authority staff shall only be given after an initial analysis of feasibility is performed, a default
is confirmed, and it is determined that a refunding will cure the cash flow problem.
Housing Authority Fees
The Housing Authority shall charge the same Issuance Fee and annual monitoring fee that it otherwise
would in conjunction with a new bond issue.
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REMARKETING
A Project Sponsor may ask the Housing Authority to remarket outstanding bonds under one of three
basic scenarios: (1) converting variable rate bonds to fixed rate bonds; (2) a mandatory tender of bonds;
or (3) substituting a new credit enhancement for the bonds in accordance with existing documentation.
Bond Counsel & Financing Team
The Housing Authority shall reserve the right to select and approve the municipal advisor, underwriter
(if applicable), and bond counsel to implement the refunding. Where possible and if desired by the
Housing Authority, the financing team shall consist of the bond counsel, municipal advisor and, if
applicable, underwriter that were retained for the original financing. The Project Sponsor will reimburse
these costs at bond closing.
Legal/Documentation
A remarketing of fixed rate bonds will not require new legal documentation. However, the Housing
Authority’s Legal Counsel, in conjunction with bond counsel, may require a new disclosure document.
A remarketing of bonds with a new credit enhancement may require amended documentation, as well
as a new disclosure document, as determined by the Housing Authority’s Legal Counsel and bond
counsel.
Fees
A remarketing will not result in the payment of additional or revised Housing Authority issuance or
annual fees. However, the Housing Authority shall recover its actual remarketing administrative costs
incurred (estimated to range from $10,000 to $25,000) from the Project Sponsor.
Housing Authority Approval
All remarketed bonds and any related documentation shall be approved by the Housing Authority prior
to any remarketing.
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Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures
As an issuer of Bonds awarded allocations from CDLAC, the Housing Authority must attest to the
adherence with CDLAC requirements for each development that is still in its monitoring period to ensure
that Bond funds are spent appropriately and to ensure that rents assessed to tenants meet the terms of
the Bond Regulatory Agreement. The Housing Authority performs Bond compliance monitoring duties
for CDLAC as defined under Section 5220 of the CDLAC regulations. The Housing Authority shall
maintain documents related to its issuance of the Bonds, loan, and ongoing monitoring of the Project in
compliance with the City’s Document Retention Policy.
Use of Bond Proceeds and Bond-Financed or Refinanced Assets
The Project Sponsor shall be responsible for:
▪ Monitoring the use of bonds proceeds and the use of bond-financed or refinanced assets (e.g.
facilities, furnishings or equipment) throughout the term of the bonds to ensure compliance with
covenants and restrictions set forth in the documents relating to the bonds;
▪ Maintaining records identifying the assets or portion of assets that are financed or refinanced
with proceeds of each issue of bonds, including a final allocation of bond proceeds;
▪ Consulting with bond counsel and other legal counsel and advisors in the review of any contracts
or arrangements involving use of bond-financed or refinanced assets to ensure compliance with
all covenants and restrictions set forth in the documents related to the bonds;
▪ Maintaining records for any contracts or arrangements involving the use of bond-financed or
refinanced assets;
▪ Conferring at least annually with personnel responsible for bond-financed or refinanced assets;
and,
▪ The extent that the Project Sponsor discovers than any applicable tax restrictions regarding use
of bond proceeds and bond-financed or refinanced assets will or may be violated, consult
promptly with Bond Counsel and other legal counsel and advisors to determine a course of action
to remediate all nonqualified bonds, if such counsel advises that a remedial action is necessary.
Record Keeping
The Project Sponsor shall be responsible for maintaining the following documents for the term of each
issue of bonds (including refunding bonds, if any), and at least three additional years:
▪ A copy of the bond closing transcript(s) and other relevant documentation delivered to the Project
Sponsor or in connection with the closing of the bond issue;
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▪ A copy of all material documents relating to capital expenditures financed or refinanced by bond
proceeds, including (without limitation) construction contracts, purchase orders, invoices, trustee
requisitions and payment records, draw request for bond proceeds and evidence as to the amount
and date of each expenditure of bond proceeds, as well as documents relating to costs paid or
reimbursed with bond proceeds and records identifying the assets or portion of assets that are
financed or refinanced with bond proceeds, including a final allocation of bond proceeds;
▪ A copy of all contracts and arrangement involving the use of bond-financed or refinanced assets;
and
▪ With respect to any investment of bond proceeds or collateral securing the repayment of the
bonds, a copy of all records of investments, investment agreements, arbitrage reports and
underlying document, including trustee or fiscal agent statements, in conn ection with any
investment agreements, and copies of all bidding document, if any.
For housing bond financings subject to the requirement of Section 142 (d) of the Code, as amended, the
Project Sponsor shall be responsible for maintaining, until the end of the qualified project period within
the meaning of Section 142 (d)(2)(A) of the Code, and at least three (3) additional years a copy of all
records evidencing compliance with the requirements of Section 142 (d) of the Code, including tenant
income verifications, leases and tenant records. Such records shall be made available to the Housing
Authority at its reasonable request. Records for the current year and preceding two (2) years shall be
available at the Project site at such time the Housing Authority provides notification of a monitoring of
the Project at the site.
The Project Sponsor, in the document relating to the bonds and/or other documents finalized at or before
the issuance of the bonds, shall agree to the forgoing records retention requirements and procedures.
Annual Certification of Public Benefits and On-going Compliance
As required by CDLAC regulations, all projects that receive a CDLAC bond allocation and are within an
existing regulatory period and/or compliance period, shall be monitored by the Housing Authority for
compliance with the terms and conditions of the CLDAC resolution. The Housing Authority may choose
to hire an outside compliance monitoring firm to assist with such requirements. The Housing Authority
utilizes FOCUS® a housing compliance monitoring and reporting software for submittal of Project rent
rolls.
It is acknowledged that the Housing Authority is required to collect, review, and submit to CDLAC the
Certification of Compliance I, Certification of Compliance II and CDLAC Completion Certificate for each
issuance bonds, when applicable. Each year, by March 1st, the Housing Authority submits such
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certifications to CDLAC in such format as required by CDLAC, and must certify as the issuer that all of
its Bond-funded developments are complying with the features originally identified in application to
CDLAC and contained in Attachment A to the CDLAC resolution.
Annually, on or before February 1st of each year until the expiration of the later of the qualified project
period or compliance period under the applicable CDLAC Resolution and Regulatory Agreement,
Project Sponsor and/or their representatives, are required to submit to the Housing Authority the
following information and forms as follows:
❑ Certification of Delivery of Public Benefits and Continuing Program Compliance (attach
validating back-up information on services contracts, services types, and services frequency)
❑ Annual QRRP Certification of Compliance I or II form, as applicable (Must be submitted and
signed on project sponsor letterhead)
❑ IRS Form 8703 Annual Certification of a Residential Rental Project
❑ If property did not already submit its rent roll for this previous year via FOCUS®, the
City’s/Housing Authority’s housing compliance monitoring and reporting software, then submit
rent roll as of December 30th. Else, resubmission of September 30th rent rolls is not required.
❑ If CDLAC adopted a new Exhibit A to its CDLAC resolution in the most recent year, the most
recent Exhibit A
❑ If the project ownership has changed since the Bonds were first issued, provide:
o Completed Legal Status Questionnaire (attached to Certification of Delivery of Public Benefits
form)
o W-9 Attachment
o Partnership organizational chart with principals and officers of each entity of the new
partnership identified (see sample forms attached).
Project Sponsors and/or representatives are required to maintain the above records and any other records
required by the Housing Authority or CDLAC for the term prescribed in the Bond, Regulatory
Agreement, or any other legal requirement (including applicable period which may be subject to audit)
whichever is the longest.
All required forms for submittal to the Housing Authority for monitoring purposes can be found on
the City of Chula Vista Rental Housing Compliance website at
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http://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/development-services/housing/building-
affordable-housing/rental-housing-compliance.
The Housing Authority shall review the Project Sponsor’s Certificate of Compliance, all other documents
submitted and may request additional supporting documents that evidence compliance as necessary in
the sole reasonable discretion of the Housing Authority.
IRS Form 8703
The Project Sponsor is required to submit IRS Form 8703 annually to the IRS on or before each March 31st
as long as the bonds are outstanding. Form 8703 provides annual information to the IRS to help them
determine whether a project continues to be a qualified residential rental project under Section 142 (d)
of the Code, as amended.
Monitoring
For projects receiving an allocation of bond authority from CDLAC after December 31, 2016, CDLAC
requires that a review of twenty percent (20%) of all management files associated with federally bond-
restricted units either on-site or electronically be performed upon project completion and a minimum of
every three (3) years thereafter.
Non-Compliance
For projects which are not satisfying the terms and conditions stated in the CDLAC Resolution, the
Housing Authority will provide written notification of such non-compliance to the Project Sponsor and
provide two (2) weeks for Project Sponsors to provide any further information or documentation that
may demonstrate continuing compliance. Should the Housing Authority determine such non-
compliance continues to exist, the Housing Authority will work with its legal counsel and CDLAC staff
to institute remedial action, as necessary, including an action for specific performance or other available
remedy, as may be specified within the Regulatory Agreement, Loan Agreement or other loan related
documents. The Housing Authority may disqualify a bond application from any Project Sponsor or
member of the development partnership who is not in compliance with the Housing Authority’s or
CDLAC’s post issuance compliance requirements, guidelines, policies as determined by the Housing
Authority and/or by CDLAC.
Transfer of Ownership
The Housing Authority reserves the right to approve any voluntary change in ownership of a bond-
financed project (i) to another owner; (ii) that results in a transfer of fifty percent (50%) or more of the
total equity interests in a project owner or (iii) that results in a transfer of any general partner or managing
member interest in the project owner. Such approval of transfer of ownership shall be at the discretion
of the Housing Authority, subject to the additional notification and approval of CDLAC and any
additional requirements set for in the applicable tax certificate or Regulatory Agreement. The Housing
Authority shall review management practices of the
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proposed transferee’s current and previously owned multifamily housing rental properties. Any
proposed transferee (including individuals with an ownership) whose currently owned multifamily
housing rental properties have been found by the Housing Authority to have deficiencies that have not
been resolved within the time frame prescribed by the City, Housing Authority, or other local
government authorities, may not assume ownership of or an ownership interest in an any bond- financed
project. The Housing Authority may initiate additional inspections to verify findings.
Carryforward Election
With respect to each allocation of tax-exempt private activity bond issue authority to the Housing
Authority in a given calendar year for which less than all of the allocation volume cap was used, the
Housing Authority staff shall contact CDLAC requesting confirmation of the amount, if any, of
carryforward election the Housing Authority shall make under Section 146(f) of the Code and the
Housing Authority will timely file a Form 8328 with the IRS.
Arbitrage Rebate Compliance
The Project Sponsor shall comply with all applicable federal tax laws set forth in the tax or arbitrage
certificate and bond documents, including arbitrage rebate compliance. Upon request, the Project
Sponsor shall provide the Housing Authority documentation that verifies the Project Sponsor’s
compliance with federal tax laws set forth in the tax or arbitrage certificate and bond documents,
including rebate compliance reports.
Other Required Disclosures
The Project Sponsor shall be solely responsible of any and all disclosures under any applicable Securities
and Exchange Commission and any Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) rules, requirements
and regulations, including but not limited to fixed rate bond issuance with Fannie Mae and/or Freddie
Mac involvement.
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SAMPLE FORMS TO FOLLOW
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INDEX
Bond Issuance
Application and supporting documents requirements ................................................................................ 9
Fee Structure for issuance and ongoing annual administration................................................................ 21
Requirements for inducement & TEFRA Resolutions and TEFRA public hearings .............................. 13
Parameters for issuer liability for bond issuance or repayment of bonds ................................................. 1
Indemnification requirements with respect to the financing and the project ......................................... 15
Procedures and requirements for private placement purchases and public sales of bonds ................. 17
Underwriter selection criteria and procedures............................................................................................ 13
Credit enhancement requirements ................................................................................................................ 17
Bond Counsel selection criteria and procedures ......................................................................................... 12
Loan to value restrictions/limits ...................................................................................................................... 8
Interest rate restrictions/limits ......................................................................................................................... 8
Requirements for offering materials or disclosure documents ................................................................. 14
Maximum loan amount .................................................................................................................................... 8
Minimum bond ratings ................................................................................................................................... 16
Minimum/maximum bond denominations ................................................................................................. 17
Limitations on uses of bond proceeds .......................................................................................................... 20
Rent and income limitations (if applicable) ................................................................................................... 4
Affordability requirements .............................................................................................................................. 5
Public benefit requirements ............................................................................................................................. 4
Debt to income requirements ........................................................................................................................... 8
Local review and approval requirements .................................................................................................... 11
Review procedures and requirements for financing structure, financing documents and
tax-exempt status ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Developer and ownership partnership requirements and limitations ....................................................... 9
Property management requirements and limitations ............................................................................... n/a
Management plan requirements ................................................................................................................. n/a
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Procedure for determining developer fee and developer fee limits ........................................................... 8
ID any third-party contractors and describe rights, obligations and limitations of third-
party contractors .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Exceptions/waivers of policy requirements and procedures for requesting a waiver ..................... 11, 18
Post Issuance Compliance
Identification of third-party contractors engaged in compliance verification, reporting and/or
auditing and describe rights, obligations and limitations of third-party contractors ............................ 30
Identification of parties responsible for compliance verification and reporting..................................... 29
Commencement of Qualified Project Period and reporting requirements
and procedures ................................................................................................................................................ 30
Compliance forms for reporting .................................................................................................................... 34
Compliance verification, reporting and auditing procedures: .................................................................. 30
Affordability (i.e.: # of units at 50% AMI and 60% AMI) (QRRP only) ......................................................
Income limits (QRRP only) ............................................................................................................................
Utility allowances (QRRP only) .....................................................................................................................
Service amenities and other public benefits required by CDLAC resolution..................................................
Arbitrage rebate...............................................................................................................................................
Frequency of compliance verification, reporting and audits ..................................................................... 30
Issuer document retention procedures and time limits ............................................................................. 29
Site-based document retention procedures and time limits ...................................................................... 30
Procedures for reporting compliance/non-compliance to regulatory agencies and other
external entities (i.e.: CDLAC, TCAC, etc.) .................................................................................................. 30
Criteria and procedures for seeking revised resolutions and/or regulatory agreements.........................
Non-compliance correction procedures and penalties ............................................................................... 32
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ITEM TITLE
Grant Acceptance: Accept Grant Funding for the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program from the California
Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement/California Volunteers
Report Number: 26-0113
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Fire
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15304
Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds in the amount of $1,499,974.31 from the California Governor’s
Office of Service and Community Engagement/California Volunteers #CaliforniansForAll Youth Service
Corps Grant to support the Fuels Crew as part of the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program.
SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Fire Department applied for an additional cycle of funding from the Governor’s Office of
Service and Community Engagement/California Volunteers #CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps Grant
to continue a workforce development program and support wildfire mitigation efforts. Accepting this grant
award would provide $1,499,974.31 over 12 months to support the Fuels Crew as part of the City’s
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program, resulting in reduced wildfire risk to the community and job
opportunities and job readiness training for youth ages 16 to 30.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and it has been determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to
Land), because the proposed project would not result in a significant effect on the environment, create a
cumulative impact, damage a scenic highway, or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista (“City”) has prioritized reducing wildfire risk by addressing hazardous vegetation in
the wildland-urban interface (WUI), fire hazard severity zones, evacuation corridors, and mutual threat
zones throughout the City. These areas contain dense grass, brush, and chaparral that contribute to rapid
wildfire spread and threaten homes, critical infrastructure, and evacuation routes when left untreated.
Through the Fire Department’s Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program, the City is taking proactive steps to
reduce wildfire risk while also creating meaningful workforce development opportunities for youth in the
South Bay region.
The City owns and manages more than 3,200 acres of WUI consisting primarily of grass, brush, and chaparral
located within canyons and open space areas throughout the community and in mutual threat zones across
South San Diego County. Historically, many of these areas did not receive consistent vegetation management
and, in some cases, have gone decades without exposure to natural fire cycles or fuels treatment. Cycles of
severe storms followed by prolonged drought across Southern California have further contributed to dense,
highly contiguous fuel loads, increasing wildfire risk. Recognizing these conditions, the Fire Department
established the Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program (the “Program”) in 2023 to begin systematic fuels
reduction in priority areas, including open space within fire hazard severity zones and along critical
evacuation routes.
To support the Program, the Fire Department established a specialized vegetation fuel management crew
(the “Fuels Crew”) to reduce wildfire risk to the community. Since its inception, the Fuels Crew has made
measurable progress in reducing wildfire risk throughout the community. The Fuels Crew has completed
fuels reduction work across multiple canyon and open space areas, improved defensible space along key
evacuation routes, and assisted with fire prevention and community outreach activities. These efforts have
helped reduce hazardous fuel loads, improve firefighter access in high-risk areas, and enhance overall
wildfire preparedness in neighborhoods located adjacent to open space.
Through the California Volunteers Youth Service Corps grant opportunity, the Fire Department has expanded
the Program Fuels Crew to add additional members and increase the amount of vegetation treated. In
addition to wildfire mitigation, the Program Fuels Crew also provides a pathway to careers in fire and
emergency response services. Participants on the Fuels Crew gain valuable work experience while receiving
training and certification opportunities, including Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training and
coursework required for Wildland Firefighter Type 1 and Type 2 certifications. Fuels Crew members also
receive mentorship from Fire Department suppression personnel to support their continued education,
certification, and career advancement. Several current and former Fuels Crew members have already taken
steps toward careers in emergency services as a result of their participation.
The Program Fuels Crew prioritizes recruiting participants ages 16 to 30 from underserved South Bay
communities, including at-risk youth, individuals facing economic hardship, the unemployed or
underemployed, justice-involved individuals, and those experiencing housing insecurity. By investing in local
youth and providing meaningful career pathways, the City is addressing wildfire risk while strengthening
the regional workforce.
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The continued success and expansion of this Program and the Fuels Crew reflect the City’s strong
commitment to public safety, wildfire preparedness, and programs that create long-term benefits for the
Chula Vista community.
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. 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
There is no current year fiscal impact. The grant period begins next fiscal year.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the resolution will accept $1,499,974.31 in grant funding from California Volunteers. This grant
does not require a City cost share and will have no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
This award represents a second allocation of funding under the California Volunteers program initially
awarded to the Fire Department in July 2025. The current grant funds are budgeted through December 3 1,
2026. The additional funding will become available once the existing grant funds are fully expended and is
anticipated to extend program operations for approximately twelve months, through December 31, 2027.
Funding for this project will be incorporated as part of the annual budget development process in fiscal year
2026-27. All program expenditures will be limited to the grant award amount unless additional funding
sources are identified, secured, and appropriated.
ATTACHMENTS
1. City of Chula Vista YSC Award Letter
2. Agreement
Staff Contact: Chris Manroe, Fire Chief
Marlon King, Emergency Services Manager
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#CaliforniansForAll CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov
Chris Manroe
City of Chula Vista
3/19/2026
Dear Chief Manroe.
Thank you for your application for the funding opportunity titled RFA
CV25-YSC04 — Youth Service Corps Competitive Program. This letter
is to inform you that the City of Chula Vista has been granted an
award of $1,499,974.31. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
Josh Lord
Youth Service Corps Director
1400 10th St
Sacramento, CA 95814
OFFICE 916-323-7646
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2. The term of this Agreement is:
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California Volunteers
2025-2026 Youth Service Corps
Competitive Program
Solicitation Number CV25-YSC04
Chula Vista Fire Department Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew Program
Contact Information
Chris Manroe
Chula Vista Fire Department Fire Chief
CManroe@chulavistaca.gov
Phone: 619.992.5648
Applicant: City of Chula Vista, California
Section 1: Program Goal (10 points)
What does your municipality hope to gain from this program? Which strategic goals can this
program help your municipality meet?
The City of Chula Vista has two goals for this program. First, to mitigate hazardous fuels in
wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas, in high and very high severity zones, along evacuation
routes, and in mutual threat zones throughout the city. The second is to provide youth from the
south bay of San Diego County a career path opportunity to work on the Chula Vista Fire
Department’s (CVFD) Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew (Fuels Crew).
The City of Chula Vista owns and manages over 3,200 acres of WUI, consisting of grass, brush,
and chaparral within canyons and open spaces spread throughout the city and mutual threat
zones. Until recently, there has not been a consistent hazardous fuels reduction program, and
many of these canyons and open spaces have gone decades without exposure to natural fire
cycles. Southern California has also experienced cycles of severe rainstorms and extreme
drought, contributing to dense, highly contiguous fuel loads. These accumulated fire loads are a
significant and urgent wildfire threat to the city.
In response to this threat, in 2023, CVFD initiated a Fuels Crew Program to begin hazardous
fuels reduction on all 3,200 WUI acres, open space areas located in high or very high fire
severity threat zones, and city evacuation routes. Funding from a local non-profit, coupled with a
match from the City of Chula Vista, enabled CVFD to purchase the equipment needed to begin
the program. Our current Fuels Crew is now staffed with 25 members. With this grant from
California Volunteers, we aim to expand our Fuels Crew by funding 32 Fuels Crew members (12
full-time and 20 part-time) and increasing our hazardous fuels reduction capacity.
One of the tenets of our Fuels Crew Program is to “provide a career pathway into the fire and
emergency response services. Crews like this have a proven track record for providing a
gateway to career positions throughout the state.” This grant will provide 32 youth fellows the
opportunity to have full and part-time, meaningful and productive work as a City of Chula Vista
Fire Department employee, while also providing them with the opportunity to receive training,
licensure, and certification as an emergency medical technician (EMT), Wildland Firefighter
Type 1, Wildland Firefighter Type 2, California Commercial Driver, and OSHA-compliant Skid
Steer/Forklift Operator certifications. The additional hands-on practical experience in hazardous
fuels reduction, hand and power tool use, heavy equipment use, public education, fire
prevention, disaster services, and emergency medical care further enhances the youth fellow’s
Exhibit A - Scope of Work
City of Chula Vista
JP2002-Y2526
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value as a career firefighter, EMT, and/or paramedic. Additionally, crew members receive
mentorship and guidance from full-time CVFD suppression members in pursuing additional
education, certification, and career goals, preparing them for successful careers in the fire
service.
The City’s General Plan and Strategic Plans have wildfire risk reduction, emergency
preparedness, and hazard mitigation goals to create a resilient and well-prepared community.
Minimizing the threat and impact of wildfires through hazardous fuels reduction serves to
accomplish these goals. While addressing the City’s strategic plan through hazardous fuel
reduction, CVFD also has an opportunity to provide interested youth with work in public service
and the first steps toward a career in emergency services.
The applicants targeted for this program will be from underserved populations, including at-risk
youth, individuals facing economic hardship, unemployed, never employed, justice-involved,
housing insecure, and between the ages of 16-30. We have a proven track record in this type of
recruitment, as these priority areas and characteristics describe many of our current Fuels Crew
members. By investing in our youth and providing them with the skills and opportunities to
succeed, we not only strengthen our workforce but also build a safer, more resilient City.
In 2025 we received funding from the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps, and over the
last 6 months we have filled 25 of the targeted 30 positions providing paid, real-world
experience in hazardous fuels reduction that directly enhances community safety and reduced
wildfire risk to our community, aligning with the grant’s climate and public service objectives.
Additionally, 20 members have successfully completed their Wildland Type 1 certification, four
members are enrolled in the upcoming EMT course scheduled January 2026, and three
members have secured full-time positions, two with CVFD as Firefighter/EMTs, and one as an
emergency room tech with a local hospital.
Section 2: Program Design (40 points)
Which focus area(s) will youth be working on (food insecurity, climate change, education, public
service)?
Our Fuels Crew members are actively engaged in reducing the impacts of climate change,
increasing community education/awareness, and embodying the principles of public service
through active hazardous fuels reduction and public education events.
Climate Change
Members of the Fuels Crew conduct hazardous fuels reduction, invasive species removal, and
native habitat restoration efforts directly tied to addressing the impacts of climate change. In
Chula Vista, decades of severe rain and windstorms followed by prolonged drought have led to
the accumulation of dangerously high fuel loads. By removing dead and dying vegetation,
excess ground litter and ladder fuels, and invasive non-native plants, and by reseeding with
native species, the crew helps create a more climate-resilient landscape. These actions reduce
wildfire intensity, improve fire manageability, and allow native vegetation to recover more quickly
after a fire.
By removing hazardous fuels and invasive plants, and reseeding with native vegetation, we
reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, thereby reducing large-scale smoke and air pollution,
minimizing soil erosion and the risk of mudslides and flooding after a fire, encouraging healthy
landscape regeneration, and preserving our natural resources and wildlife habitats.
Education
Fuels Crew members participate in public education throughout their workday, both formally and
informally. The areas targeted for hazardous fuels reduction in Chula Vista are in WUI zones
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immediately adjacent to homes and commercial areas throughout the city. While the Fuels Crew
work, homeowners and community members often approach them with questions and a general
desire to see what the crew is doing. This provides crew members an informal opportunity to
educate the public on hazardous fuels reduction, defensible space, structure hardening,
evacuation planning, and general fire prevention.
The Chula Vista Fire Safe Council, in partnership with CVFD, is actively involved in creating
Firewise® communities throughout Chula Vista. Public forums and events are attended by
CVFD members, including Fuels Crew members, who are there to educate and empower the
public to adopt Firewise® practices, enhancing community resilience and preparedness. CVFD
holds multiple community outreach events throughout the year. Fuels Crew members participate
in these events, providing them with additional opportunities to educate and interact with the
community.
Public Service
Hazardous fuels reduction is a critical public service and the primary function of the Fuels Crew.
Hazardous fuels reduction protects communities from wildfires, improves public safety, reduces
the financial burden on taxpayers, and provides employment opportunities.
Hazardous fuels reduction in the WUI improves public safety by reducing wildfire severity,
ember production, and structure impingement while providing firefighting crews a safe place for
suppression efforts. This, in turn, protects the community from the devastation of lives lost,
homes destroyed, environmental loss, smoke exposure, and community disruption. Importantly,
hazardous fuels reduction in the WUI landscape provides residents more time and space for
safe evacuations, reducing the chance of a wildfire trapping someone in their home or car.
Reducing fire severity decreases the financial burden on taxpayers and homeowners. Severe
fires require extensive firefighting resources, including personnel, aircraft, and equipment.
Reducing severity leads to smaller, less resource-intensive fire responses, cutting costs for city
and state fire departments. High severity fires destroy homes, businesses and infrastructure,
creating a financial burden on homeowners, business owners, and cities. The decreased impact
of fires on homes directly reduces the financial and emotional impacts on individual
homeowners who lose their homes to fire. Reduced wildfire risk through hazardous fuels
reduction can also help homeowners maintain their homeowner’s insurance and may even
lower insurance costs.
Finally, CVFD’s Fuels Crew Program has provided employment opportunities in the city and a
route to a first responder career for interested and motivated community members.
Summary
Hazardous fuels reduction is undeniably challenging work. However, by integrating our Fuels
Crew into CVFD, we offer more than just a job; we provide an invaluable opportunity for
personal and professional growth. Through this program, participants not only engage in the
demanding task of hazardous fuels reduction but also acquire essential skills, discipline, and a
sense of purpose. Moreover, serving in the Fuels Crew opens pathways to diverse career
opportunities within the emergency response realm, including roles as firefighters, EMTs, and
paramedics. By nurturing talent and fostering a culture of continuous learning, we empower
individuals to not only safeguard our community's well-being but also immerse themselves in a
fulfilling and impactful career.
CVFD’s Fuels Crew Program serves as a testament to our commitment to inclusivity and social
equity, providing valuable employment opportunities and career pathways for underserved
youth in our community, regardless of background or education. Our goal is to provide
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meaningful employment opportunities and gateways to rewarding careers, all while engaging in
climate protection, community education, and public service that provides a significant benefit to
the quality of life for Chula Vista residents.
Do you plan on subgranting with CBO’s?
Since this grant request is to expand our current Fuels Crew operation with existing
infrastructure and procedures, there will not be a need to subgrant with a CBO.
However, we have an existing relationship with the non-profit South Bay Community Services
(SBCS) who has decades of experience with support services to underserved communities in
San Diego County. The CVFD Fuels Crew Program currently hires SBCS interns through their
workforce development program derived from young adults who are in or transitioning from
foster care, justice-involved, and/or housing-insecure. We plan on continuing our current
relationship with SBCS to assist with recruiting youth fellows who meet the priority criteria of this
grant opportunity.
What activities will youth be working on?
All 32 youth fellows will participate in hazardous fuel removal, physical training, job-specific
training, public education, and coursework. Crew members attend all training and work together
as a group, fostering teamwork and camaraderie.
Full-time participation will be 40 hours per week, and part-time participants will commit to 20
hours per week.
Those youth fellows who are not already EMTs will participate in the EMT course (a total of 228
hours), while ‘disaster service work’ will apply to all fellows should the need arise.
For the first three weeks, youth fellows will undergo onboarding consisting of job-specific
training, coursework, and physical training. After this period, fellows will begin hazardous fuels
activities (tasks assigned based upon successful completion of job-specific training) and public
education, while continuing with coursework, job-specific training, and physical training.
Activities
1. Job-Specific Training
a. Proper use and maintenance of hand and power tool use for hazardous fuel removal.
b. Certification on chainsaw use for hazardous fuel removal and falling hazard trees.
c. Proper use of heavy equipment for processing/mulching hazardous fuels.
d. Certification on skid steer and remote-controlled heavy equipment for moving and
processing/mulching vegetation.
e. Emergency vehicle operation and commercial driver license training.
f. Mentoring for successfully passing the CAL-JAC Firefighter Candidate Testing
Center (FCTC) exam.
2. Coursework and Continuing Education
a. All youth fellows will complete the necessary coursework to meet the minimum
qualifications for the CVFD Hand Crew.
b. EMT coursework (228 hours) will be offered to those participants who are not already
certified.
c. Complete a variety of fire and hazardous fuels reduction-related certifications and
qualification courses, as detailed below in Section 3, Part 2 Wrap-around Services.
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3. Physical Training
a. Physical training (cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility) is a consistent part of the
workweek to ensure that all members are prepared for the physical work of
hazardous fuel removal.
b. Physical training for successful completion of the Cal-JAC Candidate Physical Ability
Test (CPAT).
4. Hazardous fuel removal
a. Cut, remove, and chip dead and dying trees and brush
b. Chop, rake, remove, and chip excess ground litter
c. Cut, trim, prune, and chip ladder fuels
d. Cut and remove invasive non-native plants
e. Spread chipped and mulched vegetation
f. Hand-spread native plant species seeds
g. These tasks require the use of chainsaws, brush cutters, trimmers, pole saws, rakes,
McLeods, Pulaskis, axes, rhinos, rogue hoes, shovels, mowers, chippers, mulchers,
and skid steer tractors.
5. Public Education
a. Participate in CVFD public education and community events.
b. Interact with the public while performing hazardous fuels reduction activities.
6. Disaster Service Worker
a. Filling, distributing, and placing sandbags.
b. Clearing debris to re-open roadways after windstorms, rains, or floods.
Partners
1. CVFD Suppression Personnel: The Fuels Crew is led by full-time CVFD suppression
personnel, who manage day-to-day operations, coordinate daily hazardous fuels reduction
activities, disaster service activities, provide hazardous fuels reduction training, lead physical
fitness training, provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship, and ensure the safety of
working crews.
2. City of Chula Vista Public Works Department Open Space Division: Assist in day-to-
day operations, providing feedback on areas targeted for fuels mitigation such as safety
concerns, access, species identification, and transfer of vegetation debris. During disaster
service work, they coordinate activities, needs, and equipment with Fuels Crew members.
3. Environmental Biologists: On-site with the Fuels Crew to ensure that wildlife is
undisturbed and sensitive habitats are maintained. Educate Fuels Crew members on
endangered species and the identification of native and non-native plant species.
4. US Fish and Wildlife and US Forest Service: Provide valuable training and experience to
the Fuels Crew members as they train and work together on fuels reduction projects.
5. City of Chula Vista Shop: Assist and coordinate heavy equipment maintenance and repair
with Fuels Crew members.
6. Training Instructors/Cadre:
a. Suppression firefighters (wildland/hazardous fuels reduction subject matter experts)
lead training activities such as power and hand tool use, fuels removal, fuels
chipping, heavy equipment use/operation, tool and equipment maintenance,
emergency vehicle operations, and safety. These CVFD suppression members also
provide mentoring and guidance for Fuels Crew members with their education and
career goals.
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b. Suppression firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics lead training and courses such as
EMT Preparation, CPR Certification, EMT, and National Registry Preparation
Courses.
c. Qualified NWCG firefighters and hand crew personnel instruct courses specific to
Wildland Firefighter Type 1 and Wildland Firefighter Type 2 certifications. These
instructors are either qualified CVFD suppression personnel or are from other local
and regional fire departments and colleges.
d. CVFD Training Division and suppression personnel will provide Commercial Driver's
License training for emergency vehicle operation.
e. CVFD suppression firefighters will provide OSHA-compliant skid steer and remote-
controlled heavy equipment operation and certification.
7. Chula Vista Fire Safe Council: Coordinate and participate in public education and
community events. Fuels Crew members attend these events with other CVFD members to
provide education and awareness training in fire prevention, wildfire prevention, and
emergency preparedness.
What is the proposed start date for programming that will use this funding (when will youth be
onboarded to begin their service)?
The proposed start date is from contract signing and will be a continuous program through
December 31, 2027. Recruitment will begin upon confirmation of a grant award.
Hiring Timelines
1. Contract signing to December 31, 2027: Recruitment
2. January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027: 32 youth fellows hired
Are you planning on using this funding for a summer employment program?
Yes, 20 of the 32 youth fellows are built into our staffing plan and program design for
summer/part-time employment. Our proposal is not designed to be solely for a summer/part-
time employment program; however, youth fellows interested in participating in the CVFD Fuels
Crew as summer employment or on a part-time basis are expected. Our program is designed
with flexibility for youth fellows with other obligations, such as school, other development
programs, and/or other jobs they would like to maintain during the performance period of the
grant. We anticipate many youth fellows will begin in the summer employment/part-time option
and then transition into the full-time category within this grant funding or into full-time positions
with the budgeted CVFD position count. The summer employment youth fellows will have the
same access to all wrap-around services and on-duty training programs and will all be offered
more than 50% FTE status/hours.
Section 3: Youth Recruitment/Development (15 points)
How does the municipality plan to recruit youth?
To hire qualified youth fellows, the CVFD would utilize our City’s Human Resources
Department’s regular Civil Service-regulated hiring process. Youth eligibility requirements listed
in California Volunteers Youth Service Corps solicitation will be used to screen and select
qualified candidates. Recruitment would be accomplished in the following ways:
• Post job announcement Government Jobs Website
o Current Job Posting: Job Opportunities | City of Chula Vista (governmentjobs.com)
o If awarded, this would be updated to match the pay and benefits described in this
grant request.
• Program presentation at job fairs/expos at high schools, colleges, and other local
employment events.
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• Post program introduction and regular updates on progress/success on CVFD social media
sites (Facebook, Instagram).
• Share program at CVFD Open House and public education events.
• Work directly with the San Diego County Health and Human Resources and local foster care
agencies/facilities.
• Present program and provide regular updates on progress/success on City of Chula Vista
website and Community Connection newsletter.
• Partner with The Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (program supporting formerly
incarcerated firefighters).
• Coordinate with the Chula Vista Youth Employment Opportunity Program (designed to
assist at-risk youth to achieve educational and vocational goals).
• Partner with San Diego Workforce Partnership (provides programs designed to prepare
young adult for high school graduation, post-secondary education and career success).
• Collaborate with local Southern California Indigenous Tribes.
• Collaborate with local Chula Vista CBOs assisting under-served and low income: Emo
Brown Foundation, Outdoor Outreach, SB Community Services, MANA de San Diego, Casa
Familiar.
• Post on CalJOBS, Nativehire, Indeed, LinkedIn, Snagajob, Glassdoor, WayUp, CoolWorks,
USAJOBS, Idealist, Opportunity Youth Network, Handshake.
• Collaborate with Southwestern, Miramar, and Palomar junior colleges offering Fire Science
degrees, to advertise and promote the program.
The Fuels Crew Program will recruit year-round in response to inevitable attrition and
concentrate recruitment on high schools and junior colleges on semester cycles.
What wrap around services, if any, is the municipality or subgrantee planning to offer youth?
Once youth fellow members are hired as CVFD Fuels Crew members and City of Chula Vista
employees, the following wrap-around services will be provided:
1. Transportation Stipends: $5.00 for each working day will be provided for each fellow. This
stipend will be added to the fellow’s bi-weekly pay and tracked through CVFD’s fiscal
department.
2. Job Readiness Training: Required for every youth fellow to begin work as a Fuels Crew
member. Fuels Crew members attend this training during regular duty days, and CVFD
provides the costs of tuition, books, and supplies. This training will be delivered in
conjunction with Southwestern Community College (fees, tuition, books, and course
materials absorbed by CVFD) and upon completion will allow youth fellows to receive
college credits. Attendance and certification status is tracked by the CVFD Fuels Crew
Supervisors.
CVFD Fuels Crew Specific Training: Safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power
tools and heavy equipment. Additional training in safe vehicle travel, general field work
safety, insect bites, snake bites, pile burning and prescribed fire, hose testing, radio
communications, personal safety, on-site emergency responses.
Wildland Firefighter Type 2
a) NWCG S-130: Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
b) NWCG S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Training
c) NWCG L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
d) ICS 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
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3. EMT Certification: To equip Fuels Crew members with emergency medical services
knowledge and skills, making them highly desirable and qualified candidates for public
safety positions. This training and education are critical for success in the first responder
services. Fuels Crew members attend this training on their own time (evenings and days off)
and the costs of tuition, books, and supplies are provided by CVFD. Attendance and
performance are tracked by CVFD EMS instructors. Completion and certification are tracked
by CVFD EMS Division.
EMT Certification and Qualification Coursework
a) CVFD EMT Preparation Course
b) CVFD CPR Course
c) CVFD EMT Course
d) CVFD National Registry Preparation Course
4. Advanced Training: Fuels Crew members who continue in the program for more than four
months will be eligible to participate in advanced training to improve their abilities. These
qualifications make these individuals a more marketable and competitive public safety
candidates. Fuels Crew members attend this training on duty, and the costs of
tuition/certificates, books, and supplies are provided by CVFD. This training will be delivered
in conjunction with Southwestern Community College (fees, tuition, books, and course
materials absorbed by CVFD) and, upon completion, will allow youth fellows to receive
college credits. Attendance and completion are tracked by the CVFD Fuels Crew
Supervisors.
Wildland Firefighter Type 1
a) NWCG S-131: Firefighter Type 1 Training
b) NWCG RT-130: Wildland Firefighter Safety Annual Refresher Training
c) NWCG S-211: Portable Pumps and Water Use
d) NWCG S-212: Wildland Fire Chain Saw Use and Maintenance
e) NWCG S-219: Firing Operations
Advanced Skill Development
a) Emergency Vehicle Operation (Commercial Driver’s License/Firefighter
Endorsement)
b) Skidsteer and Forklift Certification
c) Off-Highway Vehicle Driver Course (Utility All-Terrain Vehicle)
5. California Joint Apprenticeship (Cal-JAC) FCTC and CPAT: Fuels Crew members will be
provided the fees, tutoring, and physical training so they can earn a spot on the CAL-JAC
State-wide Eligibility List. This includes passing the written exam at a Firefighter Candidate
Testing Center (FCTC) and completing the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT).
Earning a spot on this list will make them eligible for hire with approximately 150
participating fire departments throughout California. Fees will be reimbursed to the youth
fellow through CVFD’s reimbursement program. Test attendance and test completion
(pass/fail) will be tracked by the CVFD Fuels Crew Supervisors.
The hand and power tools used daily by Fuels Crew members are the same as those used by
wildland firefighting hand crews. Training and experience with these tools in this work
environment, in addition to certification as a Wildland Firefighter Type 1 and Type 2, EMT
certification, and completion of Cal-JAC FCTC and CPAT provides crew members with highly
desirable job skills for a first responder career.
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What wage will youth be paid? What length of time do you anticipate the youth serving?
Fellows will be paid from $19.52 to $24.58 per hour dependent upon their progression through
training qualifications. We anticipate 12 youth fellows to serve in a full-time capacity, working
2080 hours, and 20 more serving in a part-time capacity, working at least 1040 hours.
Section 4: Metrics/Outcomes (10 points)
Can the municipality provide the required metrics listed above to California Volunteers?
CVFD commits to reporting quarterly, annually, and in the appropriate format, the required
metric information identified in the solicitation. The additional data described in the solicitation
as “if feasible", will also be provided if it is collectible. CVFD will develop a survey tool to capture
this data and work with the employees to complete this quarterly.
If not, please indicate which metrics the city/county is unable to provide.
There are no metrics that the City of Chula Vista is unable to provide.
Are there other metrics you will be collecting to determine success of program?
CVFD will also collect the following metrics:
1. What barriers were experienced in attaining this position
2. What barriers are keeping them from pursuing a position as a Firefighter, EMT, and/or
Paramedic
3. Number of youth who go on to a Junior College or Regional Fire Academy Program
4. Number of youth who go on to pursue the Fire Science Program Degree
5. How youth heard about the program to determine the effectiveness of recruitment
methods
6. Number of youth who complete the Wildland Firefighter 2 Coursework
7. Number of youth who complete the Wildland Firefighter 1 Coursework
8. Number of youth who become certified Emergency Medical Technicians
9. Number of Fuels Crew members who go on to pursue a career as a first responder
(firefighter, EMT, paramedic) with either CVFD or another agency.
10. Number of acres mitigated of hazardous fuels between September 1, 2026, and
December 31, 2027.
In 2025, we received funding from the #CaliforniansForAll Youth Service Corps, and over the
last 6 months, we have filled 25 of the targeted 30 positions providing paid, real-world
experience in hazardous fuels reduction that directly enhances community safety and reduced
wildfire risk to our community, aligning with the grant’s climate and public service objectives.
Additionally, 20 members have successfully completed their Wildland Type 1 certification, four
members are enrolled in the upcoming EMT course scheduled January 2026, and three
members have secured full-time positions, two with CVFD as firefighter/EMT, and one as an
emergency room tech with a local hospital.
Section 5: Budget/Staffing/Communications (25 points)
What is your proposed staffing plan for the program?
This proposal is requesting salary, benefits, uniforms, personal protective equipment, and wrap-
around services for 32 youth fellows. This will expand the existing CVFD Fuels Crew capacity to
positively impact the climate, protect and educate the public, and serve the community by
reducing the risk of wildfires.
Staffing/Supervision
The Fuels Crew is supervised by two full-time CVFD Fire Captains who oversee administrative
duties and participate in day-to-day operations. These positions are filled with currently funded
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CVFD FTE positions and are their costs are not included in this grant proposal. These CVFD
suppression personnel provide experience-based direction for implementing fuel/hazard
mitigation efforts and they play a critical role in the guidance, training, and mentoring of the crew
members.
Work Hours
Fuels Crew members work four days per week, 10 hours per day. During these work hours, they
train and perform hazardous fuels reduction activities. This work schedule is built around
required education and training schedules, providing youth fellows the opportunity for full-time
employment while also pursuing their educational goals.
Training
1. Job readiness training (Wildland Firefighter Type 2) and advanced training (Wildland
Firefighter Type 1) will be led by either NWCG-qualified CVFD fire suppression
personnel, or other NWCG-qualified instructors. Training instructor costs are a requested
part of this budget.
2. CVFD Fuels Crew-specific training will be led by the full-time CVFD suppression Fuels
Crew Supervisors. Fuels Crew-specific training costs will be absorbed by CVFD.
3. CVFD EMS professional certification training will be led by credentialed instructors. EMS
certification training instructor costs are part of our requested budget. All other expenses
(tuition/certificates, books, and supplies) will be absorbed by CVFD.
4. Skills development training and instruction will be led by CVFD fire suppression training
personnel and Fuels Crew Supervisors.
Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment
Uniforms include work pants and jackets, long-sleeved shirts, cover shirts, and boots. Personal
protective equipment includes helmets, ear and eye protection, gloves, and chaps.
What amount of funding is your municipality requesting? How many youths will be able to
participate in the program with this amount of funding?
The CVFD requests $1,499,974.31 to implement this proposed program from contract signing
through December 31, 2027, for 12 full-time fellows and 20 summer employment/part-time
fellows. This would allow for a total of 32 youth fellows to participate in the CVFD Fuels Crew
Program and begin their path to a full-time career within fire and EMS emergency services.
Does your municipality commit to using California Volunteers developed branding and
orientation for this program and participating in California Volunteers-organized events trainings,
and activities, if asked?
The City of Chula Vista commits to using California Volunteers developed branding and
orientation, and to participating in organized events trainings, and activities. We also commit to
incorporating California Volunteers’ material into onboarding and offboarding, and to
participation in one California Service Corps convening per year.
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Applicant:
Contact information:Chris Manroe, Fire Chief (619)992-5648 cmanroe@chulavistaca.gov
Items Description Calculation Total Budget % Allocation Cross Check
Administrative Costs 6.76%6.76%94,977.76$
Total 94,977.76$ 6.33%
I - B. Direct Operating Costs (Must not exceed 30% of Total Award when combined with Section I-A. Administration)
Items Description Calculation Total Budget % Allocation Cross Check
Total -$ 6.33%
# Requested Hourly Salary # of Hours Total Budget % Allocation Cross Check
3 24.58 2080 153,379.20$ Full Time Positions (100% FTE)
9 23.57 2080 441,230.40$ Full Time Positions (100% FTE)
20 19.52 1040 406,016.00$
Part-time Employment
(More than 50% FTE)
32.00 1,000,625.60$ 66.71%
Items Description Calculation Total Budget
Medicare
Medicare cost at 1.45% per
hour. City does not pay into
Social Security (FICA) because
the CA PERS excludes this
federal benefit.1.45%14,509.07$
Worker's Compensation 1200.00 38,400.00$
Healthcare $9,000 108,000.00$
Retirement
for Full Time Participants 11.2%66,596.28$
Retirement Retirement (PARS) cost at
3.8%15,225.60$
Total 242,730.95$ 16.18%
Items Description Calculation Total Budget % Allocation Cross Check
Unifoms/PPE
Uniforms/PPE for each fellow
include: pants, long sleeve
shirts, cover shirts, boots,
helmet, eye protection,
sunscreen, chaps and gloves.
Costs based on actual cost
per crew member for existing
CVFD Fuels Crew Members
$1,200 38,400.00$
For all newly hired Hand Crew
Members
Transportation Stipend
$5.00 per working day for
fellows during the
12/31/2027 =209 working days
(4/10 work schedule)) for
gas/public transportation
209 days at
$5/working
day/fellow
33,440.00$
Cal-JAC FCTC Fee for Preparation Course &
$75/Fellow ($25-
prep course & $50-
2,400.00$
Cal-JAC CPAT $165/Fellow
EMS Professional
Certifcation/Qualificati CVFD EMT Preparation Course
Instructor Cost for 40 hours
(1) Instructor for 40
hours at $90/hour 3,600.00$
EMS Professional
Certifcation/Qualificati CVFD CPR Course Instructor (1) Instructor for 16
hours at $90/hour 1,440.00$
EMS Professional
Certifcation/Qualificati CVFD EMT Course Instructor hours at $90/hour 15,480.00$
EMS Professional
Certifcation/Qualificati
on Training
CVFD EMT National Registry
Preparation Course Instructor
Cost for 24 hours
(1) Instructor for 24
hours at $90/hour 2,160.00$
Job Readiness Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-131 Wildland
Firefighter Type 1 Training
(1) Instructor for 40
hours at $75/hour
3,000.00$
For all new Fuels Module Crew
Members and new Hand Crew
Members
S-131, Firefighter Type 1 is designed to meet the training needs
of the Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) and/or Incident Commander
Type 5 (ICT5). Topics include operational leadership,
communications, LCES, and tactical decision-making.
III. CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Fellows - Other Fellow Costs
IV. Program Wrap-Around Services (Not to Exceed 40% of Total Award)
Youth Service Corps Budget Template
I - A. Administration (Must not exceed 10% of total award)
II. Youth Service Corps Fellow Wages (Must be at least 50% of grant amount)
# LCI - Public
Exhibit B - Budget Detail
City of Chula Vista
JP2002-Y2526
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Job Readiness Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-211 Portable Pumps
and Water Use
(1) Instructor for 40
hours at $125/hour
5,000.00$
For all new Fuels Module Crew
Members and new Hand Crew
Members
This course provides knowledge and skills to design, setup,
operate, troubleshoot, and shut down portable water delivery
systems. The focus is on portable pumps – it does not address
water delivery for engines. Topics covered include: portable
water delivery systems; equipment; roles and responsibilities;
and system design and hydraulics. There is also a field exercise
where students will apply what they learned in the classroom.
Advanced Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-212 Wildland Fire
Chainsaw Use & Maintenance
Training Instructor Cost for 24
hours.
(5) Instructors for 40
hours at $55/hour
11,000.00$
For all new Fuels Module Crew
Members and new Hand Crew
Members
This is an instructor-led course intended for presentation at the
local level. The course lessons introduce the function,
maintenance, and use of internal combustion engine-
powered chainsaws, as well as their tactical applications in
wildland fire. Field exercises support entry-level training for
firefighters with little or no previous experience operating a
chainsaw, providing hands-on cutting experience in settings
such as fireline situations.
Advanced Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-270 Basic Air
Operations
(1) Instructor for 40
hours at $125/hour
5,000.00$
For all new Fuels Module Crew
Members and new Hand Crew
Members
This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation
aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and
requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. Note:
The regulations, procedures, and policies addressed in this
course are primarily those governing federal agency and ICS
operations.
Advanced Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-290 Intermediate Fire
Behavior
(2) Instructors for 40
hours at $75/hour
6,000.00$
For all newly promoted or hired
Hand Crew Members
This is a skills focused course designed to prepare the
developing fireline supervisor to undertake safe and effective
fire management operations. It is the second course in a series
that collectively serves to develop fire behavior prediction
knowledge and skills. The course will train students how to
make a thorough, timely assessment of the fire environment
and to anticipate changes in fire behavior based on changes
in and/or alignment of the fuels, weather, and topography.
Students will then practice using this information to support
their decision-making and risk management on the fireline.
Job Readiness Training CVFD Trailer Driving (2) Instructors for 20
hours at $75/hour 3,000.00$
For all newly promoted or hired
Hand Crew Members
The crew utilizes numerous various size trailers in daily
operations. Students would receive instruction on safety, pre
Advanced Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group CA-219 Firing
Operations Training Instructor
Cost for 40 hours.
(2) Instructors for 40
hours at $95/hour
7,600.00$
and skills to perform the duties of a Firing Boss, Single Resource
(FIRB) position, as described in the NWCG Standards for Firing
Boss, Single Resource, PMS-350-105. Subjects taught include
planning, implementing, and evaluating a wildland or
prescribed fire operation and choosing the proper
components of a Firing Plan to meet specific objectives.
Advanced Training National Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-230 Crew Boss
(1) Instructor for 40
hours at $50/hour
2,000.00$
and skills to perform the duties of the Crew Boss (CRWB)
for Crew Boss, PMS-350-98. Topics include travel and check-in
in, briefings, assigning tasks and assessing crew performance,
implementing fire line duties, mop-up, firing operations, using
aerial resources, medical emergencies, and wildland urban
interface.
Advanced Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-236 Heavy Equipment
Boss
(1) Instructor for 40
hours at $60/hour
2,400.00$
This is a skill course designed to meet the training needs of a
Heavy Equipment Boss, Single Resource (HEQB) on an incident
as outlined in the NIMS: Wildland Fire Qualification System
Guide, PMS 310-1, and the position task book developed for
the position. Primary considerations are tactical use and safety
precautions required to establish and maintain an effective
dozer operation.
Advanced Training Ntional Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-244 Field Observer
(1) Instructor for 40
hours at $60/hour
2,400.00$
This course provides students with the skills necessary to
perform as a Field Observer (FOBS) and/or a Fire Effects
Monitor (FEMO). Topics include roles and responsibilities of the
FOBS and FEMO; how to make observations and document
those observations; how to produce hand-drawn and GPS
field maps; and how to navigate using a compass and GPS.
Advanced Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group S-271 Helicopter
Crewmember
(2) Instructors for 40
hours at $95/hour
7,600.00$
This is a skill course designed to meet the training needs of a
Helicopter Crewmember, Single Resource (HECM) on an
incident as outlined in the NIMS: Wildland Fire Qualification
System Guide, PMS 310-1, and the position task book
developed for the position. Primary considerations are tactical
use and safety precautions required to establish and maintain
an effective helicopter operations.
Skill Development Driver Training (Firefighter
Endorsement)
(1) Instructor for 16
hours at $75/hour
1,200.00$
firefighter endorsement to operate. The emergency vehicle
operator class would teach safety, pre-trip inspection, and
driving operations.
Skill Development Skidsteer/Forklift Certification (1) Instructor for 40
hours at $50/hour 2,000.00$
The crew operates a skid steer on a daily basis. A skid steer
operator course teaches safety, pre-checks, operation, and
Skill Development
Recreational Off-Highway
Vehicle (ROHVA) Basic Driver
Course
(1) Instructor for 16
hours at $40/hour
UTVs are utilized by the fire department for special events,
emergency operations and projects. Students would receive
a UTV operator certificate and training on how to safely
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Advanced Training
National Wildfire Coordinating
Group RT130 Wildland
Firefighter Safety and
Awareness Training Instructor
Cost for 8 hours.
(1) Instructor for 8
hours at $75/hour
600.00$
This course focuses on decision-making issues related to safety
in order to recognize and mitigate risk, maintain safe and
effective practices, and reduce accidents and near misses.
Total 161,640.00$ 10.78%
Subtotal 1,404,996.55$
Total Budget Request 1,499,974.31$
Total # of Fellows 32
Partner Status (Proposed or Secured)Contractual Amount
Total -$
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City of Chula Vista
Agreement #JP2002-Y2526
EXHIBIT C
Budget Payment Provisions
California Volunteers,
Youth Service Corps
City of Chula Vista
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BUDGET PAYMENT PROVISIONS
1. Invoicing and Payment
a) For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of the
invoices, the State agrees to compensate the Contractor for actual
expenditures incurred in accordance with the rates specified herein, which
is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.
b) Invoices shall include the Agreement Number and shall be submitted via
PDF to Gaolou.Yang@californiavolunteers.ca.gov.
2. Budget Contingency Clause
a) It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any
subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate
sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall be of no further force
and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to pay any funds
whatsoever to the Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under
this Agreement and the Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any
provisions of this Agreement.
b) If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for
purposes of this program, the State shall have the option to either cancel
this Agreement with no liability occurring to the State or offer an agreement
amendment to Contractor to reflect the reduced amount.
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JP2002-Y2526
Exhibit D
California Volunteers - Reporting (Metrics, Deadlines and Process), Invoicing,
Service Events and/or Member Convenings, Programmatic and Fiscal Document
Retention
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Youth Service Corps Program
All Youth Service Corps Program grantees will be responsible for providing
periodic and timely reports on outcomes and outputs associated with the
funding received from this program.
Reporting Metrics
Municipalities will be required to report the following metrics and demographic
data monthly to California Volunteers through the cloud-based platform
America Learns or in any other format or method specified by California
Volunteers.
• Number of applications submitted for the program – (aggregated
per municipality in monthly report)
• Number of open positions in the program – (aggregated
per municipality in monthly report)
• Number participants in the program – (aggregated per municipality in
monthly report)
• Number of participants serving in each identified focus area: Climate,
Food Insecurity, Education, Public Service, and Other – (aggregated
per municipality in monthly report)
• Number of participants actively serving as of the last day of the reporting
period - (aggregated per municipality in monthly report)
• Number of participants in a summer specific program, if
applicable – (aggregated per municipality in monthly report)
• Number of participants completing the program and/or exiting early for
compelling or non-compelling reasons – (aggregated per municipality in
monthly report)
• Total program hours served during the month of reporting – (aggregated
per municipality in monthly report)
• Number of participants who identified as low-income – (aggregated
per municipality in monthly report)
• Number of participants who identified as justice-involved – (aggregated
per municipality in monthly report)
• Number of participants who identified as in or transitioning from foster
care – (aggregated per municipality in monthly report)
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JP2002-Y2526
Exhibit D
California Volunteers - Reporting (Metrics, Deadlines and Process), Invoicing,
Service Events and/or Member Convenings, Programmatic and Fiscal Document
Retention
LCI - Public
• Number of participants who identified as engaged with the mental health
or substance abuse system – (aggregated per municipality in monthly
report)
• Number of participants who identify as homeless or formerly
homeless – (aggregated per municipality in monthly report)
• Other metrics as determined by California Volunteers
Municipalities will be required to conduct a California Volunteers-developed
baseline exit survey with participants within 14 days of planned program exit
(while still in service) and provide requested information in a format and method
to be specified by California Volunteers.
Additionally, municipalities agree to make participant contact information
available to California Volunteers as requested to use in program
communications including, but not limited to:
• Name
• Zip code
• Phone number
• Email address
• Program completion status
• Other relevant information/data/stories
Reporting Deadlines:
Report Reporting Period Reports Due
Program Monthly
Narrative Quarterly
Member Ongoing
Host Site Ongoing
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JP2002-Y2526
Exhibit D
California Volunteers - Reporting (Metrics, Deadlines and Process), Invoicing,
Service Events and/or Member Convenings, Programmatic and Fiscal Document
Retention
LCI - Public
California Volunteers will update this reporting timeline with additional reporting
periods, upon receipt of updated reporting timelines established by the
California Department of Finance. Reporting metrics may be updated,
depending on updated guidance from the California Department of Finance.
Reporting Process:
Municipalities will be required to report the following metrics and demographic
data monthly to California Volunteers through the cloud-based platform
America Learns or in any other format or method specified by California
Volunteers.
Invoicing:
This grant is a cost-reimbursement grant. As such, grantees will be required to
submit periodic and timely invoices to California Volunteers for expenses already
incurred for processing and payment. Grantees have the discretion to invoice
monthly or quarterly.
Invoicing Deadlines:
Grantees have the discretion to invoice monthly or quarterly. If monthly, invoices
should be submitted by the 15th of the following month. If quarterly, invoices
should be submitted no later than the due date identified in the reporting
deadlines above.
Service Events and/or Member Convenings:
Municipalities agree to incorporate California Volunteers’ materials into the
onboarding and offboarding process and commit to having participants join at
least one California Service Corps convening annually, as requested by
California Volunteers.
Programmatic and Fiscal Document Retention
In line with State requirements regarding record retention, grantees are required
to maintain all documentation, programmatic and fiscal, pertaining to this
contract for a period of five years after the close out the contract and the
payment of the final invoice. The grantee is required to maintain books, records,
documents, and other evidence pertaining to the reimbursable costs and hold
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JP2002-Y2526
Exhibit D
California Volunteers - Reporting (Metrics, Deadlines and Process), Invoicing,
Service Events and/or Member Convenings, Programmatic and Fiscal Document
Retention
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them available for audit and inspection by the State for the five years following
the close out of the contract and payment of the final invoice. These retention
requirements pertain to all contracts associated with this program, regardless of
funding source.
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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF
SERVICE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/CALIFORNIA
VOLUNTEERS #CALIFORNIANSFORALL 2025-2026 YOUTH
SERVICE CORPS GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE FIRE
CHIEF TO EXECUTE ASSOCIATED GRANT DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Volunteers is the State Service Commission for California; and
WHEREAS, the California Volunteers is responsible for engaging Californians in service,
volunteering, and civic action to tackle the State’s most pressing challenges and lift up all
communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“City”) Hazard Mitigation Plan classifies wildfire as
a highly significant threat to the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Fire Department (“Fire Department”) established the
Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program (“Program”) in 2023 to begin systematic hazardous fuels
reduction in priority areas throughout the City, including op en space within fire hazard severity
zones and along critical evacuation routes; and
WHEREAS, to support the Program, the Fire Department established a specialized
vegetation fuel management crew (the “Fuels Crew”) to reduce wildfire risk to the community;
and
WHEREAS, in December 2025 the Fire Department applied to the California Governor’s
Office of Service and Community Engagement/California Volunteers #CaliforniansForAll
(“California Volunteers”) for funding through the Governor’s 2025-2026 Youth Service Corps –
Competitive Program initiative administered by California Volunteers; and
WHEREAS, California Volunteers has now granted the City a funding award of
$1,499,974.31 (“Grant Award”); and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department will use the Grant Award to support the Program’s
hazardous fuels reduction projects throughout the City and adjacent areas and workforce
development through the Fuels Crew.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it accepts the California Governor’s Office of Community Engagement/California Volunteers
#CaliforniansForAll 2025-2026 Youth Service Corps grant award, in the amount of $1,499,974.31.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it
authorizes the Fire Chief to execute any and all associated grant agreements and amendments
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Resolution No.
Page 2
necessary and appropriate to implement this resolution, in such form as may be required or
approved by the City Attorney, on behalf of the City, and directs that copies of such documents be
kept on file with the Office of the City Clerk.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Manroe Marco A. Verdugo
Fire Chief City Attorney
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ITEM TITLE
Grant Application and Appropriation: Authorize Submission of an Application for the Fiscal Year 2025
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and Appropriate Funds
Report Number: 26-0124
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
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 authorizing submission of a grant application for the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, authorizing the City Manager to execute grant documents, and amending
the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to appropriate grant funds. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista Police Department (“Police Department”) has received a notice of funding opportunity
for the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. As part of the application
requirements established by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, the grant
application must be made available to the City of Chula Vista governing body for review prior to submission.
Approval of this item will allow the City to secure available federal funding to support community policing
efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and it has been 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
At its April 10, 2025 meeting, the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee received the Proposed Fiscal Year
2025-26 Measure A Public Safety Spending Plan and determined that the proposed expenditures comply
with the requirements of Measure A. The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Measure A Public Safety Spending Plan
includes funding for the Police Community Relations Specialist position, which is partially supported by
anticipated Justice Assistance Grant funds. The Measure A spending plan estimated a grant allocation of
$63,372.
DISCUSSION
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is a federal funding source
administered by the U.S. Department of Justice that supports state and local criminal justice initiatives and
provides flexible funding for locally identified public safety priorities, including crime prevention,
community outreach, and law enforcement support services. These non-competitive funds are distributed
based on population and Part I violent crime statistics, including homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault,
and human trafficking.
Use of JAG funds is subject to federal requirements, including that funds supplement, not supplant, existing
local funding. Federal law also requires that the grant application be submitted to the City Council for review
and made available for public comment prior to submission. (34 U.S.C. § 10153(a).)
The Fiscal Year 2025 JAG solicitation was released on March 13, 2026, and on March 14, 2026, the Police
Department received notice of its allocation in the amount of $69,925. This item is presented to the City
Council for review prior to the application submission deadline.
The Police Department proposes to use these funds to partially fund the Police Community Relations
Specialist position during fiscal year 2025-26, consistent with prior years. The JAG Program grant
performance period is 48 months, beginning retroactively on October 1, 2024.
The Police Community Relations Specialist advances the City’s community policing strategy and serves as a
primary liaison between the Police Department and the community, facilitating communication, building
trust, and promoting transparency. Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating and participating in community meetings and public outreach events
Conducting Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments for residents
and businesses
Managing programs such as the Community Police Academy and Teen Police Academy
Responding to community inquiries and fostering collaborative partnerships
Through these efforts, the position advances the Police Department’s prevention and education objectives,
strengthens community relationships, and contributes to overall public safety.
The grant application process requires a two-step submission through Grants.gov and JustGrants. The initial
submission (SF-424) through Grants.gov was completed on March 19, 2026 (Attachment 1). Staff now seeks
authorization to complete the application process in JustGrants and to authorize the City Manager to execute
all related grant documents.
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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. 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
Approval of the resolution will authorize the submission of the Justice Assistance Grant application, with an
anticipated award of $69,925, and will increase appropriations by $6,553 in the Other Expenses category of
the Police Grants section of the Federal Grants Fund. These additional funds will partially offset personnel
costs for the Police Community Relations Specialist in fiscal year 2025-26.
The Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget included an estimated JAG allocation of $63,372 based on the prior year
award. The tables below outline the requested amendments to align the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget with
the updated allocation.
Federal Grants Fund
Adopted
Budget
FY 2025-26
Amendment
Amended
Budget
REVENUE TOTAL ($63,372) ($6,553) ($69,925)
EXPENSE TOTAL $63,372 $6,553 $69,925
NET FISCAL IMPACT $0 $0 $0
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Justice Assistance Grant funds are awarded on an annual basis, and the Police Department anticipates
continuing to use these funds to partially support the Police Community Relations Specialist position. Any
difference between the full costs of the position and the grant award amount will be addressed through the
annual budget development process in future fiscal years.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
Staff Contact: Acting Chief of Police Dan Peak
Police Administrative Services Manager Jonathan Alegre
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 EDWARD
BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE GRANT DOCUMENTS AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE GRANT
FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (“JAG”) Program is a
federal funding source administered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, that supports state and local criminal justice initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the JAG Program provides flexible funding for locally identified public
safety priorities, including crime prevention, community outreach, and law enforcement support
services; and
WHEREAS, JAG Program funds are distributed based on population and Part I violent
crime statistics; and
WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2025 JAG solicitation was released on March 13, 2026, and
on March 14, 2026, the Chula Vista Police Department (“Police Department”) received notice of
its allocation in the amount of $69,925; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department proposes to use these funds to partially fund the
Police Community Relations Specialist position during fiscal year 2025-26; and
WHEREAS, the Police Community Relations Specialist advances the City’s community
policing strategy and serves as a primary liaison between the Police Department and the
community, facilitating communication, building trust, and promoting transparency; and
WHEREAS, federal law requires that the grant application be submitted to the City
Council for review and made available for public comment prior to submission; and
WHEREAS, approval of this resolution will allow the City to submit the grant
application and secure available federal funding to support the City’s community policing
efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that the City of Chula Vista is authorized to submit the application to the U.S. Department
of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that the
City Manager is hereby authorized to execute in the name of the City of Chula Vista all grant
documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and requests for
payment, necessary to secure and implement the grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chu la Vista, that the
Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget is amended by appropriating an additional $6,553 in the Other
Expenses category of the Police Grants section of the Federal Grants Fund.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Dan Peak Marco A. Verdugo
Acting Police Chief City Attorney
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WORKSPACE FORM
This Workspace form is one of the forms you need to complete prior to submitting your Application Package. This form can be completed in its entirety offline using
Adobe Reader. You can save your form by clicking the "Save" button and see any errors by clicking the “Check For Errors” button. In-progress and completed forms
can be uploaded at any time to Grants.gov using the Workspace feature.
When you open a form, required fields are highlighted in yellow with a red border. Optional fields and completed fields are displayed in white. If you enter invalid or
incomplete information in a field, you will receive an error message. Additional instructions and FAQs about the Application Package can be found in the Grants.gov
Applicants tab.
1-800-518-4726
SUPPORT@GRANTS.GOV
OPPORTUNITY & PACKAGE DETAILS:
Opportunity Number:O-BJA-2025-172542
Opportunity Title:BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local
Formula
Opportunity Package ID:PKG00292120
Assistance Listing Number:16.738
Assistance Listing Title:Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opening Date:03/13/2026
Closing Date:04/21/2026
Agency:Bureau of Justice Assistance
Contact Information:OJP Resource Center
APPLICANT & WORKSPACE DETAILS:
Workspace ID:WS01626404
Application Filing Name:FY25 JAG - City of Chula Vista
UEI:KVBYLRZMAGJ9
Organization:CHULA VISTA, CITY OF
Form Name:Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424)
Form Version:4.0
Requirement:Mandatory
Download Date/Time:Mar 19, 2026 12:27:54 PM EDT
Form State:No Errors
FORM ACTIONS:
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OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 11/30/2025
* 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application:
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
* a. Legal Name:
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. UEI:
* Street1:
Street2:
* City:
County/Parish:
* State:
Province:
* Country:
* Zip / Postal Code:
Department Name: Division Name:
Prefix: * First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
* Telephone Number: Fax Number:
* Email:
* If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
* Other (Specify):
State Use Only:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
d. Address:
e. Organizational Unit:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Preapplication
Application
Changed/Corrected Application
New
Continuation
Revision
Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
956000690 KVBYLRZMAGJ9
276 4TH AVE
CHULA VISTA
SAN DIEGO
CA: California
USA: UNITED STATES
919102699
POLICE DEPARTMENT
JONATHAN
ALEGRE
POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
6194762570
jalegre@chulavistapd.org
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* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
11. Assistance Listing Number:
Assistance Listing Title:
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
* Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
C: City or Township Government
Bureau of Justice Assistance
16.738
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
O-BJA-2025-172542
BJA FY25 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program – Local Formula
POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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* a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL
.
Prefix: * First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
* Title:
* Telephone Number:
* Email:
Fax Number:
* Signature of Authorized Representative: * Date Signed:
18. Estimated Funding ($):
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may
subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001)
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* a. Applicant
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
* b. Program/Project
* a. Start Date: * b. End Date:
16. Congressional Districts Of:
17. Proposed Project:
CA-051 CA-051
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07/01/2025 06/30/2026
69,925.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
69,925.00
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
Yes No
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** I AGREE
JONATHAN
ALEGRE
POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
6194762570
jalegre@chulavistapd.org
Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
Completed by Grants.gov upon submission.
If "Yes", provide explanation and attach
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ITEM TITLE
Meeting Designation: Designate July 7, 2026 as a Non-Regular Meeting Day Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal
Code Section 2.04.020
Report Number: 26-0121
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: This 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
Place an ordinance on first reading designating July 7, 2026 as a non-regular meeting day pursuant to Chula
Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 (First Reading).
SUMMARY
This item designates July 7, 2026, as a non-regular meeting day. This action ensures that the date is not
considered a regular meeting for purposes of timing requirements tied to regular meetings.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and it has been 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
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DISCUSSION
Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 establishes that regular City Council meetings are held on the
first through fourth Tuesdays of each month. The section also provides that meetings may be canceled as
necessary. Lastly, this section provides that “[i]t shall be the general policy of the City Council to cancel any
meetings in the…first week of July…” and “these meetings may be reinstituted if necessary by a majority of the
Council.”
July 7, 2026 falls on the first Tuesday of the month and would otherwise be considered a regular meeting;
however, based upon the subsequent language in the Municipal Code, this meeting would be canceled unless
reinstituted by a majority vote the Council. While the Council may cancel a meeting, certain procedural
requirements under state law, such as election certification, and local practice are tied specifically to
“regular” meetings.
To avoid unintended procedural consequences, it is recommended to formally designate this date as a non-
regular meeting day. This action provides clarity for the administration of agenda timing and related
requirements.
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
None
Staff Contact: Tiffany Allen, City Manager
Adrianna Relph, Special Projects & Legislative Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
DESIGNATING JULY 7, 2026, AS A NON-REGULAR
MEETING DAY PURSUANT TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 2.04.020
WHEREAS, Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 establishes that regular
meetings of the City Council are held on the first, second, third, and fourth Tuesday of each month;
and
WHEREAS, July 7, 2026, falls on the first Tuesday of the month and would otherwise be
a regular meeting day; and
WHEREAS, Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020 provides that regular meetings
may be canceled as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is necessary to designate July 7, 2026, as a non-
regular meeting day to ensure that the date is not considered a regular meeting for purposes of
procedural requirements tied to regular meetings; and
WHEREAS, this action promotes clarity in the administration of meeting and agenda
requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I.
Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.04.020, July 7, 2026, is hereby
designated as a non-regular meeting day and shall not be considered a regular meeting of the City
Council for any purpose.
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.
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Ordinance
Page 2
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
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
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learn more about
Micheal Inzunza
He Lied To me!
I do Not Trust Him!
Written Communications
Item No. 6 Acosta
4-20-2026
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Next Time Micheal Inzunza chase you
for a Photo op ask him Regarding Micheal Inzunza
claiming to be a military family member
Micheal Inzunza might not be a member of a Military Family
However, I believe that Micheal Inzunza is part of the
•The Slam Lord and the Striper Gate FAMILY
•You may want to ask Micheal Inzunza about
• "The Slam Lord" and the "Striper Gate."
•School Phone Bill
•According to the document referenced below, Micheal Inzunza did not pay a Phone Bill of $ 9,788 he created calling
including Marco Polo Cortes
•Micheal Inzunza are you on Marco Polo Cortes Pay Roll?
• Racist Incident at Catholic School Mater Dei Hight School that according to documents resulted in Micheal
Inzunza Been suspended then Placed on leave then NEVER EVER rehire
•CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT BUT I WOULD CALL IT GETTING FIRE
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GOVERNMENT LIES, CORRUPTION AND MISMANAGEMENT
Editor of Sweetwater Union High School District's Blurb Magazine Spent Almost $10,000 on Phone Calls
School district paid $9,788 for teacher Inzunza's cell phone use
By Leslie Wolf Branscomb
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER
July 2, 2005•Inzunza made the most calls, more than 500, to
family friend and political
• consultant Marco Polo Cortes. His
brothers, National City Mayor Nick Inzunza and San
Diego City Councilman Ralph Inzunza Jr., were also
frequently called, as was his father, former National
City Councilman Ralph Inzunza Sr.
•In those two years Inzunza made and received
more than 1,600 calls between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. –
nearly one-third of them after midnight
•There were calls to Tijuana, Mexicali,
•Miami, New York, Las Vegas and Wisconsin, and numerous calls to home and cell phone numbers in the Los Angeles area.
•Dozens of calls were made on holidays including Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving, and numerous calls on weekends and after working hours to businesses that were not school-related or blurb advertisers,
•including movie theaters, restaurants, video rental stores, auto repair shops, music stores, hotels and nightclubs.
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Next Time Micheal Inzunza chase you
for a Photo op ask him Regarding Micheal Inzunza
•Racist Incident at Catholic School Mater Dei Hight School that according to documents resulted in Micheal
Inzunza Been suspended then Placed on leave then NEVER EVER rehire
•CALL IT WHAT YOU WANT BUT I WOULD CALL IT GETTING FIRE
•Behavior at Various Locations and Dates
•I have seen Micheal Inzunza psychotic or erratic behavior displayed by Micheal Inzunza at different places
and times. It would be appropriate to ask him about these instances.
•Violent Aggressive Behavior
•Ask Micheal Inzunza about the public violent and aggressive behavior he exhibited toward an elderly lady
outside City Hall.
•Verbal Attack on an Elderly Gentleman
•Ask Micheal Inzunza's about the verbal attack on an elderly gentleman that occurred after the Chula Vista
City Attorney Albondigas presentation.
•Ask Micheal Inzunza about his Psychotic Lunatic performance on June 26, 2025, in during
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NATIONAL SECURITY
The 'OK' Hand Gesture Is Now Listed As A Symbol Of
Hate and White Supremacy
SEPTEMBER 26, 20194:27 PM ET
Michel Inzunza, You suspended an African American Kid
and called him a PUNK because of his hair.
Then you pose for picture with Students
displaying a White Supremacy sign
is that what you permit and teach the young minds?
Let me remind you, “you are Mexican American”
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implementing programs to improve residents’
quality of life To me it seem that is another lie
Inzunza
Your hand gestures
could be interpreted
as intimidation to an
Elderly person
INZUNZA
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ITEM TITLE
Annual Military Equipment Report: Accept the Annual AB 481 Military Equipment Report, Review and
Renew Ordinance No. 3549, and Amend the Chula Vista Police Department Military Equipment Policy
Report Number: 26-0117
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
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
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution: (A) accepting the 2025 Annual AB 481 Military Equipment
Report, (B) renewing Ordinance No. 3549, and (C) amending Chula Vista Police Department Military
Equipment Policy 714.
SUMMARY
California Assembly Bill 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a military equipment
use policy from their governing body and to submit an annual military equipment report. The governing
body must annually review the report, determine whether each type of mili tary equipment identified
complies with the standards for approval set forth in Government Code section 7071(d), and vote on whether
to renew the policy.
On May 3, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3520, approving Chula Vista Police Department Military
Equipment Policy 714. In April 2023, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3549, amending that policy. The
Police Department now submits the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report in accordance with Government
Code section 7072 and requests that the City Council review Ordinance No. 3549, consider its renewal, and
approve amendments to Military Equipment Policy 714.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and it has been 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.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The Police Department is committed to community engagement and to maintaining transparency in the use
of military equipment. Consistent with that commitment, the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Repor t has
been available for public review on the Police Department website since March 12, 2026.
On April 2, 2026, the Police Department held a community engagement meeting at the Chula Vista Police
Department, where members of the public were able to review the report and ask questions regarding the
funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment.
Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide additional comment during the City Council public
hearing.
The Police Department has also scheduled a community engagement meeting in City Council Chambers for
April 29, 2026, within 30 days following submission of the report to the City Council, as required by Assembly
Bill 481. (Gov. Code § 7072(b).) The meeting will be publicized on the Police Department website and social
media accounts.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
RELEVANT LAW
On September 30, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified
in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075. AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain
approval of a military equipment use policy from their governing body prior to acquiring, deploying, using,
funding, or contracting for military equipment. Once a policy has been adopted, the agency must submit an
annual military equipment report to the governing body for each type of approved military equipment and
make the report available on its website.
The annual military equipment report required by Government Code section 7072 must c ontain the
following information for each type of military equipment:
(1) A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose of its use.
(2) A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
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(3) The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military equipment use
policy, and any actions taken in response.
(4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training,
transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds
will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual
military equipment report.
(5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
(6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the
quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
In addition, within 30 days after submitting the annual report, the law enforcement agency must hold at least
one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting at which the public may
discuss and ask questions regarding the report and the law enforcement agency’s funding, acquisition, and
use of military equipment.
The governing body must annually review the annual report regarding acquisition and use of military
equipment and determine whether the equipment identified complies with the standards for approval set
forth in Government Code section 7071(d). Based on that review, the governing body must vote on whether
to renew or modify the previously approved policy. If the governing body determines that a type of military
equipment does not meet those standards, it may disapprove of continued authorization for that type of
equipment or require modifications to the policy to address the deficiency.
Government Code section 7071(d) establishes the standards for approval. The governing body must
determine that:
(A) The military equipment is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the
same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(B) The proposed military equipment use policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights,
and civil liberties.
(C) If purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost effective compared to available
alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
(D) Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at
the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy,
corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING
On May 3, 2022, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3520, approving the Chula Vista Police Department
Military Equipment Policy (“Policy 714”), after determining it satisfied the standards set forth in Government
Code section 7071(d). Policy 714 governs the Police Department’s use of military equipment. It identifies
each type of equipment, including quantity, capabilities, expected lifespan, and manufacturer description,
and specifies the purposes and authorized uses for each item. The policy outlines fiscal impacts, including
acquisition and annual maintenance costs, and establishes the legal and procedural requirements governing
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use, including required training to ensure protection of the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil
liberties. It further requires compliance, sets forth enforcement mechanisms and sanctions for violations,
and establishes procedures for receiving and responding in a timely manner to public complaints, concerns,
and questions.
In April 2023, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3549, amending Policy 714 to add equipment descriptions
for additional unmanned aircraft and specialized firearms, to delete equipment no longer in use, and to
clarify that the Police Chief is authorized to order replacement types of equipment authorized in the policy.
In April 2025, the City Council conducted its most recent annual review and determined that the equipment
identified in the 2024 Annual Military Equipment Report complied with the standards set forth in
Government Code section 7071(d). The proposed amendments to Policy 714 would further clarify
procurement authority by allowing, under rare and exigent circumstances, the City Manager or designee to
approve the purchase of replacement supplies for previously authorized equipment to maintain operational
readiness.
The Police Department submits this 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report (“Report”) in compliance with
AB 481 (Attachment 4). The Report provides all information required by Government Code section 7072 ,
including a summary of how the equipment was used, whether any complaints were received, whether any
violations occurred, and the fiscal impacts associated with such equipment, including the total annual costs
for each type of equipment, the quantity possessed for each type of equipment, and whether the Police
Department intends to acquire additional equipment in the next year.
Based on the information contained in the Report and Policy 714, the Police Department maintains that the
equipment identified in the Report continues to satisfy the standards for approval set forth in Government
Code section 7071(d). The equipment remains necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can
achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety. Policy 714 continues to safeguard the public’s
welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties by establishing clear standards governing the use and oversight
of such equipment.
To the extent such equipment has been purchased, the Department maintains that it is reasonably cost
effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
As reflected in the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report, prior use of the equipment complied with Policy
714, and no violations requiring corrective action were identified.
The Police Department submits the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report (Attachment 4) to City Council
and requests approval of the proposed resolution accepting the Report, renewing Ordinance No. 3549, and
approving amendments to Policy 714.
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.
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CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this item has no current-year fiscal impact. All costs related to the Military Equipment Policy are
included in the fiscal year 2025-26 budget for the Police Department.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The Military Equipment Report identifies the inventory of military equipment. During the budget process,
ongoing maintenance and repair costs for this equipment will continue to be incorporated into the proposed
annual budget. If additional appropriations are required for, staff will return to City Council for approval.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 3549
2. CVPD Military Equipment Policy 714 (Redline)
3. CVPD Military Equipment Policy 714 (Clean)
4. CVPD 2025 Military Equipment Report
Staff Contact: Acting Chief of Police Dan Peak
Police Captain Scott Adkins
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CHULA VISTA POLICE
DEPARTMENT 2025 ANNUAL AB 481 MILITARY
EQUIPMENT REPORT, RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 3549,
AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO MILITARY
EQUIPMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved AB
481, “Funding, Acquisition and Use of Military Equipment,” which is codified in Chapter 12.8 of
the California Government Code, sections 7070 through 7075; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires a law enforcement agency to obtain annual approval of a
military equipment policy by its governing body in order to seek funding for, acquire, or use
existing military equipment; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires a law enforcement agency to develop a written policy that
includes a description of each type of military equipment, its purpose and use, the fiscal impact of
such equipment, the rules that govern use of such equipment, and the mechanisms in place to
assure compliance with the policy; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the Chula Vista City Council reviewed the Chula Vista
Police Department’s Military Equipment Policy, Policy 714 (“Policy 714”), determined it to be
compliant with Government Code section 7071(d), and approved it via Ordinance No. 3520; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, the Chula Vista City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3549,
amending Policy 714; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2024, the Chula Vista City Council reviewed the 2023 Annual
Military Report and renewed Ordinance No. 3549; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2025, the Chula Vista City Council reviewed the 2024 Annual
Military Report and renewed Ordinance No. 3549.
WHEREAS, the Police Department has submitted the 2025 Annual Military Equipment
Report to the Chula Vista City Council in accordance with Government Code section 7072; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to Policy 714 clarify procurement authority by allowing,
under rare and exigent circumstances, the City Manager or designee to approve the purchas e of
replacement supplies for previously authorized equipment to maintain operational readiness, as set
forth in Exhibit 1 attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista City Council has reviewed the 2025 Annual Military
Equipment Report and considered the renewal of Ordinance No. 3549 and the adoption of
amendments to Policy 714.
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Resolution No.
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it makes the following finding: the City Council has reviewed Ordinance No. 3549 in
accordance with Government Code 7071(e) and determined that each type of military equipment
identified in the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report complies with the standards for approval
set forth in Government Code section 7071(d).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
accepts the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report, renews Ordinance No. 3549, and adopts the
amendments to Military Equipment Policy 714 as set forth in Exhibit 1 attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Dan Peak Marco A. Verdugo
Acting Chief of Police City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 3549
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING
THE AMENDED CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, AUTHORIZING
FUTURE AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICY BY RESOLUTION,
AND MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE POLICY AND
ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved AB
481, "Funding, Acquisition and Use of Military Equipment,"which is codified in Chapter 12.8 of
the California Government Code, Sections 7070 to 7075; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires a law enforcement agency to obtain annual approval of a
military equipment policy by its governing body in order to seek funding for, acquire new, or use
existing military equipment; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires a law enforcement agency to develop a written policy that
includes a description of each type of military equipment, its purpose and use, the fiscal impact of
such equipment, the rules that govern use of such equipment, and the mechanisms in place to
assure compliance with the policy; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the Chula Vista City Council reviewed the Chula Vista
Police Department's Military Equipment Policy, Policy 714, determined it to be compliant with
Government Code 7071(d), and approved it via Ordinance No. 3520; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires a law enforcement agency to submit an annual report to the
governing body for each type of military equipment approved in the written policy; and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires the governing body to review the annual acquisition and use
of military equipment, as specified in the report,and to determine whether the equipment identified
in the report complied with the standards set forth in Government Code 7071(d); and
WHEREAS,AB 481 additionally requires the governing body to vote annually on whether
to renew or modify the military equipment policy previously approved; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2023, the Chula Vista Police Department submitted its 2022
annual military equipment report to the Chula Vista City Council; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 2023, the Chula Vista City Council reviewed the annual
acquisition and use of military equipment and considered whether to renew or modify Policy 714,
including consideration of a proposed amendment to Policy 714 to include additional equipment
descriptions under the unmanned aircraft and specialized firearm type categories, to delete
equipment no longer in use, and to confirm that the Police Chief is authorized to order
replacements of the types of equipment authorized in the policy, as well as additional equipment
of the same type; and
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Ordinance No. 3549
Page No. 2
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to specify that future amendments to the Military
Equipment Policy may be authorized by Resolution of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I. Findings
A. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby finds as follows:
1. The military equipment reflected in the amended Chula Vista Police Department Military
Equipment Policy, attached as Exhibit 1, is necessary because there is no reasonable
alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
2. The amended Chula Vista Police Department Military Use Policy will safeguard the
public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
3. Purchased equipment identified in the amended Chula Vista Police Department Military
Equipment Policy is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can
achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.
4. Prior military equipment use complied with the Chula Vista Police Department Military
Equipment Policy that was in effect at the time.
B. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby finds that each type of equipment identified
in the Chula Vista Police Department's 2022 annual military equipment report complies with
the standards of approval set forth in Government Code 7071(d).
Section II. Action
A. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby approves the amended Chula Vista Police
Department Military Equipment Policy, Policy 714, as reflected in Exhibit 1, in accordance
with Government Code sections 7071(a) and 7071€.
Future amendments to the Chula Vista Police Department Military Equipment Policy,
Policy 714, may be authorized by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista
B. .
Section III. 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.
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Ordinance No. 3549
Page No. 3
Section IV. 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 V. 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.
SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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Ordinance No. 3549
Page No. 4
Presented by Approved as to form
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DocuS igned : DocuSigned by:
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Roxana Kennedy Jill D.S. Maland
Chief of Police Lounsbery Ferguson Altona& Peak
Acting City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of May 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Chavez, Gonzalez, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
DocuSigned by:
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John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
DocuSigned by:
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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. 3549 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of April 2023,
and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 23rd day
of May 2023 and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the requirements of
state law and the City Charter.
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714.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Department policy establishes guidelines for the use, training, approval, and procurement of
existing military equipment and future military equipment acquisitions in accordance with California
Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified in California Government Code § 7070-7075. Additionally,
this policy outlines the fiscal impact and specific descriptions of existing military equipment within
the Department's inventory.
714.1.1 BACKGROUND
On September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved AB 481 requiring law
enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a military equipment policy by the applicable governing
body (The Chula Vista City Council). The Department is required to seek approval of this military
equipment use policy from the governing body at a regular open meeting prior to the Department
taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined.
The bill allows the governing body to approve the policy only if it determines that the military
equipment meets specified standards. The policy is subject to annual review by the governing
body to determine whether, based on an annual military equipment report, the standards set forth
in the approving policy have been met. The governing body may renew the authorizing policy,
disapprove authorization for particular military equipment where standards have not been met,
or require modifications to this military equipment use policy to address any non-compliance with
standards.
Finally, the bill requires publication of this military equipment use policy and the annual military
equipment report on the Department's website. The military equipment use policy must be posted
on the website at least 30 days prior to the City Council meeting.
714.1.2 DEFINITIONS
Pursuant to AB 481, the following definitions are applicable only to the Department's current
military equipment inventory and potential future military equipment acquisitions for operational
needs. (For a detailed list, refer to California Government Code § 7070, for "military equipment"
as defined within the assembly bill.)
Governing body- The Chula Vista City Council.
Military equipment - Items defined by California Government Code § 7070(c)(1) through (c)(16).
The definition includes but is not limited to the following:
Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.
However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded
from this definition.
High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half ton trucks,
five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
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Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants.
Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the
operational control and direction of public safety units.
Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (Note that none of the Chula
Vista Police Department's drones are weaponized).
Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatus that are explosive in nature. However,
items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to
be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this definition.
Firearms and ammunition of.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns
and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and
accessories identified as assault weapons under California Penal Code § 30510 and
California Penal Code § 30515 with the exception of standard issue service weapons
and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to sworn members.
Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.
Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard service-issued handheld
pepper spray.
Taser ® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic
devices (LRADs).
Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
Military equipment use policy - refers to this Department policy and means a publicly released,
written document governing the use of military equipment by the Department that addresses, at
a minimum, all of the following:
A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities,
expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military
equipment.
The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use each
type of military equipment.
The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of
obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment.
The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.
The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training, that must be completed before any sworn member is
authorized to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection
of the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the
military equipment use policy.
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The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy,
including which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if
applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the
policy.
The procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns
or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how
the Department will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a
response in a timely manner.
Law enforcement agency means any of the following:
1. A police department, including the police department of a transit agency, school
district, or any campus of the University of California, the California State University,
or California Community Colleges.
2. A sheriff's department.
3. A district attorney's office.
4. A county probation office.
714.1.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE GUIDELINES
The Chula Vista Police Department retains and employs a wide variety of equipment, some
of which is defined as military equipment by California Government Code § 7070, to assist in
maintaining public safety by providing the highest quality police services to our community. Military
equipment shall only be used by a Department employee only after applicable training,
including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
POST), has been completed, unless exigent circumstances arise. Any military equipment
acquired and authorized by the Department must be necessary because there is no reasonable
alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety and be reasonably
cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer
and civilian safety (California Government Code § 7071 (d)(1)(A)(C)). Additionally, it is the policy
of the Chula Vista Police Department that its military equipment be used to safeguard the public's
welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties (California Government Code § 7071(d)(1)(B)).
The Chula Vista Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can
be very dynamic in nature. A variety of military equipment options can greatly assist incident
commanders, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe
manner. While this procedure is wide-ranging, it is not all inclusive. There may be instances
wherein unpredictable critical incidents demand the need for incident commanders to authorize
military equipment to be used in a manner not outlined within this policy. In scrutinizing those
particular instances, the judgment of the incident commander influenced by the totality of the
circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, and information available at the time will
be used. It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific
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units to recognize the particular circumstances wherein military equipment should be employed
to enhance the safety of the public and officers.
714.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Chula Vista Police Department that members of this Department comply with
the provisions of California Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment.
714.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Professional Standards Unit manager or their designee will act as the military equipment
coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
1. Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this
policy.
2. Identifying the Chula Vista Police Department equipment that qualifies as military
equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the
Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
3. Conducting an annual inventory of all military equipment at least annually.
4. Preparing for, scheduling, and/or coordinating the annual community engagement
meeting to include:
a) Ensuring the details of the meeting are publicized.
b) Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition,
and use of the equipment.
5. Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police,
and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department's website (California
Government Code § 7072).
6. Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that
person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how
the Department will respond in a timely manner.
714.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Chula Vista Police Department:
See attachment A for the Chula Vista Police Department military equipment list)
714.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or their designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an
ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of
Police or their designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the
governing body and is available on the Department website at least 30 days prior to any regular
meeting of the City Council concerning the military equipment at issue (California Government
Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to
engaging in any of the following (California Government Code § 7071):
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1. Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. This
section is also commonly referred to as the Defense Logistics Agency 1033
Program. The Chula Vista Police Department does not participate in this program,
2. Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant,
soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other
donations or transfers.
3. Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing
or leasing.
4. Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of
military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
5. Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person
not previously approved by the governing body.
6. Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other
person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the
use of, military equipment.
7. Acquiring military equipment through any other means.
714.6 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or their designee shall submit a
military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within
one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available
for use (California Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or their designee shall also make each annual military equipment report
publicly available on the Chula Vista Police Department website for as long as the military
equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by California
Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in
the Chula Vista Police Department inventory. The military equipment report shall, at a minimum,
include the following information from the immediate previous calendar year for each type of
military equipment:
1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose for its use.
2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
3. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military
equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response, consistent with state law
and employee privacy restrictions.
4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment.
5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
6. If the Department intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the
quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
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The governing body will determine, based on the annual military equipment report, whether each
type of military equipment identified in the report has complied with the standards for approval as
set forth by AB 481. If the governing body determines that a type of military equipment identified
in the annual military equipment report has not complied with the standards as set forth by AB
481, it may either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or
require modifications to this military equipment use procedure in a manner that will resolve lack of
compliance.
714.7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual military equipment report,
the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community
engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public
questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. (California Government
Code § 7072(b)).
714.8 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
On occasion, the Department may be required to assist other law enforcement agencies in a
formal Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Request (LEMA) or support with day to day operational
collaboration (i.e. pursuits, investigative unit assistance, joint law enforcement operations, etc.).
The specific guidance and requirements for mutual aid is governed under PDM 352 - Outside
Agency Assistance.
In certain mutual aid or operational collaboration circumstances, it may be necessary for sworn
Department members to utilize military equipment in order to fulfill an assigned mission (i.e.
civil unrest, SWAT requests, barricaded suspects in a vehicle, etc.). When sworn Department
members utilize military equipment in instances of mutual aid or law enforcement collaboration,
the following shall apply:
1. Department members are required to adhere to the Department's Military Equipment
policy and all policies and procedures outlined within the Chula Vista Police
Department's Policy and Procedures Manual, regardless of operational jurisdiction.
2. Should the Chula Vista Police Department request mutual aid from another law
enforcement agency within the City of Chula Vista and military equipment is required
during the course of the response, the following shall apply:
a) The Chula Vista Police Department shall remain in charge of the overall incident
command.
b) The Incident Commander or their designee shall brief the supervisor from the
assisting agency and inform them of the mission, enforcement posture, and any
pertinent information related to the incident.
c) The assisting agency will be expected to adhere to their respective policies and
procedures, particularly those governing the use of military equipment.
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d) If the Incident Commander is informed of or witnesses the utilization of military
equipment by an assisting agency inconsistent with the guidelines set forth in
this procedure, the Incident Commander may elect to cancel the request for
mutual aid or re-assign the assisting agency to a different support mission.
714.9 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE ACCOUNTABILITY
1. The use of military equipment is subject to individual Department policies and
procedures. It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, and individual
officers to recognize the specific circumstances wherein military equipment should be
employed to enhance the safety of the public and officers and to bring an incident to
a safe resolution.
2. Department members are bound to adhere to Department policies and procedures, in
addition to state and local laws and ordinances when employing the use of the military
equipment at any time. Violations of the law or Department Policies or Procedures
may result in criminal or administrative investigations and/or actions.
3. Administrative investigations concerning complaints related to military equipment will
be conducted in accordance with PDM 1019 - Personnel Complaints.
714.10 MILITARY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND INVENTORY
All military equipment should be properly maintained and stored as set forth by Department
policies and procedures or in the absence of that, by manufacturer guidelines.
714.11 TESTING AND EVALUATION OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR POTENTIAL
FUTURE ACQUISITION
While the Department's current inventory of military equipment is wide ranging and versatile,
advancements in technology, tactics, and operational effectiveness may necessitate the
expansion or complete replacement of certain items of military equipment in the current catalog.
From time to time, certain equipment vendors and/or manufacturers may loan certain military
equipment items to the Department for testing by various units to conduct assessments involving
feasibility of use, cost analysis, effectiveness, and training efficacy. This process is commonly
referred to as "Testing and Evaluation" (T& E). During the testing and evaluation process, various
units and/or subject matter experts conduct assessments of the equipment being tested and opine
the viability of whether or not an item of military equipment should be considered for Department
use. Military equipment that is being tested shall not be used operationally without approval from
the Chief of Police or their designee.
The following limitations shall apply should the Department receive military equipment for the
testing and evaluation process:
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1. Only similar military equipment within the Department's current military equipment
inventory may be used for Testing and Evaluation. Examples might include but are
not limited to:
a) Similar firearms by a manufacturer other than those approved in the current
inventory
b) Similar UAS platforms featuring a different make and/or model other than those
approved in the current inventory.
c) Similar diversionary devices or chemical agents featuring a different make and/
or model other than those in the current inventory, etc.
2. Military equipment that is not similar to the Department's current military equipment
inventory must be approved through the governing body and Chief of Police or their
designee, prior to the acquisition for the testing and evaluation process. Examples
include but are not limited to:
a) New military equipment technology not currently approved or currently in use
by the Department.
b) Firearms as defined under military equipment that operate with a different
weapons platform other than what is approved or currently in use by the
Department (i.e. bullpup platform, higher caliber weapon than what is in the
current inventory, etc.).
Military equipment items that have been assessed and recommended for final approval after
undergoing the testing and evaluation process must be approved by the governing body and the
Chief of the Police or their designee prior to be being formally acquired for Department inventory
and operational use.
714.12 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COMPLAINTS AND INQUIRIES
In some instances, the application and use of military equipment can cause questions and/
or concerns for members of the community. It is of vital importance that community members'
questions regarding the application and use of military equipment are addressed.
The Chula Vista Police Department is committed to full and fair investigation of citizen complaints.
As such, the Department has sound internal procedures for thorough and impartial investigations
of citizen complaints. Resolving complaints in a fair, impartial, and expeditious manner will ensure
the consistent high level of integrity and efficiency maintained by the Department.
1. Complaints directly related to the application or use of military equipment shall be
handled in accordance with PDM 1019 - Personnel Complaints. Individuals from the
public may file complaints in any form, including in writing, by email, in person, or by
telephone.
2. The Professional Standards Unit will maintain statistical data concerning the number
and types of complaints regarding military equipment.
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3. The Chula Vista Police Department values open communication and transparency.
Community questions and/or concerns regarding the application and use of specified
military equipment should be addressed in the following manner:
a) Via the Department's website (in the "Contact Us" section), the public can
communicate specific military equipment related questions, comments, or
concerns to the Department. The Department will respond to the submissions at
least quarterly.
b) At pre-determined community engagement meetings related to military
equipment.
c) At City Council meetings related to military equipment.
d) In all other circumstances, the public should be directed to the Department
Military Equipment policy and Annual Military Equipment Report available on the
Chula Vista Police Department website.
714.13 MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY LEVELS
The Police Chief may approve the purchase of supplies to replace the types of equipment
authorized by this policy, as well as additional equipment of the same type. The Military
Equipment Coordinator or their designee shall report these purchases via the annual
military equipment report submitted in accordance with California Government Code section
7072.
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ATTACHMENT A
CVPD MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY (2023)
NOTE: The inventory of certain items of consumable military equipment(i.e. ammunition,diversionary devices,
chemical agents,etc.)can fluctuate throughout the year.This can be due to operational usage,training usage,operational
wear,and/or manufacturer recommended replacement guidelines.While the Department strives to provide accuracy in its
inventory reporting as prescribed by law,this attachment reflects approximations of certain consumable items of military
equipment at the time of this policy's publication.]
A. Unmanned Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground Vehicles
1. Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated
equipment necessary to control it remotely.
Description and capabilities:
a. DJI MAVIC MINI 2, Miniature UAS that weighs approx.. 249 grams and can record
video and audio with approximately 30 minutes of flight time.
b. DJI INSPIRE 2, UAS with a 4K camera, weighs approx. 4001 grams and has video
recording capabilities, approx. 27 minutes of flight time.
c. DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE, UAS with a HD camera, audible speaker, and light,
weighs approx. 900 grams. Has video recording capabilities, approx. 31 minutes of
flight time.
d. DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE ADVANCED, UAS with a 4K thermal camera,
audible speaker, and light. Weighs approx. 1100 grams, approx. 31 minutes of flight
time.
e. DJI M300 with HT20, UAS that has 45 minutes of flight time, in all weather, has an
IR camera, zoom camera and light. Weighs approx. 6300 grams. Has video recording
capabilities.
f. DJI M210v2 with z30, UAS that has 35 minutes of flight time, in all weather, has an
IR camera, zoom camera and light. Weighs approx. 6140 grams. Has video recording
capabilities.
g. DJI PHANTOM 4, UAS with a 4K camera, has video recording capabilities. Weighs
approx. 1380 grams.
h. DJI MAVIC 2 ZOOM, UAS with a 4K camera, weighs approx. 905 grams. Has video
recording capabilities, approx. 31 minutes of flight time.
i. DJI MAVIC PRO, UAS with a 4K camera, weighs approx. 743 grams. Has video
recording capabilities, approx. 27 minutes of flight time.
j. SKYDIO 2, UAS with 4K camera, weighs approx. 775 grams. Has video recording
capabilities, approx. 23 minutes of flight time.
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k. SKYDIO X2 (Color/Thermal), UAS with 4K and thermal camera, weighs approx.
1325 grams. Has video recording capabilities, approx. 35 minutes of flight time.
1. PARROT ANAFI, UAS with 4K thermal camera, weighs approx. 320 grams, has
video recording capabilities, approx. 25 minutes of flight time.
m. BRINC LEMUR S,UAS with 1080p HD and IR camera, weighs 1088 grams. Has
video recording capabilities, approx. 31 minutes of flight time.
n. DJI AVATA,UAS with 4K camera, weighs approx. 410 grams. Has video recording
capabilities, approx. 18 minutes of flight time.
Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the
following situations, which include but are not limited to:
Major collision investigations
Search for missing or wanted persons
Fires
Major incidents
Calls for service
Natural disaster management
Crime scene photography
SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions
In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire
response and/or prevention
Authorized Use
Only assigned UAS operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to
operate any of the Unmanned Aerial Systems.
Expected Lifespan
All UAS equipment, 3- 5 years.
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Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact (with photos)
Unmanned Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground Vehicles
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Equipment Name and Model/Manufacturer Quantity Initial Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Cost Approx.for maintenance and
Per Unit) repair)
DJI MAVIC MINI 2 2 400 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
r drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
i jun"
DJI INSPIRE 2 1 3299 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
o r
DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE 4 2399 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE ADVANCED 1 6500 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
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DJI M300 with H2OT 7 25,000 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
a equipment).
DJI M210v2 with z30 2 32,000 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet(Includes all UAS
e ment .
DJI PHANTOM 4 1 1600 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
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DJI MAVIC 2 ZOOM 1 1999 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
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DJI MAVIC PRO 1 1289 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
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SKYDIO 2 4 999 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
y equipment.
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SKYDIO X2(Color/Thermal 2 14,499 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
PARROT ANAF1 1 2000 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
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BRINC LEMUR S 2 22,996 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
IIIIIIII°II
DJI AVATA 2 1,388 $50,000 Maintenance and battery
replacement cost for the entire
drone fleet. (Includes all UAS
equipment).
Training
All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS
Operation. In addition, each operator must attend monthly ongoing training.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under PDM 613 —UAS Operations, and the FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part
107. It is the policy of the CVPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes, and
in a manner that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to the City's privacy and
technology policies, along with State and Federal Law.
2. Robot: An unmanned ground-based machine along with the associated equipment necessary to
control it remotely.
Description and capabilities:
a. ROBOTEX AVATAR HI, the Robotex Avatar III is a heavy-duty robot. It has stair climbing
ability and an arm capable of remote manipulation. The Avatar III also offers multiple
communications options, a chassis and manipulator that allow for accessories and tool
combinations. The robot is primarily deployed as a tool for the SWAT team, however, it can be
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used for other authorized patrol functions. It operates as a de-escalation tool in a variety of
capacities (see Purpose section below).
Pu ose
To be deployed when its use would assist officers or incident commanders with the following
situations, which include but are not limited to:
Remotely gain visual/audio data
Deliver phone during hostage/barricaded subject negotiations
Open doors
Disrupt suspicious/dangerous packages
Training/authorized public exhibition
Authorized Use
Only sworn personnel who have been trained on the robot's function, use, and capabilities shall
be permitted to operate the robot.
Expected Lifespan
Robot and arm attachment, 8-10 years.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Unmanned Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground Vehicles
Robots
Equipment Name and Model/Manufacturer Quantity Initial Cost Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Per Unit) Approx.for maintenance and
repair)
ROBOTEX AVATAR IIT 1 340,793.56 $1300.54(Battery and misc. repair)
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Training
All robot operators must complete in-house training in the use, function, and deployment of the
robot by trained robot operators.
Legal and Procedural Rules
The use of the robot is for official law enforcement purposes only, and in a manner that respects
the privacy of our community, pursuant to the City's privacy and technology policies, along with
State and Federal Law.
B. Command and Control Vehicles
1. Mobile Command Post (CP): A mobile office that provides shelter, police equipment, access
to Police Department computer systems, and restroom facilities on extended events.
Description and capabilities:
a. Freightliner M2-106, The CP can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT and other critical
incidents, preplanned large events, searching for missing persons, natural disasters, and
community events.
Purpose
To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural
disaster, or community event that is taking place.
Authorized Use
The CP shall be operated by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent
with State Law regarding the operation of motor vehicles. Furthermore, only officers who have
completed the California Class B Commercial driver training provided by the Department and
properly licensed will be permitted to drive the CP.
Expected Lifespan
20-year lifespan on chassis and 10-year warranty on vehicle structure.
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Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Command and Control Vehicles
Equipment Name and Model/ Quantity Initial Cost Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Manufacturer Per Unit)Approx.for maintenance
and repair)
Freightliner M2-106 1 778,000 2000
Mobile Command Post
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Training
All drivers shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle on a closed training course.
Once the driver has shown competence in the vehicle handling, the driver will operate the vehicle
throughout the City with an experienced driver. Drivers shall also undergo California Department
of Motor Vehicles commercial vehicle testing. In addition, each driver shall
attend bi-yearly training as authorized by the Department.
Legal and Procedural Rules
It is the policy of Department to use the CP only for official law enforcement purposes, and in
accordance with State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
2. SWAT Equipment Truck: A mobile storage unit/preparation area that provides SWAT members
access to equipment and uniforms during critical events.
Description and capabilities:
a. Freightliner M2 106 chassis (custom build), The SWAT equipment truck is
used as a mobile storage unit and is deployed to critical incidents to provide
SWAT team members rapid access to necessary equipment.
PuTose
To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural
disaster, or community event that is taking place.
Authorized use
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The equipment truck shall be used by officers trained in its deployment and in a manner
consistent with Department training. Officers with a valid California Class C license may operate
the equipment truck.
Expected lifespan
The Equipment Truck, 20-year lifespan on chassis, lifetime warranty on vehicle
structure. Upgrades needed after 12 years of purchase to maintain IT systems.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Command and Control Vehicles
Equipment Name and Model/ Quantity Initial Cost Fiscal impact(FY 22&23)
Manufacturer Per Unit) Approx.for maintenance and repair)
Freightliner M2 106 chassis 1 406,286.24 7008
custom build) SWAT equipment
truck
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t
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Training
Drivers shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle by a Department-qualified
driver. Once the driver has shown competence in vehicle handling, the driver may operate the
vehicle for authorized use.
Legal and Procedural Rules
The equipment truck shall be deployed for authorized use and operated in accordance
with California State Law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
C. Armored Personnel Carriers
1. Armored vehicle: Commercially produced wheeled armored vehicle utilized for law
enforcement purposes.
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Description and capabilities:
a. 2011 LENCO BEARCAT G2, The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored vehicle that
seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for safe rescue of injured
citizens and officers. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to
citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor.
Pul-pose
To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety,
improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents.
The vehicle may also be used during formal training or community demonstrations with
approval from the Watch Commander, SWAT Commander, or a SWAT Team Leader.
Authorized Use
The use of armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a sworn supervisor or manager based
on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Officers may deploy the armored
vehicle during exigent circumstances, such as officer/citizen rescues, without prior approval.
If deployed under exigent circumstances, a supervisor shall be notified as soon as practical.
Armored vehicles shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner
consistent with Department training.
Expected lifespan
Lenco Bearcat model G2 —25 years.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Armored Personnel Carriers
Equipment Name and Model/ Quantity initial Cost Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Manufacturer Per Unit Approx.for maintenance and repair)
2011 LENCO BEARCAT G2 1 315,518.65 5000
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Training
The driver shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle by a Department-qualified
driver. Once the driver has shown competence in vehicle handling, the driver may operate the
vehicle for authorized use.
Legal and Procedural Rules
All drivers/operators shall be sworn personnel and possess a valid class C driver's license.
The vehicle shall be operated in accordance with State Law regarding the operation of motor
vehicles.
D. Specialty Impact Munition Weapons (SIM) and Associated Munitions
1. 40 MM Launchers and Munitions: 40 MM launchers are utilized by
SWAT and Mobile Field Force (MFF)personnel as a less lethal tool to launch less
lethal impact and chemical agent rounds.
Description and capabilities:
a. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM TACTICAL 4-SHOT LAUNCHER#1440, the
40 MM Tactical 4-Shot Launcher is low-profile and lightweight, providing multi-shot
capability in an easy to carry launcher. It features an adjustable Picatinny mounted front
grip, and a unique direct-drive system to advance the magazine cylinder. It will launch a
40MM less lethal round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by trained
SWAT personnel.
b. PENN ARMS, 40 MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER#GSO490, the 40 MM Single
Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher. It will fire standard 40 MM less lethal
ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. It will launch a 40 MM less lethal
round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by trained SWAT and Mobile
Field Force (MFF)personnel.
c. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRET 40 MM LIQUID BARRICADE
PENETRATOR MUNITION #2262, a less lethal 40 MM round used to penetrate
barriers, such as windows, hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon
impacting the barrier, the nose cone ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small
chemical payload inside of a structure or vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the
40 MM Ferret is primarily used to dislodge barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its
purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through temporary discomfort, pain
compliance, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects.
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Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or
undesirable.
Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not
limited to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
Potentially vicious animals.
Training exercises or approved public exhibitions.
Expected lifespan
Defense Technology#1425 - 25 years
Defense Technology#1440 - 15 years
Penn Arms #GS4090 -No lifespan indicated by manufacturer
Defense Technology Model 2262 Liquid Barricade Penetrator - 5 years
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Specialty Impact Munition Weapons (SIM)
40 MM Launchers
Equipment Name and Model/Manufacturer Quantity Initial Cost Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Per Unit) (Approx.for maintenance and
repair)
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY,40 MM TACTICAL 4-SHOT 1 1987.50 50(per unit)
LAUNCHER#1440
PENN ARMS,40 MM SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER 4 1000 50(per unit)
4GSO490
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DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY,FERRET 40 MM LIQUID 33 S19.85 Pending City Council
BARRICADE PENETRATOR MUNITION#1262 Approval,purchase order in
process fbr obtaining qty 50 of
the newer version#2262 @
24.60 each — $1,230.
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Training
Sworn members utilizing 40 MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in
their use by POST certified less lethal or chemical agent instructors. SWAT and MFF
personnel receive additional training annually. SWAT operators who utilize these munitions
have successfully completed a POST approved chemical agent school, SWAT academy
and/or have been trained in-house by POST certified chemical agent instructors.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under the CVPD PDM 308 - Control Devices and Techniques
policy and PDM 300 - Use of Force policy. It is the policy of the CVPD to only
utilize the less lethal Specialty Impact Munitions (SIMS) and associated munitions for
official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal Law, including those
regarding the use of force.
2. SIM barrel conversion kits and SIM training projectiles: A designated barrel or bolt used in a
standard firearm or handgun that when fired only discharges specially designed SIM paint
marking rounds. The conversion kits do not permit the weapon to fire standard ammunition.
These are non-operational rounds and non-operational weapons systems. They are used for
training purposes only.
Description and capabilities:
a. FORCE ON FORCE 5.56MM MARKER BOLT ASSEMBLIES, the bolt
assembly includes a bolt carrier group that converts the AR-15/M4 rifle into effective
weapons designed to fire force on force 5.56mm paint marker rounds and prevent the
firing of lethal ammunition. These bolts are used for training only.
b. SIMUNITION SIG SAUER P226 SIMUNITION CONVERSION KITS, the
Simunition Conversion Kit includes a barrel and ramp that converts the Sig Sauer
P226 Pistol into an effective training weapon designed to fire force on force 9mm
marker rounds and prevent the firing of lethal ammunition. These conversion kits are
used for training only.
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c. FORCE ON FORCE 5.56 MM PAINT MARKING ROUNDS, non-operational
munition for training purposes only. Paint Marking round designed to be used with
the SIM conversion kits during training exercises. These rounds are used for training
only.
d. FORCE ON FORCE 9MM PAINT MARKING ROUINDS, non-operational
munition for training purposes only. Paint Marking round designed to be used with
the SIM conversion kits during training exercises. These rounds are used for training
only.
Purpose
These systems and munitions provide for realistic close quarters firearms training while
allowing the shooter to visually assess shot placement and accuracy in force-on-force
training scenarios.
Authorized Use
Rifle caliber SIMs (5.56mm) are used exclusively by SWAT for training purposes only.
Pistol caliber SIMs (9mm) are used by SWAT and other sworn personnel for in-service
training.
Expected lifespan
5.56mm bolt assembly—Frequency of use. 5-year limited warranty
5.56mm SIM rounds—At least 5 years.
9mm barrel assembly—Frequency of use. 5-year limited warranty
9mm SIM rounds—At least 5 years.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Specialty Impact Munition Weapon(SIM)barrel conversion kits and training projectiles
FOR TRAINING ONLY
FORCE ON FORCE 5.56MM 20 239 0
MARKER BOLT ASSEMBLIES
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SIMMUNITION SIG SAUER P226 16 205 0
SIMMUNITION CONVERSION
KITS
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FORCE ON FORCE 5.56 MM PAINT 13 cases 282 Pending City Council Approval,purchase order
MARKING ROUNDS 6,500 rounds in process far obtaining 4 cases(500 rounds per
total) case =2,000 rounds) @$295/case =$1,180.
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FORCE ON FORCE 9MM PAINT 8 cases 236 0
MARKING ROUNDS 4000 rounds
total)
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Training
Sworn personnel are given extensive firearms handling courses and weapons
safety instruction to include the use of SIMs for training purposes.
Legal and Procedural Rules
These systems are for training purposes only. Users will wear protective gear or
clothing and only operate the equipment in a controlled training environment and
when safe to do so.
E. Pepperball Launchers and Associated Projectiles:
1. Pepperball launcher and projectiles: A device that discharges projectiles containing pepper
powder and glass breaking projectiles.
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Description and capabilities:
a. PepperBall VKS CARBINE, the Variable Kinetic System (VKS) is a compressed-air
powered launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall
VKS Carbine features a dual feed system that offers the ability to quickly switch between
hopper mode for optimum versatility.
b. PepperBall LIVE-X PROJECTILE, the Live-X Projectile contains a concentrated
amount of PAVA pepper powder. One round of LIVE-X contains the equivalent to 10
standard PepperBall rounds. Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a
velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of
saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA powder.
c. PepperBall GLASS BREAKER PROJECTILE, a solid polymer projectile used for
breaking out residential windows and side-glass of automobiles. Not for use on humans.
Discharged from a PepperBall launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS.
The projectile has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft.
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited
or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include,
but are not limited to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
Potentially vicious animals.
Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized
to use the PepperBall launchers.
Expected lifespan
PepperBall VKS Carbine- 20 years
PepperBall Live-X Projectile- 3 years
PepperBall Glass Breaker Projectile- 3 years
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Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
PepperBall Launchers and Associated Projectiles
Equipment Name and Model/ Quantity Initial Cost Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Manufacturer Per Unit) Approx.for maintenance and repair)
PepperBall VKS CARBINE 11 849 50(per unit)
PepperBall LIVE-X PROJECTILE 3,105 2.99 0
per projectile)
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miscounted last
year and the
number is now
accurately
C1 being reflected
w to be 3,105 in
our inventory.
PepperBall GLASS BREAKER 500 2.43 0
PROJECTILE per projectile)
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Training
Sworn members utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by
POST certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under PDM 308 Control Devices and Techniques policy and PDM 300
Use of Force. It is the policy of the CVPD to utilize PepperBall only for official law
enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the
use of force.
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F. Less Lethal Shotguns and related munitions
1. Less Lethal Shotgun and Munitions: Less Lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the less
lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round. The shotgun is designed as a less lethal tool
and is painted bright orange to distinguish itself from other weapons systems.
Description and capabilities:
a. REMINGTON 870 LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN, the Remington 870 Less Lethal
Shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super Sock Beanbag Round up to a
distance of 75 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between
officers and a suspect, reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of De-
escalation.
b. 12-GAUGE CTS SUPER SOCK BEANBAG ROUND, a less lethal 2.4 inch 12-
gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a
velocity of 270-290 FPS. CTS Super-Sock rounds are discharged from a dedicated
12-gauge shotgun that is distinguishable by an orange butt stock and foregrip. This
round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved
distance of not fewer than five (5) feet. The maximum effective range of this munition
is up to 75 feet from the target. The Model 2581 Super-Sock is in its deployed state
immediately upon exiting the barrel. it does not require a minimum range to "unfold"
or"stabilize." The Super-Sock is an aerodynamic projectile. However, accuracy is
relative to the shotgun, barrel length, environmental conditions, and the operator. The
Super-Sock is very accurate. However, effectiveness depends on many variables, such
as distance, clothing, stature, weather, and the point where the projectile impacts.
Put ose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited
or undesirable.
Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapons systems may include,but are not limited
to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest.
Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
Potentially vicious animals.
Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Expected lifespan
Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun - 25 years.
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Super Sock Round-No listed expiration date.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Less Lethal Shotguns and related munitions
Equipment Name and Model/Manufacturer Quantity Initial Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Cost Approx.for maintenance and
Per Unit) repair)
REMINGTON 870 LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN 71 481.38 50(per unit)
12-GAUGE CTS SUPER SOCK BEANBAG ROUND 487 5.00
per round)
These
were
miscounted
last year
and the
G number is
now
accurately
being
reflected to
be 487 in
our
inventory.
Training
All officers are trained in the 12-gauge less lethal shotgun as a less lethal option
by Department training personnel.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under PDM 308 - Control Devices and Techniques and
PDM 300 - Use of Force. it is the policy of the CVPD to only utilize the less
lethal shotgun for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and
Federal Law, including those regarding the use of force.
G. Chemical Agents (non-munition)
1. Chemical Agent Canisters: Canisters that contain chemical agents that are released when
deployed.
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Description and capabilities:
a. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER CS
GRENADE #1032, The design of the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS Grenade
allows the contents to burn within an internal can and disperse the agent safely
with reduced risk of fire. The grenade is designed primarily for indoor tactical
situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. This grenade will
deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20-25 second burn time. The
Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as
tactical deployment situations by law enforcement and corrections but was
designed with the barricade situation in mind. Its applications in tactical
situations are primarily to detect and/or dislodge barricaded subjects. The
purpose of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is to minimize the risks to all
parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or incapacitation
of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless
Grenade provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device
indoors, maximizing the chemical's effectiveness via heat and vaporization,
while minimizing or negating the chance of fire to a structure. The Tri-
Chamber Flameless Grenade is NOT to be launched utilizing a launching cup.
b. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SPEDE-HEAT CONTINUOUS
DISCHARGE CS GRENADE #1072, the Spede-HeatTM CS Grenade is a
high volume, continuous burn. It expels its payload in approximately 20-40
seconds. The payload is discharged through four gas ports on top of the
canister, three on the side and one on the bottom. This launchable grenade is
6.12 in. by 2.62 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of active agent.
c. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, RIOT CONTROL CONTINUOUS
DISCHARGE CS GRENADE #1082, the Riot Control CS Grenade is
designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd control situations with a high
volume continuous burn that expels its payload in approximately 20-40
seconds through four gas ports located on the top of the canister. This grenade
can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of
smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable grenade is 6.0 in. by
2.35 in. and holds approximately 2.7 oz. of active agent.
d. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE-CHASER SEPARATING CS
CANISTER#1026, the Triple-Chaser CS consists of three separate canisters
pressed together with separating charges between each. When deployed, the
canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart allowing increased area
coverage in a short period of time. This grenade can be hand thrown or
launched from a fired delivery system. The grenade is 6.5 in. by 2.7 in. and
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holds an approximately 3.2 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate
burn time of 20-30 seconds.
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or
undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but
are not limited to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
Barricaded subjects
Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
Potentially vicious animals.
Training exercises or approved public exhibitions.
Authorized Use
Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are
authorized to use chemical agents.
Expected lifespan
5 years from manufacturing date.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Chemical Agents (non-munition)
Chemical Agent Canisters
Equipment Name and Model/ Quantity Initial Cost Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Manufacturer Per Unit) Approx.for maintenance and repair)
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 83 31.89 Pending City Council Approval,purchase order in
FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER per canister)process for obtaining 40 more G$39.90 each(total
CS GRENADE#1032 of'$1,596).
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DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY,There was an 22.89 Pending City Council Approval,purchase order in
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Training
Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal and
chemical agent instructors.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under the PDM 308.6 Tear Gas Guidelines and PDM 300
Use of Force. It is the policy of the CVPD to utilize chemical agents only for
official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law,
including those regarding the use of force.
H. Diversionary Devices
1. Diversionary Devices "Flashbangs": Diversionary/distraction devices are ideal for
distracting dangerous suspects during hostage rescue, barricaded subjects, room entry or
other high-risk incidents.
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Description and capabilities:
COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), 7290M DIVERSIONARY
DEVICE, the CTS 7290M is a serialized steel bodied single use non-bursting
canister noise flash diversionary device. The weight is 430 grams. The light
output is 2 million candela minimum. The sound output is 165-175 average
decibels. The device produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light.
Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during hostage rescue, barricaded
subjects, room entry or other high-risk incidents.
COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) 7290MT TRAINING
DIVERSIONARY DEVICE, the CTS training devices have a re-loadable fuse
for repeated training use. These training fuses produce lowered sound (120 decibels)
and light output than the CTS 7290M diversionary device.
Pu ose
To produce atmospheric overpressure, a loud report, heat, and brilliant light that
may cause short-term physiological and psychological sensory effects to
suspects, providing a tactical advantage during high-risk incidents.
Authorized Use
By SWAT members who have been trained by a qualified instructor in the use
and deployment of the device. The devices may be used for any of the
following circumstances:
CTS 7290M
In hostage and barricaded subject situations
In high-risk warrant(search/arrest) services where there may be extreme
hazards to officers and/or the public
During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer
safety
During controlled training exercises.
CTS 7290MT
During controlled training exercises.
Expected lifespan
All CTS devices have a 5-year manufacturer warranty from their shipment date.
Devices that have passed the manufacturer warranty date should not be used
except in a training environment
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Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Diversionary Devices "Flashban s"
Equipment Name and Model/ Quantity Initial Cost Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Manufacturer Per Unit Approx.for maintenance and repair)
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Training
Prior to use, SWAT team members must attend a POST certified SWAT academy
or equivalent training. SWAT team members who have not yet completed an
academy may use diversionary devices if they have been trained by a CVPD
SWAT team member that has completed a diversionary device instructor school.
The SWAT team conducts diversionary device training annually.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Sworn personnel shall only utilize diversionary devices for official law
enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of
force.
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I. Specialized Firearms Less than .50 Caliber
1. Assault Rifle: Semi-automatic long-rifle that increases precision and accuracy.
Description and capabilities:
a. SMITH AND WESSON M&P-10 RIFLE (NOT STANDARD ISSUE),
the M&P-10 is a gas operated semi-automatic rifle with an 18-inch barrel
that is engineered with a 1/10 twist and fires .308 caliber ammunition.
b. SMITH & WESSON MP15X RIFLE (DEPARTMENT STANDARD
ISSUE), the MP15X is a gas operated semi-automatic rifle with a 16-inch
barrel that is engineered with a 1/9 twist and fires 5.56/.223 caliber
ammunition.
c. COLT M4 LE6946CQB RIFLE (CURRENT SWAT STANDARD
ISSUE), the M4 LE6946CQB is a gas operated semi-automatic rifle with
a 10.3-inch barrel that is engineered with a 1/7 twist and fires 5.56/.223
caliber ammunition.
d. DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4 MK18 RIFLE (FUTURE SWAT
STANDARD ISSUE), the DDM4 MK18 is a gas operated semi-automatic
rifle with a 10.3-inch barrel that is engineered with a 1/7 twist and fires
5.56/.223 caliber ammunition.
Purpose:
To be used as precision weapons to address threats with more accuracy and/or
greater distance than a handgun, if present and feasible.
Authorized Use:
Unless exigent circumstances exist, only CVPD sworn members who have
completed and maintained department training standards may deploy the M&P-
10, MP15X, M4 LE6946CQB, and/or DDM4 MK18 rifles.
Expected Lifespan:
The projected rifle lifespan is determined by frequency of use. However, Smith
and Wesson, Colt, and Daniel Defense all provide a limited lifetime warranty.
Based on current use; the estimated lifespan for the M&P-10 is 50 years, for the
MP15X 20 years, and for the DDM4 10 years.
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Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact:
Specialized Firearms Less than .50 Caliber
Assault Rifles
Equipment Name and Model/ Quantity Initial Cost Fiscal Impact(FY 22&23)
Manufacturer Per Unit) (Approx.for maintenance and repair)
SMITH AND WESSON M&P- 1 1700 50
10 RIFLE .308 CAL(NOT
STANDARD ISSUE)
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RIFLE 5.56 CAL
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COLT M4 LE6946CQB 24 1,500 SCHEDULED TO BE REMOVED
RIFLE 5.56 CAL (CURRENT FROM SERVICE MAY2023)
SWAT STANDARD ISSUE)
PPTM4-
DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4 24 2,083 50,000.00
MK18 RIFLE 5.56 CAL APPROVED PURCHASE,
FUTURE SWAT SHIPMENT EXPECTED DELIVERY
STANDARD ISSUE)APRIL 2023)
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Training:
Sworn department members are required to complete annual training and
qualifications to operate department rifles.
Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under PDM 300 - Use of Force. It is the policy of the CVPD to
only utilize the rifle for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State
and Federal law regarding the use of force.
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714.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Department policy establishes guidelines for the use, training, approval, and procurement of
existing military equipment and future military equipment acquisitions in accordance with California
Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified in California Government Code § 7070 -7075. Additionally,
this policy outlines the fiscal impact and specific descriptions of existing military equipment within
the Department's inventory.
714.1.1 BACKGROUND
On September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved AB 481 requiring law
enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a military equipment policy by the applicable governing
body (The Chula Vista City Council). The Department is required to seek approval of this military
equipment use policy from the governing body at a regular open meeting prior to the Department
taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined.
The bill allows the governing body to approve the policy only if it determines that the military
equipment meets specified standards. The policy is subject to annual review by the governing
body to determine whether, based on an annual military equipment report, the standards set forth
in the approving policy have been met. The governing body may renew the authorizing policy,
disapprove authorization for particular military equipment where standards have not been met, or
require modifications to this military equipment use policy to address any non-compliance with
standards.
Finally, the bill requires publication of this military equipment use policy and the annual military
equipment report on the Department's website. The military equipment use policy must be posted
on the website at least 30 days prior to the City Council meeting.
714.1.2 DEFINITIONS
Pursuant to AB 481, the following definitions are applicable only to the Department's current
military equipment inventory and potential future military equipment acquisitions for operational
needs. (For a detailed list, refer to California Government Code § 7070, for "military equipment"
as defined within the assembly bill.)
Governing body - The Chula Vista City Council.
Military equipment - Items defined by California Government Code § 7070(c)(1) through (c)(16).
The definition includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
• Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.
However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded
from this definition.
Policy
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• High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half ton trucks,
five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
• Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants.
• Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the
operational control and direction of public safety units.
• Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (Note that none of the Chula
Vista Police Department's drones are weaponized).
• Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatus that are explosive in nature. However,
items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to
be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this definition.
• Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns
and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and
accessories identified as assault weapons under California Penal Code § 30510 and
California Penal Code § 30515 with the exception of standard issue service weapons
and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to sworn members.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
• Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.
• Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard service-issued handheld
pepper spray.
• Taser ® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic
devices (LRADs).
• Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
Military equipment use policy - refers to this Department policy and means a publicly released,
written document governing the use of military equipment by the Department that addresses, at a
minimum, all of the following:
• A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities,
expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military
equipment.
• The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use each
type of military equipment.
• The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of
obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment.
• The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.
• The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training, that must be completed before any sworn member is
authorized to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection
of the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the
military equipment use policy.
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• The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy,
including which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if
applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the
policy.
• The procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns
or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how
the Department will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a
response in a timely manner.
Law enforcement agency means any of the following:
1. A police department, including the police department of a transit agency, school
district, or any campus of the University of California, the California State University,
or California Community Colleges.
2. A sheriff's department.
3. A district attorney's office.
4. A county probation office.
714.1.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE GUIDELINES
The Chula Vista Police Department retains and employs a wide variety of equipment, some
of which is defined as military equipment by California Government Code § 7070, to assist in
maintaining public safety by providing the highest quality police services to our community. Military
equipment shall only be used by a Department employee only after applicable training, including
any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), has
been completed, unless exigent circumstances arise. Any military equipment acquired and
authorized by the Department must be necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that
can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety and be reasonably cost effective
compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety
(California Government Code § 7071 (d)(1)(A)(C)). Additionally, it is the policy of the Chula Vista
Police Department that its military equipment be used to safeguard the public's welfare, safety, civil
rights, and civil liberties (California Government Code§ 7071(d)(1)(B)).
The Chula Vista Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can
be very dynamic in nature. A variety of military equipment options can greatly assist incident
commanders, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe
manner. While this procedure is wide -ranging, it is not all inclusive. There may be instances
wherein unpredictable critical incidents demand the need for incident commanders to authorize
military equipment to be used in a manner not outlined within t his policy. In scrutinizing those
particular instances, the judgment of the incident commander influenced by the totality of the
circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, and information available at the time will
be used. It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific
units to recognize the particular circumstances wherein military equipment should be employed to
enhance the safety of the public and officers.
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714.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Chula Vista Police Department that members of this Department comply with
the provisions of California Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment.
714.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Professional Standards Unit manager or their designee will act as the military equipment
coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
1. Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this
policy.
2. Identifying the Chula Vista Police Department equipment that qualifies as military
equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the
Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
3. Conducting an annual inventory of all military equipment at least annually.
4. Preparing for, scheduling, and/or coordinating the annual community engagement
meeting to include:
(a) Ensuring the details of the meeting are publicized.
(b) Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition,
and use of the equipment.
5. Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police,
and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department's website (California
Government Code § 7072).
6. Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that
person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how
the Department will respond in a timely manner.
714.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Chula Vista Police Department:
(See attachment A for the Chula Vista Police Department military equipment list)
714.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or their designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an
ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of
Police or their designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the
governing body and is available on the Department website at least 30 days prior to any regular
meeting of the City Council concerning the military equipment at issue (California Government
Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to
engaging in any of the following (California Government Code § 7071):
1. Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. This
section is also commonly referred to as the Defense Logistics Agency 1033 Program.
The Chula Vista Police Department does not participate in this program,
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2. Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant,
soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other
donations or transfers.
3. Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing
or leasing.
4. Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of
military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
5. Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person
not previously approved by the governing body.
6. Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other
person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the
use of, military equipment.
7. Acquiring military equipment through any other means.
714.6 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or their designee shall submit a
military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within
one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available
for use (California Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or their designee shall also make each annual military equipment report
publicly available on the Chula Vista Police Department website for as long as the military
equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by California
Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in
the Chula Vista Police Department inventory. The military equipment report shall, at a minimum,
include the following information from the immediate previous calendar year for each type of
military equipment:
1. A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose for its use.
2. A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
3. The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military
equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response, consistent with state law
and employee privacy restrictions.
4. The total annual cost for each type of military equipment.
5. The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
6. If the Department intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the
quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
The governing body will determine, based on the annual military equipment report, whether each
type of military equipment identified in the report has complied with the standards for approval as
set forth by AB 481. If the governing body determines that a type of military equipment identified
in the annual military equipment report has not complied with the standards as set forth by AB
481, it may either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or
require modifications to this military equipment use procedure in a manner that will resolve lack of
compliance.
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714.7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual military equipment report, the
Department shall hold at least one well -publicized and conveniently located community
engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public
questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. (California Government
Code § 7072({b)).
714.8 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
On occasion, the Department may be required to assist other law enforcement agencies in a
formal Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Request ({LEMA) or support with day to day operational
collaboration (i.e. pursuits, investigative unit assistance, joint law enforcement operations, etc.).
The specific guidance and requirements for mutual aid is governed under PDM 352 - Outside
Agency Assistance.
In certain mutual aid or operational collaboration circumstances, it may be necessary for sworn
Department members to utilize military equipment in order to fulfill an assigned mission (i.e.
civil unrest, SWAT requests, barricaded suspects in a vehicle, etc.). When sworn Department
members utilize military equipment in instances of mutual aid or law enforcement collaboration,
the following shall apply:
1. Department members are required to adhere to the Department's Military Equipment
policy and all_ policies and procedures outlined within the Chula Vista Police
Department's Policy and Procedures Manual, regardless of operational jurisdiction.
2. Should the Chula Vista Police Department request mutual aid from another law
enforcement agency within the City of Chula Vista and military equipment is required
during the course of the response, the following shall apply:
(a) The Chula Vista Police Department shall remain in charge of the overall incident
command.
(b) The Incident Commander or their designee shall brief the supervisor from the
assisting agency and inform them of the mission, enforcement posture, and any
pertinent information related to the incident.
(c) The assisting agency will be expected to adhere to their respective policies and
procedures, particularly those governing the use of military equipment.
(d) If the Incident Commander is informed of or witnesses the utilization of military
equipment by an assisting agency inconsistent with the guidelines set forth in
this procedure, the Incident Commander may elect to cancel the request for
mutual aid or re-assign the assisting agency to a different support mission.
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714.9 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE ACCOUNTABILITY
1. The use of military equipment is subject to individual Department policies and
procedures. It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, and individual
officers to recognize the specific circumstances wherein military equipment should be
employed to enhance the safety of the public and officers and to bring an incident to
a safe resolution.
2. Department members are bound to adhere to Department policies and procedures, in
addition to state and local laws and ordinances when employing the use of the military
equipment at any time. Violations of the law or Department Policies or Procedures
may result in criminal or administrative investigations and/or actions.
3. Administrative investigations concerning complaints related to military equipment will
be conducted in accordance with PDM 1019 - Personnel Complaints.
714.10 MILITARY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND INVENTORY
All military equipment should be properly maintained and stored as set forth by Department
policies and procedures or in the absence of that, by manufacturer guidelines.
714.11 TESTING AND EVALUATION OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR POTENTIAL
FUTURE ACQUISITION
While the Department's current inventory of military equipment is wide ranging and versatile,
advancements in technology, tactics, and operational effectiveness may necessitate the
expansion or complete replacement of certain items of military equipment in the current catalog.
From time to time, certain equipment vendors and/or manufacturers may loan certain military
equipment items to the Department for testing by various units to conduct assessments involving
feasibility of use, cost analysis, effectiveness, and training efficacy. This process is commonly
referred to as "Testing and Evaluation" (T & E). During the testing and evaluation process, various
units and/or subject matter experts conduct assessments of the equipment being tested and opine
the viability of whether or not an item of military equipment should be considered for Department
use. Military equipment that is being tested shall not be used operationally without approval from
the Chief of Police or their designee.
The following limitations shall apply should the Department receive military equipment for the
testing and evaluation process:
1. Only similar military equipment within the Department's current military equipment
inventory may be used for Testing and Evaluation. Examples might include but are
not limited to:
(a) Similar firearms by a manufacturer other than those approved in the current
inventory
(b) Similar UAS platforms featuring a different make and/or model other than those
approved in the current inventory.
(c) Similar diversionary devices or chemical agents featuring a different make and/
or model other than those in the current inventory, etc.
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2. Military equipment that is not similar to the Department's current military equipment
inventory must be approved through the governing body and Chief of Police or their
designee, prior to the acquisition for the testing and evaluation process. Examples
include but are not limited to:
(a) New military equipment technology not currently approved or currently in use by
the Department.
(b) Firearms as defined under military equipment that operate with a different
weapons platform other than what is approved or currently in use by the
Department (i.e. bullpup platform, higher caliber weapon than what is in the
current inventory, etc.).
Military equipment items that have been assessed and recommended for final approval after
undergoing the testing and evaluation process must be approved by the governing body and the
Chief of the Police or their designee prior to be being formally acquired for Department inventory
and operational use.
714.12 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COMPLAINTS AND INQUIRIES
In some instances, the application and use of military equipment can cause questions and/
or concerns for members of the community. It is of vital importance that community members'
questions regarding the application and use of military equipment are addressed.
The Chula Vista Police Department is committed to full and fair investigation of citizen complaints.
As such, the Department has sound internal procedures for thorough and impartial investigations
of citizen complaints. Resolving complaints in a fair, impartial, and expeditious manner will ensure
the consistent high level of integrity and efficiency maintained by the Department.
1. Complaints directly related to the application or use of military equipment shall be
handled in accordance with PDM 1019 - Personnel Complaints. Individuals from the
public may file complaints in any form, including in writing, by email, in person, or by
telephone.
2. The Professional Standards Unit will maintain statistical data concerning the number
and types of complaints regarding military equipment.
3. The Chula Vista Police Department values open communication and transparency.
Community questions and/or concerns regarding the application and use of specified
military equipment should be addressed in the following manner:
(a) Via the Department's website (in the "Contact Us" section), the public can
communicate specific military equipment related questions, comments, or
concerns to the Department. The Department will respond to the submissions at
least quarterly.
(b) At pre-determined community engagement meetings related to military
equipment.
(c) At City Council meetings related to military equipment.
(d) In all other circumstances, the public should be directed to the Department
Military Equipment policy and Annual Military Equipment Report available on the
Chula Vista Police Department website.
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714.13 MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY LEVELS
Under rare and limited circumstances, the Department might use military equipment (ie. chemical
agents, diversionary devices, etc.) at a level higher than anticipated due to unpredictable events such
as riots, mutual aid, pro-longed critical incidents, etc. The City Manager or their designee may approve
the purchase of supplies to renew Department inventories, without the approval of the governing body,
under these rare and exigent circumstances. The purchase of these supplies shall only be for
equipment that has been previously approved by the governing body.The Police Chief may approve
the purchase of supplies to replace the types of equipment authorized by this policy, as well as
additional equipment of the same type. The Military Equipment Coordinator or their designee
shall report these purchases via the annual military equipment use list required byreport submitted
in accordance with California Government Code §section 7072.
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714.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Department policy establishes guidelines for the use, training, approval, and procurement of
existing military equipment and future military equipment acquisitions in accordance with California
Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified in California Government Code § 7070-7075. Additionally,
this policy outlines the fiscal impact and specific descriptions of existing military equipment within
the Department's inventory.
714.1.1 BACKGROUND
On September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved AB 481 requiring law
enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a military equipment policy by the applicable governing
body (The Chula Vista City Council). The Department is required to seek approval of this military
equipment use policy from the governing body at a regular open meeting prior to the Department
taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment, as defined.
The bill allows the governing body to approve the policy only if it determines that the military
equipment meets specified standards. The policy is subject to annual review by the governing
body to determine whether, based on an annual military equipment report, the standards set forth
in the approving policy have been met. The governing body may renew the authorizing policy,
disapprove authorization for particular military equipment where standards have not been met,
or require modifications to this military equipment use policy to address any non-compliance with
standards.
Finally, the bill requires publication of this military equipment use policy and the annual military
equipment report on the Department's website. The military equipment use policy must be posted
on the website at least 30 days prior to the City Council meeting.
714.1.2 DEFINITIONS
Pursuant to AB 481, the following definitions are applicable only to the Department's current
military equipment inventory and potential future military equipment acquisitions for operational
needs. (For a detailed list, refer to California Government Code § 7070, for "military equipment"
as defined within the assembly bill.)
Governing body - The Chula Vista City Council.
Military equipment - Items defined by California Government Code § 7070(c)(1) through (c)(16).
The definition includes but is not limited to the following:
•Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles.
•Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers.
However, police versions of standard consumer vehicles are specifically excluded
from this definition.
•High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half ton trucks,
five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached.
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•Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants.
•Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the
operational control and direction of public safety units.
•Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. (Note that none of the Chula
Vista Police Department's drones are weaponized).
•Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatus that are explosive in nature. However,
items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to
be operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this definition.
•Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns
and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
•Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and
accessories identified as assault weapons under California Penal Code § 30510 and
California Penal Code § 30515 with the exception of standard issue service weapons
and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to sworn members.
•Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
•Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools.
•Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard service-issued handheld
pepper spray.
•Taser ® Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic
devices (LRADs).
•Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
•Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
Military equipment use policy - refers to this Department policy and means a publicly released,
written document governing the use of military equipment by the Department that addresses, at
a minimum, all of the following:
•A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities,
expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military
equipment.
•The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use each
type of military equipment.
•The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of
obtaining the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment.
•The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.
•The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training, that must be completed before any sworn member is
authorized to use each specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection
of the public's welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the
military equipment use policy.
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•The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy,
including which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if
applicable, what legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the
policy.
•The procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns
or submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and
how the Department will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a
response in a timely manner.
Law enforcement agency means any of the following:
1.A police department, including the police department of a transit agency, school
district, or any campus of the University of California, the California State University,
or California Community Colleges.
2.A sheriff's department.
3.A district attorney's office.
4.A county probation office.
714.1.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE GUIDELINES
The Chula Vista Police Department retains and employs a wide variety of equipment, some
of which is defined as military equipment by California Government Code § 7070, to assist in
maintaining public safety by providing the highest quality police services to our community. Military
equipment shall only be used by a Department employee only after applicable training, including
any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST),
has been completed, unless exigent circumstances arise. Any military equipment acquired and
authorized by the Department must be necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that
can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety and be reasonably cost effective
compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety
(California Government Code § 7071 (d)(1)(A)(C)). Additionally, it is the policy of the Chula Vista
Police Department that its military equipment be used to safeguard the public's welfare, safety,
civil rights, and civil liberties (California Government Code § 7071(d)(1)(B)).
The Chula Vista Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can
be very dynamic in nature. A variety of military equipment options can greatly assist incident
commanders, officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a swift resolution in a safe
manner. While this procedure is wide-ranging, it is not all inclusive. There may be instances
wherein unpredictable critical incidents demand the need for incident commanders to authorize
military equipment to be used in a manner not outlined within this policy. In scrutinizing those
particular instances, the judgment of the incident commander influenced by the totality of the
circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights, and information available at the time will
be used. It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific
units to recognize the particular circumstances wherein military equipment should be employed
to enhance the safety of the public and officers.
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714.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Chula Vista Police Department that members of this Department comply with
the provisions of California Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment.
714.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Professional Standards Unit manager or their designee will act as the military equipment
coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
1.Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this
policy.
2.Identifying the Chula Vista Police Department equipment that qualifies as military
equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the
Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
3.Conducting an annual inventory of all military equipment at least annually.
4.Preparing for, scheduling, and/or coordinating the annual community engagement
meeting to include:
(a)Ensuring the details of the meeting are publicized.
(b)Preparing for public questions regarding the Department's funding, acquisition,
and use of the equipment.
5.Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police,
and ensuring that the report is made available on the Department's website (California
Government Code § 7072).
6.Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that
person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how
the Department will respond in a timely manner.
714.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Chula Vista Police Department:
(See attachment A for the Chula Vista Police Department military equipment list)
714.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or their designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an
ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of
Police or their designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the
governing body and is available on the Department website at least 30 days prior to any regular
meeting of the City Council concerning the military equipment at issue (California Government
Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to
engaging in any of the following (California Government Code § 7071):
1.Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. This
section is also commonly referred to as the Defense Logistics Agency 1033 Program.
The Chula Vista Police Department does not participate in this program,
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2.Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant,
soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other
donations or transfers.
3.Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing
or leasing.
4.Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of
military equipment within the territorial jurisdiction of the governing body.
5.Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person
not previously approved by the governing body.
6.Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other
person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the
use of, military equipment.
7.Acquiring military equipment through any other means.
714.6 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or their designee shall submit a
military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within
one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for
use (California Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or their designee shall also make each annual military equipment report
publicly available on the Chula Vista Police Department website for as long as the military
equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by California
Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in
the Chula Vista Police Department inventory. The military equipment report shall, at a minimum,
include the following information from the immediate previous calendar year for each type of
military equipment:
1.A summary of how the military equipment was used and the purpose for its use.
2.A summary of any complaints or concerns received concerning the military equipment.
3.The results of any internal audits, any information about violations of the military
equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response, consistent with state law
and employee privacy restrictions.
4.The total annual cost for each type of military equipment.
5.The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment.
6.If the Department intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the
quantity sought for each type of military equipment.
The governing body will determine, based on the annual military equipment report, whether each
type of military equipment identified in the report has complied with the standards for approval as
set forth by AB 481. If the governing body determines that a type of military equipment identified
in the annual military equipment report has not complied with the standards as set forth by AB
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481, it may either disapprove a renewal of the authorization for that type of military equipment or
require modifications to this military equipment use procedure in a manner that will resolve lack
of compliance.
714.7 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual military equipment report,
the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community
engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public
questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. (California Government
Code § 7072(b)).
714.8 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
On occasion, the Department may be required to assist other law enforcement agencies in a
formal Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Request (LEMA) or support with day to day operational
collaboration (i.e. pursuits, investigative unit assistance, joint law enforcement operations, etc.).
The specific guidance and requirements for mutual aid is governed under PDM 352 - Outside
Agency Assistance.
In certain mutual aid or operational collaboration circumstances, it may be necessary for sworn
Department members to utilize military equipment in order to fulfill an assigned mission (i.e.
civil unrest, SWAT requests, barricaded suspects in a vehicle, etc.). When sworn Department
members utilize military equipment in instances of mutual aid or law enforcement collaboration,
the following shall apply:
1.Department members are required to adhere to the Department's Military Equipment
policy and all policies and procedures outlined within the Chula Vista Police
Department's Policy and Procedures Manual, regardless of operational jurisdiction.
2.Should the Chula Vista Police Department request mutual aid from another law
enforcement agency within the City of Chula Vista and military equipment is required
during the course of the response, the following shall apply:
(a)The Chula Vista Police Department shall remain in charge of the overall incident
command.
(b)The Incident Commander or their designee shall brief the supervisor from the
assisting agency and inform them of the mission, enforcement posture, and any
pertinent information related to the incident.
(c)The assisting agency will be expected to adhere to their respective policies and
procedures, particularly those governing the use of military equipment.
(d)If the Incident Commander is informed of or witnesses the utilization of military
equipment by an assisting agency inconsistent with the guidelines set forth in
this procedure, the Incident Commander may elect to cancel the request for
mutual aid or re-assign the assisting agency to a different support mission.
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714.9 MILITARY EQUIPMENT USAGE ACCOUNTABILITY
1.The use of military equipment is subject to individual Department policies and
procedures. It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, and individual
officers to recognize the specific circumstances wherein military equipment should be
employed to enhance the safety of the public and officers and to bring an incident to
a safe resolution.
2.Department members are bound to adhere to Department policies and procedures, in
addition to state and local laws and ordinances when employing the use of the military
equipment at any time. Violations of the law or Department Policies or Procedures
may result in criminal or administrative investigations and/or actions.
3.Administrative investigations concerning complaints related to military equipment will
be conducted in accordance with PDM 1019 - Personnel Complaints.
714.10 MILITARY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND INVENTORY
All military equipment should be properly maintained and stored as set forth by Department
policies and procedures or in the absence of that, by manufacturer guidelines.
714.11 TESTING AND EVALUATION OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT FOR POTENTIAL
FUTURE ACQUISITION
While the Department's current inventory of military equipment is wide ranging and versatile,
advancements in technology, tactics, and operational effectiveness may necessitate the
expansion or complete replacement of certain items of military equipment in the current catalog.
From time to time, certain equipment vendors and/or manufacturers may loan certain military
equipment items to the Department for testing by various units to conduct assessments involving
feasibility of use, cost analysis, effectiveness, and training efficacy. This process is commonly
referred to as "Testing and Evaluation" (T & E). During the testing and evaluation process, various
units and/or subject matter experts conduct assessments of the equipment being tested and opine
the viability of whether or not an item of military equipment should be considered for Department
use. Military equipment that is being tested shall not be used operationally without approval from
the Chief of Police or their designee.
The following limitations shall apply should the Department receive military equipment for the
testing and evaluation process:
1.Only similar military equipment within the Department's current military equipment
inventory may be used for Testing and Evaluation. Examples might include but are
not limited to:
(a)Similar firearms by a manufacturer other than those approved in the current
inventory
(b)Similar UAS platforms featuring a different make and/or model other than those
approved in the current inventory.
(c)Similar diversionary devices or chemical agents featuring a different make and/
or model other than those in the current inventory, etc.
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2.Military equipment that is not similar to the Department's current military equipment
inventory must be approved through the governing body and Chief of Police or their
designee, prior to the acquisition for the testing and evaluation process. Examples
include but are not limited to:
(a)New military equipment technology not currently approved or currently in use
by the Department.
(b)Firearms as defined under military equipment that operate with a different
weapons platform other than what is approved or currently in use by the
Department (i.e. bullpup platform, higher caliber weapon than what is in the
current inventory, etc.).
Military equipment items that have been assessed and recommended for final approval after
undergoing the testing and evaluation process must be approved by the governing body and the
Chief of the Police or their designee prior to be being formally acquired for Department inventory
and operational use.
714.12 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COMPLAINTS AND INQUIRIES
In some instances, the application and use of military equipment can cause questions and/
or concerns for members of the community. It is of vital importance that community members'
questions regarding the application and use of military equipment are addressed.
The Chula Vista Police Department is committed to full and fair investigation of citizen complaints.
As such, the Department has sound internal procedures for thorough and impartial investigations
of citizen complaints. Resolving complaints in a fair, impartial, and expeditious manner will ensure
the consistent high level of integrity and efficiency maintained by the Department.
1.Complaints directly related to the application or use of military equipment shall be
handled in accordance with PDM 1019 - Personnel Complaints. Individuals from the
public may file complaints in any form, including in writing, by email, in person, or by
telephone.
2.The Professional Standards Unit will maintain statistical data concerning the number
and types of complaints regarding military equipment.
3.The Chula Vista Police Department values open communication and transparency.
Community questions and/or concerns regarding the application and use of specified
military equipment should be addressed in the following manner:
(a)Via the Department's website (in the "Contact Us" section), the public can
communicate specific military equipment related questions, comments, or
concerns to the Department. The Department will respond to the submissions
at least quarterly.
(b)At pre-determined community engagement meetings related to military
equipment.
(c)At City Council meetings related to military equipment.
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(d)In all other circumstances, the public should be directed to the Department
Military Equipment policy and Annual Military Equipment Report available on the
Chula Vista Police Department website.
714.13 MAINTENANCE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT SUPPLY LEVELS
Under rare and limited circumstances, the Department might use military equipment (ie. chemical
agents, diversionary devices, etc.) at a level higher than anticipated due to unpredictable events
such as riots, mutual aid, pro-longed critical incidents, etc. The City Manager or their designee
may approve the purchase of supplies to renew Department inventories, without the approval of
the governing body, under these rare and exigent circumstances. The purchase of these supplies
shall only be for equipment that has been previously approved by the governing body. The Military
Equipment Coordinator or their designee shall report these purchases via the annual military
equipment use list required by California Government Code § 7072.
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CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025-2026 ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT
INTRODUCTION:
The Chula Vista Police Department possesses and utilizes a variety of equipment to safely resolve
critical incidents and restore public safety. Some of the equipment is categorized as “military
equipment” according to Government Code section 7070.
The use of such equipment may greatly assist the department in the furtherance of its mission. The
Chula Vista Police Department’s Mission; “In partnership with the community, is dedicated to
providing community policing, with the highest level of professionalism and transparency. Chula
Vista Police Department employees will provide fair, courteous, and compassionate service to
enhance the quality of life in Chula Vista.”
The Chula Vista Police Department recognizes that critical incidents can be unpredictable and very
dangerous to both officers and the community. The use of military equipment is restricted to certain
instances and in some cases only by certain officers and/or units. The use of the Department’s
military equipment is continuously evaluated and the use of such equipment by department
personnel is influenced by the totality of the circumstances, public safety, officer safety, civil rights,
state law, and information available at the time of the equipment’s use.
It is incumbent upon incident commanders, supervisors, individual officers, and specific specialized
units to recognize the circumstances wherein military equipment should be utilized to enhance the
safety of the public and officers, and to bring a critical incident to a safe resolution.
In addition to maintaining the highest levels of public safety, the Chula Vista Police Department is
committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with the law. As
such, the Department submits the following 2025-2026 Annual Military Equipment Report in
accordance with annual reporting requirements set forth in California Government Code section
7072.
This Annual Military Equipment Report outlines military equipment usage guidelines, inventory,
fiscal impact, complaints, and reported concerns for the time period of January 1, 2025 through
April 1, 2026.
DEFINITIONS:
Pursuant to AB 481, the following definitions are applicable only to the Department’s current military
equipment inventory and potential future military equipment acquisitions for operational needs.
(For a more detailed list, refer to Government Code section 7070, for “military equipment”.)
“Governing body” means the Chula Vista City Council and Mayor.
“Military equipment” means the following:
1. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) and Robots:
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2. Armored Personnel Carrier: Commercially produced wheeled personnel carrier used for law
enforcement purposes.
3. Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles: Command and Control vehicles that are either built or
modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. This
definition applies to the following vehicles:
a. Mobile Command Vehicle
4. Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. However,
items designed to remove a lock, such as bolt cutters, or a handheld ram designed to be
operated by one person, are specifically excluded from this definition.
a. Ammunition of .50 Caliber or Greater: however, standard issue shotgun ammunition
is specifically excluded from this definition.
5. Specialized Firearms / Ammunition less than .50 Caliber: including assault weapons as
defined in Sections 30510 and 30515 of the Penal Code, with the exception of standard issue
service weapons and ammunition of less than .50 caliber that are issued to officers, agents,
or employees of a law enforcement agency or a state agency.
6. Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles.
7. "Flashbang" grenades and explosive breaching tools, "tear gas," and "pepper balls," excluding
standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. This definition applies to all the
Department’s inventory of flashbangs, pepper ball launchers and related ammunition.
Additionally, this definition applies to all the Department’s inventory of various chemical
agents and chemical agent delivery systems maintained by the SWAT Unit. These delivery
systems are capable of dispersing chemical agents via burning, expulsion, liquid, or fog.
8. The following projectile launch platforms and their associated munitions: 40mm projectile
launchers, "bean bag," rubber bullet, and specialty impact munition (SIM) weapons. This
definition applies to all the Department’s inventory of 40 mm projectile launchers, which
include 40 mm multi-launchers and bean bag shotguns, as well as all associated munitions.
This definition also applies to the Department’s inventory of SIM ammunition and SIM
modified weapons utilized by the SWAT Unit, In-Service Training Unit, and Police Academy
for training.
9. Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require
additional oversight.
[NOTE: Effective January 1, 2022, AB 48 amended Penal Code 16352 to ban the use of kinetic
energy projectiles and chemical agents by law enforcement agencies to disperse any assembly,
protest, or demonstration, except by officers who have received proper training in their uses to
defend against a threat to life or serious bodily injury to any individual (including a peace officer),
or to bring an objectively dangerous and unlawful situation safely and effectively under control.
Uses must adhere to certain requirements as defined by AB 48. CVPD is required to publish reports
on each incident within 60 days of the incident. To date, there have been zero (0) incidents to report
as defined by AB 48 and Penal Code 16352.]
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“Military equipment” does not include general equipment not designated as prohibited or
controlled by the federal Defense Logistics Agency.
“Military equipment use policy” refers to the Chula Vista Police Department Policy and Procedure
and means a publicly released, written document governing the use of military equipment by the
Department that addresses, at a minimum, all the following:
1. A description of each type of military equipment, the quantity sought, its capabilities,
expected lifespan, and product descriptions from the manufacturer of the military
equipment.
2. The purposes and authorized uses for which the Department proposes to use each type of
military equipment.
3. The fiscal impact of each type of military equipment, including the initial costs of obtaining
the equipment and estimated annual costs of maintaining the equipment.
4. The legal and procedural rules that govern each authorized use.
5. The training, including any course required by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards
and Training, that must be completed before any sworn member is allowed to use each
specific type of military equipment to ensure the full protection of the public’s welfare, safety,
civil rights, and civil liberties and full adherence to the military equipment use policy.
6. The mechanisms to ensure compliance with the military equipment use policy, including
which independent persons or entities have oversight authority, and, if applicable, what
legally enforceable sanctions are put in place for violations of the policy.
7. The procedures by which members of the public may register complaints or concerns or
submit questions about the use of each specific type of military equipment, and how the
Department will ensure that each complaint, concern, or question receives a response in a
timely manner.
CVPD MILITARY EQUIPMENT
The Chula Vista Police Department’s inventory of military equipment is varied and may fluctuate
regularly, in particular the consumable items such as ammunition, chemical agents, or less lethal
systems. This fluctuation in the inventory is based on several factors such as use for training,
maintenance, deterioration, expiration, deployments, and manufacturer’s guidelines for
replacement.
While the Department strives to provide accuracy in its inventory reporting as prescribed by law, this
attachment reflects approximations of certain consumable items of military equipment at the time of this
policy’s publication.
The Chula Vista Police Department recognizes that critical incidents are unpredictable and can be
very dynamic in nature, and the mere possession of the military equipment does not warrant its use
for every incident. A variety of military equipment options can greatly assist incident commanders,
officers, and specific units in bringing those incidents to a peaceful resolution in a peaceful and safe
manner.
The use of military equipment is restricted for use only in certain instances and in some cases only
by certain units or officers trained and certified for it use.
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The following sections outline the various types, descriptions, and guidelines for the use of military
equipment from January 1, 2025 – April 1, 2026.
[NOTE: The inventory of certain items of consumable military equipment (i.e. ammunition, diversionary
devices, chemical agents, etc.) can fluctuate throughout the year. This can be due to operational usage, training
usage, operational wear, and/or manufacturer recommended replacement guidelines. While the Department
strives to provide accurate inventory reporting as prescribed by law, this attachment reflects approximations of
certain consumable items of military equipment at the time of this policy’s publi cation.]
A. Unmanned Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground Vehicles
1. Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS): An unmanned aircraft along with the associated
equipment necessary to control it remotely.1
Description and capabilities:
a. DJI MAVIC MINI 2, Miniature UAS that weighs approx. 249 grams and can record video
and audio with approximately 30 minutes of flight time.
b. DJI INSPIRE 2, UAS with a 4K camera, weighs approx. 4001 grams and has video
recording capabilities, approx. 27 minutes of flight time.
c. DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE, UAS with a HD camera, audible speaker, and light, weighs
approx. 900 grams. Has video recording capabilities, approx. 31 minutes of flight time.
d. DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE ADVANCED, UAS with a 4K thermal camera, audible speaker,
and light. Weighs approx. 1100 grams, approx. 31 minutes of flight time.
e. DJI MATRICE 4T, UAS with a 4K thermal camera, audible speaker, and light. Weighs
approx. 1219 grams, approx. 49 minutes of flight time.
f. DJI Box 3 with MATRICE 4TD, UAS with a 4K thermal camera, audible speaker, and light.
Weighs approx. 1219 grams, approx. 49 minutes of flight time.
g. DJI M300 with H30T, UAS that has 45 minutes of flight time, in all weather, has an IR
camera, zoom camera and light. Weighs approx. 6300 grams. Has video recording
capabilities.
h. DJI M350 with H30T, UAS that has 55 minutes of flight time, in all weather, has an IR
camera, zoom camera and light. Weighs approx. 6470 grams. Has video recording
capabilities.
1 Government Code section 7070 uses the term “unmanned” where the FAA uses the term “uncrewed.” For
compliance with the Government Code reporting purposes and consistency, this report will use the term
“unmanned”
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i. DJI M210v2 with z30, UAS that has 35 minutes of flight time, in all weather, has an IR
camera, zoom camera and light. Weighs approx. 6140 grams. Has video recording
capabilities.
j. DJI PHANTOM 4, UAS with a 4K camera, has video recording capabilities. Weighs approx.
1380 grams.
k. DJI MAVIC 2 ZOOM, UAS with a 4K camera, weighs approx. 905 grams. Has video
recording capabilities, approx. 31 minutes of flight time.
l. DJI MAVIC PRO, UAS with a 4K camera, weighs approx. 743 grams. Has video recording
capabilities, approx. 27 minutes of flight time.
m. SKYDIO 2, UAS with 4K camera, weighs approx. 775 grams. Has video recording
capabilities, approx. 23 minutes of flight time.
n. SKYDIO X2 (Color/Thermal), UAS with 4K and thermal camera, weighs approx. 1325
grams. Has video recording capabilities, approx. 35 minutes of flight time.
o. PARROT ANAFI, UAS with 4K thermal camera, weighs approx. 320 grams, has video
recording capabilities, approx. 25 minutes of flight time.
p. BRINC LEMUR S, UAS with 1080p HD and IR camera, weighs 1088 grams. Has video
recording capabilities, approx. 31 minutes of flight time.
q. DJI AVATA, UAS with 4K camera, weighs approx. 410 grams. Has video recording
capabilities, approx. 18 minutes of flight time.
r. DJI AVATA 2, UAS with 4K camera, weighs approx. 377 grams. Has video recording
capabilities, approx. 23 minutes of flight time.
Purpose
To be deployed when its view would assist officers or incident commanders with the
following situations, which include but are not limited to:
Major collision investigations
Search for missing or wanted persons
Fires
Major incidents
Calls for service
Natural disaster management
Crime scene photography
SWAT, tactical or other public safety and life preservation missions
In response to specific requests from local, state, or federal fire authorities for fire
response and/or prevention
Authorized Use
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Only assigned UAS operators who have completed the required training shall be permitted to
operate any of the Unmanned Aerial Systems.
Expected Lifespan
All UAS equipment, 3- 5 years.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact (with photos)
Unmanned Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground Vehicles
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity Initial
Cost
(Per
Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance
and repair)
DJI MAVIC MINI 2
DJI INSPIRE 2
DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE
DJI MAVIC 2 ENTERPRISE ADVANCED
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DJI Matrice 4T
1 $7,999 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
DJI M300 with H30T
7 $25,000 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
DJI M350 with H30T
1 $25,000 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
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DJI Box 3 with DJI Matrice 4TD
8 $23,665 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
DJI M210v2 with z30
2 $32,000 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
DJI PHANTOM 4
1 $1600 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
DJI MAVIC 2 ZOOM
1 $1999 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
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DJI MAVIC PRO
1 $1289 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
SKYDIO 2
4 $999 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS equipment.
SKYDIO X2 (Color/Thermal
2 $14,499 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
PARROT ANAFI
1 $2000 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
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BRINC LEMUR S
2 $22,996 $50,000 Maintenance and
battery replacement cost for
the entire drone fleet.
(Includes all UAS
equipment).
DJI AVATA
DJI AVATA 2
Training
All Department UAS operators are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration for UAS
Operation. In addition, each operator must attend monthly ongoing training.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under PDM 613 – UAS Operations, and the FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 107. It is
the policy of the CVPD to utilize UAS only for official law enforcement purposes, and in a manner
that respects the privacy of our community, pursuant to the City’s privacy and technology policies,
along with State and Federal Law.
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Operational Use for 2025-2026
From January 1, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the following UAS flights occurred:
Approximately 2,783 flights for Drone as First Responder (DFR)
Approximately 160 field tactical deployments. Field tactical deployments include crime
scene mapping, looking for missing people or dangerous subjects. Additionally, UAS team
supported SWAT on (2) missions.
2025-2026 UAS Acquisitions
CVPD anticipates additional drone purchases in 2026 for the already approved drone fleet. The cost
and models of drone purchases are currently unknown. However, drone purchases will be up to
$50,000 and funding will come from the Chula Vista Police Foundation or from police asset seizure
funds. Any new acquisitions of drones will be used as previously approved by City Council and
pursuant to the already established Military Equipment Use Policy and AB 481.
UAS Personnel Costs
The CVPD DFR program includes full-time positions for (1) police lieutenant, (1) police
sergeant, (2) police officer pilots, and contract staffing (Flying Lion).
The DFR program is funded through Measure A with an annual cost of $1.5 million.
Complaints/Policy Violations
No UAS complaints or policy violations for this reporting period.
2. Robot: An unmanned ground-based machine along with the associated equipment
necessary to control it remotely.
Description and capabilities:
a. ROBOTEX AVATAR III, the Robotex Avatar III is a heavy-duty robot. It has stair climbing ability and an
arm capable of remote manipulation. The Avatar III also offers multiple communications options, a
chassis and manipulator that allow for accessories and tool combinations. The robot is primarily
deployed as a tool for the SWAT Team; however, it can be used for other authorized patrol functions. It
operates as a de-escalation tool in a variety of capacities (see Purpose section below).
Purpose
To be deployed when its use would assist officers or incident commanders with the following
situations, which include but are not limited to:
Remotely gain visual/audio data
Deliver phone during hostage/barricaded subject negotiations
Open doors
Disrupt suspicious/dangerous packages
Training/authorized public exhibition
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Authorized Use
Only sworn personnel who have been trained on the robot’s function, use, and capabilities shall be
permitted to operate the robot.
Expected Lifespan
Robot and arm attachment, 8-10 years.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Unmanned Remotely Piloted, Powered Aerial or Ground Vehicles
Robots
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance and
repair)
ROBOTEX AVATAR III
Training
All robot operators must complete in-house training in the use, function, and deployment of the
robot by trained robot operators.
Legal and Procedural Rules
The use of the robot is for official law enforcement purposes only, and in a manner that respects the
privacy of our community, pursuant to the City’s privacy and technology policies, along with State
and Federal Law.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
The Robotex Avatar robot was not used during this reporting period.
Complaints/Policy Violations
No robot complaints or policy violations for this reporting period.
B. Command and Control Vehicles
1. Mobile Command Post (CP): A mobile office that provides shelter, police equipment, access
to Police Department computer systems, and restroom facilities on extended events.
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Description and capabilities:
a. INTERNATIONAL 4400 MOBILE COMMAND POST (CP) can also be utilized for SWAT/CNT and
other critical incidents, preplanned large events, searching for missing persons, natural disasters,
and community events.
Purpose
To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural
disaster, or community event that is taking place.
Authorized Use
The CP shall be operated by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with
State Law regarding the operation of motor vehicles. Furthermore, only officers who have
completed the California Class B Commercial driver training provided by the Department and
properly licensed will be permitted to drive the CP.
Expected Lifespan
20-year lifespan on chassis and 10-year warranty on vehicle structure.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Command and Control Vehicles
Equipment Name and Model /
Manufacturer
Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact
(FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for
maintenance and
repair)
International 4400
Mobile Command Post
Training
All drivers shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle on a closed training course. Once the
driver has shown competence in the vehicle handling, the driver will operate the vehicle throughout
the city with an experienced driver. Drivers shall also undergo California Department of Motor Vehicles
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commercial vehicle testing. In addition, each driver shall attend bi-yearly training as authorized by the
Department.
Legal and Procedural Rules
It is the policy of Department to use the CP only for official law enforcement purposes, and in
accordance with State law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
2. SWAT Equipment Truck: A mobile storage unit/preparation area that provides SWAT
members access to equipment and uniforms during critical events.
Description and capabilities:
a. Freightliner M2 106 chassis (custom build), The SWAT equipment truck is
used as a mobile storage unit and is deployed to critical incidents to provide
SWAT team members with rapid access to necessary equipment.
Purpose
To be used based on the specific circumstances of a given critical incident, large event, natural
disaster, or community event that is taking place.
Authorized use
The equipment truck shall be used by officers trained in its deployment and in a manner consistent
with Department training. Officers with a valid California Class C license may operate the
equipment truck.
Expected lifespan
The Equipment Truck, 20-year lifespan on chassis, lifetime warranty on vehicle structure. Upgrades
needed after 12 years of purchase to maintain IT systems.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Command and Control Vehicles
Equipment Name and Model
/ Manufacturer
Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance and repair)
Freightliner M2 106 chassis
(custom build) SWAT
equipment truck
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Training
Drivers shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle by a Department-qualified
driver. Once the driver has shown competence in vehicle handling, the driver may operate the
vehicle for authorized use.
Legal and Procedural Rules
The equipment truck shall be deployed for authorized use and operated in accordance
with California State Law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
The Mobile Command Vehicle was used 3 times during this reporting period. All uses were
for special event support.
The SWAT Command Vehicle was used 4 times during this reporting period. All uses were
for SWAT callouts.
Complaints/Policy Violations
No command vehicle complaints or policy violations for this reporting period.
C. Armored Personnel Carriers
1. Armored vehicle: Commercially produced wheeled armored vehicle utilized for law
enforcement purposes.
Description and capabilities:
a. 2011 LENCO BEARCAT G2, The Lenco Bearcat, G2, is an armored vehicle that
seats 10-12 personnel with an open floor plan that allows for safe rescue of injured
citizens and officers. It can stop various projectiles, which provides greater safety to
citizens and officers beyond the protection level of shield and personal body armor.
Purpose
To be used in response to critical incidents to enhance officer and community safety,
improve scene containment and stabilization, and assist in resolving critical incidents.
The vehicle may also be used during formal training or community demonstrations with
approval from the Watch Commander, SWAT Commander, or a SWAT Team Leader.
Authorized Use
The use of armored vehicles shall only be authorized by a sworn supervisor or manager based on
the specific circumstances of a given critical incident. Officers may deploy the armored vehicle
during exigent circumstances, such as officer/citizen rescues, without prior approval. If deployed
under exigent circumstances, a supervisor shall be notified as soon as practical. Armored vehicles
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shall only be used by officers trained in their deployment and in a manner consistent with
Department training.
Expected lifespan
Lenco Bearcat model G2 – 25 years.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Armored Personnel Carriers
Equipment Name and Model
/ Manufacturer
Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance and repair)
2011 LENCO BEARCAT G2
Training
The driver shall receive training in the safe handling of the vehicle by a Department-qualified
driver. Once the driver has shown competence in vehicle handling, the driver may operate the
vehicle for authorized use.
Legal and Procedural Rules
All drivers/operators shall be sworn personnel and possess a valid class C driver’s license. The
vehicle shall be operated in accordance with State Law regarding the operation of motor vehicles.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
The armored personnel vehicle was used 17 times during this reporting period. Uses
include SWAT responses in the City of Chula Vista, uses for Patrol assist with
wanted/barricaded/gun related calls for service, and uses for special event support.
Complaints/Policy Violations
No armored vehicle complaints or policy violations for this reporting period.
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D. Specialty Impact Munition Weapons (SIM) and Associated Munitions
1. 40 MM Launchers and Munitions: 40 MM launchers are utilized by SWAT personnel as a
less lethal tool to launch less lethal impact and chemical agent rounds.
Description and capabilities:
a. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM LMT TACTICAL SINGLE LAUNCHER #1426, the 40 MM
LMT Tactical Single Launcher is a tactical single shot launcher. It will fire standard 40 MM
less lethal ammunition, up to 4.8 inches in cartridge length. It will launch a 40 MM less
lethal round up to 131 feet and is only authorized to be used by trained SWAT personnel.
b. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRET 40 MM LIQUID BARRICADE PENETRATOR
MUNITION #2262, a less lethal 40 MM round used to penetrate barriers, such as windows,
hollow core doors, wallboard, and thin plywood. Upon impacting the barrier, the nose cone
ruptures and instantaneously delivers a small chemical payload inside of a structure or
vehicle. In a tactical deployment situation, the 40 MM Ferret is primarily used to dislodge
barricaded subjects from confined areas. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties
through temporary discomfort, pain compliance, and/or incapacitation of potentially
violent or dangerous subjects.
c. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, EXACT IMPACT 40 MM STANDARD RANGE SPONGE ROUND
#6325, the Exact Impact 40 mm sponge round is a point-of-aim, point-of-impact direct-fire
round. It is a lightweight, high-speed projectile consisting of a plastic body and sponge
nose that is spin stabilized via the incorporated rifling collar and the 40 mm launcher’s
rifled barrel. Its purpose is to minimize the risks to all parties through temporary
discomfort, pain compliance, and/or incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous
subjects.
d. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) 4557 40MM SPONGE ROUND is the same
category and function of munition (a 40mm direct-impact sponge round) manufactured by
Combined Tactical Systems (CTS). The CTS 4557 is designed for deployment from existing
Department-authorized 40mm launcher platforms and does not require the purchase of
new weapon systems. It provides the same operational purpose as the currently used
Defense Technology 6325: delivering a less-lethal impact option intended to gain
compliance or stop assaultive behavior when objectively reasonable and consistent with
Department use-of-force policy.
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or
undesirable.
Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not
limited to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
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Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
Potentially vicious animals.
Training exercises or approved public exhibitions.
Expected lifespan
a. Defense Technology Model 2262 Liquid Barricade Penetrator - 5 years
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Specialty Impact Munition Weapons (SIM)
40 MM Launchers
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact
(FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for
maintenance and
repair)
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, 40 MM LMT TACTICAL
SINGLE SHOT LAUNCHER #1426
$50 per unit
Specialty Impact Munition Weapons (SIM)
Projectiles
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FERRET 40 MM LIQUID
BARRICADE PENETRATOR MUNITION #2262
$0
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, EXACT IMPACT 40 MM
STANDARD RANGE SPONGE ROUND #6325
$0
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COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) 4557 40MM
SPONGE ROUND
0 $22.69 (Requesting to purchase
40 rounds @
$22.69/each = $907.60
total)
Training
Sworn members utilizing 40 MM less lethal chemical agents or impact rounds are trained in their
use by POST certified less lethal or chemical agent instructors. SWAT personnel receive additional
training annually. SWAT operators who utilize these munitions have successfully completed a POST
approved chemical agent school, SWAT academy and/or have been trained in-house by POST
certified chemical agent instructors.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under the CVPD PDM 308 - Control Devices and Techniques
policy and PDM 300 - Use of Force policy. It is the policy of the CVPD to utilize the less lethal
Specialty Impact Munitions (SIMS) and associated munitions for
official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal Law, including those
regarding the use of force.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
The Defense Technology 40mm #2262 Ferret round was used (10) times during this
reporting period. All uses were for training at the SWAT Academy and Instructor’s Course.
The Defense Technology 40mm #6325 Exact Impact round was used (10) times during this
reporting period. All uses were for training at the SWAT Academy and Instructor’s Course.
Complaints/Policy Violations
No 40MM complaints or policy violations for this reporting period.
Acquisitions for 2026
The Chula Vista Police Department SWAT Team is requesting approval to add the CTS 4557 40mm
Sponge Round less-lethal munition. This item is not currently in the Department’s inventory. We
are requesting to purchase 40 rounds @ $22.69/each = $907.60 total.
2. SIM barrel conversion kits and SIM training projectiles: A designated barrel or bolt used in a
standard firearm or handgun that when fired only discharges specially designed SIM paint marking
rounds. The conversion kits do not permit the weapon to fire standard ammunition. These are non-
operational rounds and non-operational weapons systems. They are used for training purposes only.
Description and capabilities:
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a. FORCE ON FORCE 5.56MM MARKER BOLT ASSEMBLIES, the bolt assembly includes a
bolt carrier group that converts the AR-15/M4 rifle into effective weapons designed to
fire force on force 5.56mm paint marker rounds and prevent the firing of lethal
ammunition. These bolts are used for training only.
b. SIMUNITION SIG SAUER P226 CONVERSION KIT, the Simunition Conversion Kit
includes a barrel and ramp that converts the Sig Sauer P226 Pistol into an effective
training weapon designed to fire force on force 9mm marker rounds and prevent the
firing of lethal ammunition. These conversion kits are used for training only.
c. SIMUNITION SIG SAUER P320 CONVERSION KIT, the Simunition Conversion Kit
includes a barrel and ramp that converts the Sig Sauer P320 Pistol into an effective
training weapon designed to fire force on force 9mm marker rounds and prevent the
firing of lethal ammunition. These conversion kits are used for training only.
d. SIMUNITION SMITH & WESSON M&P CONVERSION KIT, the Simunition Conversion
Kit includes a barrel and ramp that converts the Smith & Wesson M&P Pistol into an
effective training weapon designed to fire force on force 9mm marker rounds and
prevent the firing of lethal ammunition. These conversion kits are used for training only.
e. FORCE ON FORCE 5.56 MM PAINT MARKING ROUNDS, non-operational munition for
training purposes only. Paint Marking round designed to be used with the SIM
conversion kits during training exercises. These rounds are used for training only.
f. FORCE ON FORCE 9 MM PAINT MARKING ROUINDS, non-operational munition for
training purposes only. Paint Marking round designed to be used with the SIM
conversion kits during training exercises. These rounds are used for training only.
Purpose
These systems and munitions provide for realistic close quarters firearms training while allowing
the shooter to visually assess shot placement and accuracy in force-on-force training scenarios.
Authorized Use
Rifle caliber SIMs (5.56mm) are used exclusively by SWAT for training purposes only.
Pistol caliber SIMs (9mm) are used by SWAT and other sworn personnel for in-service
training.
Expected lifespan
5.56mm bolt assembly – Frequency of use. 5-year limited warranty
5.56mm SIM rounds – At least 5 years.
9mm barrel assembly – Frequency of use. 5-year limited warranty
9mm SIM rounds – At least 5 years.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
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Specialty Impact Munition Weapon (SIM) barrel conversion kits and training projectiles
(FOR TRAINING ONLY)
FORCE ON FORCE 5.56MM
MARKER BOLT ASSEMBLIES
$0
SIMUNITION SIG SAUER P226
CONVERSION KITS
SIMUNITION SIG SAUER P320
CONVERSION KITS
$0
SIMUNITION SMITH & WESSON
M&P CONVERSION KIT
FORCE ON FORCE 5.56 MM
PAINT MARKING ROUNDS
Currently have less than 7 cases. Requests
to purchase qty 15 cases (500 rounds per
case = 7,500 rounds) @ $384 each =
$5,760.00.
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FORCE ON FORCE 9MM PAINT
MARKING ROUNDS
Less than 19
cases
(9,050 rds)
$384.00 Currently have slightly less than 19 cases.
Training
Sworn personnel are given extensive firearms handling courses and weapons
safety instruction to include the use of SIMs for training purposes.
Legal and Procedural Rules
These systems are for training purposes only. Users will wear protective gear or
clothing and only operate the equipment in a controlled training environment and
when safe to do so.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
This equipment was only used for training purposes during this reporting period.
Complaints/Policy Violations
There were no complaints or policy violations regarding the use of SIMS during this reporting
period.
Acquisitions for 2026
Request to purchase Force on Force 5.56mm Marking Rounds to further accommodate
department mandatory firearms and tactical training. Quantity 8 @ 459.00 each =
$5,390.00.
E. PepperBall Launchers and Associated Projectiles:
1. PepperBall launcher and projectiles: A device that discharges projectiles containing
pepper powder and glass breaking projectiles.
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Description and capabilities:
a. PepperBall VKS CARBINE, the Variable Kinetic System (VKS) is a compressed-air powered
launcher designed to fire non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall VKS Carbine features a
dual feed system that offers the ability to quickly switch between hopper mode for optimum
versatility.
b. PepperBall SX CARBINE, the SX carbine, is a compressed air-powered launcher designed to fire
non-lethal PepperBall projectiles. The PepperBall SX is a gravity fed system which allows for a firing
rate of 10-12 rounds per second.
c. PepperBall LIVE-X PROJECTILE, the Live-X Projectile contains a concentrated amount of PAVA
pepper powder. One round of LIVE-X contains the equivalent to 10 standard PepperBall rounds.
Discharged from a PepperBall Launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile
has a direct impact of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft. The projectile contains 5% PAVA
powder.
d. PepperBall GLASS BREAKER PROJECTILE, a solid polymer projectile used for breaking
residential windows and side-glass of automobiles. Not for use on humans. Discharged from a
PepperBall launcher, the projectile has a velocity of 280-350 FPS. The projectile has a direct impact
of 60ft and an area of saturation of 150+ft.
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited
or undesirable. Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include,
but are not limited to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
Potentially vicious animals.
Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Authorized Use
Only those officers who have been trained in the use of PepperBall launchers are authorized to use
the PepperBall launchers.
Expected lifespan
PepperBall VKS Carbine- 20 years
Pepperball Carbine SX- 10 years
PepperBall Live-X Projectile- 3 years
PepperBall Glass Breaker Projectile- 3 years
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
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PepperBall Launchers and Associated Projectiles
Equipment Name and Model /
Manufacturer
Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance and repair)
PepperBall VKS CARBINE
2
$849 $50 (per unit)
PepperBall CARBINE SX
5
$730 $30 (per unit)
PepperBall LIVE-X
PROJECTILE
1,830
2.99
(per projectile)
$0
PepperBall GLASS BREAKER
PROJECTILE
50
$2.43
(per projectile)
$0
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Training
Sworn members utilizing PepperBall launchers and projectiles are trained in their use by POST
certified less lethal and chemical agent instructors.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under PDM – 308 Control Devices and Techniques policy and PDM 300
Use of Force. It is the policy of the CVPD to utilize PepperBall only for official law enforcement
purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
The PepperBall equipment was deployed by officers (19) times during this reporting
period. (10) uses were during SWAT missions, and (9) uses were during Patrol calls for
service.
Complaints/Policy Violations
There were no complaints or policy violations regarding the use of PepperBall during this reporting
period.
F. Less Lethal Shotguns and related munitions
1. Less Lethal Shotgun and Munitions: Less Lethal Shotgun is used to deploy the less lethal 12-
gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round. The shotgun is designed as a less lethal tool and is painted
bright orange to distinguish itself from other weapons systems.
Description and capabilities:
a. REMINGTON 870 LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN, the Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun is
used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super Sock Beanbag Round up to a distance of 75
feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers and a
suspect, reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of De-escalation.
b. 12-GAUGE CTS SUPER SOCK BEANBAG ROUND, a less lethal 2.4 inch 12-gauge shotgun
round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams of lead shot at a velocity of 270-290
FPS. CTS Super-Sock rounds are discharged from a dedicated 12-gauge shotgun that is
distinguishable by an orange butt stock and foregrip. This round provides accurate and
effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not fewer than five (5)
feet. The maximum effective range of this munition is up to 75 feet from the target. The
Model 2581 Super-Sock is in its deployed state immediately upon exiting the barrel. It
does not require a minimum range to “unfold” or “stabilize.” The Super-Sock is an
aerodynamic projectile. However, accuracy is relative to the shotgun, barrel length,
environmental conditions, and the operator. The Super-Sock is very accurate. However,
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effectiveness depends on many variables, such as distance, clothing, stature, weather, and
the point where the projectile impacts.
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
Authorized Use
Situations for use of the less lethal weapons systems may include, but are not limited to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest.
Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
Potentially vicious animals.
Training exercises or approved demonstrations.
Expected lifespan
Remington 870 Less Lethal Shotgun - 25 years.
Super Sock Round - No listed expiration date.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Less Lethal Shotguns and related munitions
Equipment Name and Model / Manufacturer Quantity Initial
Cost
(Per
Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance
and repair)
REMINGTON 870 LESS LETHAL SHOTGUN
12-GAUGE CTS SUPER SOCK BEANBAG ROUND
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Training
All officers are trained in the 12-gauge less lethal shotgun as a less lethal option by Department
training personnel.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Use is established under PDM 308 - Control Devices and Techniques and PDM 300 - Use of Force. It
is the policy of the CVPD to only utilize the less lethal shotgun for official law enforcement purposes,
and pursuant to State and Federal Law, including those regarding the use of force.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
The Less Lethal Beanbag Shotgun was deployed (7) times and the total number of Super
Sock Beanbag rounds deployed was (25) during this reporting period. Patrol deployed (21)
Super Sock Beanbag rounds over (5) incidents and SWAT deployed (4) Super Sock Beanbag
rounds over (2) missions. Additionally, (75) Super Sock Beanbag rounds were used for
training of personnel.
Complaints/Policy Violations
There were no complaints or policy violations regarding the use of Less Lethal Shotgun and
Munitions during this reporting period.
Acquisitions for 2024-2025
Due to the expansion of the vehicle fleet, we purchased an additional (15) Remington 870 Less
Lethal Shotguns.
G. Chemical Agents (non-munition)
1. Chemical Agent Canisters: Canisters that contain chemical agents that are released when
deployed.
Description and capabilities:
a. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-CHAMBER CS GRENADE #1032, The design of
the Tri-Chamber Flameless CS Grenade allows the contents to burn within an internal can
and disperse the agent safely with reduced risk of fire. The grenade is designed primarily
for indoor tactical situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded subject. This grenade
will deliver approximately .70 oz. of agent during its 20-25 second burn time. The Tri-
Chamber Flameless Grenade can be used in crowd control as well as tactical deployment
situations by law enforcement and corrections but was designed with the barricade
situation in mind. Its applications in tactical situations are primarily to detect and/or
dislodge barricaded subjects. The purpose of the Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is to
minimize the risks to all parties through pain compliance, temporary discomfort, and/or
incapacitation of potentially violent or dangerous subjects. The Tri-Chamber Flameless
Grenade provides the option of delivering a pyrotechnic chemical device indoors,
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maximizing the chemical’s effectiveness via heat and vaporization, while minimizing or
negating the chance of fire to a structure. The Tri-Chamber Flameless Grenade is NOT to be
launched utilizing a launching cup.
b. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SPEDE-HEAT CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE CS GRENADE #1072,
the Spede-Heat™ CS Grenade is a high volume, continuous burn. It expels its payload in
approximately 20-40 seconds. The payload is discharged through four gas ports on top of
the canister, three on the side and one on the bottom. This launchable grenade is 6.12 in. by
2.62 in. and holds approximately 2.9 oz. of active agent.
c. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, RIOT CONTROL CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE CS GRENADE
#1082, the Riot Control CS Grenade is designed specifically for outdoor use in crowd
control situations with a high-volume continuous burn that expels its payload in
approximately 20-40 seconds through four gas ports located on the top of the canister. This
grenade can be used to conceal tactical movement or to route a crowd. The volume of
smoke and agent is vast and obtrusive. This launchable grenade is 6.0 in. by 2.35 in. and
holds approximately 2.7 oz. of active agent.
d. DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE-CHASER SEPARATING CS CANISTER #1026, the Triple-
Chaser CS consists of three separate canisters pressed together with separating charges
between each. When deployed, the canisters separate and land approximately 20 feet apart
allowing increased area coverage in a short period of time. This grenade can be hand
thrown or launched from a fired delivery system. The grenade is 6.5 in. by 2.7 in. and holds
an approximately 3.2 oz. of active agent payload. It has an approximate burn time of 20-30
seconds.
e. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) BAFFLED CS CANISTER GRENADE #5230B, the
design of the CTS Baffled CS Canister Grenade allows the contents to burn and disperse a
very high volume of CS irritant agent safely with a very minimal risk of fire. The grenade is
designed primarily for indoor tactical situations to detect and/or dislodge a barricaded
subject. This grenade expels its payload through four emission ports in approximately 20-
40 seconds.
f. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) MODEL 5230 CS GRENADE is a pyrotechnic,
rapid-burning CS canister designed for outdoor crowd control and tactical dispersal
applications. Manufacturer specifications indicate an approximate combustion temperature
of 1,200°F (approximately 650°C) at peak burn. For comparison, the Defense Technology
Spede-Heat CS Grenade is designed as a high-output, high-temperature dispersal device
and has a peak burn temperature of approximately 1,500°F (approximately 815°C). This
reflects an approximate reduction of 300°F in peak burn temperature when moving to the
CTS 5230 platform from current CS Grenades utilized by the CVPD SWAT Team.
g. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) 6210 WHITE SMOKE CANISTER GRENADE is an
outdoor smoke canister grenade designed to discharge a high volume of white smoke
through multiple emission ports to obscure vision, conceal movement, and assist with
signaling or marking objective areas during tactical operations. The primary operational
purpose of the CTS 6210 is vision obscuration in open environments. A key example of its
intended use includes supporting downed officer or citizen rescue operations in open areas
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where deploying a dense smoke screen can temporarily conceal the rescuing element and
mitigate risk from potential threats during movement or extraction.
Purpose
To limit the escalation of conflict where employment of lethal force is prohibited or undesirable.
Situations for use of the less lethal weapon systems may include, but are not limited to:
Self-destructive, dangerous and/or combative individuals.
Riot/crowd control and civil unrest incidents.
Barricaded subjects
Circumstances where a tactical advantage can be obtained.
Potentially vicious animals.
Training exercises or approved public exhibitions.
Authorized Use
Only officers who have received POST certification in the use of chemical agents are authorized to
use chemical agents.
Expected lifespan
5 years from manufacturing date.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Chemical Agents (non-munition)
Chemical Agent Canisters
Equipment Name and Model /
Manufacturer
Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance and
repair)
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, FLAMELESS TRI-
CHAMBER CS GRENADE #1032
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, SPEDE-HEAT
CONTINUOUS DISCHARGE CS GRENADE
#1072
$0
DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, RIOT CONTROL CS
GRENADE #1082
$0
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DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY, TRIPLE-CHASER
SEPARATING CS CANISTER #1026
8 $39.90
(per canister)
$0
COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS),
BAFFLED CS CANISTER GRENADE #5230B
100 $47.52
(per canister)
$0
COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS)
MODEL 5230 CS GRENADE
0 $33.29
(per canister)
(Requesting to purchase 60 canisters @
$33.29/each = $1997.40 total)
COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) 6210
WHITE SMOKE CANISTER GRENADE
0 $31.53
(per canister)
(Requesting to purchase 10 canisters @
$31.53/each = $315.30 total)
Training
Sworn members utilizing chemical agent canisters are certified by POST less lethal and
chemical agent instructors.
Legal and Procedural Rules
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Use is established under the PDM 308.6 – Tear Gas Guidelines and PDM 300 – Use of Force. It is the
policy of the CVPD to utilize chemical agents only for official law enforcement purposes, and
pursuant to State and Federal law, including those regarding the use of force.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
Defense Technology, Spede-Heat Continuous Discharge CS Grenade #1072 was deployed
(1) time during a SWAT mission.
Defense Technology, Riot Control CS Grenade #1082 was deployed (11) times during the
SWAT Academy Training and Instructor’s Course.
Defense Technology, Triple-Chaser Separating CS Canister #1026 was deployed (41) times
during the SWAT Academy Training and Instructor’s Course.
Complaints/Policy Violations
There were no complaints or policy violations regarding the use of tear gas during this reporting
period.
Acquisitions for 2026
The Chula Vista Police Department SWAT Team is requesting approval to add the CTS 5230 CS
grenade as a new chemical agent platform. This item is not currently in the Department’s inventory.
We are requesting to purchase 60 canisters @ $33.29/each = $1997.40 total.
The Chula Vista Police Department SWAT Team is requesting approval to add the CTS 6210 White
Smoke Canister Grenade to its AB 481 inventory as a new tactical support munition. This item is not
currently in the Department’s inventory. We are requesting to purchase 10 canisters @
$31.53/each = $315.30 total.
H. Diversionary Devices
1. Diversionary Devices “Flashbangs”: Diversionary/distraction devices are ideal for
distracting dangerous suspects during hostage rescue, barricaded subjects, room entry or
other high-risk incidents.
Description and capabilities:
a. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS), 7290M DIVERSIONARY DEVICE, the CTS 7290M is
a serialized steel bodied single use non-bursting canister noise flash diversionary device. The
weight is 430 grams. The light output is 2 million candela minimum. The sound output is 165-
175 average decibels. The device produces a thunderous bang with an intense bright light.
Ideal for distracting dangerous suspects during hostage rescue, barricaded subjects, room
entry or other high-risk incidents.
b. COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS) 7290MT TRAINING DIVERSIONARY DEVICE, the
CTS training devices have a re-loadable fuse for repeated training use. These training fuses
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produce lowered sound (120 decibels) and light output than the CTS 7290M diversionary
device.
c. LIBERTY DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC DIVERSIONARY DEVICE, the Liberty Dynamic Electronic
Device has a reloadable fuse for repeated deployment. The digital “smart” fuse can be
programed to desired delay length, possesses LED indicator lights which provide device
condition feedback, and will render itself safe within 60 seconds if there is a failure upon
deployment. The sound output is 184 average decibels. During transport and storage, the
fuse and device body are kept separate increasing officer safety.
d. LIBERTY DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC DIVERSIONARY TRAINING DEVICE, the Liberty
Dynamic Electronic Training Device has a reloadable fuse for repeated training use. These
training fuses have similar deployment mechanics as the original devices with a significantly
reduced cost.
Purpose
To produce atmospheric overpressure, a loud report, heat, and brilliant light that
may cause short-term physiological and psychological sensory effects to
suspects, providing a tactical advantage during high-risk incidents.
Authorized Use
By SWAT members who have been trained by a qualified instructor in the use and deployment of
the device. The devices may be used for any of the following circumstances:
CTS 7290M
In hostage and barricaded subject situations
In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to
officers and/or the public
During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety
During controlled training exercises.
CTS 7290MT
During controlled training exercises.
LIBERTY DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC DIVERSIONARY DEVICE
In hostage and barricaded subject situations
In high-risk warrant (search/arrest) services where there may be extreme hazards to
officers and/or the public
During other high-risk situations where their use would enhance officer safety
During controlled training exercises.
LIBERTY DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC DIVERSIONARY TRAINING DEVICE
During controlled training exercises
Expected lifespan
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All CTS devices have a 5-year manufacturer warranty from their shipment date. Devices that have
passed the manufacturer warranty date should not be used except in a training environment.
All Liberty Dynamic Electronic Devices have a 2-year manufacturer warranty from their shipment
date. They have unlimited use and only require replacement if physical or electronic damage
occurs.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact
Diversionary Devices “Flashbangs”
Equipment Name and Model /
Manufacturer
Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance and
repair)
COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS),
7290M DIVERSIONARY DEVICE
COMBINED TACTICAL SYSTEMS (CTS)
7290MT TRAINING DIVERSIONARY
DEVICE
LIBERTY DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC
DIVERSIONARY DEVICE
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LIBERTY DYNAMIC ELECTRONIC
DIVERSIONARY TRAINING DEVICE
24
(Bodies)
108
(Reloads)
$115.00
(Bodies)
$20.00
(Reloads)
$0
Training
Prior to use, SWAT team members must attend a POST certified SWAT academy or equivalent
training. SWAT team members who have not yet completed an academy may use diversionary
devices if they have been trained by a CVPD SWAT team member that has completed a diversionary
device instructor school. The SWAT team conducts diversionary device training annually.
Legal and Procedural Rules
Sworn personnel shall only utilize diversionary devices for official law enforcement purposes, and
pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of force.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
Combined Tactical Systems 7290M devices were used (13) times for SWAT missions, (15)
times for training purposes and (1) time during a Patrol call for service during this reporting
period.
Complaints/Policy Violations
There were no complaints or policy violations regarding the use of diversionary devices during this
reporting period.
Acquisitions for 2026
Request to purchase (96) Liberty Dynamic Electronic Diversionary Devices @ $64.00 =
$6,144.00; and (108) Liberty Dynamic Electronic Diversionary Training Devices @ $20.00 =
$2,160.
I. Specialized Firearms Less than .50 Caliber
1. Assault Rifle: Semi-automatic long-rifle that increases precision and accuracy.
Description and capabilities:
a. SMITH AND WESSON M&P-10 RIFLE (NOT STANDARD ISSUE), the M&P-10 is a gas
operated semi-automatic rifle with an 18-inch barrel that is engineered with a 1/10 twist
and fires .308 caliber ammunition.
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b. SMITH & WESSON MP15X RIFLE (DEPARTMENT STANDARD ISSUE), the MP15X is a gas
operated semi-automatic rifle with a 16-inch barrel that is engineered with a 1/9 twist and
fires 5.56/.223 caliber ammunition.
c. COLT M4 LE6946CQB RIFLE (SWAT TRAINING USE ONLY), the M4 LE6946CQB is a gas
operated semi-automatic rifle with a 10.3-inch barrel that is engineered with a 1/7 twist and
fires 5.56/.223 caliber ammunition. These are assigned to the SWAT equipment truck to be
used for training purposes only when officers attend training at SWAT schools/academies.
d. DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4 MK18 RIFLE (CURRENT SWAT STANDARD ISSUE), the DDM4
MK18 is a gas operated semi-automatic rifle with a 10.3-inch barrel that is engineered with a
1/7 twist and fires 5.56/.223 caliber ammunition.
Purpose:
To be used as precision weapons to address threats with more accuracy and/or greater distance
than a handgun, if present and feasible.
Authorized Use:
Unless exigent circumstances exist, only CVPD sworn members who have completed and
maintained department training standards may deploy the M&P-10, MP15X, M4 LE6946CQB,
and/or DDM4 MK18 rifles.
Acquisitions for 2025-2026
A request was made and approved for the purchase of (3) replacement Smith & Wesson MP 15X
rifles in 2025, but they have not yet been received.
Expected Lifespan:
The projected rifle lifespan is determined by frequency of use. However, Smith and Wesson, Colt,
and Daniel Defense all provide a limited lifetime warranty. Based on current use; the estimated
lifespan for the M&P-10 is 50 years, for the MP15X 20 years, and for the DDM4 10 years.
Quantity, Cost, and Fiscal Impact:
Specialized Firearms Less than .50 Caliber
Assault Rifles
Equipment Name and
Model / Manufacturer
Quantity Initial Cost
(Per Unit)
Fiscal Impact (FY 25 & 26)
(Approx. for maintenance and
repair)
SMITH AND WESSON M&P-
10 RIFLE .308 CAL (NOT
STANDARD ISSUE & SWAT)
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SMITH & WESSON MP15X
RIFLE 5.56 CAL
(DEPARTMENT STANDARD
PATROL ISSUE)
110 $992 $70.00
COLT M4 LE6946CQB RIFLE
5.56 CAL (SWAT TRAINING
ONLY)
2 $1,500 $50.00
DANIEL DEFENSE DDM4
MK18 RIFLE 5.56 CAL (SWAT
STANDARD ISSUE)
24 $2,083 $50.00
Training:
Sworn department members are required to complete annual training and qualifications to operate
department rifles.
Legal and Procedural Rules:
Use is established under PDM 300 - Use of Force. It is the policy of the CVPD to only utilize the rifle
for official law enforcement purposes, and pursuant to State and Federal law regarding the use of
force.
Operational Use for 2025-2026
Daniel Defense DDM4 MK18 Rifles 5.56 cal. (SWAT Standard Issue) were used (3) times
during (1) Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) critical incident.
Complaints/Policy Violations
Pending litigation.
Changes In Inventory 2024-2025
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Due to damaged barrels, upper receivers, and lower receivers; we removed (4) Smith & Wesson MP
15X rifles from the field. Due to the high estimated cost of repairs, these rifles were removed from
inventory instead of being repaired.
S W A T
SWAT is a budgeted assignment and team positions are considered a collateral duty (part-time
assignment).
Total CVPD SWAT FY 2025/2026 budget = $264,836.00.
Conclusion
The Chula Vista Police Department is committed to the service and protection of our community. With
the dynamic nature of critical incidents, the Department employs a variety of military equipment to
assist in the swift and safe resolution to these incidents. As the Department’s inventory of military
equipment varies, the possession of the equipment does not warrant its use for every incident. The
Department strives to effectively protect the public using the latest advancement in technology and
equipment while also being transparent with the military equipment use and inventory.
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From:Margaret Baker
To:CityClerk
Subject:Public Comment on Agenda Item 7.1: Annual Military Equipment Report
Date:Tuesday, April 21, 2026 11:52:42 AM
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Dear City Clerk,
I am writing on behalf of South Bay People Power to provide public comment on Agenda Item
7.1, the proposed AB 481 Report and policies being considered by our City Council this
evening.
Could you please forward our memo below to the Mayor and all Council members and their
aides?
Thank you.
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers,
On behalf of South Bay People Power, I am writing to express our concerns regarding
the proposed Military Equipment Report and Use Policies prepared by the Chula
Vista Police Department. We urge a “no” vote until necessary revisions are made to
bring Chula Vista’s policies into compliance with state law and best practices. We
fervently call on you to support our longstanding desires for community safety without
more weapons.
California law clearly affirms that the local governing body serves as the “first level of
accountability” regarding non-compliance with AB 481 by a local law enforcement
agency (Memorandum to California City Councils, City Attorneys, County Boards of
Supervisors, County Counsels from ACLU of Northern California and American
Friends Service Committee, dated October 20, 2025). While the CVPD may propose
and carry out policies and practices related to military equipment acquisition and use,
our City Council is ultimately responsible. Thus we expect that you will not give
blanket approval.
Here is a critical issue that needs to be changed BEFORE approval of the 2025 AB
481 Report and proposed amendment to Policy 714:
AB 481 makes no provision for acquisition of military equipment in “exigent
circumstances”, as outlined in the proposed amendment to CVPD’s military
equipment policy.
If Chula Vista City Council decided to approve this policy, it should do so consistent
Written Communications
Item No. 7.1 Baker
4-21-26
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with AB 481 requirements for necessity, cost-effectiveness and protection of civil
liberties. This would require (as other departments have done) clear definition of
several terms in this provision, which in the proposal are not clear.
Definitions needed
Equipment that may be acquired without City Council approval as required by AB
481: currently the only definition is that CVPD owns those types of equipment. This
could be robots, armored vehicles, rubber bullets, drones (all of which CVPD currently
owns), which will not be consumed during unusual activity such as prolonged critical
moments. The amendment should restrict exigent purchases to equipment that
is consumable. (See the National City Police Department military equipment policy.)
Circumstances in which exigent purchases are permitted: The proposed amendment
says only "events such as riots, mutual aid, pro-longed critical incidents, etc.” The
“etc.” in this phrase means that pretty much any circumstance could be argued to be
exigent. The requirement for authorization by elected officials to use large amounts of
weapons is meant to temper excessive use of such weapons that the community
would find objectionable. Berkeley has a definition of exigent circumstances: "Exigent
Circumstances" means a law enforcement agency’s good faith belief that an
emergency involving the danger of, or imminent threat of death or serious physical
injury to any person requires the use of unapproved Controlled Equipment.
Reporting and authorization for unauthorized purchases within a short period. Other
departments that have created a provision for exigent purchases require reporting to
the governing body within a shorter period than a year. Typically this would be 30
days (Oakland Police Department and Berkeley Police Department). Fairfield Police
Department restricts exigent purchases to the process of seeking grants for
equipment and requires that "The Department shall obtain council approval as soon
as practicable.”
We would also like to remind you that you can postpone your vote, in order to make the
necessary changes to the proposed policy change. This would also allow for the public to
provide additional input during the community engagement meeting scheduled for later this
month. Only nine community members were able to attend the first “public forum” which was
held during work hours and INSIDE the police department rather than at a more convenient
time and a neutral location. Some attendees reported they felt intimidated entering the police
station, waiting in line to check-in before entering the meeting room. Attendees pointed out
that the time, location, and outreach were not geared to maximize accessibility and
engagement of community members, and also that there seemed to be no method for
documenting the questions and comments raised at the meeting. We strongly urge you to
postpone governing body consideration of the annual report until AFTER “well-publicized
and conveniently located” community engagement meetings and to request reporting that
provides substantive input from those meetings.
Please feel free to reach out for additional clarification of these critical issues.
Sincerely,
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Margaret A. Baker, DrPH
South Bay People Power promotes social justice through nonpartisan civic engagement.
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Annual Report of CVPD’s Military Equipment Use As
Required By CA Assembly Bill 481 (AB481)
CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Presented by
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INTRODUCTIONS
Lamar Barrett, Police Captain
Joel Monreal, Police Lieutenant (SWAT Commander)
2
Joel MonrealJoel Monreal
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GOAL OF THIS PRESENTATION
•To outline and explain the current uses for military-
style equipment utilized by the Chula Vista Police
Department.
•To describe the need and importance for this
equipment, which is to maintain public safety and
provide the highest quality of police service to our
community.
•To provide an annual report to City Council on
military-style equipment required by AB481.
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WHAT IS MILITARY EQUIPMENT?
•Commonly used police equipment that was redefined by the California State
Legislature under AB481.
•This includes command vehicles, drones, less lethal tools, and other equipment
already used by the CVPD.
•None of the equipment used by the CVPD was obtained from the military and we
do not participate in the federal 1033 Surplus Military Equipment Program.
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WHY IS THIS
EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT?
•To protect life and safeguard the
community.
•To de-escalate and bring a safe
resolution to critical incidents.
•To properly equip our officers so they
can safely perform their jobs.
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CHULA VISTA POLICE
EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES
Military equipment, as defined by AB481, shall only be
used under the following circumstances:
•The employee has completed all applicable training,
including Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
courses or any other training required by law.
•This equipment is used because there is no reasonable
alternative that can achieve the same objective for both
community and officer safety.
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UNMANNED AERIAL
SYSTEMS (UAS)
•Our Department UAS inventory contains 46
drones (18 models).
•It is the policy of the CVPD to utilize UAS
for official law enforcement purposes only,
and in the manner that respects the privacy
of our community, pursuant to State and
Federal Law.
•Our UAS program has been safely
operating drones since 2018.
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ROBOT
The Chula Vista Police Department
possesses one Robot: ROBOTEX AVATAR
III.
•Provides officers with the ability to remotely
search dangerous locations and
communicate with armed or violent subjects.
•SWAT team and trained sworn personnel
have been using the robot since 2013.
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UNCREWED AERIAL SYSTEMS AND ROBOT
(ANNUAL EQUIPMENT REPORT)
January 1, 2025 –January 1, 2026
(Equipment
type)(Use)(Complaints)(Policy
Violations)(Quantity)(Additional
Acquisitions)
(Approximate
Annual Cost)
UAS
2,945 Flights
DFR-2,783
Field Tactical-160
SWAT Use-2
0 0 46 10 (2025)
TBD (2026)
$75,000.00
Maintenance &
Battery Replacement
ROBOT 0 0 0 1 0
$0.00
Maintenance &
Battery Replacement
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UAS
PERSONNEL
COSTS
•Drone DFR is a budgeted unit, and annual
costs are 1.5 million.
•This includes full-time positions for (1)
police lieutenant, (1) police sergeant, (2)
police officer pilots, and contract staffing
(Flying Lion).
•In March 2024, DFR partially expanded to
nighttime flying operations to include
(Friday-Sunday) with an additional cost of
$322,608.00 funded through Measure A.
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Freightliner M2-106
Mobile Command Post
Freightliner M2 106 Chassis (Custom Build)
SWAT Equipment Truck 11
COMMAND AND CONTROL VEHICLES
The Chula Vista Police Department has two mobile command vehicles. We have utilized mobile
command vehicles since 2006. These vehicles are used for staging personnel and equipment during
operations. They also provide a location for dispatch to work from when on -scene, restrooms for
personnel, and acts as a briefing location for officers.
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ARMORED RESCUE
VEHICLE
The Chula Vista Police Department possesses one
armored rescue vehicle: the Lenco Bearcat G2.
•The vehicle can be used during critical incidents where
ballistic protection will provide a safe advantage to the
community and officers.
•The vehicle does not contain any mounted weapons.
•The Department has utilized this vehicle since 2011.
Additionally, the SWAT team has used an armored rescue
vehicle of some sort for several decades.
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COMMAND, CONTROL, & ARMORED VEHICLES
(ANNUAL EQUIPMENT REPORT)
January 1, 2025 –January 1, 2026
(Equipment
type)(Use)(Complaints)(Policy
Violations)(Quantity)(Additional
Acquisitions)
(Approximate
Annual Cost)
Mobile
Command
Vehicle
3
Special Events 0 0 1 0 $3,388.49
Vehicle Maintenance
SWAT
Command
Vehicle
4
SWAT Callouts 0 0 1 0 $3,452.50
Vehicle Maintenance
Armored
Rescue
Vehicle
17
Including SWAT
Callouts, Patrol
Assists, Special
Events, AOAs
0 0 1 0 $5,000.00
Vehicle Maintenance
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40MM LAUNCHERS
•The Chula Vista Police Department possesses five less lethal 40mm launchers. These
launchers are equipped to deploy 40mm Specialty Impact Munitions (SIMS).
•The purpose of these tools are to limit the escalation of conflict. These tools minimize the
potential for lethal force.
•The SWAT team has used this type of equipment since the early 1980’s.
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40MM MUNITION
The Chula Vista Police Department utilizes
two types of 40mm munitions. These
munitions fall into two categories:
1.Chemical Agent
2.Sponge Round (non-chemical agent)
Note: The SWAT team has used these types of
munitions since the early 1980’s.
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CHEMICAL AGENTS
(HAND -HELD
CANISTERS)
•Chemical agent canisters release a
smoke irritant to produce temporary
discomfort and encourage compliance
during a critical incident.
•Chemical agents are deployed
exclusively by SWAT officers as a
method of de-escalation.
•The SWAT team has used this type of
equipment since the early 1980’s.
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COMBINED TACTICAL
SYSTEMS (CTS) 6210
WHITE SMOKE
CANISTER GRENADE
•WHITE SMOKE CANISTER GRENADE is an
outdoor smoke canister grenade designed to
discharge a high volume of white smoke
through multiple emission ports to obscure
vision, conceal movement, and assist with
signaling or marking objective areas during
tactical operations. The primary operational
purpose of the CTS 6210 is to obscure vision
in open environments.
•One key use is helping rescue a downed
officer or citizen in open areas by creating a
smoke screen that temporarily hides the
rescue team and reduces exposure to
potential threats during the extraction.
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40MM LAUNCHERS & CHEMICAL AGENTS
(ANNUAL EQUIPMENT REPORT)
January 1, 2025 –January 1, 2026
(Equipment type)(Use)(Complaints)(Policy
Violations)
Current
Inventory
Quantity
(Additional
Acquisitions)
(Approximate
Cost)
40mm Launchers 0 0 0 5 0 $250.00
Maintenance
40mm Munition 20
(Used in training)0 0 134 40 $22.69/each
$907.60 total
Chemical Agents
(Hand-Held)
52 (training/academy)
1 (actual SWAT
mission)
0 0 285
60 chemical agents
10 white smoke
60 canisters @
$33.29/each =
$1997.40 total
10 canisters @
$31.53/each =
$315.30 total.
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LESS LETHAL LAUNCHERS
The Department has utilized less lethal launchers since the early 2000’s.
Pepper ball launchers
(similar to commercial paintball guns)Beanbag launchers
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DIVERSIONARY
DEVICES
“FLASHBANGS”
•Diversionary devices are serialized, steel
bodied, and non-bursting canisters that
emit a loud noise and bright light when
deployed.
•Diversionary devices are distraction tools
used to increase officer safety.
•Use of diversionary devices are limited to
specially trained SWAT officers.
•The SWAT team has used diversionary
devices since the early 1980’s.
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LESS LETHAL LAUNCHERS & DIVERSIONARY DEVICES
(ANNUAL EQUIPMENT REPORT)
January 1, 2025 –January 1, 2026
(Equipment (Use)(Complaints)(Policy (Quantity)(Additional
Acquisitions)
(Approximate
Annual Cost)
PepperBall
Launchers 19 0 0 7 0 $250.00
Maintenance
PepperBall
Projectiles 19 0 0 1,830 0 $0.00
BeanBag
Launchers 7 0 0 86 15
paid in 2024
rec’d in 2025
$4,300
Maintenance
$50 (per unit)
BeanBag
Projectiles 25 0 0 857 0 $0.00
Diversionary
Devices
13 SWAT
missions
15 Training
1 Patrol
0 0 109
96
(Liberty Dynamic
Electronic Diversionary
devices)
Purchased in
2024
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LONG -RIFLE (NON -ISSUED)
The Department has one Smith and Wesson M&P brand long-rifle
in its inventory.
•This is a precision rifle, and it is used to address a deadly threat with
more accuracy and at a greater distance than a handgun.
•Only SWAT officers who have trained and qualified with this weapon
can deploy it.
•The Department has used this weapon since 2015. Additionally, the
SWAT team has utilized this type of equipment since the 1970s.
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LONG -RIFLE (ISSUED)
The Department currently has Smith and Wesson and Colt brand rifles in its
inventory.
•Smith and Wesson MP15X Rifle –department standard issue
•Daniel Defense DDM4 –Current SWAT standard issue
•Colt M4 –SWAT Training Only
•These are precision rifles and are used to address a deadly threat with more
accuracy and at a greater distance than a handgun.
•Only sworn personnel who have completed and maintained department training
standards can deploy them.
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LONG RIFLES (NON -ISSUED/ISSUED)
(ANNUAL EQUIPMENT REPORT)
January 1, 2025 –January 1, 2026
(Equipment Type)(Use)(Complaints)(Policy
Violations)(Quantity)(Additional
Acquisitions)
(Approximate
Cost)
Smith & Wesson
M&P10
(SWAT Issued)
0 0 0 1 0
$50.00
Recurring
cost/maintenance
Smith & Wesson
MP15X
(Department Issued)
0 0 0 110*3 $7,700.00
Recurring
cost/maintenance
Daniel Defense
DDM4
(SWAT Issued)
3
Same Incident
Pending
Litigation 0 24 0 $1,200.00
Recurring
cost/maintenance
Colt M4
(SWAT Training Only)0 0 0 2 0 $100.00
Recurring
cost/maintenance
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SWAT PERSONNEL COSTS
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•SWAT is a budgeted assignment, and team positions are
considered a collateral duty (part-time assignment).
•Annual cost for CVPD SWAT personnel is $264,836.00.
•Over 94,668 calls for service during the reporting period,
and SWAT was activated 4 times to assist patrol or an
outside police agency.
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•A specially designed bolt or barrel that when placed
into a firearm discharges designated SIM paint
marking rounds.
•Used exclusively in training scenarios and cannot fire
conventional ammunition.
•This type of training equipment has been used since
the early 2000’s.
SIM BARREL CONVERSION KITS
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
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TRAINING ONLY -CONVERSION KITS, PAINT MARKING
ROUNDS, AND DIVERSIONARY DEVICES
(ANNUAL EQUIPMENT REPORT)
January 1, 2025 –January 1, 2026
(Equipment
type)(Use)(Complaints)(Policy
Violations)(Quantity)(Additional
Acquisitions)
(Approximate
Cost)
Training Kits 0 0 0 82 0 0
Training Rounds 0 0 0
12,330
5.56mm rds. and
9mm rds.
7,500
5.56 mm rds.
Requests to
purchase qty 15
cases (500 rounds
per case = 7,500
rounds) @ $384
each = $5,760.00.
Training
Diversionary
Device
0 0 0
9 CTS 7290MT
108 Electronic
training devices
Electronic training
devices
108 (2025)
Purchased in 2024
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IN CLOSING
•The Chula Vista Police Department
respectfully asks the City Council to find the
annual report in compliance with AB 481
•Approval of this item will authorize the council
to adopt future policy amendments, as
appropriate, by Resolution
•Each piece of equipment is crucial for the
Department’s ability to maintain public safety.
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THANK YOU
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April 21, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Approve Issuance of Bonds: Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for
the Acquisition, Construction, and Equipping of the Sol Vista Apartments Project and Certain Other Matters
Relating Thereto
Report Number: 26-0139
Location: Southwest corner of Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road (Village 2)
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed Project (the “Project”) is adequately covered in the previously
adopted Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (“FSEIR”) for the Otay Ranch Village Two
Comprehensive SPA Plan Amendment (FSEIR 12-01; SCH #2003091012; and incorporated by reference in
City Council Resolution No. 2014-207 on November 4, 2014).
Recommended Action
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a City Council resolution authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt bonds
for the Project pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, as amended (“TEFRA”).
SUMMARY
The Project is a proposed 96-unit affordable housing development to be developed by Baldwin & Sons, Inc.
(the “Project Sponsor”) within Village 2 in Eastern Chula Vista, to be called Sol Vista Apartments. The
proposed resolution would approve the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for
construction of the Project on behalf of the City of Chula Vista (“City”) as the local jurisdiction, in compliance
with TEFRA. A separate action being considered concurrently would authorize the issuance of the bonds to
the Project on behalf of the Chula Vista Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”) as governmental lender.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and
it has been determined that the Project was adequately covered and addressed in the previously certified
FSEIR for the Otay Ranch Village Two Comprehensive SPA Plan Amendment (FSEIR 12-01, SCH
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#2003091012, and incorporated by reference in City Council Resolution No. 2014-207 on November 4,
2014), in that the Project is within the scope of the program approved in 2012, and that the FESIR adequately
describes the Project for the purposes of CEQA. Therefore, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission considered the item on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. It
voted 3-0 to make an advisory recommendation to the Housing Authority in support of the item.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Project Sponsor is the master developer of the Village 2 SPA. The Village 2 SPA is subject to an Affordable
Housing Agreement, which requires that ten percent (10%) of the 2,786 units approved for development
within Village 2 be set aside for low and moderate-income households. The Project would partially fulfill this
requirement.
The Project is one component of a 599-unit mixed-use development to be constructed at the intersection of
Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road/Birch Road, as shown in Attachment 1. The Chula Vista Planning
Commission approved the 599-unit development on December 13, 2023, under Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2023-24. The Project was approved in accordance with California Gov. Code, §§ 65915-65918,
(aka California’s Density Bonus Law or “CDBL”) which allows for various reductions in development
standards in exchange for providing onsite affordable housing. In accordance with CDBL, the Project was
approved for reductions in onsite parking, private open space, common usable space, and public plaza space.
While the 96-unit affordable component will be a standalone building, it is treated together with the rest of
the development as a single project for the purposes of the City’s land use approvals. Under the Project’s
Density Bonus Regulatory Agreement, which was executed as of July 8, 2025, all 96 units will be restricted
to low-income households earning at or below eighty percent (80%) of the Area Median Income for San Diego
County (the regulatory agreements associated with the tax credits and bonds will have deeper income
targeting, and the most restrictive layer automatically applies). The Project will consist of 37 one-bedroom
units, 31 two-bedroom units, and 28 three-bedroom units.
The Project is located to the south and west of the intersection of Olympic Parkway and La Media Road. The
area is considered a “moderate resource” neighborhood according to the California Tax Credit Allocation
Committee (“CTCAC”) 2025 opportunity map. The adjacent neighborhood to the east of La Media Road is
considered a “high resource” neighborhood, and other nearby districts are considered “highest resource.”
There are a number of amenities less than one mile from the Project site, inclu ding Otay Ranch Senior High
School, Saburo Muraoka Elementary School, Mater Dei Catholic High School, Grove Park, and Paterna Park.
Heritage Park and Heritage Station (an MTS Rapid bus stop) are approximately 1.3 miles away from the
Project site. The Otay Ranch Town Center, with grocery stores and major retail outlets, is approximately 1.5
miles away. Additionally, the larger mixed-use development at this site will include 11,400 square feet to be
occupied by a commercial tenant.
There are three (3) separate actions that must be formally approved by the City and/or Housing Authority
prior to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the Housing Authority:
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Inducement Resolution – This authorizes the Housing Authority, in coordination with the Project
Sponsor, to apply for tax-exempt bonds on behalf of the Project. On July 16, 2025, the Housing and
Homeless Advisory Commission voted to recommend adoption of the Inducement Resolution by a
vote of 6-0. On August 5, 2025, the Housing Authority adopted HA Resolution No. 2025-006
authorizing the inducement of up to $25 million in tax-exempt bonds. (At the time of application, the
amount requested was reduced to $14 million.)
TEFRA Hearing (this action) – Under TEFRA, the City must hold a TEFRA hearing (which is a public
hearing allowing members of the public to provide comment) before approving the bond issuance in
its authority as the local jurisdiction.
Issuance Resolution – This authorizes the issuance of the bonds on behalf of the governmental lender
(the Housing Authority) after they have been awarded by the California Debt Limit Allocation
Committee (“CDLAC”). The bond issuance resolution is scheduled to be considered immediately
following the TEFRA Hearing.
Project Financing
Under the proposed financing structure of the Project, the Housing Authority would be the conduit bond
issuer for tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14 million
for new construction and operation of the Project.
The development cost is currently projected to total $44.0 million, or approximately $458,000 per unit. This
figure excludes the cost of land acquisition, which will be contributed by the Project Sponsor, as is often done
in master developments with inclusionary obligations and contributes to the per unit cost being significantly
lower than the current industry average for similar affordable developments. The Project is also able to
realize cost savings in a number of other ways, including but not limited to (1) a cost-effective design (a light
wood frame building with a surface parking lot); (2) economies of scale from spreading the architectural,
engineering, and other fixed costs across the entire 599-unit complex; (3) a simplified set of funding sources
resulting in lower legal and administrative costs; and (4) no funding layers that trigger prevailing wage or
similar labor wage standards.
An application was submitted on September 9, 2025, to CDLAC and to the CTCAC for the companion tax
credits. On December 10, 2025, the application was approved for funding via CDLAC Resolution No. 25-352.
The bond allocation and tax credit contributions will be used to substantially finance the Project. Tax credits
and bond financing do not cover the entire cost of construction. In this case, the Project Sponsor does not
intend to seek other public financing for the gap but will instead finance the remaining cost through private
sources such as a mortgage or general partner equity contribution.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and have found no property holdings
within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property that 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. (Gov. Code, §87100,
et seq.)
Staff are not independently aware, and have 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.
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CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond program is a self-supporting program, with the borrower
responsible for the payment of all costs of issuance and other costs of the bonds. The City will have no
financial, legal, or moral obligation, liability, or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds
for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain
clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City but are to be paid for solely from funds
provided by the Borrower. The Housing Authority will recover costs associated with bond administration by
assessing fees to the Project in accordance with the Master Fee Schedule (Fee Bulletin 19-100). The current
fee for bond origination is twenty basis points (0.20%) of the issuance amount, with a minimum fee of
$15,000. The origination fee range would be between $15,000 and $28,000.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond program is a self-supporting program. Staff costs associated with
monitoring compliance of the regulatory restrictions and administration of the outstanding bonds will be
reimbursed from an annual administrative fee paid to the Housing Authority by the owner. The current fee
amount for a 96-unit development is $17,000 annually.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Map
Staff Contact: Brian Warwick, Housing Manager
Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing and Homeless Services
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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND
DELIVERY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE
OBLIGATIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR THE SOL VISTA APARTMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”) intends to issue
multifamily housing revenue notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14,000,000
(“Obligations”) to finance the acquisition and construction of a 96-unit multifamily rental housing
project, aka the Sol Vista Apartments Project (“Project”) to be located at the southwest corner of
Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road; and
WHEREAS, the Project will be owned and/or operated by MU2 Affordable LP, a
California limited partnership (“Owner”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the “Code”), the Obligations are required to be approved, following a public hearing, by an elected
representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the Project is
located; and
WHEREAS, the Project is located wholly within the geographic jurisdiction of the City of
Chula Vista (“City”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista (“City Council”) is the elected
legislative body of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City published a notice in a newspaper of general circulation on April 3,
2026, informing the public that a public hearing would be held by the City Council on April 21,
2026, regarding the financing of the Project and the issuance of the Obligations; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2026, the City Council held said public hearing, at which time
an opportunity was provided to present arguments both for and against the issuance of the
Obligations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
as follows:
1. The City Council does hereby find and declare that the above recitals are true and
correct;
2. Pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council hereby approves the issuance
of the Obligations by the Housing Authority in one or more series, in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $14,000,000 and with a final maturity not later than 45
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Page 2
years from the date of issuance to finance the acquisition, construction and equipping
of the Project. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this Resolution
constitute approval of the issuance of the Obligations by the applicable elected
representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the
Project is located, in accordance with said Section 147(f); and
3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services City Attorney
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Empower individuals & families ●Build community resilience ●Promote housing opportunities ●Enhance quality of life
HOUSING &
HOMELESS SERVICES
Item 7.2
Sol Vista TEFRA
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
•Awarded by California Debt Limit Allocation
Committee (CDLAC)
•Low-cost financing for affordable housing projects
•Paired with 4% tax credits from California Tax
Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC)
•No City/Housing Authority financial obligation
•Repaid from rental revenue
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES
Bond
Process
CDLAC
Governmental
Lender
Funding
Lender
Project
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES TEFRA
•Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982
•Hearing must be held, with opportunity for
public comment
•Held by local jurisdiction, not bond issuer
•Sol Vista $14 million issuance amount
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Project Overview
•Village 2
•Baldwin & Sons
•Mix of 1, 2, and 3
bedroom units
•30% -70% of Area
Median Income (AMI)
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Project Overview
•96 units
•4 story, L shaped layout,
wood frame
•Part of larger 599-unit
complex
•Tot lot, dog park, fitness
room, pool, lounge areas,
and other amenities
Project Location
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Income & Rent Restrictions
% of Area Median Income (AMI)3 Person Household 2 Bedroom Unit
30% of AMI $44,670 $1,116
50% of AMI $74,450 $1,861
60% of AMI $89,340 $2,233
70% of AMI $104,230 $2,605
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Milestones & Timeline
Milestone Responsible Party Target Date
HHAC Consideration of Inducement HHAC July 16, 2025
Bond Inducement Housing Authority August 5, 2025
CDLAC Application Baldwin & Sons September 9, 2025
Award Notification CDLAC December 2025
Building Permit Issued City March 23, 2026
HHAC Recommendation of Bond
Issuance
HHAC March 25, 2026
TEFRA Hearing & Approval City April 21, 2026
Bond Issuance Final Approval Housing Authority April 21, 2026
Loan Closing & Construction Start Baldwin & Sons May 2026
Construction Completion Baldwin & Sons May 2028
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Staff Recommendation
City of Chula Vista conduct a public hearing and
adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of tax-
exempt bonds for the Sol Vista Apartments project
and certain other matters relating thereto
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ITEM TITLE
Housing Authority Bond Approval: Approve the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
for the Acquisition, Construction, and Equipping of the Sol Vista Apartments Project and Certain Other
Matters Relating Thereto
Report Number: 26-0091
Location: Southwest corner of Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road (Village 2)
Department: Housing and Homeless Services
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed Project is adequately covered in the previously certified Final
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (FSEIR) for the Otay Ranch Villages Two, Three, and a Portion
of Village Four Comprehensive SPA Plan Amendment (FSEIR 12-01; SCH #2003091012; and incorporated
by reference in City Council Resolution No. 2014-207 on November 4, 2014).
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution of the Chula Vista Housing Authority authorizing the issuance of up to $14,000,000 in tax-
exempt bond obligations for the ninety-six (96) unit Sol Vista Apartments affordable housing development,
formerly referred to as Enclave Montecito.
SUMMARY
Sol Vista Apartments (the “Project”) is a proposed ninety-six (96) unit affordable housing development to be
developed by Baldwin & Sons, Inc. (the “Project Sponsor”) within Village 2 in Eastern Chula Vista. The
proposed action would authorize the Chula Vista Housing Authority (“Housing Authority”) to issue tax-
exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14 million, to finance the
construction, maintenance, and operation of the Project. A separate public hearing and resolution was heard
prior to this item, considering approval of the issuance on behalf of the City of Chula Vista (“City”) as the local
jurisdiction, in compliance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, as amended (“TEFRA”).
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Project has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it
has been determined that the Project was adequately covered in the previously certified Final Second Tier
Environmental Impact Report for the Otay Ranch Villages Two, Three, and a Portion of Village Four Sectional
Planning Area (SPA) Plan (FSEIR 12-01; SCH #2003091012; and incorporated by reference in City Council
Resolution No. 2014-207 on November 4, 2014) and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for
the Village Two Comprehensive SPA Plan Amendment (FSEIR 12-01; SCH #2003091012; and incorporated
by reference in City Council Resolution No. 2014-207 on November 4, 2014). Therefore, no further
environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission considered the item on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. It
voted 3-0 to make an advisory recommendation to the Housing Authority in support of the item.
DISCUSSION
Background
The Project Sponsor is the master developer of the Village 2 SPA. The Village 2 SPA is subject to an Affordable
Housing Agreement, which requires that ten percent (10%) of the 2,786 units approved for development
within Village 2 be set aside for low- and moderate-income households. The proposed project would partially
fulfill this requirement.
The Project is one component of a five hundred ninety-nine (599) unit mixed-use development to be
constructed at the intersection of Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road/Birch Road , as shown in
Attachment 1. The Chula Vista Planning Commission approved the five hundred ninety-nine (599) unit
development on December 13, 2023, under Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-24. The Project was
approved in accordance with State Density Bonus Law, which allows for various reductions in development
standards in exchange for providing onsite affordable housing. In accordance with State Density Bonus Law,
the Project was approved for reductions in onsite parking, private open space, common usable space, and
public plaza space. While the ninety-six (96) unit affordable component will be a standalone building, it is
treated together with the rest of the development as a single project for the purposes of the City’s land use
approvals. Under the Project’s Density Bonus Regulatory Agreement, which was executed as of July 8, 2025,
all ninety-six (96) units will be restricted to low-income households earning at or below eighty percent
(80%) of the Area Median Income (AMI) for San Diego County. (The regulatory agreements associated with
the tax credits and bonds will have deeper income targeting, and the most restrictive layer automatically
applies.) The Project will consist of thirty-seven (37) one-bedroom units, thirty-one (31) two-bedroom units,
and twenty-eight (28) three-bedroom units.
The Project is located to the south and west of the intersection of Olympic Parkway and La Media Road. The
area is considered a “moderate resource” neighborhood according to the CTCAC 2025 opportunity map. (The
adjacent neighborhood to the east of La Media Road is considered a “high resource” neighborhood, and other
nearby districts are considered “highest resource.”) There are a number of amenities less than one mile from
the Project site, including Otay Ranch Senior High School, Saburo Muraoka Elementary School, Mater Dei
Catholic High School, Grove Park, and Paterna Park. Heritage Park and Heritage Station, an MTS Rapid bus
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stop, are approximately 1.3 miles away from the Project site. The Otay Ranch Town Center, with grocery
stores and major retail outlets, is approximately 1.5 miles away. Additionally, the larger mixed-use
development at this site will include 11,400 square feet to be occupied by a commercial tenant.
There are three (3) separate actions that must be formally approved by the City and/or Housing Authority
prior to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds by the Housing Authority:
Inducement Resolution – This authorizes the Housing Authority, in coordination with the Project
Sponsor, to apply for tax-exempt bonds on behalf of the Project. On July 16, 2025, the Housing and
Homeless Advisory Commission voted to recommend adoption of the Inducement Resolution by a
vote of 6-0. On August 5, 2025, the Housing Authority adopted HA Resolution No. 2025-006
authorizing the inducement of up to $25 million in tax-exempt bonds. (At the time of application, the
amount requested was reduced to $14 million.)
TEFRA Hearing – Under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, as amended, the City
must separately hold a public hearing (the TEFRA Hearing) and allow opportunity for public
comment on the proposed bond issuance. The TEFRA Hearing was held prior to this action.
Issuance Resolution – Following an award of bond allocation from the California Dent Limit
Allocation Committee CDLAC, this authorizes the issuance of the bonds on behalf of the Housing
Authority as governmental lender. This is the item now being considered.
Project Financing
With the proposed action, the Housing Authority would be the conduit bond issuer for tax-exempt
multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14 million for new construction
and operation of the Project.
The total development cost is currently projected to be $44.0 million, or approximately $458,000 per unit.
This figure excludes the acquisition cost of land, which will be contributed by the Project Sponsor, as often is
done in master developments with inclusionary obligations, and contributes to the per unit cost bein g
significantly lower than the current industry average for similar affordable developments. The Project is also
able to realize cost savings in a number of other ways: cost-effective design (a light wood frame building with
a surface parking lot); economies of scale from spreading the architectural, engineering, and other fixed costs
across the entire 599-unit complex; a simplified set of funding sources resulting in lower legal and
administrative costs; and no funding layers that trigger prevailing wage or similar labor wage standards.
An application was submitted September 9, 2025, to CDLAC and to the California Tax Credit Allocation
Committee (CTCAC) for the companion tax credits. On December 10, 2025, the application was approved for
funding, via CDLAC Resolution No. 25-352. The bond allocation and tax credit contributions will be used to
substantially finance the Project. Tax credit and bond financing do not cover the entire cost of construction.
In this case, the Project Sponsor does not intend to seek other public financing for the gap but will instead
finance the remaining cost through private sources such as a mortgage or General Partner equity
contribution.
The Housing Authority has an experienced team of consultants to assist with all aspects of the issuance. Peter
Ross with Ross Financial is serving as bond adviser, reviewing the construction and operating budgets of the
project and coordinating other aspects of the transaction. Bradley Neal with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
serves as bond counsel on all Authority bond issuances, reviewing the legal aspects of the transaction. The
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Authority’s status will be strengthened by expanding its portfolio of affordable projects, and the City and the
Housing Authority will have a greater ability to oversee ongoing compliance of the Project than if the bonds
were administered by an outside issuer.
Further details regarding the Project can be found in the Feasibility Analysis performed by Ross Financial,
attached to this report as Attachment 2.
The transaction documents are attached to this report as Attachments 3, 4 and 5. They are in substantially
final form but remain subject to change, as approved by Legal Counsel.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the property holdings of the Housing Authority members and have found no property
holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property that 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. (Gov. Code,
§87100, et seq.)
Staff are not independently aware and have not been informed by any Housing Authority Board 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 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond program is a self-supporting program, with the borrower
responsible for the payment of all costs of issuance and other costs of the bonds. The City will have no
financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for
the financing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain
clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City but are to be paid for solely from funds
provided by the Borrower. The Housing Authority will recover costs associated with administration by
assessing fees to the Project in accordance with the Master Fee Schedule (Fee Bulletin 19-100). The current
fee for bond origination is twenty basis points (0.20%) of the issuance amount, with a minimum fee of
$15,000. The origination fee range would be between $15,000 and $28,000.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The Multifamily Housing Revenue Bond program is self-supporting program. Staff costs associated with
monitoring compliance of the regulatory restrictions and administration of the outstanding bonds will be
reimbursed from an annual administrative fee paid to the Housing Authority by the owner. The current fee
amount for a 96-unit development is $17,000 annually.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Map
2. Feasibility Analysis
3. Borrower Loan Agreement
4. Funding Loan Agreement
5. Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
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Staff Contact: Brian Warwick, Housing Manager
Stacey Kurz, Director of Housing and Homeless Services
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Attachment 1: Project Location Map
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ROSS FINANCIAL
1736 Stockton Street, Suite One • San Francisco, CA 94133 • (415) 912-5612 • FAX (415) 912-5611
March 17, 2026
Mr. Brian Warwick
Housing Manager
City of Chula Vista Housing Division
276 Fourth Street, Building A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Re: Sol Vista Apartments (fka Enclave Montecito)
Dear Mr. Warwick:
The Chula Vista Housing Authority (the “Housing Authority”) has retained Ross
Financial as its municipal advisor to analyze the feasibility of issuing tax-exempt
obligations (the “Obligations” or the “Note”) for the Sol Vista Apartments (fka Enclave
Montecito)(the “Development”).
This feasibility analysis reviews the following items:
• Overview of the Development
• Proposed financing approach
• Benefits and risks to Housing Authority
• Public purpose
• Recommendations
Ross Financial has based its analysis of the Development’s financial feasibility on
materials provided by the Housing Authority and Rise Urban Partners LLC (“Rise”),
which is advising the borrower entity for the Development. The materials include: (1) the
joint application to the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) and the
California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (“CTCAC”), (2) the financing commitment
from Citibank, N.A., as construction and permanent lender (the “Lender”), (3) the market
study performed by Kidder Mathews in support of the joint application to CDLAC and
CTCAC, and (4) Rise’s pro forma financial schedules for the Development. Ross
Financial has not visited the site of the proposed Development, has had no role in the
selection of the Lender and has had no role in the creating the overall financing structure.
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OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT
Development Summary. The Development is the proposed new construction of a
multifamily housing rental development located at 1485 Santa Victoria Avenue in Chula
Vista. The Development consists of 96 affordable apartments (the one manager’s units is
also restricted), all located in a single four-story, elevator-served building. The
Development will contain 125 parking spaces. The construction type is Type V with an
exterior of stucco, metal and concrete. The Development will be all electric and will have
solar panels serving the common spaces.
The unit mix and affordability restrictions for the Development will be as follows:
Table 1
Sol Vista
Apartments
30% AMI 50% AMI 60% AMI 70% AMI Total
1 Bedroom/1 Bath 4 4 16 13 37
2 Bedroom/1 Bath 3 3 12 13* 31
3 Bedroom/2 Bath 3 3 9 13 28
Total Units 10 10 37 39 96
*Includes one restricted manager’s unit
According the CDLAC application, all units will be adaptable, and each will be equipped
with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher and sink with garbage disposal. Project
amenities include secured entry, a club room, common areas and a playground. The
Development also will share amenities with a neighboring project, including a pool,
business center, fitness center, barbecue area and pet play area.
Description of Project Site. The Development will be constructed on a 2.4 acre site (the
“Site”) that currently is vacant, undeveloped land. The Site is rectangular in shape and
occupies a prominent corner at Santa Victoria and Santa Diana Roads, west of the major
collector corridors of Birch Road and La Media Road and approximately 1 mile from SR
125. The immediate vicinity is characterized by a blend of multifamily residential, single
family residential, educational, public, industrial and commercial land uses,
The Site is located within a Section Planning Area identified as Otay Ranch Village Two.
The Site and other properties within Otay Ranch Village Two are subject to an
Affordable Housing Agreement dated September 14, 2010 (the “Village 2 AHA”). The
Village 2 AHA authorizes the construction of 2,786 total dwelling units with a
requirement that at least 10% of units be designated as affordable, including 5%
affordable to moderate income households and 5% as affordable to low income
households. The 96 low-income units in the Development count towards the obligations
under Village 2 AHA.
Project Ownership/Borrower. The ownership entity for the Development will be MU2
Affordable LP (the “Borrower”), a single asset California limited partnership consisting
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of: (1) MU Affordable LLC, an entity created by The Baldwin Company (“Baldwin”),
which will act as the administrative general partner (“AGP”), (2) SBCS (formerly, South
Bay Community Services,) a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation, which will
act as the managing general partner (“MGP”); and (3) an investor limited partner that will
be an entity formed by WNC Inc. According to its website, Baldwin has more than 70
years of experience in financing, developing and/or rehabilitating multifamily rental
housing. This experience encompasses 20,000 residential units that span from Los
Angeles to San Diego. Baldwin’s most recent development activity in Chula Vista
includes:
• Enclave Montecito Apartments – a 253-unit new construction multifamily project
located at the Southeast corner of Santa Victoria Road & Birch Road, Chula
Vista, which began construction in the 3rd quarter of 2025
• Element Hotel – a 148 key new construction hotel project at 2045 Centerpark
Road, Chula Vista, which will open in the 2nd quarter of 2026
• Enclave Town Center Apartments and retail – a 239-unit new construction
multifamily project with 12,772 square feet of retail located at 1445 Town Center
Drive, Chula Vista, which was stabilized in 2025
• Enclave Heritage Apartments – a 312-unit new construction multifamily and 93-
unit for rent townhome project located at 1800 Santa Carolina Road, Chula Vista,
which was stabilized in 2025
CDLAC/CTCAC. On September 9, 2025, the Housing Authority filed a joint application
to CDLAC and CTCAC requesting a private activity bond allocation of $14,000,000 for
the Development and new 4% Federal tax credits. CDLAC awarded the allocation in the
requested amount at its meeting of December 10, 2025.
In connection with the CDLAC application process, on August 5, 2025, the Housing
Authority adopted a resolution of intent to issue tax-exempt obligations for the
Development and authorized the submission of an application to CDLAC. A TEFRA
hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2026 for purposes of Section 147 of the Internal
Revenue Code.
PROPOSED FINANCING
Project Costs and Funding. According to most recent projections provided by Rise on
behalf of the Borrower, the total cost of the Development, including construction and all
soft costs, is estimated at $44,010,246. The estimated sources of funds will differ during
the construction period and following construction and lease-up (“at permanent”). The
following table allocates these sources and uses during construction and at permanent
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based on the most recent projections, which remain subject to change based on final costs
and loan underwriting:
Table 2
Sources of Funds Construction Permanent
Tax-Exempt Senior Note Proceeds $12,750,000 $12,750,000
Conventional Taxable Loan 14,166,924 6,960,263
Gap Loan from Baldwin 2,154.975 2,154,975
Accrued Interest on Gap Loan 200,000 200,000
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Equity (Federal) 7,052,063 17,630,157
Deferred Cost 3,371,433 0
Deferred Developer Fee 4,314,851 4,314,851
Total $44,010,246 $44,010,246
Uses of Funds
Construction Costs $28,724,453 $28,724,453
Construction Loan Interest 2,150,000 2,150,000
Accrued Interest on Gap Loan 200,000 200,000
Impact and Permit Fees 4,498,715 4,498,715
Architectural & Engineering 770,864 770,864
Financing, Legal and Other Soft Costs 1,254,210 1,254,210
Soft Cost Contingency 461,735 461,735
Reserves 556,705 556,705
Developer Fee* 5,393,564 5,393,564
Total** $44,010,246 $44,010,246
*Cash developer fee is $1,078,839
The Financing Approach. The Obligations requested by the Borrower to be issued by
the Housing Authority will consist of senior Obligations in the form of a tax-exempt note
(the “Note”) evidencing a loan to be made by Citibank, N.A. (“Lender”). In addition, the
Lender will be making a taxable loan (the “Taxable Loan”) directly to the Borrower that
will be on parity with the Note.
The Note
Housing Authority will issue the Note in the anticipated amount of $12,750,000 to
finance a portion of the costs of constructing the Development. The Note will have the
following features:
• The Note will be purchased and funded by the Lender on a draw down basis;
• The Note will be issued in a single series;
• The Note will be on parity to the conventional Taxable Loan
o The conventional Taxable Loan will be in the estimated amount of
$14,166,924 during construction and will be paid down at Conversion
from tax credit proceeds to $6,960,263;
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o The Taxable Loan will bear a variable rate during construction (currently
estimated at 6.17%) and a fixed rate at permanent (currently estimated at
6.88%)(rates as of March 17, 2026)
• The Note will bear a variable rate during construction (currently estimated at
5.42%) and a fixed rate at permanent (estimated at 6.13%)(rates as of March 17,
2026)
• The Note is anticipated to mature in 33 years and will amortize on a 40-year basis.
• The Note is subject to mandatory prepayment at the end of 18 years.
• The Note is expected to close on or before April 30, 2026.
The Lender will execute an investor letter in which it will represent that it has sufficient
knowledge and experience to evaluate the risks and merits associated with making the
loans evidenced by the Note. The Lender may transfer all or a portion of the Note to
“qualified institutional buyers” or an affiliate of the Lender, provided such transferee
executes a letter similar to the one executed by the Lender at Note closing. Such transfer
letter is not required for transfers to a trust or custodial arrangement established by the
Lender or a governmental entity the beneficial interests in which are sold to a qualified
institutional investor or receive an investment grade rating.
Housing Authority Financial Involvement. The Housing Authority does not have any
financial involvement with the Development. However, it will execute an Amended and
Restated Regulatory Agreement – Affordability Housing Density Bonus with the
Borrower that will contain affordability restrictions that will mirror those contained in the
tax-exempt Note Regulatory Agreement.
Affordability Restrictions. The Development will be subject to the following regulatory
restrictions (collectively, the “Regulatory Agreements”) and terms:
• Tax-Exempt Note Regulatory Agreement requirements (including voluntary elections
made to CDLAC) for a 55-year term after completion;
• Tax Credit Regulatory Agreement requirements under which all units must be
affordable at the levels shown in Table xx above for a 55-year term to remain eligible
for tax credits; and
• Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement – Affordability Housing Density
Bonus requirements which contain similar restrictions as contained in the Tax Credit
Regulatory Agreement.
Development Cash Flow. The Borrower provided pro forma cash flows for the
Development. The following table summarizes key elements of the most recent pro
forma:
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Table 3
Assumptions
Vacancy 5%
Revenue Escalation 3%
Expense Escalation 3%
Cash Flow and Coverage
Stabilized Net Income – First Full Year1 $2,431,948
Expenses (813,514)
Replacement Reserve (28,800)
Housing Authority Bond Monitoring Fee (17,000)
Net Operating Income Available for Debt Service $1,572,634
Tax-Exempt Note Debt Service2 (855,733)
Taxable Loan Debt Service3 (511,775)
Debt Service Coverage4 1.15x
Cash Flow after Debt Service 205,126
LP Fee (10,927)
MGP Fee (10,927)
AGM Fee (16,391)
Estimated Net Project Cash Flow $166,881
Deferred Developer Fee (Priority Payment) (166,881)
Available Cash Flow after Deferred Developer Fee $0
Repayment of Deferred Developer Fee (Remaining Portion $0
1 Conversion is projected to occur in November 2028
2 Assumes an initial permanent tax-exempt note par of $12,750,000 @ 6.13% all-in interest rate and 40
year amortization
3 Assumes initial permanent taxable loan par of $6,960,263 @ 6.88% all-in interest rate and 40 year
amortization
4 Net operating income divided by total tax-exempt and taxable debt service
The following table shows the Borrower’s most recent projected cash flow for the
Development during first full five years following stabilized occupancy:
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PUBLIC PURPOSE
The Note is expected to result in the long-term affordability of 96 one, two and three-
bedroom units in the City of Chula Vista: 10 units will be restricted and affordable to
households earning 30% AMI; 10 units will be restricted and affordable to households
earning 50% AMI; 37 units will be restricted and affordable to households earning 60%
AMI and 39 units (including the manager’s unit) will be restricted and affordable to
households earning 70% AMI.
The Regulatory Agreements will require that these affordability levels be maintained for
a period of 55 years.
BENEFITS AND RISKS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Note provides a vehicle for financing a portion of the construction costs of the
Development. As proposed, the Note will result in the long-term affordability of 96 one,
one, two and three-bedroom units in the City of Chula Vista with units restricted to
income levels described in “Public Purpose” above.
The Note does not pose undue financial risk to the Housing Authority. The Note is not a
direct obligation of the Housing Authority or the City of Chula Vista. The Note will
evidence a loan to be funded by the Lender, which is an experienced and well-capitalized
financial institution.
If the Housing Authority issues the Note, it will receive an issuer fee at closing equal to
0.20% times the initial aggregate par amount of the Note ($12,750,000 based on current
projections). This amounts to $25,500. The Housing Authority also would receive an
annual Obligation monitoring fee of $17,000.
Escalation Revenues 1 2 3 4 5
3.00%Gross Scheduled Rent 2,539,937 2,590,736 2,642,550 2,695,401 2,749,309
3.00%Other Income 19,008 102,262 104,307 106,393 108,521
less 5% vacancy (126,997)(129,537)(132,128)(134,770)(137,465)
Total Net Income 2,431,948 2,563,461 2,614,730 2,667,025 2,720,365
Expenses
3.00%Operating Expenses*(813,514)(783,616)(805,446)(827,906)(851,014)
Replacement Reserve (28,800)(28,800)(28,800)(28,800)(28,800)
Issuer Bond Monitoring Fee (17,000)(17,000)(17,000)(17,000)(17,000)
Total Expenses + Reserves (859,314)(829,416)(851,246)(873,706)(896,814)
Net Operating Income 1,572,634 1,734,045 1,763,484 1,793,319 1,823,551
Tax-exempt Note (855,733)(855,733)(855,733)(855,733)(855,733)
Taxable Loan (511,775)(511,775)(511,775)(511,775)(511,775)
Total Debt Service (1,367,508)(1,367,508)(1,367,508)(1,367,508)(1,367,508)
Debt Service Coverage 1.15x 1.27x 1.29x 1.31x 1.33x
Available Cash Flow after Bond Debt Service 205,126 366,537 395,976 425,811 456,043
3.00%LP Fee (10,927)(11,255)(11,592)(11,940)(12,298)
3.00%MGP Fee (10,927)(11,255)(11,592)(11,940)(12,298)
3.00%AGP Fee (16,391)(16,883)(17,389)(17,911)(18,448)
Project Cash Flow after GP and LP Fees 166,881 327,145 355,402 384,019 412,998
Deferred Developer Fee (Priority Payment)(166,881)(327,145)(355,402)(384,019)(412,998)
Project Cash Flow after Priority Deferred Developer Fee 0 0 0 0 0
Year
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Mr. Brian Warwick
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
March 17, 2026
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Costs of issuance will be funded by the Borrower from low income housing tax credit
contributions and/or other funds of the Borrower.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Ross Financial recommends that the Housing Authority proceed with the issuance of the
Note based on the following findings:
• The Note will achieve a public purpose by providing 96 affordable units, with all
units restricted to income levels at 30%, 50%, 60% and 70% of AMI.
• The Note will evidence a tax-exempt loan funded by a well-established, highly
capitalized bank that is active in affordable housing lending. The Note will be subject
to restrictive transfer limitations.
• The Borrower will pay issuance costs from sources other than Note proceeds.
• Based on estimates provided by the Borrower, there should be sufficient funds to
complete the Development and the Development provides adequate cash flow to
cover debt service on the Note and the Taxable Loan made by the Lender.
If there is any additional information you require concerning the Development, Ross
Financial will be pleased to provide a supplemental analysis.
Very truly yours,
Peter J. Ross
Principal
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BORROWER LOAN AGREEMENT
between the
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
as Governmental Lender
and
MU2 AFFORDABLE LP,
a California limited partnership
as Borrower
dated as of _______________ 1, 2026
relating to:
$_____________________
Funding Loan originated by CITIBANK, N.A., as Funding Lender
from the proceeds of the
$_____________________
Chula Vista Housing Authority
Multifamily Housing Revenue Note
(Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A
The interest of the Governmental Lender in this Borrower Loan Agreement (except for certain rights
described herein) has been pledged and assigned to Citibank, N.A., as funding lender (the “Funding
Lender”), under that certain Funding Loan A greement, of even date herewith, by and among Chula
Vista Housing Authority (the “Governmental Lender”), Wilmington Trust, National Association, as
fiscal agent, and the Funding Lender, under which the Funding Lender is originating a loan to the
Governmental Lender the proceeds of which are to be used to fund the Borrower Loan made under this
Borrower Loan Agreement.
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION
Section 1.1 Specific Definitions ................................................................................................. 2
Section 1.2 Definitions ................................................................................................................ 2
ARTICLE II
GENERAL
Section 2.1 Origination of Borrower Loan ............................................................................... 16
Section 2.2 Security for the Funding Loan ............................................................................... 16
Section 2.3 Loan; Borrower Note; Conditions to Closing ........................................................ 18
Section 2.4 Borrower Loan Payments ...................................................................................... 19
Section 2.5 Additional Borrower Payments .............................................................................. 20
Section 2.6 Overdue Payments; Payments in Default............................................................... 21
Section 2.7 Calculation of Interest Payments and Deposits to Real Estate Related
Reserve Funds ........................................................................................................ 21
Section 2.8 Grant of Security Interest; Application of Funds ................................................... 21
Section 2.9 Marshalling; Payments Set Aside .......................................................................... 22
Section 2.10 Borrower Loan Disbursements .............................................................................. 22
ARTICLE III
CONVERSION
Section 3.1 Conversion Date and Extension of Outside Conversion Date ............................... 22
Section 3.2 Notice From Funding Lender; Funding Lender’s Calculation Final ..................... 22
Section 3.3 Mandatory Prepayment of the Borrower Loan ...................................................... 23
Section 3.4 Release of Remaining Loan Proceeds .................................................................... 23
Section 3.5 No Amendment ...................................................................................................... 23
Section 3.6 Determinations by Funding Lender ....................................................................... 23
ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 4.1 Borrower Representations ...................................................................................... 24
ARTICLE V
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
Section 5.1 Existence ................................................................................................................ 34
Section 5.2 Taxes and Other Charges ....................................................................................... 35
Section 5.3 Repairs; Maintenance and Compliance; Physical Condition ................................. 35
Section 5.4 Litigation ................................................................................................................ 35
Section 5.5 Performance of Other Agreements ........................................................................ 35
Section 5.6 Notices ................................................................................................................... 35
Section 5.7 Cooperate in Legal Proceedings ............................................................................ 36
Section 5.8 Further Assurances ................................................................................................. 36
Section 5.9 Delivery of Financial Information ......................................................................... 36
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Section 5.10 Environmental Matters ........................................................................................... 36
Section 5.11 Governmental Lender’s and Funding Lender’s Fees ............................................. 37
Section 5.12 Estoppel Statement ................................................................................................. 37
Section 5.13 Defense of Actions ................................................................................................. 37
Section 5.14 Expenses ................................................................................................................ 38
Section 5.15 Indemnity ............................................................................................................... 38
Section 5.16 No Warranty of Condition or Suitability by the Governmental Lender or
Funding Lender ...................................................................................................... 41
Section 5.17 Right of Access to the Project ................................................................................ 41
Section 5.18 Notice of Default .................................................................................................... 41
Section 5.19 Covenant with Governmental Lender and Funding Lender ................................... 41
Section 5.20 Obligation of the Borrower to Construct or Rehabilitate the Project..................... 41
Section 5.21 Maintenance of Insurance ...................................................................................... 42
Section 5.22 Information; Statements and Reports ..................................................................... 42
Section 5.23 Additional Notices ................................................................................................. 43
Section 5.24 Compliance with Other Agreements; Legal Requirements ................................... 44
Section 5.25 Completion and Maintenance of Project ................................................................ 44
Section 5.26 Fixtures .................................................................................................................. 44
Section 5.27 Income from Project .............................................................................................. 44
Section 5.28 Leases and Occupancy Agreements ....................................................................... 45
Section 5.29 Project Agreements and Licenses .......................................................................... 45
Section 5.30 Payment of Debt Payments .................................................................................... 46
Section 5.31 ERISA .................................................................................................................... 46
Section 5.32 Patriot Act Compliance .......................................................................................... 46
Section 5.33 Funds from Equity Investor ................................................................................... 47
Section 5.34 Tax Covenants ....................................................................................................... 47
Section 5.35 Payment of Rebate ................................................................................................. 51
Section 5.36 Covenants under Funding Loan Agreement .......................................................... 53
Section 5.37 Continuing Disclosure Agreement ......................................................................... 53
ARTICLE VI
NEGATIVE COVENANTS
Section 6.1 Management Agreement ........................................................................................ 53
Section 6.2 Dissolution ............................................................................................................. 53
Section 6.3 Change in Business or Operation of Property ........................................................ 53
Section 6.4 Debt Cancellation ................................................................................................... 53
Section 6.5 Assets ..................................................................................................................... 54
Section 6.6 Transfers ................................................................................................................ 54
Section 6.7 Debt ........................................................................................................................ 54
Section 6.8 Assignment of Rights ............................................................................................. 54
Section 6.9 Principal Place of Business .................................................................................... 54
Section 6.10 Partnership Agreement ........................................................................................... 54
Section 6.11 ERISA .................................................................................................................... 54
Section 6.12 No Hedging Arrangements .................................................................................... 54
Section 6.13 Loans and Investments; Distributions; Related Party Payments ........................... 54
Section 6.14 Amendment of Related Documents or CC&R’s .................................................... 55
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Section 6.15 Personal Property ................................................................................................... 55
Section 6.16 Fiscal Year ............................................................................................................. 55
Section 6.17 Publicity ................................................................................................................. 55
Section 6.18 Subordinate Loan Documents ................................................................................ 56
ARTICLE VII
RESERVED
ARTICLE VIII
DEFAULTS
Section 8.1 Events of Default ................................................................................................... 56
Section 8.2 Remedies ................................................................................................................ 60
ARTICLE IX
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Section 9.1 Sale of Note and Secondary Market Transaction ................................................... 63
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 10.1 Notices ................................................................................................................... 66
Section 10.2 Brokers and Financial Advisors ............................................................................. 68
Section 10.3 Survival .................................................................................................................. 69
Section 10.4 Preferences ............................................................................................................. 69
Section 10.5 Waiver of Notice .................................................................................................... 69
Section 10.6 Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses .................................................................... 69
Section 10.7 Publicity ................................................................................................................. 70
Section 10.8 Construction of Documents ................................................................................... 70
Section 10.9 No Third Party Beneficiaries ................................................................................. 70
Section 10.10 Assignment ............................................................................................................ 70
Section 10.11 [Reserved] .............................................................................................................. 70
Section 10.12 Governmental Lender, Funding Lender and Servicer Not in Control; No
Partnership ............................................................................................................. 70
Section 10.13 Release ................................................................................................................... 71
Section 10.14 Term of Borrower Loan Agreement ...................................................................... 71
Section 10.15 Reimbursement of Expenses .................................................................................. 71
Section 10.16 Permitted Contests ................................................................................................. 72
Section 10.17 Funding Lender Approval of Instruments and Parties ........................................... 72
Section 10.18 Funding Lender Determination of Facts ................................................................ 72
Section 10.19 Calendar Months .................................................................................................... 72
Section 10.20 Determinations by Lender ...................................................................................... 73
Section 10.21 Governing Law ...................................................................................................... 73
Section 10.22 Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue......................................................................... 73
Section 10.23 Successors and Assigns .......................................................................................... 73
Section 10.24 Severability ............................................................................................................ 73
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Section 10.25 Entire Agreement; Amendment and Waiver .......................................................... 73
Section 10.26 Counterparts ........................................................................................................... 74
Section 10.27 Captions ................................................................................................................. 74
Section 10.28 Servicer .................................................................................................................. 74
Section 10.29 Beneficiary Parties as Third Party Beneficiary ...................................................... 74
Section 10.30 Waiver of Trial by Jury .......................................................................................... 74
Section 10.31 Time of the Essence ............................................................................................... 74
Section 10.32 [Reserved] .............................................................................................................. 74
Section 10.33 Reference Date ....................................................................................................... 74
ARTICLE XI
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
Section 11.1 Limitation on Liability ........................................................................................... 75
Section 11.2 Limitation on Liability of Governmental Lender .................................................. 75
Section 11.3 Waiver of Personal Liability .................................................................................. 75
Section 11.4 Limitation on Liability of Governmental Lender’s or Funding Lender’s
Commissioners, Officers, Employees, Etc ............................................................. 75
Section 11.5 Delivery of Reports, Etc ........................................................................................ 76
Section 11.6 Electronic Transactions .......................................................................................... 76
ARTICLE XII
DEFEASANCE
Section 12.1 Defeasance Conditions ........................................................................................... 77
Section 12.2 Release ................................................................................................................... 80
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BORROWER LOAN AGREEMENT
This Borrower Loan Agreement, dated as of _______________ 1, 2026 (this “Borrower Loan
Agreement”) is entered into by the CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, a public body
corporate and politic, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (together with
its successors and assigns, the “Governmental Lender”), and MU2 AFFORDABLE LP, a California
limited partnership (together with its successors and assigns, the “Borrower”).
R E C I T A L S :
WHEREAS, the Governmental Lender is a public body, corporate and politic, duly organized
and validly existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Governmental Lender is empowered pursuant to Chapter 1 of Part 2 of
Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code (the “Act”) to: (a) make loans to any person to
provide financing for residential rental developments located within the City of Chula Vista,
California, and intended to be occupied in part or in whole by persons of low and moderate income;
(b) borrow funds for the purpose of obtaining moneys to make such loans and provide such financing,
to establish necessary reserve funds and to pay administrative costs and other costs incurred in
connection with any such borrowing by the Governmental Lender; and (c) pledge all or any part of the
revenues, receipts or resources of the Governmental Lender, including the revenues and receipts to be
received by the Governmental Lender from or in connection with such loans, and to mortgage, pledge
or grant security interests in such loans or other property of the Governmental Lender in order to secure
the repayment of any such borrowing by the Governmental Lender; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has applied to the Governmental Lender for a loan (the “Borrower
Loan”), for the acquisition, rehabilitation, development and equipping of a 95 unit plus 1 manager’s
unit multifamily rental housing project located at the Southwest corner of Santa Victoria Road and
Santa Diana Road in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, California, known as “Sol Vista
Apartments”; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower’s repayment obligations under this Borrower Loan Agreement are
evidenced by the Borrower Note, as defined herein; and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested that the Governmental Lender enter into that certain
Funding Loan Agreement, of even date herewith (the “Funding Loan Agreement”), among the
Governmental Lender, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as fiscal agent (the “Fiscal Agent”),
and Citibank, N.A. (the “Funding Lender”), under which the Funding Lender will make a loan (the
“Funding Loan”) to the Governmental Lender (and the Governmental Lender will issue its
Governmental Lender Note (as defined herein) in connection therewith), the proceeds of which will be
loaned under this Borrower Loan Agreement to the Borrower to finance the acquisition and
construction of the Project (as defined herein); and
WHEREAS, the Borrower Loan is secured by, among other things, that certain [Multifamily
Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (California)] (as amended,
restated and/or supplemented from time to time, the “Security Instrument”), of even date herewith
and assigned to the Funding Lender to secure the Funding Loan, encumbering the Project, and will be
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advanced to the Borrower pursuant to this Borrower Loan Agreement, the Funding Loan Agreement
and the Construction Funding Agreement (as defined herein); and
A G R E E M E N T :
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual representations,
covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION
Section 1.1 Specific Definitions. For all purposes of this Borrower Loan Agreement,
except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) Unless specifically defined herein, all capitalized terms shall have the
meanings ascribed thereto in the Security Instrument or, if not defined in the Security Instrument, in
the Funding Loan Agreement.
(b) All accounting terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings
assigned to them, and all computations herein provided for shall be made, in acc ordance with GAAP.
(c) All references in this instrument to designated “Articles,” “Sections” and other
subdivisions are to the designated Articles, Sections and subdivisions of this instrument as originally
executed.
(d) All references in this instrument to a separate instrument are to such separate
instrument as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time pursuant to the applicable
provisions thereof.
(e) Unless otherwise specified, (i) all references to sections and schedules are to
those in this Borrower Loan Agreement, (ii) the words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words
of similar import refer to this Borrower Loan Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision,
(iii) all definitions are equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined and
(iv) the word “including” means “including but not limited to.”
Section 1.2 Definitions. The following terms, when used in this Borrower Loan
Agreement (including when used in the above recitals), shall have the following meanings:
“Act” shall have the meaning given to it in the recitals to this Borrower Loan Agreement.
“Act of Bankruptcy” shall mean the filing of a petition in bankruptcy (or any other
commencement of a bankruptcy or similar proceeding) under any applicable bankruptcy, i nsolvency,
reorganization, or similar law, now or hereafter in effect; provided that, in the case of an involuntary
proceeding, such proceeding is not dismissed within ninety (90) days after the commencement thereof.
“ADA” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.38 hereof.
“Additional Borrower Payments” shall mean the payments payable pursuant to Section 2.5
(Additional Borrower Payments), Section 2.6 hereof (Overdue Payments; Payments in Default),
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Section 3.3.3 of the Construction Funding Agreement (Borrower Loan in Balance), Section 5.14 hereof
(Expenses), and Section 10 (Prepayments) of the Borrower Note.
“Administrative General Partner” shall mean MU2 Affordable LLC, a California limited
liability company.
“Agreement of Environmental Indemnification” shall mean the Agreement of
Environmental Indemnification, of even date herewith, executed by the Borrower and Guarantor for
the benefit of the Beneficiary Parties (as defined therein) and any lawful holder, owner or pledgee of
the Borrower Note from time to time.
“Appraisal” shall mean an appraisal of the Project and Improvements, which appraisal shall
be (i) performed by a qualified appraiser licensed in the State selected by Funding Lender, and
(ii) satisfactory to Funding Lender (including, without limitation, as adjusted pursuant to any internal
review thereof by Funding Lender) in all respects.
“Approved Developer Fee Schedule” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction
Funding Agreement.
“Architect” shall mean any licensed architect, space planner or design professional that
Borrower may engage from time to time, with the approval of Funding Lender, to design any portion
of the Improvements, including the preparation of the Plans and Specifications.
“Architect’s Agreement” means any agreement that Borrower and any Architect from time
to time may execute pursuant to which Borrower engages such Architect to design any portion of the
Improvements, including the preparation of the Plans and Specifications, as approved by Funding
Lender.
“Authorized Borrower Representative” shall mean a person at the time designated and
authorized to act on behalf of the Borrower by a written certificate furnished to the Governmental
Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer and containing t he specimen signature
of such person and signed on behalf of the Borrower by its Borrower Controlling Entity which
certificate may designate one or more alternates.
“Bankruptcy Code” shall mean the United States Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, as
amended from time to time, or any substitute or replacement legislation.
“Bankruptcy Event” shall have the meaning given to that term in the Security Instrument.
“Bankruptcy Proceeding” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.8 hereof.
“Beneficiary Parties” shall mean, collectively, the Funding Lender and the Governmental
Lender.
“Borrower” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Borrower Loan Agreement.
“Borrower Affiliate” means, as to the Borrower, its general partner or the Guarantor, (i) any
entity that directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds with power to vote, 20 percent or more of the
outstanding voting securities of Borrower, its general partner or the Guarantor, (ii) any corporation 20
percent or more of whose outstanding voting securities are directly or indirectly owned, controlled or
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held with power to vote by the Borrower, its general partner or the Guarantor, (iii) any partner of
Borrower, its general partner or the Guarantor, or (iv) any other person that is related (to the third
degree of consanguinity) by blood or marriage to the Borrower, its general partner or the Guarantor (to
the extent any of the Borrower, its general partner or the Guarantor is a natural person ), provided that
the Equity Investor shall not be a Borrower Affiliate.
“Borrower Controlling Entity” shall mean the general partner of the Borrower.
“Borrower Deferred Equity” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction Funding
Agreement.
“Borrower Initial Equity” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction Funding
Agreement.
“Borrower Loan” shall mean the mortgage loan made by the Governmental Lender to the
Borrower pursuant to this Borrower Loan Agreement, in the maximum principal amount of the
Borrower Loan Amount, as evidenced by the Borrower Note.
“Borrower Loan Agreement” shall mean this Borrower Loan Agreement.
“Borrower Loan Amount” shall mean $_____________________, the original maximum
principal amount of the Borrower Note.
“Borrower Loan Documents” shall mean this Borrower Loan Agreement, the Construction
Funding Agreement, the Borrower Note, the Security Instrument, the Agreement of Environmental
Indemnification, the Replacement Reserve Agreement, the Guaranty, the Contingency Draw Down
Agreement, and all other documents or agreements evidencing or relating to the Borrower Loan.
“Borrower Loan Payment Date” shall mean (i) the date upon which regularly scheduled
Borrower Loan Payments are due pursuant to the Borrower Note, or (ii) any other date on which the
Borrower Note are prepaid or paid, whether at the scheduled maturity or upon the acceleration of the
maturity thereof.
“Borrower Loan Payments” shall mean the monthly loan payments payable pursuant to the
Borrower Note.
“Borrower Loan Proceeds” shall mean proceeds of the Borrower Loan, to be disbursed in
accordance with Section 2.10 of this Borrower Loan Agreement, Section 7.7 of the Funding Loan
Agreement and the Construction Funding Agreement.
“Borrower Note” shall mean that certain Multifamily Note, dated the Closing Date, in the
original maximum principal amount of $_____________________, made by the Borrower and payable
to the Governmental Lender, evidencing the loan of the proceeds of the Governmental Lender Note,
as endorsed and assigned by the Governmental Lender without recourse to the Funding Lender, as
executed by the Borrower, and as it may thereafter be amended or supplemented from time to time.
“Borrower Payment Obligations” shall mean all payment obligations of the Borrower under
the Borrower Loan Documents, including, but not limited to, the Borrower Loan Payments and the
Additional Borrower Payments.
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“Business Day” shall mean any day other than (i) a Saturday or Sunday, or (ii) a day on which
the Fiscal Agent or federally insured depository institutions in New York, New York or California are
authorized or obligated by law, regulation, governmental decree or executive order to be closed.
“Calendar Month” shall mean each of the twelve (12) calendar months of the year.
“CC&R’s” shall mean any covenants, conditions, restrictions, maintenance agreements or
reciprocal easement agreements affecting the Project or the Mortgaged Property.
“Closing Date” means ________________, 2026, the date that the initial Borrower Loan
Proceeds are disbursed hereunder.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as in effect on the Closing Date or
(except as otherwise referenced herein) as it may be amended to apply to obligations issued on the
Closing Date, together with applicable proposed, temporary and final regulations promulgated, and
applicable official public guidance published, under the Code.
“Collateral” shall mean, collectively, all collateral described in (i) this Borrower Loan
Agreement (including, without limitation, all property in whi ch the Governmental Lender and/or the
Funding Lender is granted a security interest pursuant to any provision of this Borrower Loan
Agreement), (ii) the Security Instrument, or (iii) any other Security Document, which Collateral shall
include the Project, all of which collateral (exclusive of the Unassigned Rights) is pledged and assigned
to Funding Lender under the Funding Loan Agreement to secure the Funding Loan.
“Completion” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.25.
“Completion Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction Funding Agreement.
“Computation Date” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 1.148 3(e) of the
Regulations.
“Condemnation” shall mean any action or proceeding or notice relating to any proposed or
actual condemnation or other taking, or conveyance in lieu thereof, of all or any part of the Project,
whether direct or indirect.
“Conditions to Conversion” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction Funding
Agreement.
“Construction Consultant” shall mean a third-party architect or engineer selected and
retained by Funding Lender, at the cost and expense of Borrower, to monitor the progress of
construction and/or rehabilitation of the Project and to inspect the Improvements to confirm
compliance with this Borrower Loan Agreement.
“Construction Contract” shall mean any agreement that Borrower and any Contractor from
time to time may execute pursuant to which Borrower engages the Contractor to construct any portion
of the Improvements, as approved by Funding Lender.
“Construction Funding Agreement” means that certain Construction Funding Agreement of
even date herewith, between the Funding Lender, as agent for the Governmental Lender, and Borrower,
pursuant to which the Borrower Loan will be advanced by the Funding Lender (or the Servicer on its
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behalf), as agent of the Governmental Lender, to the Fiscal Agent for disbursement to the Borrower
and setting forth certain provisions relating to disbursement of the Borrower Loan during construction,
insurance and other matters, as such agreement may be amended, modified, supplemented and replaced
from time to time.
“Construction Schedule” shall mean a schedule of construction or rehabilitation progress with
the anticipated commencement and completion dates of each phase of construction or rehabilitation,
as the case may be, and the anticipated date and amounts of each Disbursement for the same, as
approved by Funding Lender, as assignee of the Governmental Lender.
“Contingency Draw-Down Agreement” means the Contingency Draw-Down Agreement of
even date herewith, among the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender and the Borrower relating to possible
conversion of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note from a
draw down loan to a fully funded loan.
“Continuing Disclosure Agreement” shall mean that certain Continuing Disclosure
Agreement of even date herewith, between the Borrower and the Funding Lender, pursuant to which
the Borrower agrees to provide certain information with respect to the Project, the Borrower and the
Funding Loan subsequent to the Closing Date, as amended, supplemented or restated from time to
time.
“Contractor” shall mean any licensed general contractor or subcontractor that Borrower may
directly engage from time to time, with the approval of Funding Lender, to construct and/or rehabilitate
any portion of the Improvements.
“Contractual Obligation” shall mean, for any Person, any debt or equity security issued by
that Person, and any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, contract, undertaking, instrument or agreement
(written or oral) to which such Person is a party or by which it is bound, or to which it or any of its
assets is subject.
“Conversion” shall mean Funding Lender’s determination that the Conditions to Conversion
have been satisfied in accordance with the provisions of this Borrower Loan Agreement and the
Construction Funding Agreement.
“Conversion Date” shall mean the date to be designated by Funding Lender once the
Conditions to Conversion have been satisfied, the determination of the Permanent Period Amount has
been made and any loan balancing payments in accordance with Section 3.3 hereof and the
Construction Funding Agreement have been made. The Conversion Date must occur no later than the
Outside Conversion Date.
“Cost Breakdown” shall mean the schedule of costs for the Improvements, as set forth in the
Construction Funding Agreement, as the same may be amended from time to time with Funding
Lender’s consent.
“Costs of Funding” shall mean the Governmental Lender’s Closing Fee and the fees, costs,
expenses and other charges incurred in connection with the funding of the Borrower Loan and the
Funding Loan, the negotiation and preparation of this Borrower Loan Agreement and each of the other
Borrower Loan Documents and Funding Loan Documents and shall include, but shall not be limited
to, the following: (i) counsel fees (including but not limited to Tax Counsel, counsel to the
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Governmental Lender, Borrower’s counsel, and Funding Lender’s counsel); (ii) financial advisor fees
incurred in connection with the closing of the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan; (iii) certifying
and authenticating agent fees and expenses related to funding of the Funding Loan; (iv) recording fees;
(v) any additional fees charged by the Governmental Lender or the Fiscal Agent; and (vi) costs incurred
in connection with any required public notices generally and costs of any public hearing related to the
Funding Loan and the financing of the Project with the proceeds thereof.
“Cost of Improvements” shall mean the costs for the Improvements, as set forth on the Cost
Breakdown.
“Costs of Funding Deposit” shall mean the amount required to be deposited by the Borrower
with the Stewart Title of California, Inc. to pay Costs of Funding in connection with the closing of the
Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan on the Closing Date.
“Date of Disbursement” shall mean the date of a Disbursement.
“Day” or “Days” shall mean calendar days unless expressly stated to be Business Days.
“Debt” shall mean, as to any Person, any of such Person’s liabilities, including all indebtedness
(whether recourse or nonrecourse, short term or long term, direct or contingent), all committed and
unfunded liabilities, and all unfunded liabilities, that would appear upon a balance sheet of such Person
prepared in accordance with GAAP.
“Default Rate” shall have the meaning given to that term in the Borrower Note.
“Determination of Taxability” shall mean (i) a determination by the Commissioner or any
District Director of the Internal Revenue Service, (ii) a private ruling or Technical Advice
Memorandum concerning the Governmental Lender Note issued by the National Office of the Internal
Revenue Service in which Governmental Lender and Borrower were afforded the opportunity to
participate, (iii) a determination by any court of competent jurisdiction, (iv) the enactment of
legislation or (v) receipt by the Funding Lender, at the request of the Governmental Lender, the
Borrower or the Funding Lender, of an opinion of Tax Counse l, in each case to the effect that the
interest on the Governmental Lender Note is includable in gross income for federal income tax
purposes of any holder or any former holder of all or a portion of the Governmental Lender Note, other
than a holder who is a “substantial user” of the Project or a “related person” (as such terms are defined
in Section 147(a) of the Code); provided, however, that no such Determination of Taxability under
clause (i) or (iii) shall be deemed to have occurred if the Governmental Lender (at the sole expense of
the Borrower), the Funding Lender (at the sole expense of the Borrower) or the Borrower is contesting
such determination, has elected to contest such determination in good faith and is proceeding with all
applicable dispatch to prosecute such contest until the earliest of (a) a final determination from which
no appeal may be taken with respect to such determination, (b) abandonment of such appeal by the
Governmental Lender or the Borrower, as the case may be, or (c) one year from the date of initial
determination.
“Developer Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction Funding Agreement.
“Disbursement” means a disbursement of Borrower Loan Proceeds and Other Borrower
Moneys pursuant to this Borrower Loan Agreement.
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“Engineer” shall mean any licensed civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, soils,
environmental or other engineer that Borrower may engage from time to time, with the approval of
Funding Lender, to perform any engineering services with respect to any portion of the Improvements.
“Engineer’s Contract” shall mean any agreement that Borrower and any Engineer from time
to time may execute pursuant to which Borrower engages such Engineer to perform any engineering
services with respect to any portion of the Improvements, as approved by Funding Lender.
“Equipment” shall have the meaning given to the term “Personalty” in the Security
Instrument.
“Equity Contributions” shall mean the equity to be contributed by the Equity Investor to
Borrower, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of the Partnership Agreement.
“Equity Investor” shall mean WNC Holding, LLC, a California limited liability company,
and its permitted successors and assigns in accordance with the terms of the Security Instrument and
the Partnership Agreement.
“ERISA” shall mean the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended
from time to time, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“ERISA Affiliate” shall mean all members of a controlled group of corporations and all trades
and business (whether or not incorporated) under common control and all other entities which, together
with the Borrower, are treated as a single employer under any or all of Section 414(b), (c), (m) or (o)
of the Code.
“Event of Default” shall mean any Event of Default set forth in Section 8.1 of this Borrower
Loan Agreement. An Event of Default shall “exist” if a Potential Default shall have occurred and be
continuing beyond any applicable cure period.
“Excess Revenues” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 2.2(e) hereof.
“Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Expenses of the Project” shall mean, for any period, the current expenses, paid or accrued,
for the operation, maintenance and current repair of the Project, as calculated in accordance with
GAAP, and shall include, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, salaries, wages, employee
benefits, cost of materials and supplies, costs of routine repairs, renewals, replacements and alterations
occurring in the usual course of business, costs and expenses properly designated as capital
expenditures (e.g. repairs which would not be payable from amounts on deposit in a repair and
replacement fund held pursuant to the Borrower Loan Documents), a management fee (however
characterized) not to exceed the Underwritten Management Fee, costs of billings and collections, costs
of insurance, and costs of audits. Expenses of the Project shall not include any payments, however
characterized, on account of any subordinate financing in respect of the Project or other indebtedness,
allowance for depreciation, amortization or other non-cash items, gains and losses or prepaid expenses
not customarily prepaid.
“Fair Market Value” shall mean the price at which a willing buyer would purchase the
investment from a willing seller in a bona fide, arm’s length transaction (determined as of the date the
contract to purchase or sell the investment becomes binding) if the investment is traded on an
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established securities market (within the meaning of Section 1273 of the Code) and, otherwise, the
term “Fair Market Value” means the acquisition price in a bona fide arm’s length transaction (as
referenced above) if (i) the investment is a certificate of deposit that is acquired in accordance with
applicable regulations under the Code, (ii) the investment is an agreement with specifically negotiated
withdrawal or reinvestment provisions and a specifically negotiated interest rate (for example, a
guaranteed investment contract, a forward supply contract or other investment agreement) that is
acquired in accordance with applicable regulations under the Code, (iii) the investment is a United
States Treasury Security State and Local Government Series that is acquire d in accordance with
applicable regulations of the United States Bureau of Public Debt, or (iv) the investment is an interest
in any commingled investment fund in which the Governmental Lender and related parties do not own
more than a ten percent (10%) beneficial interest therein if the return paid by the fund is without regard
to the source of the investment. To the extent required by U.S. Treasury Regulations, the term
“investment” will include a hedge.
“Fiscal Agent” shall mean the Fiscal Agent from t ime to time under and pursuant to the
Funding Loan Agreement. Initially, the Fiscal Agent is Wilmington Trust, National Association
“Force Majeure” shall have the meaning given to that term in the Construction Funding
Agreement.
“Funding Lender” shall mean Citibank, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity
as lender under the Funding Loan.
“Funding Loan” means the Funding Loan in the original maximum principal amount of
$_____________________ made by Funding Lender to Governmental Lender under the Funding Loan
Agreement, the proceeds of which are used by the Governmental Lender to make the Borrower Loan.
“Funding Loan Agreement” means the Funding Loan Agreement, of even date herewith,
among the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender, as it may from time to
time be supplemented, modified or amended by one or more amendments or other instruments
supplemental thereto entered into pursuant to the applicable provisions thereof.
“Funding Loan Documents” shall have the meaning given to that term in the Funding Loan
Agreement.
“GAAP” shall mean generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on the date of the
application thereof and consistently applied throughout the periods covered by the applicable financial
statements.
“General Partner” shall mean, collectively, (i) the Administrative General Partner, (ii) the
Managing General Partner, and/or (iii) any other Person that the partners of the Borrower, with the
prior written approval of the Funding Lender (or as otherwise permitted with the Funding Lender’s
approval pursuant to the Borrower Loan Documents), selected to be a general partner of the Borrower.
“Governmental Authority” shall mean (i) any governmental municipality or political
subdivision thereof, (ii) any governmental or quasi-governmental agency, authority, board, bureau,
commission, department, instrumentality or public body, or (iii) any court, administrative tribunal or
public utility, agency, commission, office or authority of any nature whatsoever for any governmental
unit (federal, state, county, district, municipal, city or otherwise), now or hereafter in existence.
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“Governmental Lender” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Borrower Loan
Agreement.
“Governmental Lender Note” shall mean that certain Chula Vista Housing Authority
Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A, dated the Closing Date, in
the original maximum principal amount of $_____________________, made by the Governmental
Lender and payable to the Funding Lender, as executed by the Governmental Lender and as it may
thereafter be amended or supplemented from time to time.
“Governmental Lender’s Closing Fee” shall mean the administrative fees of the
Governmental Lender payable on the Closing Date, as specified in the definition of “Governmental
Lender Fee” in the Regulatory Agreement. The Governmental Lender’s Closing Fee is payable to the
Governmental Lender on the Closing Date pursuant to Section 2.3(c)(iii) hereof.
“Gross Income” shall mean all receipts, revenues, income and other moneys received or
collected by or on behalf of Borrower and derived from the ownership or operation of the Project, if
any, and all rights to receive the same, whether in the form of accounts, accounts receivable, contract
rights or other rights, and the proceeds of such rights, and whether now owned or held or hereafter
coming into existence and proceeds received upon the foreclosure sale of the Project. Gross Income
shall not include loan proceeds, equity or capital contributions, or tenant security deposits being held
by Borrower in accordance with applicable law.
“Gross Proceeds” shall mean, without duplication, the aggregate of:
(a) the net amount (after payment of all expenses of originating the Funding Loan)
of Funding Loan proceeds received by the Governmental Lender as a result of the origination of the
Funding Loan;
(b) all amounts received by the Governmental Lender as a result of the investment
of the Funding Loan proceeds;
(c) any amounts held in any fund or account to the extent that the Governmental
Lender reasonably expects to use the amounts in such fund to pay any portion of the Funding Loan;
and
(d) any securities or obligations pledged by the Governmental Lender or by the
Borrower as security for the payment of any portion of the Funding Loan.
“Guarantor” shall mean [(i) _________________, a _________________], and (ii) any other
person or entity which may hereafter become a guarantor of any of the Borrower ’s obligations under
the Borrower Loan.
“Guaranty” shall mean, collectively, (i) the Completion and Repayment Guaranty, by
Guarantor for the benefit of the Beneficiary Parties (as defined therein), and (ii) the Exceptions to Non-
Recourse Guaranty, by Guarantor for the benefit of the Beneficiary Parties (as defined therein).
“Improvements” shall mean the 95-unit plus 1 manager’s unit multifamily rental housing
project to be rehabilitated upon the Land and known as “Sol Vista Apartments”, and all other buildings,
structures, fixtures, wiring, systems, equipment and other improvements and personal property to be
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constructed, rehabilitated and/or installed at or on the Land in accordance with the Cost Breakdown
and the Plans and Specifications.
“Indemnified Party” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.15 hereof.
“Installment Computation Date” shall mean any Computation Date other than the first
Computation Date or the final Computation Date.
“Interest Rate” shall mean the rate of interest accruing on the Borrower Loan pursuant to the
Borrower Note.
“Interim Phase Amount” shall mean $_____________________.
“Land” means the real property described on Exhibit A to the Security Instrument.
“Late Charge” shall mean the amount due and payable as a late charge on overdue payments
under the Borrower Note, as provided in Section 7 of the Borrower Note and Section 2.5 hereof.
“Legal Action” shall mean an action, suit, investigation, inquiry, proceeding or arb itration at
law or in equity or before or by any foreign or domestic court, arbitrator or other Governmental
Authority.
“Legal Requirements” shall mean statutes, laws, rules, orders, regulations, ordinances,
judgments, decrees and injunctions of Governmental Authorities affecting all or part of the Project or
any property (including the Project) or the construction, rehabilitation, use, alteration or operation
thereof, whether now or hereafter enacted and in force, and all permits, licenses and authorizations and
regulations relating thereto, and all covenants, agreements, restrictions and encumbrances contained in
any instrument, either of record or known to the Borrower, at any time in force affecting all or part of
the Project, including any that may (i) require repairs, modifications or alterations in or to all or part
of the Project, or (ii) in any way limit the use and enjoyment thereof.
“Liabilities” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.15 hereof.
“Licenses” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.22 hereof.
“Lien” shall mean any interest, or claim thereof, in the Project securing an obligation owed to,
or a claim by, any Person other than the owner of the Project, whether such interest is based on common
law, statute or contract, including the lien or security interest arising from a deed of trust, mortgage,
deed to secure debt, assignment, encumbrance, pledge, security agreement, conditional sale or trust
receipt or a lease, consignment or bailment for security purposes. The term “Lie n” shall include
reservations, exceptions, encroachments, easements, rights of way, covenants, conditions, restrictions,
leases and other title exceptions and encumbrances affecting the Project.
“Management Agreement” shall mean the Management Agreement between the Borrower
and the Manager, pursuant to which the Manager is to manage the Project, as same may be amended,
restated, replaced, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time.
“Manager” shall mean the management company to be employed by the Borrower and
approved by the Funding Lender in accordance with the terms of the Security Instrument, this Borrower
Loan Agreement or any of the other Borrower Loan Documents.
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“Managing General Partner” shall mean SBCS Corporation, a California nonprofit public
benefit corporation, as managing general partner of the Borrower.
“Material Adverse Change” means any set of circumstances or events which (a) has or could
reasonably be expected to have any material adverse effect whatsoever upon the validity or
enforceability of this Borrower Loan Agreement or any other Borrower Loan Document; (b) is or could
reasonably be expected to be material and adverse to the business, properties, assets, financial
condition, results of operations of the Borrower, General Partner, Guarantor or the Mortgaged
Property; (c) could reasonably be expected to impair materially the ability of the Borrower, General
Partner or Guarantor to duly and punctually pay or perform any of their respective obligations under
any of the Borrower Loan Documents to which they are a party; or (d) impairs materially or could
reasonably be expected to impair materially any rights of or benefits available to the Governmental
Lender under this Borrower Loan Agreement or any other Borrower Loan Document, inc luding,
without limitation, the ability of Governmental Lender or, upon the assignment of the Borrower Loan
to it, of the Funding Lender, to the extent permitted, to enforce its legal remedies pursuant to this
Borrower Loan Agreement or any other Borrower Loan Document.
“Moody’s” shall mean Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or its successor.
“Mortgaged Property” shall have the meaning given to that term in the Security Instrument.
“Net Operating Income” shall mean: (i) the Gross Income, less (ii) the Expenses of the
Project.
“Nonpurpose Investment” shall mean any investment property (as defined in Section 148(b)
of the Code) that is acquired with the Gross Proceeds of the Funding Loan and which is not acquired
to carry out the governmental purpose of the Funding Loan.
“Ongoing Governmental Lender Fee” shall mean the ongoing portion of the Annual
Administration Fee (as that term is defined in the Regulatory Agreement) that is payable after the
Closing Date.
“Other Borrower Moneys” shall mean monies of Borrower other than Borrower Loan
Proceeds and includes, but is not limited to, the Subordinate Debt, the Net Operating Income, the
Borrower’s Equity Contributions and any other funds contributed by or loaned to the Borrower for
application to the Costs of the Improvements or other costs associated with the Project.
“Other Charges” shall mean all maintenance charges, impositions other than Taxes, and any
other charges, including vault charges and license fees for the use of vaults, chutes and similar areas
adjoining the Project, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against the Project or any part
thereof.
“Outside Conversion Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction Funding
Agreement.
“Partnership Agreement” shall mean that certain Amended and Restated Agreement of
Limited Partnership of the Borrower dated as of ______________, 2026, as the same may be amended,
restated or modified from time to time in accordance with its terms.
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“Patriot Act” shall mean the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate
Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT ACT) of 2001, as the same
may be amended from time to time, and corresponding provisions of future laws.
“Patriot Act Offense” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1.48 hereof.
“Permanent Period” shall mean the period of time from the Conversion Date to the Maturity
Date (as defined in the Funding Loan Agreement).
“Permanent Period Amount” shall mean the principal amount of the Borrower Loan as of
the first day of the Permanent Period following the applicable calculation provided for in the
Construction Funding Agreement.
“Permitted Encumbrances” shall have the meaning given to that term in the Security
Instrument.
“Permitted Lease” shall mean a lease and occupancy agreement pursuant to the form approved
by Funding Lender, to a residential tenant in compliance with the Legal Requirements, providing for
an initial term of not less than six (6) months nor more than two (2) years.
“Person” shall mean a natural person, a partnership, a joint venture, an unincorporated
association, a limited liability company, a corporation, a trust, any other legal entity, or any
Governmental Authority.
“Plan” shall mean (i) an employee benefit or other plan established or maintained by the
Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate or to which the Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate makes or is
obligated to make contributions and (ii) which is covered by Title IV of ERISA or Section 302 of
ERISA or Section 412 of the Code.
“Plans and Specifications” shall mean the plans and specifications for the construction and/or
rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Project approved by Funding Lender.
“Potential Default” shall mean the occurrence of an event which, under this Borrower Loan
Agreement or any other Borrower Loan Document, would, but for the giving of notice or passage of
time, or both, be an Event of Default.
“Prepayment Premium” shall mean any premium payable by the Borrower pursuant to the
Borrower Loan Documents in connection with a prepayment of the Borrower Note (including any
prepayment premium as set forth in the Borrower Note).
“Project” shall mean the Mortgaged Property (as defined in the Security Instrument) and
Improvements thereon owned by the Borrower and encumbered by the Security Instrument, together
with all rights pertaining to such real property and Improvements, as more particularly described in the
Granting Clauses of the Security Instrument and referred to therein as the “Mortgaged Property.”
“Project Agreements and Licenses” shall mean any and all Construction Contracts,
Engineer’s Contracts and Management Agreements, and all other rights, licenses, permits, franchises,
authorizations, approvals and agreements relating to use, occupancy, operation or leasing of the Proje ct
or the Mortgaged Property.
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“Provided Information” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.1 (a) hereof.
“Qualified Project Costs” shall have the meaning given to it in the Regulatory Agreement.
“Rebate Amount” shall mean, for any given period, the amount determined by the Rebate
Analyst as required to be rebated or paid as a yield reduction payment to the United States of America
with respect to the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note.
“Rebate Analyst” shall mean the rebate analyst selected by the Borrower and acceptable to
the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender.
“Rebate Analyst’s Fee” shall mean the annual fee of the Rebate Analyst payable by the
Borrower to the Rebate Analyst.
“Rebate Fund” shall mean the Rebate Fund created pursuant to Section 5.35 hereof.
“Regulatory Agreement” means the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants, dated as of _______________ 1, 2026, between the Governmental Lender and the
Borrower.
“Related Documents” shall mean, collectively, any agreement or other document (other than
the Borrower Loan Documents) granting a security interest (including each agreement that is the
subject of any Borrower Loan Document), and any other agreement, instrument or other document (not
constituting a Borrower Loan Document) relating to or executed in connection with the transactions
contemplated by this Borrower Loan Agreement, but not including the Partnership Agreement.
“REMIC” means a “real estate mortgage investment conduit” within the meaning of Section
860D of the Tax Code.
“Replacement Reserve Agreement” shall mean the Replacement Reserve Agreement, of even
date herewith, between the Borrower and the Funding Lender, as the same may be amended, restated
or supplemented from time to time.
“Replacement Reserve Fund Requirement” means Borrower’s funding obligations from
time to time under the Replacement Reserve Agreement.
“Retainage” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction Funding Agreement.
“Review Fee” shall mean the Three Thousand Dollar ($3,000) fee payable to Funding Lender
in connection with the review of requests from the Borrower in connection with events requiring the
consent and/or approval of the Funding Lender, including, but not limited to, subordinate financings
and easements.
“Secondary Market Disclosure Document” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.2
hereof.
“Secondary Market Transaction” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.1 hereof.
“Securities” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.1.1 hereof.
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“Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Security Documents” shall mean the Security Instrument, the Replacement Reserve
Agreement, the Collateral Agreements, the Collateral Assignments, this Borrower Loan Agreem ent,
the Agreement of Environmental Indemnification, and such other security instruments that Funding
Lender may reasonably request.
“Security Instrument” shall have the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Borrower Loan
Agreement.
“Servicer” shall mean the Servicer contracting with or appointed by the Funding Lender to
service the Borrower Loan. The initial Servicer shall be Citibank, N.A.
“Servicing Agreement” shall mean any servicing agreement or master servicing agreement,
between the Servicer and the Funding Lender relating to the servicing of the Borrower Loan and any
amendments thereto or any replacement thereof.
“Special Limited Partner” shall mean WNC Housing, L.P., a California limited partnership,
and its permitted successors and assigns in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement.
“Standard & Poor’s” or “S&P” shall mean S&P Global Ratings, a business unit of Standard
& Poor’s Rating Services, or its successors.
“State” shall mean the State in which the Project is located.
“Subordinate Debt” shall mean [the subordinate, taxable construction and permanent loan to
Borrower in the amount of $[_____] being made by the Funding Lender as of the Closing Date and the
seller take-back loan in the amount of $____________________ being made by ________________].
“Subordinate Lender” shall mean the Funding Lender and __________________, a
__________________________, as applicable.
“Subordinate Loan Documents” shall mean all instruments, agreements and other documents
evidencing, securing or otherwise relating to the Subordinate Debt or executed and delivered by
Borrower and/or Subordinate Lender in connection with the Subordinate Debt.
“Substantial Completion Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction Funding
Agreement.
“Substantially Complete” or “Substantially Completed” shall have the meaning set forth in
the Construction Funding Agreement.
“Tax Counsel” shall have the meaning set forth in the Funding Loan Agreement.
“Taxes” shall mean all real estate and personal prope rty taxes, assessments, water rates or
sewer rents, now or hereafter levied or assessed or imposed against all or part of the Project.
“Term” shall mean the term of this Borrower Loan Agreement pursuant to Section 10.14.
“Title Company” means First American Title Company.
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“Title Insurance Policy” shall mean the mortgagee title insurance policy, in form acceptable
to the Funding Lender, issued with respect to the Mortgaged Property and insuring the lien of the
Security Instrument.
“Transfer” shall have the meaning given to that term in the Security Instrument.
“UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State.
“Unassigned Rights” shall have the meaning set forth in the Funding Loan Agreement.
“Underwritten Management Fee” shall have the meaning set forth in the Construction
Funding Agreement.
“Unit” shall mean a residential apartment unit within the Improvements.
“Written Consent” and “Written Notice” shall mean a written consent or notice signed by an
Authorized Borrower Representative or an authorized representative of the Governmental Lender or
the Funding Lender or the Fiscal Agent, as appropriate.
ARTICLE II
GENERAL
Section 2.1 Origination of Borrower Loan. In order to provide funds for the purposes
provided herein, the Governmental Lender agrees that it will, in accordance with the Act, enter into
the Funding Loan Agreement and accept the Funding Loan from the Funding Lender. The proceeds
of the Funding Loan shall be advanced by the Funding Lender and disbursed by the Fiscal Agent to
the Borrower in accordance with the terms of the Construction Funding Agreement, the Funding Loan
Agreement, and this Borrower Loan Agreement; provided that the first such disbursement on the
Closing Date shall be made by the Funding Lender to the Fiscal Agent, which shall transfer such funds
to the Title Company as specified in Section 7.7(a) of the Funding Loan Agreement.
The Governmental Lender hereby appoints the Funding Lender as its agent with full authority
and power to act on its behalf to disburse the Borrower Loan to the Fiscal Agent (which shall disburse
any amounts so received to the Borrower) for the account of the Governmental Lender, to take certain
actions and exercise certain remedies with respect to the Borrower Loan, and for the other purposes
set forth in this Borrower Loan Agreement and to do all other acts necessary or incidental to the
performance and execution thereof. This appointment is coupled with an interest and is irrevocable
except as expressly set forth herein. Accordingly, references to the rights of the Funding Lender to
take actions under this Borrower Loan Agreement shall refer to Funding Lender in its role as agent of
the Governmental Lender. The Funding Lender may, in its discretion, designate Servicer to fulfill the
rights and responsibilities granted by Governmental Lender to Funding Lender pursuant to this
Section 2.1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, disbursements of the Borrower Loan shall be made from
the Project Fund held by the Fiscal Agent pursuant to the Funding Loan Agreement.
Section 2.2 Security for the Funding Loan.
(a) As security for the Funding Loan, the Governmental Lender has pledged and
assigned to the Funding Lender under and pursuant to the Funding Loan Agreement (a) the Borrower
Note and all of its right, title and interest in and t o this Borrower Loan Agreement and the Borrower
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Loan Documents (except for the Unassigned Rights) and all revenues and receipts therefrom and the
security therefor (including the Security Instrument) and (b) the amounts on deposit from time to time
in any and all funds established under the Funding Loan Agreement. All revenues and assets pledged
and assigned thereby shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledge without any physical
delivery thereof or any further act, except in the case of the Bo rrower Note, which shall be delivered
to the Funding Lender. The Borrower hereby acknowledges and consents to such assignment to the
Funding Lender.
(b) With respect to the Unassigned Rights, subject to the limitations set forth in
this Section 2.2, the Governmental Lender may:
(i) Tax Covenants. Seek specific performance of, and enforce, the tax
covenants in Section 8.7 of the Funding Loan Agreement, the provisions of the Regulatory Agreement,
the Tax Certificate and the covenants of the Borrower in Section 5.34 of this Borrower Loan
Agreement, and seek injunctive relief against acts which may be in violation of any of the foregoing
covenants, and enforce the Borrower’s obligation under Section 5.35 to pay amounts for credit to the
Rebate Fund;
(ii) Regulatory Agreement. Seek specific performance of the obligations
of the Borrower or any other owner of the Project under the Regulatory Agreement and injunctive
relief against acts which may be in violation of the Regulatory Agreement or otherwise in accordance
with the provisions of the Regulatory Agreement; provided, however, that the Governmental Lender
may enforce any right it may have under the Regulatory Agreement for monetary damages only against
Excess Revenues (defined below), if any, of the Borrower, unless Funding Lender otherwise
specifically consents in writing to the use of other funds; and
(iii) Reserved Rights. Take whatever action at law or in equity which
appears necessary or desirable to enforce the other Unassigned Rights, provided, however, that the
Governmental Lender or any person under its control may only enforce any right it may have for
monetary damages against Excess Revenues, if any, of the Borrower, unless Funding Lender otherwise
specifically consents in writing to the enforcement against other fun ds of the Borrower.
(c) In no event shall the Governmental Lender, except at the express written
direction of the Funding Lender:
(i) prosecute its action to a lien on the Project; or
(ii) except in connection with actions under Section 2.2(b) above, take any
action which may have the effect, directly or indirectly, of impairing the ability of the Borrower to
timely pay the principal of, interest on, or other amounts due under, the Borrower Loan or of causing
the Borrower to file a petition seeking reorganization, arrangement, adjustment or composition of or
in respect of the Borrower under any applicable liquidation, insolvency, bankruptcy, rehabilitation,
composition, reorganization, conservation or other similar law in effect now or in the future; or
(iii) interfere with the exercise by Funding Lender or Servicer of any of
their rights under the Borrower Loan Documents upon the occurrence of an event of default by the
Borrower under the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents; or
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(iv) take any action to accelerate or otherwise enforce payment or seek
other remedies with respect to the Borrower Loan or the Funding Loan.
(d) The Governmental Lender shall provide Written Notice to the Funding Lender
and the Servicer immediately upon taking any action at law or in equity to exercise any remedy or
direct any proceeding under the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents.
(e) As used in this Section 2.2, the term “Excess Revenues” means, for any period,
the net cash flow of the Borrower available for distribution to shareholders, members or partners (as
the case may be) for such period, after the payment of all interest expense, the amortization of all
principal of all indebtedness coming due during such period (whether by maturity, mandatory sinking
fund payment, acceleration or otherwise), the payment of all fees, costs and expenses on an occasional
or recurring basis in connection with the Borrower Loan or the Funding Loan, the payment of all
operating, overhead, ownership and other expenditures of the Borrower dire ctly or indirectly in
connection with the Project (whether any such expenditures are current, capital or extraordinary
expenditures), and the setting aside of all reserves for taxes, insurance, water and sewer charges or
other similar impositions, capital expenditures, repairs and replacements and all other amounts which
the Borrower is required to set aside pursuant to agreement, but excluding depreciation and
amortization of intangibles.
Section 2.3 Loan; Borrower Note; Conditions to Closing.
(a) The Funding Loan shall be funded directly to the Fiscal Agent by the Funding
Lender for disbursement to the Borrower pursuant to the Construction Funding Agreement in one or
more installments not to exceed the Borrower Loan Amount in accordance with the disbursement
procedures set forth in the Construction Funding Agreement and the Funding Loan Agreement, except
for the initial disbursement of the Funding Loan as provided in Section 7.7(a) of the Funding Loan
Agreement. Upon funding of each installment of the Funding Loan, the Governmental Lender shall be
deemed to have made the Borrower Loan to the Borrower in a like principal amount. The Borrower
Loan shall mature and be payable at the times and in the amounts required under the terms hereof and
of the Borrower Note. The proceeds of the Borrower Loan shall be used by the Borrower to pay costs
of the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, development, equipping and/or operation of the Project.
The Borrower hereby accepts the Borrower Loan and acknowledges that the Governmental Lender
shall cause the Funding Lender to fund the Borrower Loan in the manner set forth herein, in the
Construction Funding Agreement, and in the Funding Loan Agreement. The Governmental Lender
acknowledges that the Borrower Loan shall be funded by the Funding Lender to the Fiscal Agent for
the account of the Governmental Lender, except as otherwise provided in Section 7.7 of the Funding
Loan Agreement with respect to the funding thereof on the Closing Date.
Proceeds of the Borrower Loan will be deposited in the Note Proceeds Account of the Project Fund
held by the Fiscal Agent under the Funding Loan Agreement on the Closing Date, and the Funding
Lender shall fund all or a portion of the Borrower Loan to the Fiscal Agent for further disbursement to
the Borrower upon receipt from the Borrower of a Written Requisition in accordance with the terms of
the Funding Loan Agreement and the Construction Funding Agreement.
(b) The Borrower hereby accepts the Borrower Loan. As evidence of its obligation
to repay the Borrower Loan, simultaneously with its execution and delivery of this Borrower Loan
Agreement, the Borrower hereby agrees to execute and deliver the Borrower Note. The Borrower
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Loan shall mature and be payable at the times and in the amounts required under the terms hereof and
of the Borrower Note.
(c) Closing of the Borrower Loan on the Closing Date shall be conditioned upon
satisfaction or waiver by the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender, in their sole discretion, of
each of the conditions precedent to closing set forth in the Funding Loan Agreement and this Borrower
Loan Agreement, in the Construction Funding Agreement and in the Funding Loan Agreement,
including but not limited to the following:
(i) evidence of proper recordation of the Security Instrument, an
assignment of the Security Instrument from the Governmental Lender to the Funding Lender, the
Regulatory Agreement, and each of the other documents specified for recording in instructions
delivered to the Title Company by counsel to the Funding Lende r (or that such documents have been
delivered to an authorized agent of the Title Company for recordation under binding recording
instructions from Funding Lender’s counsel or such other counsel as may be acceptable to the Funding
Lender);
(ii) delivery to the Fiscal Agent or into escrow with the Title Company (or
separate escrow company, if applicable) of all amounts required to be paid in connection with the
origination of the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan and any underlying real estate transfers or
transactions, including the Costs of Funding Deposit and the Borrower Initial Equity, all as specified
in written instructions delivered to the Title Company by counsel to the Funding Lender (or such other
counsel as may be acceptable to the Funding Lender) and/or as specified in a closing memorandum of
the Funding Lender; and
(iii) payment of all fees payable in connection with the closing of the
Borrower Loan including the Governmental Lender’s Closing Fee and the initial fees and expenses of
the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender.
In addition, closing of the Borrower Loan shall be subject to the delivery of an opinion of
counsel to the Borrower addressed to the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender, dated the
Closing Date, in form and substance acceptable to T ax Counsel, regarding the due execution by the
Borrower of, and the enforceability against the Borrower of, the Borrower Loan Documents.
Section 2.4 Borrower Loan Payments.
(a) The Borrower shall make Borrower Loan Payments in accordance with the
Borrower Note. Each Borrower Loan Payment made by the Borrower shall be made in funds
immediately available through and including the Conversion Date on the Borrower Loan Payment
Date, to the Fiscal Agent by 2:00 p.m., New York City time, or, if to the Servicer by 11:00 a.m., New
York City time, and after the Conversion Date on the date that is two (2) Business Days prior to the
Borrower Loan Payment Date to the Servicer, by 11:00 a.m., New York City time. Each such payment
shall be made to the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer, as applicable, by deposit to such account as the Fiscal
Agent or Servicer, as applicable, may designate by Written Notice to the Borrower. If payments are
to be made to the Fiscal Agent, such payments shall be deposited into the Funding Loan Payment Fund
established under the Funding Loan Agreement. Whenever any Borrower Loan Payment shall be stated
to be due on a day that is not a Business Day, such payment shall be due on the first Business Day
immediately thereafter. In addition, the Borrower shall make Borrower Loan Payments in accordance
with the Borrower Note in the amounts and at the times necessary to make all payments due and
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payable on the Funding Loan. All payments made by the Borrower hereunder or by the Borrower
under the other Borrower Loan Documents, shall be made irrespective of, and without any deduction
for, any set-offs or counterclaims, but such payment shall not constitute a waiver of any such set offs
or counterclaims.
(b) Unless there is no Servicer, payments of principal and interest on the Borrower
Note shall be paid to the Servicer and the Servicer shall then remit such funds to the Fiscal Agent. If
there is no Servicer, payments of principal and interest on the Borrower Note shall be paid directly to
the Fiscal Agent.
Section 2.5 Additional Borrower Payments.
(a) The Borrower shall pay the following amounts:
(i) to the Fiscal Agent, the Rebate Amount then due, if any, to be deposited
in the Rebate Fund as specified in Section 5.35 hereof and the Rebate Analyst’s Fee and any other
costs incurred to calculate such Rebate Amount (to the extent such costs are not included in the
Borrower Loan Payment);
(ii) to the Governmental Lender, any and, on demand, all fees, charges,
costs, advances, indemnities and expenses, including agent and counsel fees, of the Governmental
Lender incurred by the Governmental Lender at any time in connection with the Borrower Loan
Documents, the Funding Loan Documents or the Project, including, without limitation, the Ongoing
Governmental Lender Fee, counsel fees and expenses incurred in connection with the interpretation,
performance, or amendment and all counsel fees and expenses relating to the enforcement of the
Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents or any other documents relating to the
Project or the Borrower Loan or in connection with questions or other matters arising under such
documents or in connection with any federal or state tax audit;
(iii) to the Fiscal Agent, the Fiscal Agent Fees;
(iv) all Costs of Funding and fees, charges and expenses, including agent
and counsel fees incurred in connection with the origination of the Borrower Loan and the Funding
Loan, as and when the same become due;
(v) to the Funding Lender, on demand, all charges, costs, advances,
indemnities and expenses, including agent and counsel fees, of the Fundin g Lender incurred by the
Funding Lender at any time in connection with the Borrower Loan, the Funding Loan or the Project,
including, without limitation, any Review Fee, reasonable counsel fees and expenses incurred in
connection with the interpretation, performance, or amendment and all counsel fees and expenses
relating to the enforcement of the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents or any
other documents relating to the Project or the Borrower Loan or in connection with questions or other
matters arising under such documents or in connection with any federal or state tax audit;
(vi) all Late Charges due and payable under the terms of the Borrower Note
and Section 2.6 hereof; provided, however, that all payments made pursuant to this subsection (vi)
shall be made to the Servicer, and if there is no Servicer, such payments shall be made to the Funding
Lender; and
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(vii) to the Fiscal Agent, all fees, charges, costs, advances, indemnities and
expenses, including agent and counsel fees, of Fiscal Agent incurred under the Borrower Loan
Documents or the Funding Loan Documents as and when the same become due.
(b) The Borrower shall pay to the party entitled thereto as expressly set forth in
this Borrower Loan Agreement or the other Borrower Loan Documents or Funding Loan Documents:
(i) all expenses incurred in connection with the enforcement of any rights
under this Borrower Loan Agreement or any other Borrower Loan Document, the Regulatory
Agreement, or any Funding Loan Document by the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the
Fiscal Agent or the Servicer;
(ii) all other payments of whatever nature that the Borrower has agreed to
pay or assume under the provisions of this Borrower Loan Agreement or any other Borrower Loan
Document or Funding Loan Document; and
(iii) all expenses, costs and fees relating to inspections of the Project
required by the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the Servicer or the
Construction Consultant, in accordance with the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan
Documents or to reimburse such parties for such expenses, costs and fees.
Section 2.6 Overdue Payments; Payments in Default. If any Borrower Payment
Obligation is not paid by or on behalf of the Borrower when due, the Borrower shall pay to the Servicer
a Late Charge in the amount and to the extent set forth in the Borrower Note, if any.
Section 2.7 Calculation of Interest Payments and Deposits to Real Estate Related
Reserve Funds. The Borrower acknowledges as follows: (a) calculation of all interest payments shall
be made by the Funding Lender; (b) deposits with respect to the Taxes and Other Charges shall be
calculated by the Servicer or if there is no Servicer, the Funding Lender in accordance with the Security
Instrument; and (c) deposits with respect to any replacement reserve funds required by the Funding
Lender shall be calculated by the Servicer in accordance with the Replacement Reserve Agreement.
In the event and to the extent that the Servicer or the Funding Lender, pursuant to the terms hereof,
shall determine at any time that there exists a deficiency in amounts previously owed but not paid with
respect to deposits to such replacement reserve fund, such deficiency shall be immediately due and
payable hereunder following Written Notice to the Borrower.
Section 2.8 Grant of Security Interest; Application of Funds. To the extent not
inconsistent with the Security Instrument and as security for payment of the Borrower Payment
Obligations and the performance by the Borrower of all other terms, conditions and provisions of the
Borrower Loan Documents, the Borrower hereby pledges and assigns to the Fiscal Agent and the
Funding Lender, and grants to the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender, a security interest in, all the
Borrower’s right, title and interest in and to all payments to or moneys held in the funds and accounts
created and held by the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender or the Servicer for the Project. This Borrower
Loan Agreement is, among other things, intended by the parties to be a security agreement for purposes
of the UCC. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an Event of Default hereunder, the
Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender and the Servicer shall apply or cause to be applied any sums held by
the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender and the Servicer with respect to the Project in accordance with
the provisions of Article IX of the Funding Loan Agreement to the extent appli cable and otherwise in
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any manner and in any order determined by Funding Lender, in Funding Lender’s sole and absolute
discretion.
Section 2.9 Marshalling; Payments Set Aside. The Governmental Lender, the Fiscal
Agent and the Funding Lender shall be under no obligation to marshal any assets in favor of the
Borrower or any other Person or against or in payment of any or all of the proceeds. To the extent that
the Borrower makes a payment or payments or transfers any assets to the Governmental Lender, the
Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender, or the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Funding
Lender enforces its liens, and such payment or payments or transfers, or the proceeds of such
enforcement or any part thereof are subsequently invalidated, declared to be fraudulent or preferential,
set aside or required to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any other party in connection with any
insolvency proceeding, or otherwise, then: (i) any and all obligations owed to the Governmental
Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender and any and all remedies available to the Governmental
Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender under the terms of the Borrower Loan Documents and
the Funding Loan Documents or in law or equity against the Borrower, Guarantor or General Partner
and/or any of their properties shall be automatically revived and reinstated to the extent (and only to
the extent) of any recovery permitted under clause (ii) below; and (ii) the Governmental Lender, the
Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender shall be entitled to recover (and shall be entitled to file a proof
of claim to obtain such recovery in any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or fraudulent
conveyance or fraudulent transfer proceeding) either: (x) the amount of payments or the value of the
transfer or (y) if the transfer has been undone and the assets returned in whole or in part, the value of
the consideration paid to or received by the Borrower for the initial asset transfer, plus in each case
any deferred interest from the date of the disgorgement to the date of distribution to the Governmental
Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender in any bankruptcy, insolvency, receivership or
fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer proceeding, and any costs and expenses due and owing,
including, without limitation, any reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the Governmental Lender, the
Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender in connection with the exercise by the Governmental Lender, the
Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender of its rights under this Section 2.9.
Section 2.10 Borrower Loan Disbursements. Proceeds of the Borrower Loan shall be
disbursed by the Fiscal Agent upon approval by the Funding Lender, as agent for the Governmental
Lender, pursuant to the Construction Funding Agreement, to or for the benefit of the Borrower as
provided in Section 7.7 of the Funding Loan Agreement.
ARTICLE III
CONVERSION
Section 3.1 Conversion Date and Extension of Outside Conversion Date. Borrower
shall satisfy each of the Conditions to Conversion and cause the Conversion Date to occur on or before
the Outside Conversion Date, as further provided in the Construction Funding Agreement. The failure
to satisfy each of the Conditions to Conversion on or before the Outside Conversion Date shall
constitute an Event of Default under the Borrower Loan Documents.
Section 3.2 Notice From Funding Lender; Funding Lender’s Calculation Final.
Following satisfaction of all of the Conditions to Conversion, Funding Lender shall deliver Written
Notice to Borrower (with a copy to the Governmental Lender and the Fiscal Agent) of: (i) the
Conversion Date, (ii) the amount of the Permanent Period Amount, (iii) any required prepayment of
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the Borrower Note (as described below in Section 3.3) and (iv) any amendments to the amortization
schedule, as applicable.
Funding Lender’s calculation of the Permanent Period Amount and any amendments to the
amortization of the Borrower Loan shall be, in the absence of manifest error, conclusive and binding
on all parties.
Section 3.3 Mandatory Prepayment of the Borrower Loan. As further provided in the
Construction Funding Agreement, if and to the extent the Permanent Period Amount is less than the
Interim Phase Amount, Funding Lender may in its sole discretion require Borrower to make a partial
prepayment of the Borrower Loan in an amount equal to the difference between the Interim Phase
Amount and the Permanent Period Amount, provided, however, that if the Permanent Period Amount
is less than the Minimum Permanent Period Amount (as defined in the Construction Funding
Agreement), then Funding Lender may in its sole discretion require Borrower to prepay the Borrower
Loan in full.
Any prepayment in full or in part of the Borrower Loan required pursuant to the preceding
paragraph shall be subject to a prepayment premium under certain circumstan ces as more particularly
set forth in the Borrower Note.
Section 3.4 Release of Remaining Loan Proceeds. If and to the extent that the Permanent
Period Amount is greater than the principal amount of the Borrower Loan which has previously been
disbursed to Borrower, Funding Lender shall deliver Written Notice thereof to Borrower (with a copy
to the Governmental Lender) on or before the Conversion Date. Within ten (10) business days after
delivery of such notice, but in no event later than the Outside Conversion Date, Funding Lender shall
advance to the Fiscal Agent, for deposit by the Fiscal Agent to the Note Proceeds Account of the
Project Fund under the Funding Loan Agreement, Funding Loan proceeds so that the aggregate
principal amount of the Funding Loan and of the Borrower Loan disbursed equals the Permanent Period
Amount. Any Borrower Loan proceeds previously disbursed to the Borrower in excess of the
Permanent Period Amount shall be paid by Borrower to Fiscal Agent.
Section 3.5 No Amendment. Nothing contained in this Article III shall be construed to
amend, modify, alter, change or supersede the terms and provisions of the Borrower Note, Security
Instrument, the Construction Funding Agreement or any other Borrower Loan Document and, if there
shall exist a conflict between the terms and provisions of this Article III and those of the Borrower
Note, Security Instrument, the Construction Funding Agreement or other Borrower Loan Documents,
then the terms and provisions of the Borrower Note, Security Instrument, the Construction Funding
Agreement and other Borrower Loan Documents shall control; provided, however, that in the event of
a conflict between the terms and provisions of this Article III and those of the Borrower’s loan
application with the Funding Lender, the terms and provisions of this Article III shall control.
Section 3.6 Determinations by Funding Lender. In any instance where the consent or
approval of Funding Lender may be given or is required, or where any determination, judgment or
decision is to be rendered by Funding Lender under this Article III, including in connection with the
Construction Funding Agreement, the granting, withholding or denial of such consent or approval and
the rendering of such determination, judgment or decision shall be made or exercised by the Fundi ng
Lender (or its designated representative), at its sole and exclusive option and in its sole and absolute
discretion.
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ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 4.1 Borrower Representations. To induce the Governmental Lender to execute
this Borrower Loan Agreement and to induce the Funding Lender to make Disbursements, the
Borrower represents and warrants for the benefit of the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the
Fiscal Agent and the Servicer, that the representations and warranties set forth in this Section 4.1 are
complete and accurate as of the Closing Date and, subject to Section 4.2, shall survive the making of
the Borrower Loan and will be complete and accurate, and deemed remade, except as otherwise noted
through notice to Funding Lender and approved by Funding Lender, as of the date of each
Disbursement, as of the original Outside Conversion Date, as of the date of any extension thereof and
as of the Conversion Date in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Borrower Note:
Section 4.1.1 Organization; Special Purpose. The Borrower is a limited
partnership in good standing under the laws of the State (and under the laws of the state in which the
Borrower was formed if the Borrower was not formed under the laws of the State), has full legal right,
power and authority to enter into the Borrower Loan Documents to which it is a party, and to carry out
and consummate all transactions contemplated by the Borrower Loan Documents to which it is a party,
and by proper limited partnership action has duly authorized the ex ecution, delivery and performance
of the Borrower Loan Documents to which it is a party. The Person(s) of the Borrower executing the
Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents to which the Borrower is a party are
fully authorized to execute the same. The Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan
Documents to which the Borrower is a party have been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the
Borrower. The sole business of the Borrower is the ownership, management and operation of the
Project.
Section 4.1.2 Proceedings; Enforceability. Assuming due execution and delivery
by the other parties thereto, the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents to which
the Borrower is a party will constitute the legal, valid and binding agreements of the Borrower
enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with their terms; except in each case as enforcement
may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or other laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights
generally, by the application of equitable p rinciples regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a
proceeding at law or in equity and by public policy.
Section 4.1.3 No Conflicts. The execution and delivery of the Borrower Loan
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents to which the Borrower is a party, the co nsummation of
the transactions herein and therein contemplated and the fulfillment of or compliance with the terms
and conditions hereof and thereof, will not conflict with or constitute a violation or breach of or default
(with due notice or the passage of time or both) under the Partnership Agreement of the Borrower or
to the best knowledge of the Borrower and with respect to the Borrower, any applicable law or
administrative rule or regulation, or any applicable court or administrative decree or order, o r any
mortgage, deed of trust, loan agreement, lease, contract or other agreement or instrument to which the
Borrower is a party or by which it or its properties are otherwise subject or bound, or result in the
creation or imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance of any nature whatsoever (other than the
lien of the Security Instrument) upon any of the property or assets of the Borrower, which conflict,
violation, breach, default, lien, charge or encumbrance might have consequences that would materially
and adversely affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Borrower Loan
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Documents and the Funding Loan Documents, or the financial condition, assets, properties or
operations of the Borrower.
Section 4.1.4 Litigation; Adverse Facts. There is no Legal Action, nor is there a
basis known to Borrower for any Legal Action, before or by any court or federal, state, municipal or
other governmental authority, pending, or to the knowledge of the Borrower, after reasonable
investigation, threatened, against or affecting the Borrower, the General Partner or the Guarantor, or
their respective assets, properties or operations which, if determined adversely to the Borrower or its
interests, would have a material adverse effect upon the consummation of the transact ions
contemplated by, or the validity of, the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents,
upon the ability of each of Borrower, General Partner and Guarantor to perform their respective
obligations under the Borrower Loan Documents, the Funding Loan Documents and the Related
Documents to which it is a party, or upon the financial condition, assets (including the Project),
properties or operations of the Borrower, the General Partner or the Guarantor. None of the Borrower,
General Partner or Guarantor is in default (and no event has occurred and is continuing which with the
giving of notice or the passage of time or both could constitute a default) with respect to any order or
decree of any court or any order, regulation or demand of any federal, state, municipal or other
governmental authority, which default might have consequences that would materially and adversely
affect the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Borrower Loan Documents and the
Funding Loan Documents, the ability of each of Borrower, General Partner and Guarantor to perform
their respective obligations under the Borrower Loan Documents, the Funding Loan Documents and
the Related Documents to which it is a party, or the financial condition, assets, properties or ope rations
of the Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor. None of Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor are
(a) in violation of any applicable law, which violation materially and adversely affects or may
materially and adversely affect the business, operations, assets (including the Project), financial
condition of Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor, as applicable; (b) subject to, or in default with
respect to, any other Legal Requirement that would have a material adverse effect on the business,
operations, assets (including the Project), financial condition of Borrower, General Partner or
Guarantor, as applicable; or (c) in default with respect to any agreement to which Borrower, General
Partner or Guarantor, as applicable, are a party or by which they are bound, which default would have
a material adverse effect on the business, operations, assets (including the Project), financial condition
of Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor, as applicable; and (d) there is no Legal Action pending or,
to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened against or affecting Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor
questioning the validity or the enforceability of this Borrower Loan Agreement or any of the other
Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents or of any of the Related Documents. All
tax returns (federal, state and local) required to be filed by or on behalf of the Borrower have been
filed, and all taxes shown thereon to be due, including interest and penalties, except such, if any, as are
being actively contested by the Borrower in good faith, have been paid or adequate reserves have been
made for the payment thereof which reserves, if any, are reflected in the audited financial statements
described therein. The Borrower enjoys the peaceful and undisturbed possession of all of the premises
upon which it is operating its facilities.
Section 4.1.5 Agreements; Consents; Approvals. Except as contemplated by the
Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents, the Borrower is not a party to any
agreement or instrument or subject to any restriction that would materially adversely affect the
Borrower, the Project, or the Borrower’s business, properties, operations or financial condition, except
the Permitted Encumbrances. The Borrower is not in default in any material r espect in the
performance, observance or fulfillment of any of the obligations, covenants or conditions contained in
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any Permitted Encumbrance or any other agreement or instrument to which it is a party or by which it
or the Project is bound.
No consent or approval of any trustee or holder of any indebtedness of the Borrower,
and to the best knowledge of the Borrower and only with respect to the Borrower, no consent,
permission, authorization, order or license of, or filing or registration with, any governm ental authority
(except no representation is made with respect to any state securities or “blue sky” laws) is necessary
in connection with the execution and delivery of the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan
Documents, or the consummation of any transaction herein or therein contemplated, or the fulfillment
of or compliance with the terms and conditions hereof or thereof, except as have been obtained or made
and as are in full force and effect.
Section 4.1.6 Title. The Borrower shall have marketable title to the Project free and
clear of all Liens except the Permitted Encumbrances. The Security Instrument, when properly
recorded in the appropriate records, together with any UCC financing statements required to be filed
in connection therewith, will create (i) a valid, perfected first priority lien on the fee interest in the
Project and (ii) perfected security interests in and to, and perfected collateral assignments of, all
personalty included in the Project (including the Leases), all in accordance with the ter ms thereof, in
each case subject only to any applicable Permitted Encumbrances. To the Borrower’s knowledge,
there are no delinquent real property taxes or assessments, including water and sewer charges, with
respect to the Project, nor are there any claims for payment for work, labor or materials affecting the
Project which are or may become a Lien prior to, or of equal priority with, the Liens created by the
Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents.
Section 4.1.7 Survey. To the best knowledge of the Borrower, the survey for the
Project delivered to the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender does not fail to reflect any
material matter affecting the Project or the title thereto.
Section 4.1.8 No Bankruptcy Filing. The Borrower is not contemplating either the
filing of a petition by it under any state or federal bankruptcy or insolvency law or the liquidation of
all or a major portion of its property (a “Bankruptcy Proceeding”), and the Borrower has no knowledge
of any Person contemplating the filing of any such petition against it. As of the Closing Date, the
Borrower has the ability to pay its debts as they become due.
Section 4.1.9 Full and Accurate Disclosure. No statement of fact made by the
Borrower in any Borrower Loan Document or any Funding Loan Document contains any untrue
statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make statements contained
therein in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading. There is no material
fact or circumstance presently known to the Borrower that has not been disclosed to the Governmental
Lender and the Funding Lender which materially and adversely affects the Project or the business,
operations or financial condition of the Borrower or the Borrower’s ability to meet its obligations under
this Borrower Loan Agreement and the other Borrower Loan Documents and Funding Loan
Documents to which it is a party in a timely manner.
Section 4.1.10 No Plan Assets. The Borrower is not an “employee benefit plan,” as
defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, subject to Title I of ERISA, and none of the assets of the Borrower
constitutes or will constitute “plan assets” of one or more such plans within the meaning of 29 C.F.R.
Section 2510.3 101.
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Section 4.1.11 Compliance. The Borrower, the Project and the use thereof will
comply, to the extent required, in all material respects with all applicable Legal Requirements. The
Borrower is not in default or violation of any order, writ, injunction, decree or demand of any
Governmental Authority, the violation of which would materially adver sely affect the financial
condition of the Borrower. There has not been committed by the Borrower or any Borrower Affiliate
involved with the operation or use of the Project any act or omission affording any Governmental
Authority the right of forfeiture as against the Project or any part thereof or any moneys paid in
performance of the Borrower’s obligations under any Borrower Loan Document or any Funding Loan
Documents.
Section 4.1.12 Contracts. All service, maintenance or repair contracts affecting the
Project have been entered into at arm’s length (except for such contracts between the Borrower and its
affiliates or the affiliates of the Borrower Controlling Entity of the Borrower) in the ordinary course of
the Borrower’s business and provide for the payment of fees in amounts and upon terms comparable
to existing market rates.
Section 4.1.13 Financial Information. All financial data, including any statements
of cash flow and income and operating expense, that have been delivered to the Governmental Lender
or the Funding Lender in respect of the Project by or on behalf of the Borrower, to the best knowledge
of the Borrower, (i) are accurate and complete in all material respects, (ii) accurately represent the
financial condition of the Project as of the date of such reports, and (iii ) to the extent prepared by an
independent certified public accounting firm, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP
consistently applied throughout the periods covered, except as disclosed therein. Other than pursuant
to or permitted by the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents or the Borrower
organizational documents, the Borrower has no contingent liabilities, unusual forward or long-term
commitments or unrealized or anticipated losses from any unfavorable commitments. Since the date
of such financial statements, there has been no materially adverse change in the financial condition,
operations or business of the Borrower from that set forth in said financial statements.
Section 4.1.14 Condemnation. No Condemnation or other proceeding has been
commenced or, to the Borrower’s knowledge, is contemplated, threatened or pending with respect to
all or part of the Project or for the relocation of roadways providing access to the Project.
Section 4.1.15 Federal Reserve Regulations. No part of the proceeds of the
Borrower Loan will be used for the purpose of purchasing or acquiring any “margin stock” within the
meaning of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or for any other
purpose that would be inconsistent with such Regulation U or any o ther regulation of such Board of
Governors, or for any purpose prohibited by Legal Requirements or any Borrower Loan Document or
Funding Loan Document.
Section 4.1.16 Utilities and Public Access. To the best of the Borrower’s knowledge,
the Project is or will be served by water, sewer, sanitary sewer and storm drain facilities adequate to
service it for its intended uses. All public utilities necessary or convenient to the full use and enjoyment
of the Project are or will be located in the public right -of-way abutting the Project, and all such utilities
are or will be connected so as to serve the Project without passing over other property absent a valid
easement. All roads necessary for the use of the Project for its current purpose have been or will be
completed and dedicated to public use and accepted by all Governmental Authorities. Except for
Permitted Encumbrances, the Project does not share ingress and egress through an easement or private
road or share on-site or off-site recreational facilities and amenities th at are not located on the Project
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and under the exclusive control of the Borrower, or where there is shared ingress and egress or
amenities, there exists an easement or joint use and maintenance agreement under which (i) access to
and use and enjoyment of the easement or private road and/or recreational facilities and amenities is
perpetual, (ii) the number of parties sharing such easement and/or recreational facilities and amenities
must be specified, (iii) the Borrower’s responsibilities and share of expenses are specified, and (iv) the
failure to pay any maintenance fee with respect to an easement will not result in a loss of usage of the
easement.
Section 4.1.17 Not a Foreign Person. The Borrower is not a “foreign person” within
the meaning of §1445(f)(3) of the Code.
Section 4.1.18 Separate Lots. Each parcel comprising the Land is a separate tax lot
and is not a portion of any other tax lot that is not a part of the Land.
Section 4.1.19 Assessments. There are no pending or, to the Borrower’s best
knowledge, proposed special or other assessments for public improvements or otherwise affecting the
Project, or any contemplated improvements to the Project that may result in such special or other
assessments.
Section 4.1.20 Enforceability. The Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan
Documents are not subject to, and the Borrower has not asserted, any right of rescission, set -off,
counterclaim or defense, including the defense of usury.
Section 4.1.21 Insurance. The Borrower has obtained the insurance required by this
Borrower Loan Agreement, if applicable, and the Security In strument and has delivered to the Servicer
copies of insurance policies or certificates of insurance reflecting the insurance coverages, amounts
and other requirements set forth in this Borrower Loan Agreement, if applicable, and the Security
Instrument.
Section 4.1.22 Use of Property; Licenses. The Project will be used exclusively as a
multifamily rental housing project and other appurtenant and related uses, which use is consistent with
the zoning classification for the Project. All certifications, permits, licenses a nd approvals, including
certificates of completion and occupancy permits required for the legal use or legal, nonconforming
use, as applicable, occupancy and operation of the Project (collectively, the “Licenses”) required at
this time for the construction or rehabilitation, as appropriate, and equipping of the Project have been
obtained. To the Borrower’s knowledge, all Licenses obtained by the Borrower have been validly
issued and are in full force and effect. The Borrower has no reason to believe that any of the Licenses
required for the future use and occupancy of the Project and not heretofore obtained by the Borrower
will not be obtained by the Borrower in the ordinary course following the Completion Date. No
Licenses will terminate, or become void or voidable or terminable, upon any sale, transfer or other
disposition of the Project, including any transfer pursuant to foreclosure sale under the Security
Instrument or deed in lieu of foreclosure thereunder. The Project does not violate any density o r
building setback requirements of the applicable zoning law except to the extent, if any, shown on the
survey. No proceedings are, to the best of the Borrower’s knowledge, pending or threatened that would
result in a change of the zoning of the Project.
Section 4.1.23 Flood Zone. As of the Closing Date, no structure within the
Mortgaged Property lies or is located in an identifiable or designated Special Flood Hazard Area.
Subsequent to the Closing Date, if the Mortgaged Property is determined to be in a Special Flood
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Hazard Area, Borrower will obtain appropriate flood insurance as required under the National Flood
Insurance Act of 1968, Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, or the National Flood Insurance Reform
Act of 1994 as amended or as required by the Servicer pursuant to its underwriting guidelines.
Section 4.1.24 Physical Condition. The Project, including all Improvements, parking
facilities, systems, fixtures, Equipment and landscaping, are or, after completion of the construction,
rehabilitation and/or repairs, as appropriate, will be in good and habitable condition in all material
respects and in good order and repair in all material respects (reasonable wear and tear excepted). The
Borrower has not received notice from any insurance company or bonding company of any defec t or
inadequacy in the Project, or any part thereof, which would adversely affect its insurability or cause
the imposition of extraordinary premiums or charges thereon or any termination of any policy of
insurance or bond. The physical configuration of the Project is not in material violation of the ADA,
if required under applicable law.
Section 4.1.25 Encroachments. All of the Improvements included in determining the
appraised value of the Project will lie wholly within the boundaries and building restriction lines of the
Project, and no improvement on an adjoining property encroaches upon the Project, and no easement
or other known encumbrance upon the Project encroaches upon any of the Improvements, so as to
affect the value or marketability of the Project, except those insured against by the Title Insurance
Policy or disclosed in the survey of the Project as approved by the Servicer.
Section 4.1.26 State Law Requirements. The Borrower hereby represents,
covenants and agrees to comply with the provisions of all applicable state laws relating to the Borrower
Loan, the Funding Loan and the Project.
Section 4.1.27 Filing and Recording Taxes. All transfer taxes, deed stamps,
intangible taxes or other amounts in the nature of transfer taxes required to be paid by any Person under
applicable Legal Requirements in connection with the transfer of the Project to the Borrower have been
paid. All mortgage, mortgage recording, stamp, intangible or other similar taxes required to be paid
by any Person under applicable Legal Requirements in connection with the execution, delivery,
recordation, filing, registration, perfection or enforcement of any of the Borrower Loan Documents
and the Funding Loan Documents have been or will be paid.
Section 4.1.28 Investment Company Act. The Borrower is not (i) an “investment
company” or a company “controlled” by an “investment company,” within the meaning of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; or (ii) a “holding company” or a “subsidiary company”
of a “holding company” or an “affiliate” of either a “holding company” or a “subsid iary company”
within the meaning of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935, as amended.
Section 4.1.29 Fraudulent Transfer. The Borrower has not accepted the Borrower
Loan or entered into any Borrower Loan Document or Funding Loan Document with the actual intent
to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor, and the Borrower has received reasonably equivalent value in
exchange for its obligations under the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents.
Giving effect to the transactions contemplated by the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan
Documents, the fair saleable value of the Borrower’s assets exceeds and will, immediately following
the execution and delivery of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents, exceed
the Borrower’s total liabilities, including subordinated, unliquidated, disputed or contingent liabilities.
The fair saleable value of the Borrower’s assets is and will, immediately following the execution and
delivery of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents, be greater than the
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Borrower’s probable liabilities, including the maximum amount of its contingent liabilities or its debts
as such debts become absolute and matured. The Borrower’s assets do not and, immediately following
the execution and delivery of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents will
not, constitute unreasonably small capital to carry out its business as conducted or as proposed to be
conducted. The Borrower does not intend to, and does not believe that it will, incur debts and liabilities
(including contingent liabilities and other commitments) beyond its ability to pay such debts as they
mature (taking into account the timing and amounts to be payable on or in respect of obligations of the
Borrower).
Section 4.1.30 Ownership of the Borrower. Except as set forth in the Partnership
Agreement of the Borrower and the exhibits thereto, the Borrower has no obligation to any Person to
purchase, repurchase or issue any ownership interest in the Borrower.
Section 4.1.31 Environmental Matters. To the best of Borrower’s knowledge, the
Project is not in violation of any Legal Requirement pertaining to or imposing liability or standards of
conduct concerning environmental regulation, contamination or cleanup, and will comply with
covenants and requirements relating to environmental hazards as set forth in the Security Instrument.
The Borrower will execute and deliver the Agreement of Environmental Indemnification on the
Closing Date.
Section 4.1.32 Name; Principal Place of Business. Unless prior Written Notice is
given to the Funding Lender, the Borrower does not use and will not use any trade name, and has not
done and will not do business under any name other than its actual name set forth herein. The principal
place of business of the Borrower is its primary address for notices as set forth in Section 10.1 hereof,
and the Borrower has no other place of business, other than the Project and such principal place of
business.
Section 4.1.33 Subordinated Debt. There is no secured or unsecured indebtedness
with respect to the Project or any residual interest therein, other than Permitted Encumbrances and the
permitted secured indebtedness described in Section 6.7 hereof, except an unsecured deferred
developer fee not to exceed the amount permitted by Funding Lender as determined on the Closing
Date, and unsecured, subordinate partner loans to Borrower permitted or required under the terms of
the Partnership Agreement.
Section 4.1.34 Filing of Taxes. The Borrower has filed (or has obtained effective
extensions for filing) all federal, state and local tax returns required to be filed and has paid or made
adequate provision for the payment of all federal, state and local taxes, charges and assessments, if
any, payable by the Borrower.
Section 4.1.35 General Tax. All representations, warranties and certifications of th e
Borrower set forth in the Regulatory Agreement and the Tax Certificate are incorporated by reference
herein and the Borrower will comply with such as if set forth herein.
Section 4.1.36 Approval of the Borrower Loan Documents and Funding Loan
Documents. By its execution and delivery of this Borrower Loan Agreement, the Borrower approves
the form and substance of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents, and agrees
to carry out the responsibilities and duties specified in the Borrower Loan Documents an d the Funding
Loan Documents to be carried out by the Borrower. The Borrower acknowledges that (a) it
understands the nature and structure of the transactions relating to the financing of the Project, (b) it is
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familiar with the provisions of all of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents
and other documents and instruments relating to the financing, (c) it understands the risks inherent in
such transactions, including without limitation the risk of loss of the Project, and (d) it has not relied
on the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer for any guidance
or expertise in analyzing the financial or other consequences of the transactions contemplated by the
Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents or otherwise relied on the Governmental
Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer in any manner.
Section 4.1.37 Funding Loan Agreement. The Borrower has read and accepts and
agrees that it is bound by the Funding Loan Agreement and the Funding Loan Documents.
Section 4.1.38 Americans with Disabilities Act. The Project, as designed, will
conform in all material respects with all applicable zoning, planning, building and environmental laws,
ordinances and regulations of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project, including,
but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), to the extent required (as
evidenced by an architect’s certificate to such effect).
Section 4.1.39 Requirements of Act, Code and Regulations. The Project satisfies
all requirements of the Act, the Code and the Regulations applicable to the Project.
Section 4.1.40 Regulatory Agreement. The Project is, as of the date of origination
of the Funding Loan, in compliance with all requirements of the Regulatory Agreement to the extent
such requirements are applicable; and the Borrower intends to cause the residential units in the Project
to be rented or available for rental on a basis which satisfies the requirements of the Regulatory
Agreement, including all applicable requirements of the Act and the Code and the Regulations, and
pursuant to leases which comply with all applicable laws.
Section 4.1.41 Intention to Hold Project. The Borrower intends to hold the Project
for its own account and has no current plans, and has not entered into any agreement, to sell the Project
or any part of it (except for rights granted in the Partnership Agreement); and the Borrower intends to
occupy the Project or cause the Project to be occupied and to operate it or cause it to be operated at all
times during the term of this Borrower Loan Agreement in compliance with the terms of this Borrower
Loan Agreement and the Regulatory Agreement and does not know of any reason why the Project will
not be so used by it in the absence of circumstances not now anticipated by it or totally beyond its
control.
Section 4.1.42 Concerning General Partner.
(a) The managing general partner of Borrower is SBCS Corporation, a California
nonprofit public benefit corporation, and the administrative general partner of Borrower is MU2
Affordable LLC, a California limited liability company, and each of the Managing General Partner and
Administrative General Partner is duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of
California. The General Partner has all requisite power and authority, rights and franchises to enter
into and perform its obligations under the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan
Documents to be executed by it for its own account and on behalf of Borrower, as general partner of
Borrower, under this Borrower Loan Agreement and the other Borrower Loan Documents and the
Funding Loan Documents.
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(b) The General Partner has made all filings (including, without limitation, all
required filings related to the use of fictitious business names) and is in good standing in the State and
in each other jurisdiction in which the character of the property it owns or the nature of the business it
transacts makes such filings necessary or where the failure to make such filings could have a material
adverse effect on the business, operations, assets, or financial condition of General Partner.
(c) The General Partner is duly authorized to do business in the State.
(d) The execution, delivery and performance by Borrower of the Borrower Loan
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents have been duly authorized by all necessary action of
General Partner on behalf of Borrower, and by all necessary action on behalf of General Partner.
(e) The execution, delivery and performance by General Partner, on behalf of
Borrower, of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents will not violate
(i) General Partner’s organizational documents; (ii) any other Legal Requirement affecting General
Partner or any of its properties; or (iii) any agreement to which General Partner is bound or to which it
is a party; and will not result in or require the creation (except as provided in or contemplated by this
Borrower Loan Agreement) of any Lien upon any of such properties, any of the Collateral or any of
the property or funds pledged or delivered to Funding Lender pursuant to the Security Documents.
Section 4.1.43 Government and Private Approvals. All governmental or regulatory
orders, consents, permits, authorizations and approvals required for the construction, rehabilitation,
use, occupancy and operation of the Improvements, that may be gran ted or denied in the discretion of
any Governmental Authority, have been obtained and are in full force and effect (or, in the case of any
of the foregoing that Borrower is not required to have as of the Closing Date, will be obtained), and
will be maintained in full force and effect at all times during the construction or rehabilitation of the
Improvements. All such orders, consents, permits, authorizations and approvals that may not be denied
in the discretion of any Governmental Authority shall be obtained prior to the commencement of any
work for which such orders, consents, permits, authorizations or approvals are required, and, once
obtained, such orders, consents, permits, authorizations and approvals will be maintained in full force
and effect at all times during the construction or rehabilitation of the Improvements. Except as set
forth in the preceding two sentences, no additional governmental or regulatory actions, filings or
registrations with respect to the Improvements, and no approvals, autho rizations or consents of any
trustee or holder of any indebtedness or obligation of Borrower, are required for the due execution,
delivery and performance by Borrower or General Partner of any of the Borrower Loan Documents or
the Funding Loan Documents or the Related Documents executed by Borrower or General Partner, as
applicable. All required zoning approvals have been obtained, and the zoning of the Land for the
Project is not conditional upon the happening of any further event.
Section 4.1.44 Concerning Guarantor. The Borrower Loan Documents and the
Funding Loan Documents to which the Guarantor is a party or a signatory executed simultaneously
with this Borrower Loan Agreement have been duly executed and delivered by Guarantor and are
legally valid and binding obligations of Guarantor, enforceable against Guarantor in accordance with
their terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.
Section 4.1.45 No Material Defaults. Except as previously disclosed to Funding
Lender and the Governmental Lender in writing, there exists no material violation of or material default
by Borrower under, and, to the best knowledge of Borrower, no event has occurred which, upon the
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giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would constitute a material default with respect to:
(i) the terms of any instrument evidencing, securing or guaranteeing any indebtedness secured by the
Project or any portion or interest thereof or therein; (ii) any lease or other agreement affecting the
Project or to which Borrower is a party; (iii) any license, permit, statute, ordinance, law, judgment,
order, writ, injunction, decree, rule or regulation of any Governmental Authority, or any determination
or award of any arbitrator to which Borrower or the Project may be bound; or (iv) any mortgage,
instrument, agreement or document by which Borrower or any of its respective properties is bound; in
the case of any of the foregoing: (1) which involves any Borrower Loan Document or Funding Loan
Document; (2) which involves the Project and is not adequately covered by insurance; (3) that might
materially and adversely affect the ability of Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor or to perform any
of its respective obligations under any of the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan
Documents or any other material instrument, agreement or document to which it is a party; or (4) which
might adversely affect the priority of the Liens c reated by this Borrower Loan Agreement or any of the
Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents.
Section 4.1.46 Payment of Taxes. Except as previously disclosed to Funding Lender
in writing: (i) all tax returns and reports of Borrower, General Partner and Guarantor required to be
filed have been timely filed, and all taxes, assessments, fees and other governmental charges upon
Borrower, General Partner and Guarantor, and upon their respective properties, assets, income and
franchises, which are due and payable have been paid when due and payable; and (ii) Borrower knows
of no proposed tax assessment against it or against General Partner or Guarantor that would be material
to the condition (financial or otherwise) of Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor, and neither
Borrower nor General Partner have contracted with any Governmental Authority in connection with
such taxes.
Section 4.1.47 Rights to Project Agreements and Licenses. Borrower is the legal
and beneficial owner of all rights in and to the Plans and Specifications and all existing Project
Agreements and Licenses, and will be the legal and beneficial owner of all rights in and to all future
Project Agreements and Licenses. Borrower’s interest in the Plans and Specifications and all Project
Agreements and Licenses is not subject to any present claim (other than under the Borrower Loan
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents or as otherwise approved by Funding Lender in its sole
discretion), set-off or deduction other than in the ordinary course of business.
Section 4.1.48 Patriot Act Compliance. Borrower is not now, nor has ever been
(i) listed on any Government Lists (as defined below), (ii) a person who has been determined by a
Governmental Authority to be subject to the prohibitions contained in Presidential Executive Order
No. 13224 (September 23, 2001) or any other similar prohibitions contained in the rules and
regulations of OFAC or in any enabling legislation or other Presidential Executive Orders in respect
thereof, (iii) indicted for or convicted of any felony involving a crime or crimes of moral turpitude or
for any Patriot Act Offense, or (iv) under investigation by any Governmental Authority for alleged
criminal activity. For purposes hereof, the term “Patriot Act Offense” shall mean any violation of the
criminal laws of the United States of America or of any of the several states, or that would be a criminal
violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States of America or any of the several
states, relating to terrorism or the laundering of monetary inst ruments, including any offense under
(A) the criminal laws against terrorism; (B) the criminal laws against money laundering, (C) Bank
Representative Secrecy Act, as amended, (D) the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986, as amended,
or (E) the Patriot Act. “Patriot Act Offense” also includes the crimes of conspiracy to commit, or aiding
and abetting another to commit, a Patriot Act Offense. For purposes hereof, the term “Government
Lists” shall mean (1) the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons Lists maintained by the
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Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), (2) any other list of terrorists, terrorist organizations or
narcotics traffickers maintained pursuant to any of the Rules and Regulations of OFAC that Funding
Lender notified Borrower in writing is now included in “Government Lists”, or (3) any similar lists
maintained by the United States Department of State, the United States Department of Commerce or
any other Governmental Authority or pursuant to any Executive Order of the President o f the United
States of America that Funding Lender notified Borrower in writing is now included in “Government
Lists”.
Section 4.1.49 Rent Schedule. Borrower has prepared a prospective Unit absorption
and rent collection schedule with respect to the Project substantially in the form attached as an exhibit
to the Construction Funding Agreement, which schedule takes into account, among other relevant
factors (i) a schedule of minimum monthly rentals for the Units, and (ii) any and all concessions
including free rent periods, and on the basis of such schedule, Borrower believes it will collect rents
with respect to the Project in amounts greater than or equal to debt service on the Borrower Loan.
Section 4.1.50 Other Documents. Each of the representations and warranties of
Borrower or General Partner contained in any of the other Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding
Loan Documents or Related Documents is true and correct in all material respects (or, in the case of
representations or warranties contained in any of the other Borrower Loan Documents or Funding Loan
Documents or Related Documents that speak as of a particular date, were true and correct in all material
respects as of such date). All of such representations and warranties are incorporated herein for the
benefit of Funding Lender.
Section 4.1.51 Subordinate Loan Documents. The Subordinate Loan Documents
are in full force and effect and the Borrower has paid all commitment fees and other amounts due and
payable to the Subordinate Lender(s) thereunder. There exists no material violation of o r material
default by the Borrower under, and no event has occurred which, upon the giving of notice or the
passage of time, or both, would constitute a material default under the Subordinate Loan Documents.
Section 4.1.52 [Reserved].
Section 4.1.53 Survival of Representations and Covenants. All of the
representations and warranties in Section 4.1 hereof and elsewhere in the Borrower Loan Documents
(i) shall survive for so long as any portion of the Borrower Payment Obligations remains due and owing
and (ii) shall be deemed to have been relied upon by the Governmental Lender and the Servicer
notwithstanding any investigation heretofore or hereafter made by the Governmental Lender or the
Servicer or on its or their behalf, provided, however, that the representations, warranties and covenants
set forth in Section 4.1.31 hereof shall survive in perpetuity and shall not be subject to the exculpation
provisions of Section 11.1 hereof.
ARTICLE V
AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS
During the term of this Borrower Loan Agreement, the Borrower hereby covenants and agrees
with the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer that:
Section 5.1 Existence. The Borrower shall (i) do or cause to be done all things necessary
to preserve, renew and keep in full force and effect its existence and its material rights, and franchises,
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(ii) continue to engage in the business presently conducted by it, (iii) obtain and maintain all material
Licenses, and (iv) qualify to do business and remain in good standing under the laws of the State.
Section 5.2 Taxes and Other Charges. The Borrower shall pay all Taxes and Other
Charges as the same become due and payable and prior to their becoming delinquent in accordance
with the Security Instrument, except to the extent that the amount, validity or application thereof is
being contested in good faith as permitted by the Security Instrument.
The Borrower covenants to pay all taxes and Other Charges of any type or character charged
to the Funding Lender affecting the amount available to the Funding Lender from payments to be
received hereunder or in any way arising due to the transactions contemplated hereby (including taxes
and Other Charges assessed or levied by any public agency or governmental authority of whatsoever
character having power to levy taxes or assessments) but excluding franchise taxes based upon the
capital and/or income of the Funding Lender and taxes based upon or measured by the net income of
the Funding Lender; provided, however, that the Borrower shall have the right to protest any such taxes
or Other Charges and to require the Funding Lender, at the Borrower’s expense, to protest and contest
any such taxes or Other Charges levied upon them and that the Borrower shall have the right to
withhold payment of any such taxes or Other Charges pending disposition of any such protest or contest
unless such withholding, protest or contest would adversely affect the rights or interests of the Funding
Lender. This obligation shall remain valid and in effect notwithstanding repayment of the Borrower
Loan hereunder or termination of this Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 5.3 Repairs; Maintenance and Compliance; Physical Condition. The Borrower
shall cause the Project to be maintained in a good, habitable and safe (so as to not threaten the health
or safety of the Project’s tenants or their invited guests) condition and repair (reasonable wear and tear
excepted) as set forth in the Security Instrument and shall not remove, demolish or materially alter the
Improvements or Equipment (except for removal of aging or obsolete equipment or furnishings in the
normal course of business), except as provided in the Security Instrument.
Section 5.4 Litigation. The Borrower shall give prompt Written Notice to the
Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender and the Servicer of any litigation, governmental
proceedings or claims or investigations regarding an alleged actual violation of a Legal Requirement
pending or, to the Borrower’s knowledge, threatened against the Borrower which might materially
adversely affect the Borrower’s condition (financial or otherwise) or business or the Project.
Section 5.5 Performance of Other Agreements. The Borrower shall observe and perform
in all material respects each and every term to be observed or performed by it pursuant to the terms of
any agreement or instrument affecting or pertaining to the Pr oject.
Section 5.6 Notices. The Borrower shall promptly advise the Governmental Lender, the
Funding Lender and the Servicer of (i) any Material Adverse Change in the Borrower’s financial
condition, assets, properties or operations other than general changes in the re al estate market, (ii) any
fact or circumstance affecting the Borrower or the Project that materially and adversely affects the
Borrower’s ability to meet its obligations hereunder or under any of the other Borrower Loan
Document to which it is a party in a timely manner, or (iii) the occurrence of any Potential Default or
Event of Default of which the Borrower has knowledge. If the Borrower becomes subject to federal
or state securities law filing requirements, the Borrower shall cause to be delivered to the Governmental
Lender, the Funding Lender and the Servicer any Securities and Exchange Commission or other public
filings, if any, of the Borrower within two (2) Business Days of such filing.
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Section 5.7 Cooperate in Legal Proceedings. The Borrower shall cooperate fully with
the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer with respect to, and
permit the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer at their option,
to participate in, any proceedings before any Governmental Authority that may in any way affect the
rights of the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and/or the Servicer under
any Borrower Loan Document or Funding Loan Document.
Section 5.8 Further Assurances. The Borrower shall, at the Borrower’s sole cost and
expense (except as provided in Section 9.1 hereof), (i) furnish to the Servicer and the Funding Lender
all instruments, documents, boundary surveys, footing or foundation surveys (to the extent that
Borrower’s construction or renovation of the Project alters any existing building foundations or
footprints), certificates, plans and specifications, appraisals, title and other insurance reports and
agreements relating to the Project, reasonably requested by the Servicer or the Funding Lender for the
better and more efficient carrying out of the intents and purposes of the Borrower Loan Documents
and the Funding Loan Documents; (ii) execute and deliver to the Servicer and the Funding Lender such
documents, instruments, certificates, assignments and other writings, and do such other acts necessary
or desirable, to evidence, preserve and/or protect the collateral at any time securing or intended to
secure the Borrower Loan, as the Servicer, the Fiscal Agent (at the direction of the Funding Lender)
and the Funding Lender may reasonably require from time to time; (iii) do and execute all and such
further lawful and reasonable acts, conveyances and assurances for the better and more effective
carrying out of the intents and purposes of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan
Documents, as the Servicer, the Fiscal Agent (at the direction of the Funding Lender) or the Funding
Lender shall reasonably require from time to time; provided, however, with respect to clauses (i)-(iii)
above, the Borrower shall not be required to do anything that has the effect of (A) changing the
essential economic terms of the Borrower Loan or (B) imposing upon the Borrower greater personal
liability under the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Docum ents; and (iv) upon the
Servicer’s, the Fiscal Agent’s (at the direction of the Funding Lender) or the Funding Lender’s request
therefor given from time to time after the occurrence of any Potential Default or Event of Default for
so long as such Potential Default or Event of Default, as applicable, is continuing pay for (a) reports
of UCC, federal tax lien, state tax lien, judgment and pending litigation searches with respect to the
Borrower and (b) searches of title to the Project, each such search to be conducted by search firms
reasonably designated by the Servicer, the Fiscal Agent (at the direction of the Funding Lender) or the
Funding Lender in each of the locations reasonably designated by the Servicer, the Fiscal Agent or the
Funding Lender.
Section 5.9 Delivery of Financial Information. After notice to the Borrower of a
Secondary Market Disclosure Document, the Borrower shall, concurrently with any delivery to the
Funding Lender or the Servicer, deliver copies of all financial information required under Articl e IX.
Section 5.10 Environmental Matters. So long as the Borrower owns or is in possession of
the Project, the Borrower shall (a) keep the Project in compliance with all Hazardous Materials Laws
(as defined in the Security Instrument), (b) promptly notify the Funding Lender and the Servicer if the
Borrower shall become aware that any Hazardous Materials (as defined in the Security Instrument) are
on or near the Project in violation of Hazardous Materials Laws, and (c) commence and thereafter
diligently prosecute to completion all remedial work necessary with respect to the Project required
under any Hazardous Material Laws, in each case as set forth in the Security Instrument or the
Agreement of Environmental Indemnification.
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Section 5.11 Governmental Lender’s and Funding Lender’s Fees. The Borrower
covenants to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of the Governmental Lender (including the Ongoing
Governmental Lender Fee), the Fiscal Agent (including the Fiscal Agent Fees) and the Funding Lender
or any agents, attorneys, accountants, consultants selected by the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal
Agent or the Funding Lender to act on its respective behalf in connection with this Borrower Loan
Agreement and the other Borrower Loan Documents, the Regulatory Agreement and the Funding Loan
Documents, including, without limitation, any and all reasonable expenses incurred in connection with
the making of the Borrower Loan or in connection with any litigation which may at any time be
instituted involving the Borrower Loan, this Borrower Loan Agreement, the other Borrower Loan
Documents, the Regulatory Agreement and the Funding Loan Documents or any of the other
documents contemplated thereby, or in connection with the reasonable supervision or inspection of the
Borrower, its properties, assets or operations or otherwise in connection with the administration of the
foregoing. This obligation shall remain valid and in effect notwithstanding repayment of the Borrower
Loan hereunder or termination of this Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 5.12 Estoppel Statement. The Borrower shall furnish to the Funding Lender, the
Fiscal Agent or the Servicer for the benefit of the Funding Lender or the Servicer within ten (10) days
after request by the Funding Lender and the Servicer, with a statement, duly acknowledged and
certified, setting forth (i) the unpaid principal of the Borrower Note, (ii) the applicable Interest Rate,
(iii) the date installments of interest and/or principal were last paid, (iv) any offsets or defenses to the
payment of the Borrower Payment Obligations, and (v) that the Borrower Loan Documents and the
Funding Loan Documents to which the Borrower is a party are valid, legal and binding obligations of
the Borrower and have not been modified or, if modified, giving particulars of such modificati on, and
no Event of Default exists thereunder or specify any Event of Default that does exist thereunder. The
Borrower shall use commercially reasonable efforts to furnish to the Funding Lender or the Servicer,
within 30 days of a request by the Funding Lender or Servicer, tenant estoppel certificates from each
commercial tenant at the Project in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Funding Lender
and the Servicer; provided that the Funding Lender and the Servicer shall not make such requests more
frequently than twice in any year.
Section 5.13 Defense of Actions. The Borrower shall appear in and defend any action or
proceeding purporting to affect the security for this Borrower Loan Agreement hereunder or under the
Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents, and shall pay, in the manner required
by Section 2.4 hereof, all costs and expenses, including the cost of evidence of title and attorneys’ fees,
in any such action or proceeding in which Funding Lender may appear. If the Borrower fails to perform
any of the covenants or agreements contained in this Borrower Loan Agreement or any other Borrower
Loan Document, or if any action or proceeding is commenced that is not diligently defended by the
Borrower which affects the Funding Lender’s interest in the Project or any part thereof, including
eminent domain, code enforcement or proceedings of any nature whatsoever under any Federal or state
law, whether now existing or hereafter enacted or amended, then the Funding Lender may make such
appearances, disburse such sums and take such action as the Funding Lender deems necessary or
appropriate to protect its interests. Such actions include disbursement of attorneys’ fees, entry upon
the Project to make repairs or take other action to protect the secu rity of the Project, and payment,
purchase, contest or compromise of any encumbrance, charge or lien which in the judgment of Funding
Lender appears to be prior or superior to the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan
Documents. The Funding Lender shall have no obligation to do any of the above. The Funding Lender
may take any such action without notice to or demand upon the Borrower. No such action shall release
the Borrower from any obligation under this Borrower Loan Agreement or any of the othe r Borrower
Loan Documents or Funding Loan Documents. In the event (i) that the Security Instrument is
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foreclosed in whole or in part or that any Borrower Loan Document is put into the hands of an attorney
for collection, suit, action or foreclosure, or (ii) of the foreclosure of any mortgage, deed of trust or
deed to secure debt prior to or subsequent to the Security Instrument or any Borrower Loan Document
in which proceeding the Funding Lender is made a party or (iii) of the bankruptcy of the Borrower or
an assignment by the Borrower for the benefit of its creditors, the Borrower shall be chargeable with
and agrees to pay all costs of collection and defense, including actual attorneys’ fees in connection
therewith and in connection with any appellate proc eeding or post-judgment action involved therein,
which shall be due and payable together with all required service or use taxes.
Section 5.14 Expenses. The Borrower shall pay all reasonable expenses incurred by the
Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer (except as provided in
Section 9.1 hereof) in connection with the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan, including reasonable
fees and expenses of the Governmental Lender’s, the Fiscal Agent’s, the Funding Lender’s and the
Servicer’s attorneys, environmental, engineering and other consultants, and fees, charges or taxes for
the recording or filing of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents. The
Borrower shall pay or cause to be paid all reasonable expenses of the Gover nmental Lender, the
Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer (except as provided in Section 9.1 hereof) in
connection with the issuance or administration of the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan, including
audit costs, inspection fees, settlement of condemnation and casualty awards, and premiums for title
insurance and endorsements thereto. The Borrower shall, upon request, promptly reimburse the
Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer for all reasonable
amounts expended, advanced or incurred by the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal
Agent and the Servicer to collect the Borrower Note, or to enforce the rights of the Governmental
Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer under this Borrower Loan Agreement
or any other Borrower Loan Document, or to defend or assert the rights and claims of the Governmental
Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer under the Borrower Loan Documents
and the Funding Loan Documents arising out of an Event of Default or with respect to the Project (by
litigation or other proceedings) arising out of an Event of Default, which amounts will include all court
costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses, fees of auditors and accountants, and in vestigation expenses as
may be reasonably incurred by the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and
the Servicer in connection with any such matters (whether or not litigation is instituted), together with
interest at the Default Rate on each such amount from the Date of Disbursement until the date of
reimbursement to the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer,
all of which shall constitute part of the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan and shall be se cured by
the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents. The obligations and liabilities of
the Borrower under this Section 5.14 shall survive the Term of this Borrower Loan Agreement and the
exercise by the Governmental Lender, the Funding Le nder, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer, as the
case may be, of any of its rights or remedies under the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding
Loan Documents, including the acquisition of the Project by foreclosure or a conveyance in lieu of
foreclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Borrower shall not be obligated to pay amounts
incurred as a result of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of any other party, and any obligations
of the Borrower to pay for environmental inspections or audits will be governed by Section 18(i) and
43(i) of the Security Instrument.
Section 5.15 Indemnity. In addition to its other obligations hereunder, and in addition to
any and all rights of reimbursement, indemnification, subrogation and other rights of Governmental
Lender, the Fiscal Agent or Funding Lender pursuant hereto, pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement
and under law or equity, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Borrower agrees to indemnify, hold
harmless and defend the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the Servicer, the
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Beneficiary Parties, Citigroup, Inc., and each of their respective commissioners, officers, directors,
employees, attorneys and agents (each an “Indemnified Party”), against any and all losses, damages,
claims, actions, liabilities, reasonable costs and expenses of any nature, kind or character (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, litigation and court costs, amounts paid in settlement (to
the extent that the Borrower has consented to such settlement ) and amounts paid to discharge
judgments) (hereinafter, the “Liabilities”) to which the Indemnified Parties, or any of them, may
become subject under federal or state securities laws or any other statutory law or at common law or
otherwise, to the extent arising out of or based upon or in any way relating to:
(a) The Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents or the
execution or amendment thereof or in connection with transactions contemplated thereby, including
the sale, transfer or resale of the Borrower Loan or the Funding Loan, except with respect to any
Secondary Market Disclosure Document (other than any Borrower’s obligations under Article IX);
(b) Any act or omission of the Borrower or any of its agents, contractors, servants,
employees or licensees in connection with the Borrower Loan, the Funding Loan or the Project, the
operation of the Project, or the condition, environmental or otherwise, occupancy, use, possession,
conduct or management of work done in or about, or from the planning, design , acquisition,
construction, installation or rehabilitation of, the Project or any part thereof;
(c) Any lien (other than a Permitted Lien) or charge upon payments by the
Borrower to the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender hereunder, or any taxes
(including, without limitation, all ad valorem taxes and sales taxes), assessments, impositions and
Other Charges imposed on the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender in respect
of any portion of the Project;
(d) Any violation of any environmental law, rule or regulation with respect to, or
the release of any toxic substance from, the Project or any part thereof during the period in which the
Borrower is in possession or control of the Project;
(e) The enforcement of, or any action taken by the Governmental Lender, the
Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender related to remedies under, this Borrower Loan Agreement and the
other Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents;
(f) Any untrue statement or misleading statement or alleged untrue statement or
alleged misleading statement of a material fact by the Borrower made in the course of Borrower
applying for the Borrower Loan or the Funding Loan or contained in any of the Borrower Loan
Documents or Funding Loan Documents to which the Borrower is a party;
(g) Any Determination of Taxability;
(h) Any breach (or alleged breach) by Borrower of any representation, warranty or
covenant made in or pursuant to this Borrower Loan Agreement or in connection with any written or
oral representation, presentation, report, appraisal or other information given or delivered by Borrower,
General Partner, Guarantor or their Affiliates to Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent the Funding
Lender, Servicer or any other Person in connection with the Borrower’s appli cation for the Borrower
Loan and the Funding Loan (including, without limitation, any breach or alleged breach by Borrower
of any agreement with respect to the provision of any substitute credit enhancement);
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(i) any failure (or alleged failure) by Borrower, t he Funding Lender or
Governmental Lender to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to
the making of the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan;
(j) the Project, or the condition, occupancy, use, possession, conduct or
management of, or work done in or about, or from the planning, design, acquisition, installation,
construction or rehabilitation of, the Project or any part thereof; or
(k) the use of the proceeds of the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan,
except in the case of the foregoing indemnification of the Governmental Lender or any related
Indemnified Party, to the extent such damages the direct result of the willful misconduct of such
Indemnified Party, as finally adjudicated on a non-appealable basis by a court of competent
jurisdiction, and except in the case of the foregoing indemnification of the Funding Lender or the
Servicer or any related Indemnified Party, to the extent such damages are caused by the gross
negligence or willful misconduct of such Indemnified Party. Notwit hstanding anything herein to the
contrary, the Borrower’s indemnification obligations to the parties specified in Section 9.1.4 hereof
with respect to any securitization or Secondary Market Transaction described in Article IX hereof shall
be limited to the indemnity set forth in Section 9.1.4 hereof. In the event that any action or proceeding
is brought against any Indemnified Party with respect to which indemnity may be sought hereunder,
the Borrower, upon written notice from the Indemnified Party (which notice shall be timely given so
as not to materially impair the Borrower’s right to defend), shall assume the investigation and defense
thereof, including the employment of counsel reasonably approved by the Indemnified Party, and shall
assume the payment of all expenses related thereto, with full power to litigate, compromise or settle
the same in its sole discretion; provided that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to review and
approve or disapprove any such compromise or settlement, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld. Each Indemnified Party shall have the right to employ separate counsel in any such action
or proceeding and to participate in the investigation and defense thereof. The Borrower shall pay the
reasonable fees and expenses of such separate counsel; provided, however, that such Indemnified Party
may only employ separate counsel at the expense of the Borrower if and only if in such Indemnified
Party’s good faith judgment (based on the advice of counsel) a conflict of int erest exists or could arise
by reason of common representation.
Notwithstanding any transfer of the Project to another owner in accordance with the provisions
of this Borrower Loan Agreement or the Regulatory Agreement, the Borrower shall remain obligated
to indemnify each Indemnified Party pursuant to this Section 5.15 if such subsequent owner fails to
indemnify any party entitled to be indemnified hereunder, unless the Governmental Lender and the
Funding Lender have consented to such transfer and to the a ssignment of the rights and obligations of
the Borrower hereunder.
The rights of any persons to indemnity hereunder shall survive the final payment or defeasance
of the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan and in the case of the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer, any
resignation or removal thereof, respectively. The provisions of this Section 5.15 shall survive the
termination of this Borrower Loan Agreement.
The indemnity, set forth in this Section 5.15, shall include fees and expenses incurred by the
Fiscal Agent in the enforcement of this Section 5.15.
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The foregoing provisions of this Section 5.15 are not intended to and shall not negate, modify,
limit or change the provisions of Section 9 of the Borrower Note.
Section 5.16 No Warranty of Condition or Suitability by the Governmental Lender or
Funding Lender. Neither the Governmental Lender nor the Funding Lender makes any warranty,
either express or implied, as to the condition of the Project or that it will be suitable for the Borrower’s
purposes or needs.
Section 5.17 Right of Access to the Project. The Borrower agrees that the Governmental
Lender, the Funding Lender, the Servicer and the Construction Consultant, and their duly authorized
agents, attorneys, experts, engineers, accountants and representatives shall have the right, but no
obligation, at all reasonable times during business hours and upon reasonable notice, to enter onto the
Land (a) to examine, test and inspect the Project without material interference or prejudice to the
Borrower’s operations and (b) to perform such work in and about the Project made necessary by reason
of the Borrower’s default under any of the provisions of this Borrower Loan Agreement. The
Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Servicer, and their duly authorized agents, attorneys,
accountants and representatives shall also be permitted, without any obligation to do so, at all
reasonable times and upon reasonable notice during business hours, to examine the books and records
of the Borrower with respect to the Project.
Section 5.18 Notice of Default. The Borrower will advise the Governmental Lender, the
Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer as soon as possible, and in any event not later than
five (5) Business Days after the occurrence of any Potential Default or Event of Default with a
statement of an Authorized Representative of Borrower describing the details of such Potential Default
or Event of Default and any curative action Borrower proposes to take.
Section 5.19 Covenant with Governmental Lender and Funding Lender. The Borrower
agrees that this Borrower Loan Agreement is executed and delivered in part to induce the purchase by
others of the Governmental Lender Note and, accordingly, all covenants and agreements of the
Borrower contained in this Borrower Loan Agreement are hereby declared to be for the benefit of the
Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender and any lawful owner, holder or pledgee
of the Borrower Note or the Governmental Lender Note from time to time.
Section 5.20 Obligation of the Borrower to Construct or Rehabilitate the Project. The
Borrower shall proceed with reasonable dispatch to construct or rehabilitate, as appropriate, and equip
the Project. If the proceeds of the Borrower Loan, together with the Other Borrower Moneys, available
to be disbursed to the Borrower are not sufficient to pay the costs of such construction or rehabilitation,
as appropriate, and equipping, the Borrower shall pay such additional costs from its own funds. The
Borrower shall not be entitled to any reimbursement from the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent,
the Funding Lender or the Servicer in respect of any such costs or to any diminution or abatement in
the repayment of the Borrower Loan. The Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding
Lender shall not be liable to the Borrower or any other person if for any reason the Project is not
completed or if the proceeds of the Borrower Loan are insufficient to pay all costs of the Project. The
Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender do not make any representation or
warranty, either express or implied, that moneys, if any, which will be made available to the Borrower
will be sufficient to complete the Project, and the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the
Funding Lender shall not be liable to the Borrower or any other person if for any reason the Project is
not completed.
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Section 5.21 Maintenance of Insurance. Borrower will maintain the insurance required by
the Security Instrument.
Section 5.22 Information; Statements and Reports. Borrower shall furnish or cause to be
furnished to Funding Lender and, with respect to subsection (a) only, to Governmental Lender:
(a) Notice of Default. As soon as possible, and in any event not later than five
(5) Business Days after the occurrence of any Event of Default or Potential Default, a statement of an
Authorized Representative of Borrower describing the details of such Event of Default or Potential
Default and any curative action Borrower proposes to take;
(b) Financial Statements; Rent Rolls. In the manner and to the extent required
under the Security Instrument, such financial statements, expenses statements, rent rolls, reports and
other financial documents and information as required by the Security Instrument and the other
Borrower Loan Documents and Funding Loan Documents, in the form and within the time periods
required therein;
(c) General Partner. As soon as available and in any event within one hundred
twenty (120) days after the end of each fiscal year of General Partner, copies of the financial statements
of General Partner as of such date, prepared in substantially the form previously delivered to the
Governmental Lender and Funding Lender and in a manner consistent therewith, or in such form
(which may include a form prepared in accordance with GAAP) as Funding Lender may reasonably
request;
(d) Leasing Reports. Prior to the Conversion Date, on a monthly basis (and in any
event within fifteen (15) days after the end of each Calendar Month), a report of all efforts made by
Borrower, if any, to lease all or any portio n of the Project during such Calendar Month and on a
cumulative basis since Project inception, which report shall be prepared and delivered by Borrower,
shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Funding Lender, and shall, if requested by Funding
Lender, be supported by copies of letters of intent, leases or occupancy agreements, as applicable;
(e) Audit Reports. Promptly upon receipt thereof, copies of all reports, if any,
submitted to Borrower by independent public accountants in connection with each ann ual, interim or
special audit of the financial statements of Borrower made by such accountants, including the comment
letter submitted by such accountants to management in connection with their annual audit;
(f) Notices; Certificates or Communications. Immediately upon giving or receipt
thereof, copies of any notices, certificates or other communications delivered at the Project or to
Borrower or General Partner naming Governmental Lender or Funding Lender as addressee or which
could reasonably be deemed to affect the structural integrity of the Project or the ability of Borrower
to perform its obligations under the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents;
(g) Certification of Non-Foreign Status. Promptly upon request of Funding Lender
from time to time, a Certification of Non-Foreign Status, executed on or after the date of such request
by Funding Lender;
(h) Compliance Certificates. Together with each of the documents required
pursuant to Section 5.22(b) hereof submitted by or on behalf of Borrower, a statement, in form and
substance satisfactory to Funding Lender and certified by an Authorized Borrower Representative, to
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the effect that Borrower is in compliance with all covenants, terms and conditions applicable to
Borrower, under or pursuant to the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents and
under or pursuant to any other Debt owing by Borrower to any Person, and disclosing any
noncompliance therewith, and any Event of Default or Potential Default, and describing the status of
Borrower’s actions to correct such noncompliance, Event of Default or Potential Default, as applicable;
and
(i) Other Items and Information. Such other information concerning the assets,
business, financial condition, operations, property and results of operations of Borrower, General
Partner, Guarantor or the Project, as Funding Lender or Governmental Lender reasonably requests
from time to time.
Borrower shall furnish to Governmental Lender, upon its written request, any of the items
described in the foregoing subsections (b) through and including (i) above.
Section 5.23 Additional Notices. Borrower will, promptly after becoming aware thereof,
give notice to Funding Lender and the Governmental Lender of:
(a) any Lien affecting the Project, or any part thereof, other than Liens expre ssly
permitted under this Borrower Loan Agreement;
(b) any Legal Action which is instituted by or against Borrower, General Partner
or Guarantor, or any Legal Action which is threatened against Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor
which, in any case, if adversely determined, could have a material adverse effect upon the business,
operations, properties, assets, management, ownership or financial condition of Borrower, General
Partner, Guarantor or the Project;
(c) any Legal Action which constitutes an Event of De fault or a Potential Default
or a default under any other Contractual Obligation to which Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor
is a party or by or to which Borrower, General Partner or Guarantor, or any of their respective properties
or assets, may be bound or subject, which default would have a material adverse effect on the business,
operations, assets (including the Project), or financial condition of Borrower, General Partner or
Guarantor, as applicable;
(d) any default, alleged default or potential defau lt on the part of Borrower under
any of the CC&R’s (together with a copy of each notice of default, alleged default or potential default
received from any other party thereto);
(e) any notice of default, alleged default or potential default on the part of
Borrower received from any tenant or occupant of the Project under or relating to its lease or occupancy
agreement (together with a copy of any such notice), if, in the aggregate, notices from at least fifteen
percent (15%) of the tenants at the Project have been received by Borrower with respect to, or alleging,
the same default, alleged default or potential default;
(f) any change or contemplated change in (i) the location of Borrower’s or General
Partner’s executive headquarters or principal place of business; (ii) the legal, trade, or fictitious
business names used by Borrower or General Partner; or (iii) the nature of the trade or business of
Borrower; and
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(g) any default, alleged default or potential default on the part of any general or
limited partner (including, without limitation, General Partner and the Equity Investor) under the
Partnership Agreement.
Section 5.24 Compliance with Other Agreements; Legal Requirements.
(a) Borrower shall timely perform and comply with, and shall cause General
Partner to timely perform and comply with the covenants, agreements, obligations and restrictions
imposed on them under the Partnership Agreement, and Borrower shall not do or permit to be done
anything to impair any such party’s rights or interests under any of the foregoing.
(b) Borrower will comply and, to the extent it is able, will require others to comply
with, all Legal Requirements of all Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over the Project or
construction and/or rehabilitation of the Improvements, and will furnish Funding Lende r with reports
of any official searches for or notices of violation of any requirements established by such
Governmental Authorities. Borrower will comply and, to the extent it is able, will require others to
comply, with applicable CC&R’s and all restric tive covenants and all obligations created by private
contracts and leases which affect ownership, construction, rehabilitation, equipping, fixturing, use or
operation of the Project, and all other agreements requiring a certain percentage of the Units to be
rented to persons of low or moderate income. The Improvements, when completed, shall comply with
all applicable building, zoning and other Legal Requirements, and will not violate any restrictions of
record against the Project or the terms of any other lease of all or any portion of the Project. Funding
Lender and Governmental Lender shall at all times have the right to audit, at Borrower’s expense,
Borrower’s compliance with any agreement requiring a certain percentage of the Units to be rented to
persons of low or moderate income, and Borrower shall supply all such information with respect
thereto as Funding Lender or Governmental Lender, as applicable, may request and otherwise
cooperate with Funding Lender or Governmental Lender, as applicable, in any such audit. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Borrower shall properly obtain, comply with and keep in effect
(and promptly deliver copies to Funding Lender of) all permits, licenses and approvals which are
required to be obtained from Governmental Authorities in order to construct, occupy, operate, market
and lease the Project.
Section 5.25 Completion and Maintenance of Project. Borrower shall cause the
construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Improvements, to be prosecuted with di ligence
and continuity and completed substantially in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, and in
accordance with the Construction Funding Agreement, free and clear of any liens or claims for liens
(but without prejudice to Borrower’s rights of contest under Section 10.16 hereof) (“Completion”) on
or before the Completion Date. Borrower shall thereafter maintain the Project as a residential
apartment complex in good order and condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. A maintenance
program shall be in place at all times to assure the continuation of first class maintenance.
Section 5.26 Fixtures. Borrower shall deliver to Funding Lender, on demand, any contracts,
bills of sale, statements, receipted vouchers or agreements under which Borrower or any other Pe rson
claims title to any materials, fixtures or articles incorporated into the Improvements.
Section 5.27 Income from Project. Borrower shall first apply all Gross Income to
Expenses of the Project, including all amounts then required to be paid under the Borrower Loa n
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents and the funding of all sums necessary to meet the
Replacement Reserve Fund Requirement, before using or applying such Gross Income for any other
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purpose. Borrower shall not make or permit any distributions or othe r payments of Net Operating
Income to its partners, shareholders or members, as applicable, in each case, without the prior Written
Consent of Funding Lender, except for (i) developer fee payments, (ii) any asset management fees due
to the Equity Investor, and (iii) following Completion, fees due to any general partner, each of which
shall be paid in accordance with the terms of the Partnership Agreement.
Section 5.28 Leases and Occupancy Agreements.
(a) Lease Approval.
(i) Borrower may enter into leases of space within the Improvements (and
amendments to such leases) in the ordinary course of business with bona fide third party tenants
without Funding Lender’s prior Written Consent if:
(A) The lease is a Permitted Lease;
(B) Borrower, acting in good faith following the exercise of due
diligence, has determined that the tenant meets requirements imposed under any applicable CC&R and
is financially capable of performing all of its obligations under the lease; and
(C) The lease conforms to the Rent Schedule attached as an exhibit
to the Construction Funding Agreement and reflects an arm’s-length transaction, subject to the
requirement that the Borrower comply with any applicable CC&R.
(ii) If any Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, Funding Lender
may make written demand on Borrower to submit all future leases for Funding Lender’s approval prior
to execution. Borrower shall comply with any such demand by Funding Lender.
(iii) No approval of any lease by Funding Lender shall be for any purpose
other than to protect Funding Lender’s security for the Borrower Loan and to preserve Funding
Lender’s rights under the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents. No approval
by Funding Lender shall result in a waiver of any default of Borrower. In no event shall any approval
by Funding Lender of a lease be a representation of any kind with regard to the lease or its
enforceability, or the financial capacity of any tenant or guarantor.
(b) Landlord’s Obligations. Borrower shall perform all obligations required to be
performed by it as landlord under any lease affecting any part of the Project or any space within the
Improvements.
(c) Leasing and Marketing Agreements. Except as may be contemplated in the
Management Agreement with Borrower’s Manager, Borrower shall not without the approval of
Funding Lender enter into any leasing or marketing agreement and Funding Lender reserves the right
to approve the qualifications of any marketing or leasing agent.
Section 5.29 Project Agreements and Licenses. To the extent not heretofore delivered to
Funding Lender, Borrower will furnish to Funding Lender, as soon as available, true and correct copies
of all Project Agreements and Licenses and the Plans and Specifications, together with assignments
thereof to Funding Lender and consents to such assignments where required by Funding Lender, all in
form and substance acceptable to Funding Lender. Neither Borrower nor General Partner has assigned
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or granted, or will assign or grant, a security interest in any of the Project Agreements and Licenses,
other than to Funding Lender.
Section 5.30 Payment of Debt Payments. In addition to its obligations under the Borrower
Note, Borrower will (i) duly and punctually pay or cause to be paid all principal of and interest on any
Debt of Borrower as and when the same become due on or before the due date; (ii) comply with and
perform all conditions, terms and obligations of other instruments or agreements evidencing or
securing such Debt; (iii) promptly inform Funding Lender of any default, or anticipated default, under
any such note, agreement, instrument; and (iv) forward to Funding Lender a copy of any notice of
default or notice of any event that might result in default under any such note, agreement, instrument,
including Liens encumbering the Project, or any portion thereof, which have been subor dinated to the
Security Instrument (regardless of whether or not permitted under this Borrower Loan Agreement).
Section 5.31 ERISA. Borrower will comply, and will cause each of its ERISA Affiliates to
comply, in all respects with the provisions of ERISA, to the extent applicable.
Section 5.32 Patriot Act Compliance. Borrower shall use its good faith and commercially
reasonable efforts to comply with the Patriot Act and all applicable requirements of Governmental
Authorities having jurisdiction over Borrower and/or the Project, including those relating to money
laundering and terrorism. Funding Lender shall have the right to audit Borrower’s compliance with the
Patriot Act and all applicable requirements of Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over
Borrower and/or the Project, including those relating to money laundering and terrorism. In the event
that Borrower fails to comply with the Patriot Act or any such requirements of Governmental
Authorities, then Funding Lender may, at its option, cause Borrower to comply therewith and any and
all costs and expenses incurred by Funding Lender in connection therewith shall be secured by the
Security Instrument and shall be immediately due and payable.
Borrower covenants that it shall comply with all Legal Requirements and internal req uirements
of Funding Lender relating to money laundering, anti -terrorism, trade embargos and economic
sanctions, now or hereafter in effect. Without limiting the foregoing, Borrower shall not take any
action, or permit any action to be taken, that would c ause Borrower’s representations and warranties
in Section 4.1.48 and this Section 5.32 become untrue or inaccurate at any time during the term of the
Funding Loan. Upon any Beneficiary Party’s request from time to time during the term of the Funding
Loan, Borrower shall certify in writing to such Beneficiary Party that Borrower’s representations,
warranties and obligations under Section 4.1.48 and this Section 5.32 remain true and correct and have
not been breached, and in addition, upon request of any Beneficiary Party, Borrower covenants to
provide all information required to satisfy obligations under all Legal Requirements and internal
requirements of Funding Lender relating to money laundering, anti-terrorism, trade embargos and
economic sanctions, now or hereafter in effect, during the term of the Funding Loan. Borrower shall
immediately notify the Funding Lender in writing of (a) Borrower’s actual knowledge that any of such
representations, warranties or covenants are no longer true and have been brea ched, (b) Borrower has
a reasonable basis to believe that they may no longer be true and have been breached or (c) Borrower
becomes the subject of an investigation by Governmental Authorities related to money laundering,
anti-terrorism, trade embargos and economic sanctions. Borrower shall also reimburse Funding Lender
for any expense incurred by Funding Lender in evaluating the effect of an investigation by
Governmental Authorities on the Funding Loan and Funding Lender’s interest in the collateral for t he
Funding Loan, in obtaining necessary license from Governmental Authorities as may be necessary for
Funding Lender to enforce its rights under the Funding Loan Documents, and in complying with all
Legal Requirements and internal requirements of Funding Lender relating to money laundering, anti-
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terrorism, trade embargos and economic sanctions, now or hereafter in effect applicable to Funding
Lender as a result of the existence of such an event and for any penalties or fines imposed upon Funding
Lender as a result thereof.
Section 5.33 Funds from Equity Investor. Borrower shall cause the Equity Investor to
fund all installments of the Equity Contributions in the amounts and at the times subject and according
to the terms of the Partnership Agreement.
Section 5.34 Tax Covenants. The Borrower further represents, warrants and covenants as
follows:
(a) General. The Borrower shall not take any action or omit to take any action
which, if taken or omitted, respectively, would adversely affect the exclusion of interest on the
Governmental Lender Note from gross income (as defined in Section 61 of the Code), for federal
income tax purposes and, if it should take or permit any such action, the Borrower will take all lawful
actions that it can take to rescind such action promptly upon having know ledge thereof and that the
Borrower will take such action or actions, including amendment of this Borrower Loan Agreement,
the Security Instrument and the Regulatory Agreement, as may be necessary, in the opinion of Tax
Counsel, to comply fully with all applicable rules, rulings, policies, procedures, regulations or other
official statements promulgated or proposed by the Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue
Service applicable to the Governmental Lender Note, the Funding Loan or affecting the Project.
Capitalized terms used in this Section 5.34 shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the
Regulatory Agreement or, if not defined therein, in the Funding Loan Agreement. With the intent not
to limit the generality of the foregoing, the Borrower covenants and agrees that, prior to the final
maturity of the Governmental Lender Note, unless it has received and filed with the Governmental
Lender and the Funding Lender a Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion, as such term is defined in
the Funding Loan Agreement (other than with respect to interest on any portion of the Governmental
Lender Note for a period during which such portion of the Governmental Lender Note are held by a
“substantial user” of any facility financed with the proceeds of the Governmental Lender Note or a
“related person,” as such terms are used in Section 147(a) of the Code), the Borrower will comply with
this Section 5.34.
(b) Use of Proceeds. The use of the net proceeds of the Funding Loan at all times
will satisfy the following requirements:
(i) Limitation on Net Proceeds. At least 95% of the net proceeds of the
portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note (within the meaning of the
Code) actually expended by Borrower shall be used to pay Qualified Project Costs that are costs of a
“qualified residential rental project” (within the meaning of Sections 142(a)(7) and 142(d) of the Code)
and property that is “functionally related and subordinate” thereto (within the meaning of Sections
1.103-8(a)(3) and 1.103-8(b)(4)(iii) of the Regulations).
(ii) Limit on Costs of Funding. The proceeds of the Funding Loan will be
expended by Borrower for the purposes set forth in this Borrower Loan Agreement and in the Funding
Loan Agreement and no portion thereof in excess of two percent of the proceeds of the portion of the
Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note, within the meaning of Section 147(g) of
the Code, will be expended to pay Costs of Funding.
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(iii) Prohibited Facilities. The Borrower shall not use or permit the use of
any proceeds of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note or any
income from the investment thereof to provide any airplane, skybox, or other private luxury box, health
club facility, any facility primarily used for gambling, or any store the principal business of which is
the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off premises.
(iv) Limitation on Land. Less than 25 percent of the net proceeds of the
portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note actually expended by
Borrower will be used, directly or indirectly, for the acquisition of land or an interest therein, nor will
any portion of the net proceeds of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental
Lender Note be used, directly or indirectly, for the acquisition of land or an interest therein to be used
for farming purposes.
(v) Limitation on Existing Facilities. No portion of the net proceeds of the
portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note will be used for the
acquisition of any existing property or an interest therein unless (A) the first use of such property is
pursuant to such acquisition or (B) the rehabilitation expenditures with respect to any building and the
equipment therefor equal or exceed 15 percent of the cost of acquiring such building financed with the
proceeds of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note (with respect
to structures other than buildings, this clause shall be applied by substituti ng 100 percent for 15
percent). For purposes of the preceding sentence, the term “rehabilitation expenditures” shall have the
meaning set forth in Section 147(d)(3) of the Code.
(vi) Accuracy of Information. The information furnished by the Borrower
and used by the Governmental Lender in preparing its certifications with respect to Section 148 of the
Code and the Borrower’s information statement pursuant to Section 149(e) of the Code is accurate and
complete as of the date of origination of the Funding Loan.
(vii) Limitation of Project Expenditures. The acquisition and construction
of the Project were not commenced (within the meaning of Section 144(a) of the Code) prior to the
60th day preceding the adoption of the resolution of the Governmental Lender with respect to the
Project on April 21, 2026, and no obligation for which reimbursement will be sought from proceeds of
the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note relating to the acquisition
or construction of the Project was paid or in curred prior to 60 days prior to such date, except for
permissible “preliminary expenditures”, which include architectural, engineering surveying, soil
testing, reimbursement bond issuance and similar costs incurred prior to the commencement of the
acquisition and construction of the Project.
(viii) Qualified Costs. The Borrower hereby represents, covenants and
warrants that the proceeds of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender
Note shall be used or deemed used by Borrower exclusively to pay Qualified Project Costs.
(c) Limitation on Maturity. The average maturity of the Governmental Lender
Note does not exceed 120 percent of the average reasonably expected economic life of the Project to
be financed by the Funding Loan, weighted in proportion to the respective cost of each item comprising
the property the cost of which has been or will be financed, directly or indirectly, with the net proceeds
of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note. For purposes of the
preceding sentence, the reasonably expected economic life of property shall be determined as of the
later of (A) the Closing Date for the Funding Loan or (B) the date on which such property is placed in
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service (or expected to be placed in service). In addition, land shall not be taken into account in
determining the reasonably expected economic life of property.
(d) No Arbitrage. The Borrower shall not take any action or omit to take any action
with respect to the Gross Proceeds of the Funding Loan or of any amounts expected to be used to pay
the principal thereof or the interest thereon which, if taken or omitted, respectively, would cause the
Governmental Lender Note to be classified as an “arbitrage bond” within the meaning of Section 148
of the Code. Except as provided in the Funding Loan Agreement and this Borrower Loan Agreement,
the Borrower shall not pledge or otherwise encumber, or permit the pledge or encumbrance of, any
money, investment, or investment property as security for payment of any amounts due under this
Borrower Loan Agreement or the Borrower Note relating to the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced
by the Governmental Lender Note, shall not establish any segregated reserve or similar fund for such
purpose and shall not prepay any such amounts in advance of the redemption date of an equal principal
amount of the Funding Loan, unless the Borrower has obtained in each case a Tax Counsel No Adverse
Effect Opinion with respect to such action, a copy of which shall be provided to the Governmental
Lender and the Funding Lender. The Borrower shall not, at any time prior to the final maturity of the
Funding Loan, invest or cause any Gross Proceeds to be invested in any investment (or to use Gross
Proceeds to replace money so invested), if, as a result of such investment the Yield of all investments
acquired with Gross Proceeds (or with money replaced thereby) on or prior to the date of such
investment exceeds the Yield of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental
Lender Note to the Maturity Date, except as permitted by Section 148 of the Code and Regulations
thereunder or as provided in the Regulatory Agreement. The Borrower further covenants and agrees
that it will comply with all applicable requirements of said Section 148 and the rules and Regulations
thereunder relating to the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note
and the interest thereon, including the employment of a Rebate Analyst acceptable to the Governmental
Lender and Funding Lender for the calculation of rebatable amounts to the United States Treasury
Department. The Borrower agrees that it will cause the Rebate Analyst to calcu late the rebatable
amounts not later than forty-five days after the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date and each five years
thereafter, and not later than forty-five days after the final Computation Date, and agrees that the
Borrower will pay all costs associated therewith. The Borrower agrees to provide evidence of the
employment of the Rebate Analyst satisfactory to the Governmental Lender and Funding Lender and
will provide to the Governmental Lender copies of all rebate calculations obtained from the Rebate
Analyst.
(e) No Federal Guarantee. Except to the extent permitted by Section 149(b) of the
Code and the Regulations and rulings thereunder, the Borrower shall not take or omit to take any action
which would cause the Governmental Lender Note to be “federally guaranteed” within the meaning of
Section 149(b) of the Code and the Regulations and rulings thereunder.
(f) Representations. The Borrower has supplied or caused to be supplied to Tax
Counsel all documents, instruments and written information requeste d by Tax Counsel, and all such
documents, instruments and written information supplied by or on behalf of the Borrower at the request
of Tax Counsel, which have been reasonably relied upon by Tax Counsel in rendering its opinion with
respect to the exclusion from gross income of the interest on the Governmental Lender Note for federal
income tax purposes, are true and correct in all material respects, do not contain any untrue statement
of a material fact and do not omit to state any material fact necessary to be stated therein in order to
make the information provided therein, in light of the circumstances under which such information
was provided, not misleading, and the Borrower is not aware of any other pertinent information which
Tax Counsel has not requested.
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(g) Qualified Residential Rental Project. The Borrower hereby covenants and
agrees that the Project will be operated as a “qualified residential rental project” within the meaning of
Section 142(d) of the Code, on a continuous basis during the longer of the Qualified Project Period (as
defined in the Regulatory Agreement) or any period during which any portion of the Governmental
Lender Note remain outstanding, to the end that the interest on the Governmental Lender Note shall
be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The Borrower hereby covenants and
agrees, continuously during the Qualified Project Period, to comply with all the provisions of the
Regulatory Agreement.
(h) Information Reporting Requirements. The Borrower will comply with the
information reporting requirements of Section 149(e)(2) of the Code requiring certain information
regarding the Governmental Lender Note to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service within
prescribed time limits.
(i) Funding Loan Not a Hedge Bond. The Borrower covenants and agrees that not
more than 50% of the proceeds of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental
Lender Note will be invested in Nonpurpose Investments having a substantially guaranteed Yield for
four years or more within the meaning of Section 149(f)(3)(A)(ii) of the Code, and the Borrower
reasonably expects that at least 85% of the spendable proceeds of the portion of the Funding Loan
evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note will be used to carry out the governmental purposes of
the Funding Loan within the three-year period beginning on the Closing Date.
(j) Termination of Restrictions. Although the parties hereto recognize that,
subject to the provisions of the Regulatory Agreement, the provisions of this Borrower Loa n
Agreement shall terminate in accordance with Section 10.14 hereof, the parties hereto recognize that
pursuant to the Regulatory Agreement, certain requirements, including the requirements incorporated
by reference in this Section, may continue in effect beyond the term hereof.
(k) Public Approval. The Borrower covenants and agrees that the proceeds of the
Funding Loan will not be used by Borrower in a manner that deviates in any substantial degree from
the Project described in the written notice of a public hearing regarding the Funding Loan.
(l) 40/60 Test Election. The Borrower and the Governmental Lender hereby elect
to apply the requirements of Section 142(d)(1)(B) to the Project. The Borrower hereby represents,
covenants and agrees, continuously during the Qualified Project Period, to comply with all the
provisions of the Regulatory Agreement.
(m) Modification of Tax Covenants. Subsequent to the origination of the Funding
Loan and prior to its payment in full (or provision for the payment thereof having been m ade in
accordance with the provisions of the Funding Loan Agreement), this Section 5.34 hereof may not be
amended, changed, modified, altered or terminated except as permitted herein and by the Funding Loan
Agreement and with the Written Consent of the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender.
Anything contained in this Borrower Loan Agreement or the Funding Loan Agreement to the contrary
notwithstanding, the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender and the Borrower
hereby agree to amend this Borrower Loan Agreement and, if appropriate, the Funding Loan
Agreement and the Regulatory Agreement, to the extent required, in the opinion of Tax Counsel, in
order for interest on the Governmental Lender Note to remain excludable from gross income for federal
income tax purposes. The party requesting such amendment, which may include the Funding Lender,
shall notify the other parties to this Borrower Loan Agreement of the proposed amendment and send a
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copy of such requested amendment to Tax Counsel. After review of such proposed amendment, Tax
Counsel shall render to the Funding Lender and the Governmental Lender an opinion as to the effect
of such proposed amendment upon the includability of interest on the Governmental Lender Note in
the gross income of the recipient thereof for federal income tax purposes. The Borrower shall pay all
necessary fees and expenses incurred with respect to such amendment. The Borrower, the
Governmental Lender and, where applicable, the Funding Lender per written instructions from the
Governmental Lender shall execute, deliver and, if applicable, the Borrower shall file of record, any
and all documents and instruments, including without limitation, an amendment to the Regulatory
Agreement, with a file-stamped copy to the Funding Lender, necessary to effectuate the intent of this
Section 5.34, and the Borrower and the Governmental Lender hereby appoint the Funding Lender as
their true and lawful attorney-in-fact to execute, deliver and, if applicable, file of record on behalf of
the Borrower or the Governmental Lender, as is applicable, any such document or instrument (in such
form as may be approved by and upon instruction of Tax Counsel) if either the Borrower or the
Governmental Lender defaults in the performance of its obligation under this Section 5.34; provided,
however, that the Funding Lender shall take no action under this Section 5.34 without first notifying
the Borrower or the Governmental Lender, as is applicable, of its intention to take such action and
providing the Borrower or the Governmental Lender, as is applicable, a reasonable opportunity to
comply with the requirements of this Section 5.34.
The Borrower irrevocably authorizes and directs the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender and any
other agent designated by the Governmental Lender to make payment of such amounts from funds of
the Borrower, if any, held by the Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender, or any agent of the Governmental
Lender or the Funding Lender. The Borrower further covenants and agrees that, pursuant to the
requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.148-1(b), it (or any related person contemplated by
such regulations) will not purchase interests in the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the
Governmental Lender Note.
Section 5.35 Payment of Rebate.
(a) Arbitrage Rebate. The Borrower agrees to take all steps necessary to compute
and pay any rebatable arbitrage relating to the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the
Governmental Lender Note in accordance with Section 148(f) of the Code including:
(i) Delivery of Documents and Money on Computation Dates. The
Borrower will deliver to the Fiscal Agent, with a copy to the Funding Lender, within 55 days after each
Computation Date:
(A) with a copy to the Governmental Lender, a statement, signed
by the Borrower, stating the Rebate Amount as of such Computation Date;
(B) if such Computation Date is an Installment Computation Date,
an amount that, together with any amount then held for the credit of the Rebate Fund, is equal to at
least 90% of the Rebate Amount as of such Installment Computation Date, less the future value of any
“previous rebate payments” made to the United States (as that term is used in Section 1.148-3(f)(1) of
the Regulations), or (2) if such Computation Date is the final Computation Date, an amoun t that,
together with any amount then held for the credit of the Rebate Fund, is equal to the Rebate Amount
as of such final Computation Date, less the future value of any “previous rebate payments” made to
the United States (as that term is used in Section 1.148-3(f)(1) of the Regulations); and
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(C) with a copy to the Governmental Lender, an Internal Revenue
Service Form 8038-T properly signed and completed as of such Computation Date.
(ii) Correction of Underpayments. If the Borrower shall discover or be
notified as of any date that any payment paid to the United States Treasury pursuant to this Section 5.35
of an amount described in Section 5.35(a)(i)(A) or (B) above shall have failed to satisfy any
requirement of Section 1.148-3 of the Regulations (whether or not such failure shall be due to any
default by the Borrower, the Governmental Lender or the Funding Lender), the Borrower shall (1) pay
to the Fiscal Agent (for deposit to the Rebate Fund) and cause the Fiscal Agent to pay to the United
States Treasury from the Rebate Fund the underpayment of the Rebate Amount, together with any
penalty and/or interest due, as specified in Section 1.148-3(h) of the Regulations, within 175 days after
any discovery or notice and (2) deliver to the Fiscal Agent an Internal Reven ue Service Form 8038-T
completed as of such date. If such underpayment of the Rebate Amount, together with any penalty
and/or interest due, is not paid to the United States Treasury in the amount and manner and by the time
specified in the Regulations, the Borrower shall take such steps as are necessary to prevent the
Governmental Lender Note from becoming arbitrage bonds within the meaning of Section 148 of the
Code.
(iii) Records. The Borrower shall retain all of its accounting records
relating to the funds established under this Borrower Loan Agreement and all calculations made in
preparing the statements described in this Section 5.35 for at least six years after the later of the final
maturity of the Governmental Lender Note or the date the Funding Loan is retired in full.
(iv) Costs. The Borrower agrees to pay all of the fees and expenses of a
nationally recognized Tax Counsel, the Rebate Analyst a certified public accountant and any other
necessary consultant employed by the Borrower or the Funding Lender in connection with computing
the Rebate Amount.
(v) No Diversion of Rebatable Arbitrage. The Borrower will not indirectly
pay any amount otherwise payable to the federal government pursuant to the foregoing requirements
to any person other than the federal government by entering into any investment arrangement with
respect to the Gross Proceeds of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental
Lender Note which is not purchased at Fair Market Value or includes terms that the Borrower would
not have included if such portion of the Funding Loan were not subject to Section 148(f) of the Code.
(vi) Modification of Requirements. If at any time during the term of this
Borrower Loan Agreement, the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender or the Borrower desires to
take any action which would otherwise be prohibited by the terms of this Section 5.35, such Person
shall be permitted to take such action if it shall first obtain and provide to the other Persons named
herein a Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion (as defined in the Funding Loan Agreement) with
respect to such action.
(b) Rebate Fund. The Borrower acknowledges that the Fiscal Agent shall establish
and hold a separate fund designated as the “Rebate Fund” under the Funding Loan Agreement and
deposit or transfer to the credit of the Rebate Fund each amount delivered to the Fiscal Agent by the
Borrower for deposit thereto and each amount directed by the Borrower to be transferred thereto, as
further described in Section 7.8 of the Funding Loan Agreement.
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Section 5.36 Covenants under Funding Loan Agreement. The Borrower will fully and
faithfully perform all the duties and obligations which the Governmental Lender has covenanted and
agreed in the Funding Loan Agreement to cause the Borrower to perform and any duties and
obligations which the Borrower is required in the Funding Loan Agreement to perform. The foregoing
will not apply to any duty or undertaking of the Governmental Lender that by its nature cannot be
delegated or assigned.
Section 5.37 Continuing Disclosure Agreement. The Borrower and the Funding Lender
shall enter into the Continuing Disclosure Agreement to provide for the continuing disclosure of
information about the Funding Loan, the Borrower and other matters as specifically provided for in
such agreement.
ARTICLE VI
NEGATIVE COVENANTS
Borrower hereby covenants and agrees as follows, which covenants shall remain in effect so
long as any Borrower Payment Obligation or other obligation of Borrower under any of the other
Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents remains outstanding or unperformed.
Borrower covenants and agrees that it will not, directly or indirectly:
Section 6.1 Management Agreement. Without first obtaining the Funding Lender’s prior
Written Consent, enter into the Management Agreement, and thereafter the Borrow er shall not, without
the Funding Lender’s prior Written Consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) and
subject to the Regulatory Agreement: (i) surrender, terminate or cancel the Management Agreement
or otherwise replace the Manager or enter into any other management agreement; (ii) reduce or consent
to the reduction of the term of the Management Agreement; (iii) increase or consent to the increase of
the amount of any charges under the Management Agreement; (iv) otherwise modify, change,
supplement, alter or amend in any material respect, or waive or release in any material respect any of
its rights and remedies under, the Management Agreement; or (v) suffer or permit the occurrence and
continuance of a default beyond any applicable cure p eriod under the Management Agreement (or any
successor management agreement) if such default permits the Manager to terminate the Management
Agreement (or such successor management agreement).
Section 6.2 Dissolution. Dissolve or liquidate, in whole or in part, merge with or
consolidate into another Person.
Section 6.3 Change in Business or Operation of Property. Enter into any line of
business other than the ownership and operation of the Project, or make any material change in the
scope or nature of its business objectives, purposes or operations, or undertake or participate in
activities other than the continuance of its present business and activities incidental or related thereto
or otherwise cease to operate the Project as a multi-family property or terminate such business for any
reason whatsoever (other than temporary cessation in connection with construction or rehabilitation,
as appropriate, of the Project).
Section 6.4 Debt Cancellation. Cancel or otherwise forgive or release any claim or debt
owed to the Borrower by a Person, except for adequate consideration or in the ordinary course of the
Borrower’s business in its reasonable judgment.
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Section 6.5 Assets. Purchase or own any real property or personal property incidental
thereto other than the Project.
Section 6.6 Transfers. Make, suffer or permit the occurrence of any Transfer other than a
transfer permitted under the Security Instrument and Section 10 of the Regulatory Agreement, nor
transfer any material License required for the operation of the Project.
Section 6.7 Debt. Other than as expressly approved in writing by the Funding Lender,
create, incur or assume any indebtedness for borrowed money (including subordinate debt) whether
unsecured or secured by all or any portion of the Project or interest therein or in the Borrower or any
partner thereof (including subordinate debt) other than (i) the Borrower Payment Obligations, (ii) the
Subordinate Debt, (iii) secured indebtedness incurred pursuant to or permitted by the Borrower Loan
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents, (iv) trade payables incurred in the ordinary course of
business and (iv) deferred developer fees.
Section 6.8 Assignment of Rights. Without the Funding Lender’s prior Written Consent,
attempt to assign the Borrower’s rights or interest under any Borrower Loan Document or Funding
Loan Document in contravention of any Borrower Loan Document or Funding Loan Document.
Section 6.9 Principal Place of Business. Change its principal place of business without
providing 30 days’ prior Written Notice of the change to the Funding Lender and the Servicer.
Section 6.10 Partnership Agreement. Without the Funding Lender’s prior Written
Consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) surrender, terminate, cancel, modify,
change, supplement, alter or amend in any material respect, or waive or release in any material respect
(except as allowed by the Security Instrument), any of its rights or remedies under the Partnership
Agreement if such action would materially impact the terms and conditions of the Equity
Contributions; provided, however, the consent of Funding Lender is not required for an amendment of
the Partnership Agreement resulting solely from the “Permitted Transfer” of partnership interests of
Borrower as defined in and permitted by the Security Instrument.
Section 6.11 ERISA. Maintain, sponsor, contribute to or become obligated to contribute to,
or suffer or permit any ERISA Affiliate of the Borrower to, maintain, sponsor, contribute to or become
obligated to contribute to, any Plan, or permit the assets of the Borrower to become “plan assets,”
whether by operation of law or under regulations promulgated under ERISA.
Section 6.12 No Hedging Arrangements. Without the prior Written Consent of the
Funding Lender or unless otherwise required by this Borrower Loan Agreement, the Borrower will not
enter into or guarantee, provide security for or otherwise undertake any form of contractual obligation
with respect to any interest rate swap, interest rate cap or other arrangement that has the effect of an
interest rate swap or interest rate cap or that otherwise (directly or indirectly, derivatively or
synthetically) hedges interest rate risk associated with being a debtor of variable rate debt or any
agreement or other arrangement to enter into any of the above on a future date or after the occurrence
of one or more events in the future.
Section 6.13 Loans and Investments; Distributions; Related Party Payments.
(a) Without the prior Written Consent of Funding Lender in each instance,
Borrower shall not (i) lend money, make investments, or extend credit, other than in the ordinary course
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of its business as presently conducted; or (ii) except as set forth in the Partnership Agreement,
repurchase, redeem or otherwise acquire any interest in Borrower, any Borrower Affiliate or any other
Person owning an interest, directly or indirectly, in Borrower, or make any distribution, in cash or in
kind, in respect of interests in Borrower, any Borrower Affiliate or any other Person owning an interest,
directly or indirectly, in Borrower (except to the extent permitted by Section 5.27 hereof and subject
to the limitations set forth in the Security Instrument).
(b) Disbursements for fees and expenses of any Borrower Affiliate and developer
fees (however characterized) will only be paid to the extent that such fee or expense bears a
proportionate relationship to the percentage of completion o f the construction or rehabilitation, as the
case may be, of the Improvements, as determined by the Construction Consultant, and only after
deducting the applicable Retainage. Except as otherwise permitted hereunder or by the Funding
Lender, no Disbursements for the Developer Fee or any “deferred developer fees” shall be made prior
to the Conversion Date other than in accordance with the Approved Developer Fee Schedule.
Section 6.14 Amendment of Related Documents or CC&R’s. Without the prior Written
Consent of Funding Lender in each instance, except as provided herein or in the Construction Funding
Agreement, Borrower shall not enter into or consent to any amendment, termination, modification, or
other alteration of any of the Related Documents or any of the CC&R’s (including, without limitation,
those contained in this Borrower Loan Agreement, any Architect’s Agreement or Engineer’s Contract,
any Construction Contract, and any Management Agreement, but excluding the Partnership
Agreement, which is covered by Section 6.10), or any assignment, transfer, pledge or hypothecation
of any of its rights thereunder, if any.
Section 6.15 Personal Property. Borrower shall not install materials, personal property,
equipment or fixtures subject to any security agreement or other agreement or con tract wherein the
right is reserved to any Person other than Borrower to remove or repossess any such materials,
equipment or fixtures, or whereby title to any of the same is not completely vested in Borrower at the
time of installation, without Funding Lender’s prior Written Consent; provided, however, that this
Section 6.15 shall not apply to laundry equipment or other equipment that is owned by a third -party
vendor and commercial tenants.
Section 6.16 Fiscal Year. Without Funding Lender’s Written Consent, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld, neither Borrower nor General Partner shall change the times of commencement
or termination of its fiscal year or other accounting periods, or change its methods of accounting, other
than to conform to GAAP.
Section 6.17 Publicity. Neither Borrower nor General Partner shall issue any publicity
release or other communication to any print, broadcast or on -line media, post any sign or in any other
way identify Funding Lender or any of its Affiliates as the source of the financing provided fo r herein,
without the prior written approval of Funding Lender in each instance (provided that nothing herein
shall prevent Borrower or General Partner from identifying Funding Lender or its Affiliates as the
source of such financing to the extent that Borrower or General Partner are required to do so by
disclosure requirements applicable to publicly held companies). Borrower and General Partner agree
that no sign shall be posted on the Project in connection with the construction or rehabilitation of the
Improvements unless such sign identifies Citigroup and its affiliates as the source of the financing
provided for herein or Funding Lender consents to not being identified on any such sign.
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Section 6.18 Subordinate Loan Documents. Without Funding Lender’s prior written
consent, Borrower will not surrender, terminate, cancel, modify, change, supplement, alter, amend,
waive, release, assign, transfer, pledge or hypothecate any of its rights or remedies under the
Subordinate Loan Documents.
ARTICLE VII
RESERVED
ARTICLE VIII
DEFAULTS
Section 8.1 Events of Default. Each of the following events shall constitute an “Event of
Default” under this Borrower Loan Agreement:
(a) failure by the Borrower to pay any Borrower Loan Payment in the manner and
on the date such payment is due in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Borrower Note, or
the failure by the Borrower to pay any Additional Borrower Payment on the date such payment is due
in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Borrower Note, the Security Instrument, this
Borrower Loan Agreement or any other Borrower Loan Document;
(b) failure by or on behalf of the Borrower to pay when due any amount (other than
as provided in subsection (a) above or elsewhere in this Section 8.1) required to be paid by the
Borrower under this Borrower Loan Agreement, the Borrower Note, the Security Instrument or any of
the other Borrower Loan Documents or Funding Loan Documents, including a failure to repay any
amounts that have been previously paid but are recovered, attached or enjoined pursuant to any
insolvency, receivership, liquidation or similar proceedings, which default remains uncured for a
period of five (5) days after Written Notice thereof shall have been given to the Borrower;
(c) an Event of Default, as defined in the Borrower Note, the Security Instrument
or any other Borrower Loan Document, occurs (or to the extent an “Event of Default” is not defined
in any other Borrower Loan Document, any default or breach by the Borrower or any Guarantor of its
obligations, covenants, representations or warranties under such Borrower Loan Document occurs and
any applicable notice and/or cure period has expired);
(d) any representation or warranty made by any of the Borrower, the Guarantor or
the General Partner in any Borrower Loan Document or Funding Loan Document to which it is a party,
or in any report, certificate, financial statement or other instrument, agreemen t or document furnished
by the Borrower, the Guarantor or the General Partner in connection with any Borrower Loan
Document or Funding Loan Document, is made shall be false or misleading in any material respect as
of the Closing Date;
(e) the Borrower shall make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors, or
shall generally not be paying its debts as they become due;
(f) the Borrower Controlling Entity shall make a general assignment for the benefit
of creditors, shall generally not be paying its debts as they become due, or an Act of Bankruptcy with
respect to the Borrower Controlling Entity shall occur, unless in all cases the Borrower Controlling
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Entity is replaced with a substitute Borrower Controlling Entity that satisfies the requirements of
Section 21 of the Security Instrument; which, in the case of a nonprofit Borrower Controlling Entity,
may be replaced within sixty (60) days of such event with another nonprofit Borrower Controlling
Entity acceptable to the Funding Lender, in which case no Event of Default shall be deemed to have
occurred;
(g) any portion of Borrower Deferred Equity to be made by Equity Investor and
required for (i) completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the
Improvements, (ii) the satisfaction of the Conditions of Conversion or (iii) the operation of the
Improvements, is not received in accordance with the Partnership Agreement (and subject to the terms
and conditions as set forth therein) after the expiration of all applicable notice and cure periods;
(h) the failure by Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate of Borrower to comply in all
respects with ERISA, or the occurrence of any other event (with respect to the failure of Borrower or
any ERISA Affiliate to pay any amount required to be paid under ERISA or with r espect to the
termination of, or withdrawal of Borrower or any ERISA Affiliate from, any employee benefit or
welfare plan subject to ERISA) the effect of which is to impose upon Borrower (after giving effect to
the tax consequences thereof) for the payment of any amount in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars
($50,000);
(i) a Bankruptcy Event shall occur with respect to Borrower, any General Partner
or Guarantor, or there shall be a change in the assets, liabilities or financial position of any such Person
which has a material adverse effect upon the ability of such Person to perform such Person’s
obligations under this Borrower Loan Agreement, any other Borrower Loan Document or any Related
Document, provided that any such Bankruptcy Event with respect to a Guarantor shall not constitute
an Event of Default: (i) if such Bankruptcy Event occurs on or after the date upon which the Guaranty
terminates in accordance with its terms (or the date upon which all of the Guaranties have terminated
in accordance with their terms, if more than one Guaranty was executed by such Guarantor), or (ii) if
such Bankruptcy Event occurs prior to the date upon which the Guaranty terminates in accordance with
its terms (or the date upon which all of the Guaranties have terminated in accordance with their terms,
if more than one Guaranty was executed by such Guarantor) and the Borrower replaces such Guarantor
with a person or entity satisfying the Funding Lender’s mortgage credit standards for principals and
acceptable to the Funding Lender in its sole and absolute discretion within thirty (30) days after notice
thereof from the Funding Lender;
(j) all or any part of the property of Borrower is attached, levied upon or otherwise
seized by legal process, and such attachment, levy or seizure is not quashed, stayed or released:
(i) prior to completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Improvements,
within ten (10) days of the date thereof or (ii) after completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as
the case may be, of the Improvements, within thirty (30) days of the date thereof;
(k) subject to Section 10.16 hereof, Borrower fails to pay when due any monetary
obligation (other than pursuant to this Borrower Loan Agreement) to any Person in excess of $100,000,
and such failure continues beyond the expiration of any applicable cure or grace periods;
(l) any material litigation or proceeding is commenced before any Governmental
Authority against or affecting Borrower, any General Partner or Guarantor, or property of Borrowe r,
any General Partner or Guarantor, or any part thereof, and such litigation or proceeding is not defended
diligently and in good faith by Borrower, any General Partner or Guarantor, as applicable, provided
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that any such material litigation or proceeding against a Guarantor shall not constitute an Event of
Default: (i) if such material litigation is commenced on or after the date upon which the Guaranty
terminates in accordance with its terms (or the date upon which all of the Guaranties have terminated
in accordance with their terms, if more than one Guaranty was executed by such Guarantor), or (ii) if
such material litigation or proceeding is commenced prior to the date upon which the Guaranty
terminates in accordance with its terms (or the date upon whi ch all of the Guaranties have terminated
in accordance with their terms, if more than one Guaranty was executed by such Guarantor) and the
Borrower replaces such Guarantor with a person or entity satisfying the Funding Lender’s mortgage
credit standards for principals and acceptable to the Funding Lender in its sole and absolute discretion
within thirty (30) days after notice thereof from the Funding Lender;
(m) a final judgment or decree for monetary damages in excess of $50,000 or a
monetary fine or penalty (not subject to appeal or as to which the time for appeal has expired) is entered
against Borrower, any General Partner or Guarantor by any Governmental Authority, and such
judgment, decree, fine or penalty is not paid and discharged or stayed (i) prior to completion of the
construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Improvements, within ten (10) days after entry
thereof or (ii) after completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the
Improvements, within thirty (30) days after entry thereof (or such longer period as may be permitted
for payment by the terms of such judgment, fine or penalty) , provided that any such judgment, decree,
fine or penalty against a Guarantor shall not constitute an Event of Default: (i) if such judgment,
decree, fine or penalty is entered on or after the date upon which the Guaranty terminates in accordance
with its terms (or the date upon which all of the Guaranties have terminated in accordance with their
terms, if more than one Guaranty was executed by such Guarantor), or (ii) if such judgment, decree,
fine or penalty is entered prior to the date upon which the Guaranty terminates in accordance with its
terms (or the date upon which all of the Guaranties have terminated in accordance with their terms, if
more than one Guaranty was executed by such Guarantor) and the Borrower replaces such Guarantor
with a person or entity satisfying the Funding Lender’s mortgage credit standards for principals and
acceptable to the Funding Lender in its sole and absolute discretion within thirty (30) days after notice
thereof from the Funding Lender;
(n) a final, un-appealable and uninsured money judgment or judgments, in favor
of any Person other than a Governmental Authority, in the aggregate sum of $50,000 or more shall be
rendered against Borrower, any General Partner or Guarantor, or against any of their respective assets,
that is not paid, superseded or stayed (i) prior to completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as the
case may be, of the Improvements, within ten (10) days after entry thereof or (ii) after completion of
the construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Improvements, within thirty (30) days after
entry thereof (or such longer period as may be permitted for payment by the terms of such judgment);
or any levy of execution, writ or warrant of attachment, or similar process, is entered or filed against
Borrower, any General Partner or Guarantor, or against any of their respective assets (that is likely to
have a material adverse effect upon the ability of Borrower, any General Partner or Guarantor to
perform their respective obligations under this Borrower Loan Agreement, any other Borrower Loan
Document or any Related Document), and such judgment, writ, warrant or process s hall remain
unsatisfied, unsettled, unvacated, unhanded and unstayed (i) prior to completion of the construction or
rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Improvements, for a period of ten (10) days or (ii) after
completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Improvements, for a period
of thirty (30) days, or in any event later than five (5) Business Days prior to the date of any proposed
sale thereunder, provided that any such judgment, levy, writ, warrant, attachment or s imilar process
against a Guarantor shall not constitute an Event of Default: (i) if such judgment, levy, writ, warrant,
attachment or similar process is entered on or after the date upon which the Guaranty terminates in
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accordance with its terms (or the date upon which all of the Guaranties have terminated in accordance
with their terms, if more than one Guaranty was executed by such Guarantor), or (ii) if such judgment,
levy, writ, warrant, attachment or similar process is entered prior to the date upon which the Guaranty
terminates in accordance with its terms (or the date upon which all of the Guaranties have terminated
in accordance with their terms, if more than one Guaranty was executed by such Guarantor) and the
Borrower replaces such Guarantor with a person or entity satisfying the Funding Lender’s mortgage
credit standards for principals and acceptable to the Funding Lender in its sole and absolute discretion
within thirty (30) days after notice thereof from the Funding Lender;
(o) the inability of Borrower to satisfy any condition for the receipt of a
Disbursement hereunder (other than an Event of Default specifically addressed in this Section 8.1) and
failure to resolve the situation to the satisfaction of Funding Lender for a period in excess of thirt y
(30) days after Written Notice from Funding Lender, subject to Force Majeure;
(p) the construction or rehabilitation of the Improvements is abandoned or halted
prior to completion for any period of thirty (30) consecutive days, subject to Force Majeure;
(q) Borrower shall fail to keep in force and effect any material permit, license,
consent or approval required under this Borrower Loan Agreement, or any Governmental Authority
with jurisdiction over the Mortgaged Property or the Project orders or requires that co nstruction or
rehabilitation of the Improvements be stopped, in whole or in part, or that any required approval,
license or permit be withdrawn or suspended, and the order, requirement, withdrawal or suspension
remains in effect for a period of thirty (30) days, subject to Force Majeure;
(r) failure by the Borrower to Substantially Complete the construction or
rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Improvements in accordance with this Borrower Loan
Agreement on or prior to the Substantial Completion Date, subject to Force Majeure;
(s) failure by Borrower to complete the construction or rehabilitation, as the case
may be, of the Improvements in accordance with this Borrower Loan Agreement on or prior to the
Completion Date, subject to Force Majeure;
(t) failure by Borrower to satisfy the Conditions to Conversion on or before the
Outside Conversion Date;
(u) [failure by any Subordinate Lender to disburse the proceeds of its Subordinate
Loan in approximately such amounts and at approximately such times as set forth in the Cost
Breakdown and in the Subordinate Loan Documents;]
(v) an “Event of Default” or “Default” (as defined in the applicable agreement)
shall occur under any of the Subordinate Loan Documents, after the expiration of all applicable notice
and cure periods;
(w) [Borrower fails to obtain all grading, foundation, building and all other
construction permits, licenses and authorizations from all applicable Governmental Authorities or third
parties necessary for the completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as th e case may be, of the
Improvements, and the operation of, and access to, the Project, within [____] days after the Closing
Date; ]or
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(x) any failure by the Borrower to perform or comply with any of its obligations
under this Borrower Loan Agreement (other than those specified in this Section 8.1), as and when
required, that continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of such failure by Funding
Lender or the Servicer on its behalf to the Borrower ; provided, however, if such failure is susceptible
of cure but cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, and the Borrower shall have
commenced to cure such failure within such thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently and
expeditiously proceeds to cure the same, such thirty (30) day period shall be extended for an additional
period of time as is reasonably necessary for the Borrower in the exercise of due diligence to cure such
failure, such additional period not to exceed sixty (60) days. However, no such notice or grace period
shall apply to the extent such failure could, in the Funding Lender’s judgment, absent immediate
exercise by the Funding Lender of a right or remedy under this Borrower Loan Agreement, result in
harm to the Funding Lender, impairment of the Borrower Note or this Borrower Loan Agreement or
any security given under any other Borrower Loan Document.
Section 8.2 Remedies.
Section 8.2.1 Acceleration. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (other than
an Event of Default described in paragraph (e), (f) or (i) of Section 8.1) and at any time and from time
to time thereafter, as long as such Event of Default continues to exist, in addition to any other rights or
remedies available to the Governmental Lender pursuant to the Borrower Loan Documents or at law
or in equity, the Funding Lender may, take such action , without notice or demand, as the Funding
Lender deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against the Borrower and in and to the Project,
including declaring the Borrower Payment Obligations to be immediately due and payable (including,
without limitation, the principal of, Prepayment Premium, if any, and interest on and all other amounts
due on the Borrower Note to be immediately due and payable), without notice or demand, and apply
such payment of the Borrower Payment Obligations in any manner and in any order determined by
Funding Lender, in Funding Lender’s sole and absolute discretion; and upon any Event of Default
described in paragraph (e), (f) or (i) of Section 8.1, the Borrower Payment Obligations shall become
immediately due and payable, without notice or demand, and the Borrower hereby expressly waives
any such notice or demand, anything contained in any Borrower Loan Document to the contrary
notwithstanding. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, enforcement of remedies hereunder
and under the Funding Loan Agreement shall be controlled by the Funding Lender.
Section 8.2.2 Remedies Cumulative. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default,
all or any one or more of the rights, powers, privileges and other remedie s available to the Funding
Lender against the Borrower under the Borrower Loan Documents or at law or in equity may be
exercised by the Funding Lender or the Fiscal Agent, at any time and from time to time, whether or
not all or any of the Borrower Payment Obligations shall be declared due and payable, and whether or
not the Funding Lender shall have commenced any foreclosure proceeding or other action for the
enforcement of its rights and remedies under any of the Borrower Loan Documents. Any such actions
taken by the Funding Lender shall be cumulative and concurrent and may be pursued independently,
singly, successively, together or otherwise, at such time and in such order as the Funding Lender may
determine in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law, without impairing or otherwise
affecting the other rights and remedies of the Funding Lender permitted by law, equity or contract or
as set forth in the Borrower Loan Documents. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the
Borrower agrees that if an Event of Default is continuing, all Liens and other rights, remedies or
privileges provided to the Funding Lender shall remain in full force and effect until they have
exhausted all of its remedies, the Security Instrument has been fo reclosed, the Project has been sold
and/or otherwise realized upon satisfaction of the Borrower Payment Obligations or the Borrower
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Payment Obligations has been paid in full. To the extent permitted by applicable law, nothing
contained in any Borrower Loan Document shall be construed as requiring the Funding Lender to resort
to any portion of the Project for the satisfaction of any of the Borrower Payment Obligations in
preference or priority to any other portion, and the Funding Lender may seek satisfacti on out of the
entire Project or any part thereof, in its absolute discretion.
Any such notices provided to Borrower in connection with an Event of Default shall
be provided to the Equity Investor. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the
Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender agree that any cure of any default
made or tendered by the Equity Investor and/or the Special Limited Partner under the Borrower Loan
Documents or the Funding Loan Documents shall be deemed to be a cure by the Borrower and shall
be accepted or rejected on the same basis as if made or tendered by the Borrower.
Section 8.2.3 Delay. No delay or omission to exercise any remedy, right, power
accruing upon an Event of Default, or the granting of any indulgence or co mpromise by the Funding
Lender or the Fiscal Agent shall impair any such remedy, right or power hereunder or be construed as
a waiver thereof, but any such remedy, right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often
as may be deemed expedient. A waiver of one Potential Default or Event of Default shall not be
construed to be a waiver of any subsequent Potential Default or Event of Default or to impair any
remedy, right or power consequent thereon. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bor rower
Loan Agreement, the Funding Lender and the Fiscal Agent reserve the right to seek a deficiency
judgment or preserve a deficiency claim, in connection with the foreclosure of the Security Instrument
to the extent necessary to foreclose on the Project, the Rents, the funds or any other collateral.
Section 8.2.4 Set Off; Waiver of Set Off. Upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default, Funding Lender may, at any time and from time to time, without notice to Borrower or any
other Person (any such notice being expressly waived), set off and appropriate and apply (against and
on account of any obligations and liabilities of the Borrower to the Funding Lender or the Fiscal Agent
arising under or connected with this Borrower Loan Agreement and the other Borrower Loan
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents, irrespective of whether or not the Funding Lender shall
have made any demand therefor, and although such obligations and liabilities may be contingent or
unmatured), and the Borrower hereby grants to the Funding Lender, as security for the Borrower
Payment Obligations, a security interest in, any and all deposits (general or special, including but not
limited to Debt evidenced by certificates of deposit, whether matured or unmatured, but not including
trust accounts) and any other Debt at any time held or owing by the Funding Lender to or for the credit
or the account of the Borrower.
Section 8.2.5 Assumption of Obligations. In the event that the Funding Lender or
its assignee or designee shall become the legal or beneficial owner of the Project by foreclosure or
deed in lieu of foreclosure, such party shall succeed to the rights and the obligations of the Borrower
under this Borrower Loan Agreement, the Borrower Note, the Regulatory Agreement, and any other
Borrower Loan Documents and Funding Loan Documents to which the Borrower is a party. Such
assumption shall be effective from and after the effective date of such acquisition and shall be made
with the benefit of the limitations of liability set forth therein and without any liability for the prior
acts of the Borrower.
Section 8.2.6 Accounts Receivable. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default,
Funding Lender shall have the right, to the extent permitted by law, to impound and take possession
of books, records, notes and other documents evidencing Borrower’s accounts, accounts receivable
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and other claims for payment of money, arising in connection with the Project, and to make direct
collections on such accounts, accounts receivable and claims for the benefit of Funding Lender.
Section 8.2.7 Defaults under Other Documents. Funding Lender shall have the
right to cure any default under any of the Related Documents and the Subordinate Loan Documents,
but shall have no obligation to do so.
Section 8.2.8 Abatement of Disbursements. Notwithstanding any provision to the
contrary herein or any of the other Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents,
Funding Lender’s obligation to make further Disbursements shall abate (i) during the continuance of
any Potential Default, (ii) after any disclosure to Funding Lender of any fact or circumstance that,
absent such disclosure, would cause any representation or warranty of Borrower to fail to be true and
correct in all material respects, unless and until Funding Lender elects to permit further Disbursements
notwithstanding such event or circumstance; and (iii) upon the occurrence of any Event of Default.
Section 8.2.9 Completion of Improvements. Upon the occurrence of any Event of
Default, Funding Lender shall have the right to cause an independent contractor selected by Funding
Lender to enter into possession of the Project and to perform any and all work and labor necessary for
the completion of the Project substantially in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, if any, and
to perform Borrower’s obligations under this Borrower Loan Agreement. All sums expended by
Funding Lender for such purposes shall be deemed to have been disbursed to and borrowed by
Borrower and shall be secured by the Security Documents.
Section 8.2.10 Right to Directly Enforce. Notwithstanding any other provision
hereof to the contrary, the Funding Lender shall have the right to dir ectly enforce all rights and
remedies hereunder with or without involvement of the Governmental Lender or the Fiscal Agent,
provided that only the Governmental Lender may enforce the Unassigned Rights. In the event that any
of the provisions set forth in this Section 8.2.10 are inconsistent with the covenants, terms and
conditions of the Security Instrument, the covenants, terms and conditions of the Security Instrument
shall prevail.
Section 8.2.11 Power of Attorney. Effective upon the occurrence of an Event of
Default, and continuing until and unless such Event of Default is cured or waived, Borrower hereby
constitutes and appoints Funding Lender, or an independent contractor selected by Funding Lender, as
its true and lawful attorney-in-fact with full power of substitution, for the purposes of completion of
the Project and performance of Borrower’s obligations under this Borrower Loan Agreement in the
name of Borrower, and hereby empowers said attorney-in-fact to do any or all of the following upon
the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default (it being understood and agreed that said power
of attorney shall be deemed to be a power coupled with an interest which cannot be revoked until full
payment and performance of all obligations under this Borrower Loan Agreement and the other
Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents):
(a) to use any of the funds of Borrower or General Partner, including any balance
of the Borrower Loan, as applicable, and any funds which may be held by Funding Lender for Borrower
(including all funds in all deposit accounts in which Borrower has granted to Funding Lender a security
interest), for the purpose of effecting completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as the case may
be, of the Improvements, in the manner called for by the Plans and Specifications;
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(b) to make such additions, changes and corrections in the Plans and Specifications
as shall be necessary or desirable to complete the Project in substantially the manner contemplated by
the Plans and Specifications;
(c) to employ any contractors, subcontractors, agents, architects and inspectors
required for said purposes;
(d) to employ attorneys to defend against attempts to interfere with the exercise of
power granted hereby;
(e) to pay, settle or compromise all existing bills and claims which are or may be
liens against the Project or the Improvements, or may be necessary or desirable for the completion of
the construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of the Improvements, or clearance of objections
to or encumbrances on title;
(f) to execute all applications and certificates in the name of Borrower, which may
be required by any other construction contract;
(g) to prosecute and defend all actions or proceedings in connection with the
Project and to take such action, require such performance and do any and every other act as is deemed
necessary with respect to the completion of the construction or rehabilitation, as the case may be, of
the Improvements, which Borrower might do on its own behalf;
(h) to let new or additional contracts to the extent not prohibited by their existing
contracts;
(i) to employ watchmen and erect security fences to protect the Project from
injury; and
(j) to take such action and require such performance as it deems necessary under
any of the bonds or insurance policies to be furnished hereunder, to make settlements and compromises
with the sureties or insurers thereunder, and in connection therewith to execute instruments of release
and satisfaction.
It is the intention of the parties hereto that upon the occurrence and continuance of an Event of
Default, rights and remedies may be pursued pursuant to the terms of the Borrower Loan Documents
and the Funding Loan Documents. The parties hereto acknowledge that, among the possible outcomes
to the pursuit of such remedies, is the situation where the Funding Lender assignees or designees
become the owner of the Project and assume the obligations identified above, and the Borrower Note,
the Borrower Loan and the other Borrower Loan Documents and Funding Loan Documents remain
outstanding.
ARTICLE IX
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Section 9.1 Sale of Note and Secondary Market Transaction.
Section 9.1.1 Cooperation. Subject to the restrictions of Section 2.4 of the Funding
Loan Agreement, at the Funding Lender’s or the Servicer’s request (to the extent not already required
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to be provided by the Borrower under this Borrower Loan Agreement), the Borrower shall use
reasonable efforts to satisfy the market standards to which the Funding Lender or the Servicer
customarily adheres or which may be reasonably required in the marketplace or by the Funding Lender
or the Servicer in connection with one or more sales or assignments of all or a portion of the
Governmental Lender Note or participations therein or securitizations of single or multi-class securities
(the “Securities”) secured by or evidencing ownership interests in all or a portion of the Governmental
Lender Note (each such sale, assignment and/or securitization, a “Secondary Market Transaction”);
provided that neither the Borrower nor the Governmental Lender shall incur any third party or other
out-of-pocket costs and expenses in connection with a Secondary Market Transaction, including the
costs associated with the delivery of any Provided Information or any opinion required in connection
therewith, and all such costs shall be paid by the Funding Lender or the Servicer, and shall not
materially modify Borrower’s rights or obligations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
the Borrower shall, so long as the Borrower Loan is still outstanding:
(a) (i) provide such financial and other information with respect to the Borrower
Loan, and with respect to the Project, the Borrower, the Manager, the contractor of the Project or the
Borrower Controlling Entity, (ii) provide financial statements, audited, if available, relating to the
Project with customary disclaimers for any forward looking statements or lack of audit, and (iii), at
the expense of the Funding Lender or the Servicer, perform or permit or cause to be performed or
permitted such site inspection, appraisals, surveys, market studies, environmental reviews and reports
(Phase I’s and, if appropriate, Phase II’s), engineering reports and other due diligence investigations
of the Project, as may be reasonably requested from time to time by the Funding Lender or the Servicer
or the Rating Agencies or as may be necessary or appropriate in connection with a Secondary Market
Transaction or Exchange Act requirements (the items provided to the Funding Lender o r the Servicer
pursuant to this paragraph (a) being called the “Provided Information”), together, if customary, with
appropriate verification of and/or consents (including, without limitation, auditor consents) to include
or incorporate by reference the Provided Information in an offering document or otherwise provide the
Provided Information to investors and potential investors or opinions of counsel of independent
attorneys acceptable to the Funding Lender or the Servicer and the Rating Agencies;
(b) make such representations and warranties as of the closing date of any
Secondary Market Transaction with respect to the Project, the Borrower, the Borrower Loan
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents reasonably acceptable to the Funding Lender or the
Servicer, consistent with the facts covered by such representations and warranties as they exist on the
date thereof; and
(c) execute such amendments to the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding
Loan Documents to accommodate such Secondary Market Transaction so long as such amendment
does not affect the material economic terms of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan
Documents and is not otherwise adverse to the Borrower in its reasonable discretion.
Section 9.1.2 Use of Information. The Borrower understands that certain of the
Provided Information and the required records may be included in disclosure documents in connection
with a Secondary Market Transaction, including a prospectus or private placement memorandum
(each, a “Secondary Market Disclosure Document”), or provided or made available to investors or
prospective investors in the Securities, the Rating Agencies and service providers or other parties
relating to the Secondary Market Transaction. In the event that the Secondary Market Disclosure
Document is required to be revised, the Borrower shall cooperate, subject to Section 9.1.1(c) hereof,
with the Funding Lender and the Servicer in updating the Provided Information or required records for
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inclusion or summary in the Secondary Market Disclosure Document or for other use reasonably
required in connection with a Secondary Market Transaction by providing all current information
pertaining to the Borrower and the Project necessary to keep the Secondary Market Disclosure
Document accurate and complete in all material respects with respect to such matters. The Borrower
hereby consents to any and all such disclosures of such information.
The Borrower and the Funding Lender agree and acknowledge that the Governmental
Lender undertakes no obligation hereunder or in the Funding Loan Agreement to participate in the
preparation of, or to approve, any Secondary Market Disclosure Document.
Section 9.1.3 Borrower Obligations Regarding Secondary Market Disclosure
Documents. In connection with a Secondary Market Disclosure Document, the Borro wer shall
provide, or in the case of a Borrower-engaged third party such as the Manager, cause it to provide,
information reasonably requested by the Funding Lender pertaining to the Borrower, the Project or
such third party (and portions of any other sect ions reasonably requested by the Funding Lender
pertaining to the Borrower, the Project or the third party). The Borrower shall, if requested by the
Funding Lender and the Servicer, certify in writing that the Borrower has carefully examined those
portions of such Secondary Market Disclosure Document, pertaining to the Borrower, the Project or
the Manager, and such portions (and portions of any other sections reasonably requested and pertaining
to the Borrower, the Project or the Manager) do not contain an y untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the
circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; provided that the Borrower shall not be
required to make any representations or warranties regarding any Provided Information obtained from
a third party except with respect to information it provided to such parties. Furthermore, the Borrower
hereby indemnifies the Funding Lender and the Servicer for any Liabili ties to which any such parties
may become subject to the extent such Liabilities arise out of or are based upon the use of the Provided
Information in a Secondary Market Disclosure Document.
Section 9.1.4 Borrower Indemnity Regarding Filings. In connection with filings
under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, the Borrower shall (i) indemnify Funding Lender and
the underwriter group for any securities (the “Underwriter Group”) for any Liabilities to which Funding
Lender, the Servicer or the Underwriter Group may become subject insofar as the Liabilities arise out
of or are based upon the omission or alleged omission to state in the Provided Information of a material
fact required to be stated in the Provided Information in order to make th e statements in the Provided
Information, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made not misleading and
(ii) reimburse the Funding Lender, the Servicer, the Underwriter Group and other indemnified parties
listed above for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by the Funding Lender, the Servicer
or the Underwriter Group in connection with defending or investigating the Liabilities; provided that
the Borrower shall not provide any indemnification regarding any Provided Information obtained from
unrelated third parties except with respect to information it provided to such parties.
Section 9.1.5 Indemnification Procedure. Promptly after receipt by an indemnified
party under Sections 9.1.3 and 9.1.4 hereof of notice of the commencement of any acti on for which a
claim for indemnification is to be made against the Borrower, such indemnified party shall notify the
Borrower in writing of such commencement, but the omission to so notify the Borrower will not relieve
the Borrower from any liability that it may have to any indemnified party hereunder except to the extent
that failure to notify causes prejudice to the Borrower. In the event that any action is brought against
any indemnified party, and it notifies the Borrower of the commencement thereof, t he Borrower will
be entitled, jointly with any other indemnifying party, to participate therein and, to the extent that it (or
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they) may elect by Written Notice delivered to the indemnified party promptly after receiving the
aforesaid notice of commencement, to assume the defense thereof with counsel selected by the
Borrower and reasonably satisfactory to such indemnified party in its sole discretion. After notice
from the Borrower to such indemnified party under this Section 9.1.5, the Borrower shall not be
responsible for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by such indemnified party in
connection with the defense thereof other than reasonable costs of investigation. No indemnified party
shall settle or compromise any claim for which the Borrower may be liable hereunder without the prior
Written Consent of the Borrower.
Section 9.1.6 Contribution. In order to provide for just and equitable contribution
in circumstances in which the indemnity agreement provided for in Section 9.1.4 hereof is for any
reason held to be unenforceable by an indemnified party in respect of any Liabilities (or action in
respect thereof) referred to therein which would otherwise be indemnifiable under Section 9.1.4 hereof,
the Borrower shall contribute to the amount paid or payabl e by the indemnified party as a result of
such Liabilities (or action in respect thereof); provided, however, that no Person guilty of fraudulent
misrepresentation (within the meaning of Section 10(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to
contribution from any Person not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation. In determining the
amount of contribution to which the respective parties are entitled, the following factors shall be
considered: (i) the indemnified parties and the Borrower’s relative knowledge and access to
information concerning the matter with respect to which the claim was asserted; (ii) the opportunity to
correct and prevent any statement or omission; and (iii) any other equitable considerations appropriate
in the circumstances. The parties hereto hereby agree that it may not be equitable if the amount of
such contribution were determined by pro rata or per capita allocation.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 10.1 Notices. All notices, consents, approvals and requests required or permitted
hereunder or under any other Borrower Loan Document or Funding Loan Document (a “notice”) shall
be deemed to be given and made when delivered by hand, recognized overnight delivery service,
confirmed facsimile transmission (provided any telecopy or other electronic tra nsmission received by
any party after 4:00 p.m., local time, as evidenced by the time shown on such transmission, shall be
deemed to have been received the following Business Day), or five (5) calendar days after deposited
in the United States mail, registered or certified, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested,
addressed as follows:
If to the Fiscal Agent: Wilmington Trust, National Association
650 Town Center Drive, Suite 800
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Attention: Corporate Trust Services
If to the Governmental Lender: Chula Vista Housing Authority
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, California 91910
Attention: Executive Director
Phone: (619) 691-5263
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If to the Borrower: MU2 Affordable LP,
c/o Baldwin & Sons
20 Corporate Plaza Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Attention: Nick Lee
Telephone: (619) 515-9115
with a copy to: Downs Pham & Kuei
235 Montgomery Street
Suite 1169
San Francisco, CA 94104
Attention: Gary Downs
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Telephone: (415) 202-6374
Email: gdowns@downspham.com
and with a copy to: Downs Pham & Kuei
235 Montgomery Street
Suite 1169
San Francisco, CA 94104
Attention: Irvin Reyes
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Telephone: (415) 964-5111
Email: ireyes@downspham.com
If to the Equity Investor: WNC Holding, LLC
c/o WNC & Associates, Inc.
17782 Sky Park Circle
Irvine, CA 92614
Attention: Melanie Wenk
with a copy to:
Holland & Knight LLP
10 St. James Avenue, 11th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Attention: Jonathan Sirois
Email: jonathan.sirois@hklaw.com
If to the Funding Lender: Citibank, N.A.
388 Greenwich Street, Trading 4th Floor
New York, New York 10013
Attention: Transaction and Asset Management Group
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID No. 50017216
Facsimile: (212) 723-8209
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and to: Citibank, N.A.
Transaction and Asset Management Group/Post
Closing
Citi Community Capital
3800 Citibank Center
Tampa, Florida 33610
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID No. 50017216
prior to the Conversion Date, with a copy to:
Citibank, N.A.
388 Greenwich Street, Trading 4th Floor
New York, New York 10013
Attention: Account Specialist
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID No. 50017216
Facsimile: (212) 723-8209
following the Conversion Date with a copy to:
Citibank, N.A.
c/o Berkadia Commercial Servicing Department
323 Norristown Road, Suite 300
Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002
Attention: Client Relations Manager
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID No. 50017216
Facsimile: (215) 328-0305
and a copy of any notices of default sent to:
Citibank, N.A.
388 Greenwich Street, 17th Floor
New York, New York 10013
Attention: General Counsel’s Office
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID No. 50017216
Facsimile: (212) 723-8939
Any party may change such party’s address for the notice or demands required under this
Borrower Loan Agreement by providing written notice of such change of address to the other parties
by written notice as provided herein.
Section 10.2 Brokers and Financial Advisors. The Borrower hereby represents that it has
dealt with no financial advisors, brokers, underwriters, placement agents, agents or finders in
connection with the Borrower Loan, other than those disclosed to the Funding Lender and whose fees
shall be paid by the Borrower pursuant to separate agreements. The Borrower and the Funding Lender
shall indemnify and hold the other harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, costs and
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expenses of any kind in any way relating to or arising from a claim by any Person that such Person
acted on behalf of the indemnifying party in connection with the transactions contemplated herein.
The provisions of this Section 10.2 shall survive the expiration and termination of this Borrower Loan
Agreement and the repayment of the Borrower Payment Obligations.
Section 10.3 Survival. This Borrower Loan Agreement and all covenants, agreements,
representations and warranties made herein and in the certificates delivered pursuant hereto shall
survive the making by the Governmental Lender of the Borrower Loan and the execution and delivery
to the Governmental Lender of the Borrower Note and the assignment of the Borrower Note to the
Funding Lender, and shall continue in full force and effect so long as all or any of the Borrower
Payment Obligations is unpaid. All the Borrower’s covenants and agreements in this Borrower Loan
Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the respective legal representatives, successors and assigns of
the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender and the Servicer.
Section 10.4 Preferences. To the extent the Borrower makes a payment to the
Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer, or the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent
or the Servicer receives proceeds of any collateral, which is in whole or part subsequently invalidated,
declared to be fraudulent or preferential, set aside or required to be repaid to a trustee, receiver or any
other party under any bankruptcy law, state or federal law, common law or equitable cause, then, to
the extent of such payment or proceeds received, the Borrower Payme nt Obligations or part thereof
intended to be satisfied shall be revived and continue in full force and effect, as if such payment or
proceeds had not been received by the Governmental Lender or the Servicer. In furtherance of the
preceding sentence, the Governmental Lender shall have the continuing and exclusive right to apply
or reverse and reapply any and all payments by the Borrower to any portion of the Borrower Payment
Obligations.
Section 10.5 Waiver of Notice. The Borrower shall not be entitled to any notices of any
nature whatsoever from the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer except with respect to
matters for which this Borrower Loan Agreement or any other Borrower Loan Document specifically
and expressly provides for the giving of notice by the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer,
as the case may be, to the Borrower and except with respect to matters for which the Borrower is not,
pursuant to applicable Legal Requirements, permitted to waive the giving of notice. The Borrower
hereby expressly waives the right to receive any notice from the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or
the Servicer, as the case may be, with respect to any matter for which no Borrower Loan Document
specifically and expressly provides for the giving of notice by the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or
the Servicer to the Borrower.
Section 10.6 Offsets, Counterclaims and Defenses. The Borrower hereby waives the right
to assert a counterclaim, other than a compulsory counterclaim, in any action or proceeding brought
against it by the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer with respect to a Borrower Loan
Payment. Any assignee of Funding Lender’s, or Fiscal Agent’s interest in and to the Borrower Loan
Documents or the Funding Loan Documents shall take the same free and clear of all offsets,
counterclaims or defenses that are unrelated to the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan
Documents which the Borrower may otherwise have against any assignor of such documents, and no
such unrelated offset, counterclaim or defense shall be interposed or asserted by the Borrower in any
action or proceeding brought by any such assignee upon such documents, and any such right to
interpose or assert any such unrelated offset, counterclaim or defense in any such action or proceeding
is hereby expressly waived by the Borrower.
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Section 10.7 Publicity. The Funding Lender and the Servicer (and any Affiliates of either
party) shall have the right to issue press releases, advertisements and other promotional materials
describing the Funding Lender’s or the Servicer’s participation in the making of the Borrower Loan or
the Borrower Loan’s inclusion in any Secondary Market Transaction effectuated by the Funding
Lender or the Servicer or one of its or their Affiliates. All news releases, publicity or adv ertising by
the Borrower or Borrower Affiliates through any media intended to reach the general public, which
refers to the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents, the Borrower Loan, the
Funding Lender or the Servicer in a Secondary Market Transaction, shall be subject to the prior Written
Consent of the Funding Lender or the Servicer, as applicable.
Section 10.8 Construction of Documents. The parties hereto acknowledge that they were
represented by counsel in connection with the negotiation and drafting of the Borrower Loan
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents and that the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding
Loan Documents shall not be subject to the principle of construing their meaning against the party that
drafted them.
Section 10.9 No Third Party Beneficiaries. The Borrower Loan Documents and the
Funding Loan Documents are solely for the benefit of the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender,
the Servicer, the Fiscal Agent and the Borrower and, with respect to Sections 9.1.3 and 9.1.4 hereof,
the Underwriter Group, and nothing contained in any Borrower Loan Document shall be deemed to
confer upon anyone other than the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the
Servicer, and the Borrower any right to insist upon or to enforce the performance or observance of any
of the obligations contained therein.
Section 10.10 Assignment. The Borrower Loan, the Security Instrument, the Borrower Loan
Documents and the Funding Loan Documents and all Funding Lender’s or Fiscal Agent’s rights, title,
obligations and interests therein may be assigned by the Funding Lender or the Fiscal Agent, as
appropriate, at any time in its sole discretion, whether by operation of law (pursuant to a merger or
other successor in interest) or otherwise, subject in any event to the prov isions of Section 2.4 of the
Funding Loan Agreement. Upon such assignment, all references to Funding Lender or the Fiscal
Agent, as appropriate, in this Borrower Loan Agreement and in any Borrower Loan Document shall
be deemed to refer to such assignee or successor in interest and such assignee or successor in interest
shall thereafter stand in the place of the Funding Lender or the Fiscal Agent, as appropriate. The
Borrower shall accord full recognition to any such assignment, and all rights and remedies of Funding
Lender in connection with the interest so assigned shall be as fully enforceable by such assignee as
they were by Funding Lender before such assignment. In connection with any proposed assignment,
Funding Lender may disclose to the proposed assignee any information that the Borrower has
delivered, or caused to be delivered, to Funding Lender with reference to the Borrower, General
Partner, Guarantor or any Borrower Affiliate, or the Project, including information that the Borrower
is required to deliver to Funding Lender pursuant to this Borrower Loan Agreement, provided that such
proposed assignee agrees to treat such information as confidential. The Borrower may not assign its
rights, interests or obligations under this Borrower Loan Agreement or under any of the Borrower Loan
Documents or Funding Loan Documents, or the Borrower’s interest in any moneys to be disbursed or
advanced hereunder, except only as may be expressly permitted hereby.
Section 10.11 [Reserved].
Section 10.12 Governmental Lender, Funding Lender and Servicer Not in Control; No
Partnership. None of the covenants or other provisions contained in this Borrower Loan Agreement
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shall, or shall be deemed to, give the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or
the Servicer the right or power to exercise control over the affairs or management of the Borrower, the
power of the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer being
limited to the rights to exercise the remedies referred to in the Borrower Loan Document s and the
Funding Loan Documents. The relationship between the Borrower and the Governmental Lender, the
Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer is, and at all times shall remain, solely that of debtor
and creditor. No covenant or provision of the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan
Documents is intended, nor shall it be deemed or construed, to create a partnership, joint venture,
agency or common interest in profits or income between the Borrower and the Governmental Lender,
the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer or to create an equity interest in the Project in the
Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer. Neither the Governmental
Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent nor the Servic er undertakes or assumes any responsibility
or duty to the Borrower or to any other person with respect to the Project or the Borrower Loan, except
as expressly provided in the Borrower Loan Documents or the Funding Loan Documents; and
notwithstanding any other provision of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan
Documents: (1) the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer are
not, and shall not be construed as, a partner, joint venturer, alter ego, manager, contro lling person or
other business associate or participant of any kind of the Borrower or its stockholders, members, or
partners and the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer do not
intend to ever assume such status; (2) the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent
and the Servicer shall in no event be liable for any the Borrower Payment Obligations, expenses or
losses incurred or sustained by the Borrower; and (3) the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender,
the Fiscal Agent and the Servicer shall not be deemed responsible for or a participant in any acts,
omissions or decisions of the Borrower, the Borrower Controlling Entities or its stockholders,
members, or partners. The Governmental Lender, the Fundin g Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the
Servicer and the Borrower disclaim any intention to create any partnership, joint venture, agency or
common interest in profits or income between the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the
Servicer, the Fiscal Agent and the Borrower, or to create an equity interest in the Project in the
Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Servicer, or any sharing of
liabilities, losses, costs or expenses.
Section 10.13 Release. The Borrower hereby acknowledges that it is executing this Borrower
Loan Agreement and each of the Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents to
which it is a party as its own voluntary act free from duress and undue influence.
Section 10.14 Term of Borrower Loan Agreement. This Borrower Loan Agreement shall
be in full force and effect until all payment obligations of the Borrower hereunder have been paid in
full and the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan have been retired or the payment thereof has been
provided for; except that on and after payment in full of the Borrower Note, this Borrower Loan
Agreement shall be terminated, without further action by the parties hereto; provided, however, that
the obligations of the Borrower under Sections 5.11, 5.14, 5.15, 9.1.3, 9.1.4, 9.1.5, 9.1.6 and 10.15
hereof, as well as under Section 5.7 of the Construction Funding Agreement, shall survive the
termination of this Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 10.15 Reimbursement of Expenses. If, upon or after the occurrence of any Event
of Default or Potential Default, the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the
Servicer shall employ attorneys or incur other expenses for the enforcement of performance or
observance of any obligation or agreement on the part of the Borrower contained herein, the Borrower
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will on demand therefor reimburse the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent
and the Servicer for fees of such attorneys and such other expenses so incurred.
The Borrower’s obligation to pay the amounts required to be paid under this Secti on 10.15
shall be subordinate to its obligations to make payments under the Borrower Note.
Section 10.16 Permitted Contests. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in
this Borrower Loan Agreement, Borrower shall have the right to contest or object in good faith to any
claim, demand, levy or assessment (other than in respect of Debt or Contractual Obligations of
Borrower under any Borrower Loan Document or Related Document) by appropriate legal proceedings
that are not prejudicial to Funding Lender’s rights, but this shall not be deemed or construed as in any
way relieving, modifying or providing any extension of time with respect to Borrower’s covenant to
pay and comply with any such claim, demand, levy or assessment, unless Borrower shall have given
prior Written Notice to the Funding Lender of Borrower’s intent to so contest or object thereto, and
unless (i) Borrower has, in the Funding Lender’s judgment, a reasonable basis for such contest,
(ii) Borrower pays when due any portion of the claim, demand, levy or assessment to which Borrower
does not object, (iii) Borrower demonstrates to Funding Lender’s satisfaction that such legal
proceedings shall conclusively operate to prevent enforcement prior to final determination of such
proceedings, (iv) Borrower furnishes such bond, surety, undertaking or other security in connection
therewith as required by law, or as requested by and satisfactory to Funding Lender, to stay such
proceeding, which bond, surety, undertaking or other security shall be issued by a bondin g company,
insurer or surety company reasonably satisfactory to Funding Lender and shall be sufficient to cause
the claim, demand, levy or assessment to be insured against by the Title Company or removed as a lien
against the Project, (v) Borrower at all times prosecutes the contest with due diligence, and
(vi) Borrower pays, promptly following a determination of the amount of such claim, demand, levy or
assessment due and owing by Borrower, the amount so determined to be due and owing by Borrower.
In the event that Borrower does not make, promptly following a determination of the amount of such
claim, demand, levy or assessment due and owing by Borrower, any payment required to be made
pursuant to clause (vi) of the preceding sentence, an Event of Default shall have occurred, and Funding
Lender may draw or realize upon any bond or other security delivered to Funding Lender in connection
with the contest by Borrower, in order to make such payment.
Section 10.17 Funding Lender Approval of Instruments and Parties. All proceedings
taken in accordance with transactions provided for herein, and all surveys, appraisals and documents
required or contemplated by this Borrower Loan Agreement and the persons responsible for the
execution and preparation thereof, shall be satisfactory to and subject to approval by Funding Lender.
Funding Lender’s approval of any matter in connection with the Project shall be for the sole purpose
of protecting the security and rights of Funding Lender. No such approval shall result in a waiver of
any default of Borrower. In no event shall Funding Lender’s approval be a representation of any kind
with regard to the matter being approved.
Section 10.18 Funding Lender Determination of Facts. Funding Lender shall at all times
be free to establish independently, to its reasonable satisfaction, the existence or nonexistence of any
fact or facts, the existence or nonexistence of which is a condition of this Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 10.19 Calendar Months. With respect to any payment or obligation that is due or
required to be performed within a specified number of Calendar Months after a specified date, such
payment or obligation shall become due on the day in the last of such specified number of Calendar
Months that corresponds numerically to the date so specified; provided, however, that with respect to
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any obligation as to which such specified date is the 29th, 30th or 31st day of any Calendar Month: if
the Calendar Month in which such payment or obligation would otherwise become due does not have
a numerically corresponding date, such obligation shall become due on the first day of the next
succeeding Calendar Month.
Section 10.20 Determinations by Lender. Except to the extent expressly set forth in this
Borrower Loan Agreement to the contrary, in any instance where the consent or appro val of the
Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender may be given or is required, or where any determination,
judgment or decision is to be rendered by the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender under this
Borrower Loan Agreement, the granting, withholding or denial of such consent or approval and the
rendering of such determination, judgment or decision shall be made or exercised by the Governmental
Lender and the Funding Lender, as applicable (or its designated representative) at its sole and exclusi ve
option and in its sole and absolute discretion.
Section 10.21 Governing Law. This Borrower Loan Agreement shall be governed by and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State, without giving effect to the choice of law principles
of the State that would require the application of the laws of a jurisdiction other than the State.
Section 10.22 Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue. Borrower agrees that any controversy
arising under or in relation to this Borrower Loan Agreement shall be litigated exclusively in the State.
The state and federal courts and authorities with jurisdiction in the State shall have exclusive
jurisdiction over all controversies which shall arise under or in relation to this Borrower Loan
Agreement. Borrower irrevocably consents to service, jurisdiction, and venue of such courts for any
such litigation and waives any other venue to which it might be entitled by virtue of domicile, habitual
residence or otherwise. However, nothing herein is intended to limit Beneficiary Parties’ right to bring
any suit, action or proceeding relating to matters arising under this Borrower Loan Agreement against
Borrower or any of Borrower’s assets in any court of any other jurisdiction.
Section 10.23 Successors and Assigns. This Borrower Loan Agreement shall be binding
upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives,
successors, successors-in-interest and assigns, as appropriate. The terms used to designate any of the
parties herein shall be deemed to include the heirs, legal re presentatives, successors, successors-in-
interest and assigns, as appropriate, of such parties. References to a “person” or “persons” shall be
deemed to include individuals and entities.
Section 10.24 Severability. The invalidity, illegality or unenforceability of any provision of
this Borrower Loan Agreement shall not affect the validity, legality or enforceability of any other
provision, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 10.25 Entire Agreement; Amendment and Waiver. This Borrower Loan
Agreement contains the complete and entire understanding of the parties with respect to the matters
covered. This Borrower Loan Agreement may not be amended, modified or changed, nor shall any
waiver of any provision hereof be effective, except by a written instrument signed by the party against
whom enforcement of the waiver, amendment, change, or modification is sought, and then only to the
extent set forth in that instrument. No specific waiver of any of the terms of this Borrower Loan
Agreement shall be considered as a general waiver. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
no Disbursement shall constitute a waiver of any conditions to the Governmental Lender’s or the
Funding Lender’s obligation to make further Disbursements nor, in the event Borro wer is unable to
satisfy any such conditions, shall any such waiver have the effect of precluding the Governmental
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Lender or the Funding Lender from thereafter declaring such inability to constitute a Potential Default
or Event of Default under this Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 10.26 Counterparts. This Borrower Loan Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original document and all of which together shall
constitute one agreement.
Section 10.27 Captions. The captions of the sections of this Borrower Loan Agreement are
for convenience only and shall be disregarded in construing this Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 10.28 Servicer. Borrower hereby acknowledges and agrees that, pursuant to the
terms of Section 39 of the Security Instrument: (a) from time to time, the Governmental Lender or the
Funding Lender may appoint a servicer to collect payments, escrows and deposits, to give and to
receive notices under the Borrower Note, this Borrower Loan Agreement or the other Borrower Loan
Documents, and to otherwise service the Borrower Loan and (b) unless Borrower receives Written
Notice from the Governmental Lender or the Funding Lender to the contrary, any action or right which
shall or may be taken or exercised by the Governmental Lender or the Funding Lender may be taken
or exercised by such servicer with the same force and effect.
Section 10.29 Beneficiary Parties as Third Party Beneficiary. Each of the Beneficiary
Parties and the Fiscal Agent shall be a third party beneficiary of this Borrower Loan Agreement for all
purposes.
Section 10.30 Waiver of Trial by Jury. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED
UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, EACH OF BORROWER AND THE BENEFICIARY PARTIES
(A) COVENANTS AND AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
ISSUE ARISING OUT OF THIS BORROWER LOAN AGREEMENT OR THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT IS TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY A JURY AND (B) WAIVES ANY
RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ISSUE TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY
SUCH RIGHT EXISTS NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS WAIVER OF RIGHT TO TRIAL BY
JURY IS SEPARATELY GIVEN BY EACH PARTY, KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WITH
THE BENEFIT OF COMPETENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
IF FOR ANY REASON THIS WAIVER IS DETERMINED TO BE UNENFORCEABLE,
ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED BY JUDICIAL REFERENCE PURSUANT TO THE
PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT.
Section 10.31 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence with respect to this Borrower
Loan Agreement.
Section 10.32 [Reserved].
Section 10.33 Reference Date. This Borrower Loan Agreement is dated for reference
purposes only as of the first day of _______________ 2026, and will not be effective and binding on
the parties hereto unless and until the Closing Date (as defined herein) occurs.
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ARTICLE XI
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY
Section 11.1 Limitation on Liability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the
liability of the Borrower hereunder and under the other Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding
Loan Documents shall be limited to the extent set forth in the Borrower Note.
Section 11.2 Limitation on Liability of Governmental Lender. The Governmental
Lender shall not be obligated to pay the principal (or prepayment price) of or interest on the Funding
Loan, except from moneys and assets received by the Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender on behalf of
the Governmental Lender pursuant to this Borrower Loan Agreement. Neither the faith and credit nor
the taxing power of the State, or any political subdivision thereof, nor the faith and credit of the
Governmental Lender is pledged to the payment of the principal (or prepayment price) of or interest
on the Funding Loan. The Governmental Lender shall not be liable for any costs, expenses, losses,
damages, claims or actions, of any conceivable kind on any conceivable theory, under or by reason of
or in connection with this Borrower Loan Agreement or the Funding Loan Agreement, except only to
the extent amounts are received for the payment thereof from the Borrower under this Borrower Loan
Agreement.
The Borrower hereby acknowledges that the Governmental Lender’s sole source of moneys to
repay the Funding Loan will be provided by the payments made by th e Borrower pursuant to this
Borrower Loan Agreement, together with investment income on certain funds and accounts held by
the Fiscal Agent under the Funding Loan Agreement, and hereby agrees that if the payments to be
made hereunder shall ever prove insufficient to pay all principal (or prepayment price) of and interest
on the Funding Loan as the same shall become due (whether by maturity, redemption, acceleration or
otherwise), then upon notice from the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender or the Servicer, the Borrower
shall pay such amounts as are required from time to time to prevent any deficiency or default in the
payment of such principal (or prepayment price) of or interest on the Funding Loan, including, but not
limited to, any deficiency caused by acts, omissions, nonfeasance or malfeasance on the part of the
Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender, the Borrower, the Governmental Lender or any third party, subject
to any right of reimbursement from the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender, the Governmental Lender
or any such third party, as the case may be, therefor.
Section 11.3 Waiver of Personal Liability. No commissioner, member, officer, agent or
employee of the Governmental Lender shall be individually or personally liable for the payment of any
principal (or prepayment price) of or interest on the Funding Loan or any other sum hereunder or be
subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the execution and delivery of this
Borrower Loan Agreement; but nothing herein contained shall relieve any such member, director,
officer, agent or employee from the performance of any official duty provided by law or by this
Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 11.4 Limitation on Liability of Governmental Lender’s or Funding Lender’s
Commissioners, Officers, Employees, Etc.
(a) Borrower assumes all risks of the acts or omissions of the Governmental
Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender, provided, however, this assumption is not intended
to, and shall not, preclude the Borrower from pursuing such rights and remedies as it may have against
the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender at law or under any other
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agreement. None of Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender, nor the other
Beneficiary Parties or their respective commissioners, office rs, directors, employees or agents shall be
liable or responsible for (i) for any acts or omissions of the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent
and the Funding Lender; or (ii) the validity, sufficiency or genuineness of any documents, or
endorsements, even if such documents should in fact prove to be in any or all respects invalid,
insufficient, fraudulent or forged. In furtherance and not in limitation of the foregoing, the
Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender may accept documents that appear on
their face to be in order, without responsibility for further investigation, regardless of any notice or
information to the contrary, unless acceptance in light of such notice or information constitutes gross
negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the Funding Lender, the Governmental Lender or the
Fiscal Agent.
(b) None of the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender, the
other Beneficiary Parties or any of their respective commissioners, officers, directors, employees or
agents shall be liable to any contractor, subcontractor, supplier, laborer, architect, engineer or any other
party for services performed or materials supplied in connection with the Project. The Governmental
Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Le nder shall not be liable for any debts or claims accruing
in favor of any such parties against the Borrower or others or against the Project. Borrower is not and
shall not be an agent of the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender for any purpose. Nei ther
the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender is a joint venture partner with
Borrower in any manner whatsoever. Prior to default by Borrower under this Borrower Loan
Agreement and the exercise of remedies granted herein, the Govern mental Lender, the Fiscal Agent
and the Funding Lender shall not be deemed to be in privity of contract with any contractor or provider
of services to the Project, nor shall any payment of funds directly to a contractor, subcontractor or
provider of services be deemed to create any third party beneficiary status or recognition of same by
the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender. Approvals granted by the
Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender for any matters cov ered under this
Borrower Loan Agreement shall be narrowly construed to cover only the parties and facts identified in
any written approval or, if not in writing, such approvals shall be solely for the benefit of Borrower.
(c) Any obligation or liability whatsoever of the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal
Agent and the Funding Lender that may arise at any time under this Borrower Loan Agreement or any
other Borrower Loan Document shall be satisfied, if at all, out of the Funding Lender’s assets only.
No such obligation or liability shall be personally binding upon, nor shall resort for the enforcement
thereof be had to, the Project or any of the Governmental Lender’s, the Fiscal Agent’s or the Funding
Lender’s shareholders (if any), directors, officers, employees or agents, regardless of whether such
obligation or liability is in the nature of contract, tort or otherwise.
Section 11.5 Delivery of Reports, Etc. The delivery of reports, information and documents
to the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender as provided herein is for
informational purposes only and the Governmental Lender’s, the Fiscal Agent’s and the Funding
Lender’s receipt of such shall not constitute constructive knowledge of any information contained
therein or determinable from information contained therein. The Governmental Lender, the Fiscal
Agent and the Funding Lender shall have no duties or responsibilities except those that are specifically
set forth herein, and no other duties or obligations shall be implied in this Borrower Loan Agreement
against the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Funding Lender.
Section 11.6 Electronic Transactions. The transactions described in this Borrower Loan
Agreement may be conducted and the related documents may be stored by electronic means. Copies,
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telecopies, facsimiles, electronic files and other reproductions of original executed documents shall be
deemed to be authentic and valid counterparts of such original documents for all purposes, including
the filing of any claim, action or suit in the appropriate court of law. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
original executed versions of each of the Funding Loan Documents shall be delivered to the Funding
Lender in connection with the closing of the transactions described herein.
ARTICLE XII
DEFEASANCE
Section 12.1 Defeasance Conditions. If the conditions specified in this Section 12.1 are
met, then Borrower will have the right to defease the Borrower Loan in whole (“Defeasance”) and
obtain the release of the Mortgaged Property from the Lien of the Security Instrument upon the
satisfaction of each of the following conditions:
(a) Borrower will not have the right to obtain Defeasance at any of the following
times:
(A) prior to the second (2nd) anniversary of the Closing Date;
(B) if the Governmental Lender Note has been assigned to a
REMIC trust, prior to the period commencing on the second (2nd) anniversary of the “startup date” of
the last REMIC within the meaning of Section 860G(a)(9) of the Code that holds all or any portion of
the Governmental Lender Note and including the last day o f the Lockout Period (as defined in the
Borrower Note);
(C) after the last day of the Lockout Period (as defined in the
Borrower Note); or
(D) after Funding Lender has accelerated the maturity of the unpaid
principal balance of, accrued interest on, and other amounts payable under the Borrower Note.
(b) Borrower shall have given Funding Lender, Fiscal Agent and Governmental
Lender Notice (“Defeasance Notice”) specifying a Business Day (“Defeasance Closing Date”) on
which Borrower desires to close the Defeasance. The Defeasance Closing Date specified by Borrower
may not be more than 60 calendar days, nor less than 30 calendar days, after the latest date on which
Funding Lender, Fiscal Agent and Governmental Lender each receives the Defeasance Notice.
(c) The Defeasance Notice must be accompanied by a $10,000 non-refundable fee
(“Defeasance Fee”) payable to Funding Lender for Funding Lender’s processing of the Defeasance. If
the Defeasance is not consummated on the Defeasance Closing Date for any reason, in addition to
forfeiting the Defeasance Fee, Borrower agrees to reimburse Funding Lender, Fiscal Agent and
Governmental Lender for all third-party costs and expenses incurred by any of them in reliance on the
executed Defeasance Notice, within 5 Business Days after Borrower receives a written demand for
payment, accompanied by a statement, in reasonable detail, of such third-party costs and expenses.
(d) No Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.
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(e) Borrower shall have delivered each of the following documents to Fund ing
Lender, in form and substance satisfactory to Lender, on or prior to the Defeasance Closing Date,
unless Funding Lender has issued a written waiver of its right to receive any such document:
(i) One or more opinions of counsel for Borrower confirming each of the
following:
(A) Fiscal Agent has a valid and perfected first Lien and first
priority security interest in the Defeasance Collateral and the proceeds of the Defeasance Collateral.
(B) The Pledge Agreement (defined below) is duly authorized,
executed, delivered and enforceable against Borrower in accordance with its terms.
(C) If, as of the Defeasance Closing Date, the Note is held by a
REMIC trust, then each of the following is correct:
(1) The Defeasance has been effected in accordance with
the requirements of Treasury Regulation Section 1.860G-2(a)(8) (as such regulation may be modified,
amended or replaced from time to time).
(2) The qualification and status of the REMIC trust as a
REMIC will not be adversely affected or impaired as a result of the Defeasance.
(3) That there will be no imposition of a tax under
applicable REMIC provisions as a result of the Defeasance.
(D) The Defeasance will not result in a “sale or exchange” of the
Note within the meaning of Section 1001(c) of the Tax Code and the temporary and final regul ations
promulgated thereunder.
(ii) A written certificate from an independent certified public accounting
firm (reasonably acceptable to Funding Lender), confirming that the Defeasance Collateral will
generate cash sufficient to make all Scheduled Debt Payments (defined below) as they fall due under
the Note, including full payment due on the Borrower Note on the earlier of the Mandatory Prepayment
Date or the Maturity Date.
(iii) Funding Lender’s form of a pledge and security agreement (“Pledge
Agreement”) and financing statements which pledge and create a first priority security interest in the
Defeasance Collateral in favor of Fiscal Agent.
(iv) Funding Lender’s form of a transfer and assumption agreement
(“Transfer and Assumption Agreement”), pursuant to which a newly-formed single purpose entity
identified by Borrower and approved by Funding Lender and Governmental Lender as an
accommodation borrower (the “Successor Borrower”) will assume all obligations of Borrower under
the Borrower Loan and Borrower and Guarantor will be relieved from liability in connection with the
Borrower Loan, including liabilities with respect to any loss, liability, damage, claim, cost or expense
which directly or indirectly arises from or relates to any Prohibited Activities or Conditions exis ting
prior to the date of the Defeasance Closing Date if Borrower delivers to Funding Lender a current
environmental assessment report for the Mortgaged Property prepared at Borrower’s expense by a
qualified environmental consultant engaged by Borrower and approved by Funding Lender, and in a
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manner reasonably satisfactory to Funding Lender which (i) is dated within 90 days prior to the date
of the proposed Defeasance Date, and (ii) evidences no presence of Hazardous Materials on the
Mortgaged Property and no other Prohibited Activities or Conditions with respect to the Mortgaged
Property.
(v) Forms of all documents necessary to release the Mortgaged Property
from the Liens created by the Security Instrument and related UCC financing statements (collectively,
“Release Instruments”), each in appropriate form required by the Property Jurisdiction.
(vi) A Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion.
(vii) If the Governmental Lender Note has been securitized in a Secondary
Market Transaction, a written affirmation from a Rating Agency that the credit rating of the Securities
issued by such Rating Agency immediately prior to the Defeasance will not be qualified, downgraded
or withdrawn as a result of the occurrence of such event, which affirmation may be granted or withheld
in such Rating Agency’s sole and absolute discretion, and, if required by the Approved Rating
Agencies, Borrower shall also deliver or cause to be delivered (from counsel satisfactory to Funding
Lender) a non-consolidation opinion with respect to the Successor Borrower in form and substance
satisfactory to Funding Lender and the applicable Rating Agency.
(viii) Any other opinions, certificates, documents or instruments that Lender
may reasonably request.
(ix) Borrower will deliver to Fiscal Agent, on or prior to the Defeasance
Closing Date, each of the following:
(A) Either money (which must be moneys or other amounts on
deposited for a period of 123 days during which there shall not have occurred the filing of a voluntary
or involuntary petition in bankruptcy under the United States Bankruptcy Code, or the commencement
of a proceeding under any other applicable laws concerning insolvency, reorganization or bankruptcy,
by or against the Borrower or the Governmental Lender; however, such amounts may be on deposit
for a lesser period of time and still constitute eligible funds for the purpose of this Borrower Loan
Agreement if the Funding Lender, receives an opinion of counsel acceptable to the Funding Lender to
the effect that the use of such funds, if on deposit for such lesser period, will not constitute a voidable
preference under the federal bankruptcy laws) or securities (which must be Government Obligations
(as defined in the Funding Loan Agreement in clause (a) under the definition of “Permitted
Investments”), subject to the Tax Certificate (the “Defeasance Collateral”), which meets all of the
following requirements:
(1) It is owned by Successor Borrower, free and clear of all
Liens and claims of third parties.
(2) It is in an amount sufficient to provide for (1)
redemption payments to occur prior, but as close as possible, to all successive Borrower Loan Payment
Dates occurring under the Borrower Note after the Defeasance Closing Date, and (2) delivery of
earnings and redemption proceeds at least equal to the amount of principal and interes t due on the
Borrower Note on each Borrower Loan Payment Date including full payment due on the Borrower
Note on the Maturity Date (“Scheduled Debt Payments”).
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(3) All earnings and redemption payments received from
the Defeasance Collateral will be paid directly to Fiscal Agent to be applied on account of the scheduled
principal and interest due on the Borrower Note on each Borrower Loan Payment Date after the
Defeasance Closing Date.
(4) The pledge of the Defeasance Collateral will be
effected through the book-entry facilities of a qualified securities intermediary designated by Funding
Lender in conformity with all applicable laws.
(B) All accrued and unpaid interest and all other sums due under
the Borrower Note, this Borrower Loan Agreement and under the other Borrower Loan Documents up
to the Defeasance Closing Date; provided that if the Defeasance Date is not a Borrower Loan Payment
Date, the Borrower shall also pay interest that would have accrued on the Borrower Note through and
including the next Borrower Loan Payment Date, unless the Defeasance Collateral shall include (or if
the Government Obligations constituting the Defeasance Collateral) shall provide for payment of) all
principal and interest computed from the Borrower Loan Payment Date prior to the D efeasance Date
through the next succeeding Borrower Loan Payment Date;
(x) Borrower will pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by
Funding Lender, Fiscal Agent and Governmental Lender in connection with the Defeasance in full on
or prior to the Defeasance Closing Date, which payment is required prior to Funding Lender’s issuance
of the Release Instruments and whether or not Defeasance is completed. Such expenses include all
fees, costs and expenses incurred by Funding Lender and its agents in connection with the Defeasance
(including reasonable attorneys’ fee and costs for the review and preparation of the Pledge Agreement
and of the other materials described in this Borrower Loan Agreement and any related documentation,
Rating Agencies’ fees, or other costs related to the Defeasance). Funding Lender reserves the right to
require that Borrower post a deposit to cover costs which Funding Lender reasonably anticipates will
be incurred in connection with the Defeasance.
(xi) No transfer fee or review fee will be payable to Funding Lender upon
a Defeasance made in accordance with this Section 12.1.
Section 12.2 Release. If Borrower obtains a release of the Mortgaged Property from the
Lien of the Security Instrument pursuant to Section 12.1, then the Borrower Payment Obligations will
be secured by the Pledge Agreement and reference will be made to the Pledge Agreement for other
rights of Funding Lender, Fiscal Agent and Governmental Lender as to collateral for the Borrower
Payment Obligations.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed and delivered this Borrower
Loan Agreement by their respective authorized representative, as of the date first set forth above.
BORROWER:
MU2 AFFORDABLE LP,
a California limited partnership
By: MU2 Affordable LLC,
a California limited liability company
Its Administrative General Partner
By:
Name:
Its:
By: SBCS Corporation,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation
Its Managing General Partner
By:
Kathryn Lembo
President and CEO
(signatures follow on subsequent page)
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GOVERNMENTAL LENDER:
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
Executive Director
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Agreed to and Acknowledged by:
FUNDING LENDER:
CITIBANK, N.A.
By:
Name: [_________]
Title: [____________]Deal ID No.[_______]
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FUNDING LOAN AGREEMENT
among
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Funding Lender
and
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
as Governmental Lender
and
WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as Fiscal Agent
dated as of ______________ 1, 2026
relating to:
$______________
Chula Vista Housing Authority
Multifamily Housing Revenue Note
(Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION
Section 1.1 Definitions ................................................................................................................... 2
Section 1.2 Effect of Headings and Table of Contents ................................................................ 11
Section 1.3 Date of Funding Loan Agreement ............................................................................. 11
Section 1.4 Designation of Time for Performance ....................................................................... 11
Section 1.5 Interpretation ............................................................................................................. 11
ARTICLE II
TERMS; GOVERNMENTAL LENDER NOTE
Section 2.1 Terms ......................................................................................................................... 11
Section 2.2 Form of Governmental Lender Note ......................................................................... 13
Section 2.3 Execution and Delivery of Governmental Lender Note ............................................ 13
Section 2.4 Required Transferee Representations; Participations; Sale and Assignment ............ 14
ARTICLE III
PREPAYMENT
Section 3.1 Prepayment of the Governmental Lender Note from Prepayment under the
Borrower Note ........................................................................................................... 15
Section 3.2 Notice of Prepayment ................................................................................................ 15
ARTICLE IV
SECURITY
Section 4.1 Security for the Funding Loan ................................................................................... 15
Section 4.2 Delivery of Security .................................................................................................. 16
ARTICLE V
LIMITED LIABILITY
Section 5.1 Source of Payment of Funding Loan and Other Obligations .................................... 17
Section 5.2 Exempt from Individual Liability .............................................................................. 17
ARTICLE VI
CLOSING CONDITIONS; APPLICATION OF FUNDS
Section 6.1 Conditions Precedent to Closing ............................................................................... 18
ARTICLE VII
FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
Section 7.1 Authorization to Create Funds and Accounts ............................................................ 19
Section 7.2 Investment of Funds .................................................................................................. 19
Section 7.3 Establishment of Funds ............................................................................................. 20
Section 7.4 Funding Loan Payment Fund .................................................................................... 20
Section 7.5 Expense Fund ............................................................................................................ 21
Section 7.6 Closing Costs Fund.................................................................................................... 21
Section 7.7 Project Fund............................................................................................................... 22
Section 7.8 Rebate Fund ............................................................................................................... 24
Section 7.9 Investments ................................................................................................................ 25
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ARTICLE VIII
REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS
Section 8.1 General Representations ............................................................................................ 26
Section 8.2 No Encumbrance on Security .................................................................................... 27
Section 8.3 Repayment of Funding Loan ..................................................................................... 27
Section 8.4 Servicer ...................................................................................................................... 27
Section 8.5 Borrower Loan Agreement Performance .................................................................. 27
Section 8.6 Maintenance of Records; Inspection of Records ....................................................... 27
Section 8.7 Tax Covenants ........................................................................................................... 28
Section 8.8 Performance by the Borrower ................................................................................... 29
ARTICLE IX
DEFAULT; REMEDIES
Section 9.1 Events of Default ....................................................................................................... 29
Section 9.2 Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment .............................................. 30
Section 9.3 Additional Remedies; Funding Lender Enforcement ................................................ 31
Section 9.4 Application of Money Collected ............................................................................... 32
Section 9.5 Remedies Vested in Funding Lender ........................................................................ 32
Section 9.6 Restoration of Positions ............................................................................................. 33
Section 9.7 Rights and Remedies Cumulative ............................................................................. 33
Section 9.8 Delay or Omission Not Waiver ................................................................................. 33
Section 9.9 Waiver of Past Defaults ............................................................................................. 33
Section 9.10 Remedies Under Borrower Loan Agreement or Borrower Note ............................... 33
Section 9.11 Waiver of Appraisement and Other Laws ................................................................. 33
Section 9.12 Suits to Protect the Security ...................................................................................... 34
Section 9.13 Remedies Subject to Applicable Law ........................................................................ 34
Section 9.14 Assumption of Obligations ........................................................................................ 34
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENT; AMENDMENT OF BORROWER LOAN AGREEMENT
AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Section 10.1 Amendment of Funding Loan Agreement ................................................................. 34
Section 10.2 Amendments Require Funding Lender Consent ....................................................... 35
Section 10.3 Consents and Opinions .............................................................................................. 35
ARTICLE XI
THE FISCAL AGENT
Section 11.1 Appointment of Fiscal Agent; Acceptance ................................................................ 35
Section 11.2 Certain Duties and Responsibilities of Fiscal Agent ................................................. 35
Section 11.3 Notice of Defaults...................................................................................................... 36
Section 11.4 Certain Rights of Fiscal Agent .................................................................................. 37
Section 11.5 Not Responsible for Recitals ..................................................................................... 39
Section 11.6 May Hold Funding Loan ........................................................................................... 40
Section 11.7 Moneys Held Hereunder ............................................................................................ 40
Section 11.8 Compensation and Reimbursement ........................................................................... 40
Section 11.9 Fiscal Agent Required; Eligibility ............................................................................. 41
Section 11.10 Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor ............................................. 41
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Section 11.11 Acceptance of Appointment by Successor ................................................................ 42
Section 11.12 Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business ................................ 42
Section 11.13 Appointment of Co-Fiscal Agent .............................................................................. 42
Section 11.14 Loan Servicing........................................................................................................... 43
Section 11.15 No Recourse Against Officers or Employees of Fiscal Agent .................................. 43
ARTICLE XII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 12.1 Notices ....................................................................................................................... 43
Section 12.2 Term of Funding Loan Agreement ............................................................................ 46
Section 12.3 Successors and Assigns ............................................................................................. 46
Section 12.4 Legal Holidays........................................................................................................... 46
Section 12.5 Governing Law .......................................................................................................... 47
Section 12.6 Entire Agreement; Severability ................................................................................. 47
Section 12.7 Execution in Several Counterparts ............................................................................ 47
Section 12.8 Nonrecourse Obligation of the Borrower .................................................................. 47
Section 12.9 Waiver of Trial by Jury ............................................................................................. 47
Section 12.10 Electronic Transactions ............................................................................................. 47
Section 12.11 Reference Date .......................................................................................................... 48
Signatures ................................................................................................................................. S-1
EXHIBIT A FORM OF GOVERNMENTAL LENDER NOTE ............................................... A-1
EXHIBIT B FORM OF REQUIRED TRANSFEREE REPRESENTATIONS ........................ B-1
EXHIBIT C FORM OF WRITTEN REQUISITION OF THE BORROWER –
PROJECT FUND ................................................................................................... C-1
EXHIBIT D FORM OF WRITTEN REQUISITION OF THE BORROWER –
CLOSING COSTS FUND ..................................................................................... D-1
EXHIBIT E FISCAL AGENT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... E-1
EXHIBIT F FORM OF TRANSFEROR LETTER ................................................................... F-1
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FUNDING LOAN AGREEMENT
This Funding Loan Agreement, dated as of ______________ 1, 2026 (this “Funding Loan
Agreement”), is entered into by CITIBANK, N.A., (together with any successor hereunder, the
“Funding Lender”), the CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, a public body corporate and
politic, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (togeth er with its successors
and assigns, the “Governmental Lender”) and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, a national banking association duly organized and existing under the laws of the
United States of America, as fiscal agent (together with its successors and assigns, the “Fiscal Agent”).
R E C I T A L S :
WHEREAS, the Governmental Lender is a public body, corporate and politic, duly organized
and validly existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the Governmental Lender is empowered pursuant to Chapter 1 of Part 2 of
Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code (the “Act”) to: (a) make loans to any person to
provide financing for residential rental developments located within the jurisdiction of the
Governmental Lender and intended to be occupied in part by persons of low and moderate income;
(b) incur indebtedness for the purpose of obtaining moneys to make such loans and provide such
financing, to establish any required reserve funds and to pay administrative costs and other costs
incurred in connection with the incurrence of such indebtedness of the Governmental Lender; and
(c) pledge all or any part of the revenues, receipts or resources of the Governmental Lender, including
the revenues and receipts to be received by the Governmental Lender from or in connection with such
loans, and to mortgage, pledge or grant security interests in such loans or other property of the
Governmental Lender in order to secure the payment of the principal of, prepayment premium, if an y,
on and interest on such indebtedness of the Governmental Lender; and
WHEREAS, MU2 AFFORDABLE LP, a California limited partnership (the “Borrower”),
has requested that the Governmental Lender enter into this Funding Loan Agreement under which the
Funding Lender will (i) advance funds (the “Funding Loan”) to or for the account of the
Governmental Lender, and (ii) apply the proceeds of the Funding Loan to make a loan (the “Borrower
Loan”) to the Borrower to finance the acquisition, construction and equippin g of a 95 unit plus 1
manager’s unit multifamily rental housing project located at at the Southwest corner of Santa Victoria
Road and Santa Diana Road in Chula Vista, County of San Diego, California, known as “Sol Vista
Apartments”; and
WHEREAS, simultaneously with the delivery of this Funding Loan Agreement, the
Governmental Lender and the Borrower will enter into a Borrower Loan Agreement of even date
herewith (as it may be supplemented or amended, the “Borrower Loan Agreement”), whereby the
Borrower agrees to make loan payments to the Governmental Lender in an amount that, when added
to other funds available under this Funding Loan Agreement, will be sufficient to enable the
Governmental Lender to repay the Funding Loan and to pay all costs and expenses related thereto
when due; and
WHEREAS, to evidence its payment obligations under the Borrower Loan Agreement, the
Borrower will execute and deliver to the Governmental Lender its Borrower Note (as defined herein)
and the obligations of the Borrower under the Borrower Note will be secured by a lien on and security
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interest in the Project (as defined herein) pursuant to a Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of
Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (California), of even date herewith (the “Security
Instrument”), made by the Borrower in favor of the Governmental Lender, as assigned to the Funding
Lender to secure the performance by the Governmental Lender of its obligations under the Funding
Loan; and
WHEREAS, the Governmental Lender has executed and delivered to the Funding Lender its
Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A (the “Governmental
Lender Note”), dated as of the Closing Date, evidencing its obligation to make the payments due to
the Funding Lender under the Funding Loan as provided in this Funding Loan Agreement, all things
necessary to make the Funding Loan Agreement the valid, binding and legal limited obligation of the
Governmental Lender, have been done and performed and the execution and delivery of this Fundi ng
Loan Agreement and the execution and delivery of the Governmental Lender Note, subject to the terms
hereof, have in all respects been duly authorized.
A G R E E M E N T :
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual representations,
covenants and agreements herein contained, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS; PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION
Section 1.1 Definitions. For all purposes of this Funding Loan Agreement, except as
otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise clearly requires:
(a) Unless specifically defined herein, all capitalized terms shall have the
meanings ascribed thereto in the Borrower Loan Agreement.
(b) The terms “herein, “hereof” and “hereunder” and other words of similar import
refer to this Funding Loan Agreement as a whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other
subdivision. The terms “agree” and “agreements” contained herein are intended to include and mean
“covenant” and “covenants.”
(c) All references made (i) in the neuter, masculine or feminine gender shall be
deemed to have been made in all such genders, and (ii) in the singular or plural number shall be deemed
to have been made, respectively, in the plural or singular number as well. Singular terms shall include
the plural as well as the singular, and vice versa.
(d) All accounting terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings
assigned to them, and all computations herein provided for shall be made, in accordance with GAAP.
(e) All references in this instrument to designated “Articles,” “Sections” and other
subdivisions are to the designated Articles, Sections and subdivisions of this instrument as originally
executed.
(f) All references in this instrument to a separate instrument are to such separate
instrument as the same may be amended or supplemented from time to time pursuant to the applicable
provisions thereof.
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(g) References to the Governmental Lender Note as “tax-exempt” or to the “tax-
exempt status” of the Governmental Lender Note are to the exclusion of interest on the Gover nmental
Lender Note (other than any portion of the Governmental Lender Note held by a “substantial user” of
the Project or a “related person” within the meaning of Section 147 of the Code) from gross income
for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Section 103(a) of the Code.
(h) The following terms have the meanings set forth below:
“Act” means Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code.
“Additional Borrower Payments” shall have the meaning given such term in the Borrower
Loan Agreement.
“Affiliate” means, as to any Person, any other Person that, directly or indirectly, is in Control
of, is Controlled by or is under common Control with such Person.
“Approved Transferee” means (1) a “qualified institutional buyer” (“QIB”) as defined in
Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act that is a financial institution or commercial bank
having capital and surplus of $5,000,000,000 or more, (2) an affiliate of the Funding Lender, (3) a trust
or custodial arrangement established by the Funding Lender or one of its affiliates or any state or local
government or any agency or entity which is a political subdivision of a federal, state or local
government (a “Governmental Entity”), in each case (a) the beneficial interests in which will be owned
only by QIBs or (b) the beneficial interests in which will be rated in the “BBB” category or higher
without regard to modifier (or the equivalent investment grade category) by at least one nationally
recognized rating agency, or (4) a Governmental Entity.
“Authorized Amount” means $____________________, the maximum principal amount of
the Funding Loan under this Funding Loan Agreement.
“Authorized Governmental Lender Representative” means the Chairperson, Vice
Chairperson, Executive Director, or Treasurer of the Governmental Lender, or any person or persons
designated to act on behalf of the Governmental Lender by a certificate filed with the Borrower,
Funding Lender and Servicer, if any, containing the specimen signatures of such person or persons and
signed on behalf of the Governmental Lender by its Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Executive
Director, or Treasurer of the Governmental Lender.
“Borrower” means MU2 Affordable LP, a California limited partnership.
“Borrower Loan” shall mean the mortgage loan made by the Governmental Lender to the
Borrower pursuant to the Borrower Loan Agreement in the aggregate principal amount of the Borrower
Loan Amount, as evidenced by the Borrower Note.
“Borrower Loan Agreement” shall mean the Borrower Loan Agreement, of even date
herewith, between the Governmental Lender and the Borrower, as supplemented, amended or replaced
from time to time in accordance with its terms.
“Borrower Loan Agreement Default” shall mean any event of default set forth in Section 8.1
of the Borrower Loan Agreement. A Borrower Loan Agreement Default shall “exist” if a Borrower
Loan Agreement Default shall have occurred and be continuing beyond any applicable cure period.
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“Borrower Loan Amount” shall mean $____________________, the maximum principal
amount of the Borrower Loan under the Borrower Loan Agreement.
“Borrower Loan Documents” shall have the meaning given such term in the Borrower Loan
Agreement.
“Borrower Note” shall mean that certain Multifamily Note, dated the Closing Date, in the
original maximum principal amount of $____________________, made by the Borrower and payable
to the Governmental Lender, evidencing the loan of the proceeds of the Governmental Lender Note,
as endorsed and assigned by the Governmental Lender without recourse to the Funding Lender, as
executed by the Borrower, and as it may thereafter be amended or supplemented from time to time.
“Business Day” shall mean any day other than (i) a Saturday or a Sunday, or (ii) a day on
which federally insured depository institutions, including banks and trust companies, in New York,
New York, Wilmington, Delaware, the State of California or in the city where the Fiscal Agent is
located, are authorized or obligated by law, regulation, governmental decree or executive order to be
closed.
“Closing Costs” has the meaning given to the term Costs of Funding in the Borrower Loan
Agreement.
“Closing Date” shall means _____________, 2026, the date that initial Funding Loan proceeds
are disbursed hereunder.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as in effect on the date of execution and
delivery of the Governmental Lender Note or (except as otherwise referenced herein) as it may be
amended to apply to obligations issued on the Closing Date, together with applicable proposed,
temporary and final regulations promulgated, and applicable official public guidance published, under
the Code.
“Conditions to Conversion” shall have the meaning given such term in the Construction
Funding Agreement.
“Construction Funding Agreement” means that certain Construction Funding Agreement of
even date herewith, between the Funding Lender, as agent for the Governmental Lender, and Borrower,
pursuant to which the Borrower Loan will be advanced by the Funding Lender (or the Servicer on its
behalf), as agent of the Governmental Lender, to the Fiscal Agent for disbursement to the Borrower
and setting forth certain provisions relating to disbursement of the Borrower Loan during construction,
insurance and other matters, as such agreement may be amended, modified, supplemented and replaced
from time to time.
“Contingency Draw-Down Agreement” means the Contingency Draw-Down Agreement of
even date herewith among the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender, and the Borrower relating to possible
conversion of the portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note from a
draw down loan to a fully funded loan.
“Control” shall mean, with respect to any Person, either (a) ownership directly or through
other entities of more than 50% of all beneficial e quity interest in such Person, or (b) the possession,
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directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of
such Person, through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise.
“Conversion” has the meaning given to such term in the Borrower Loan Agreement.
“Conversion Date” shall have the meaning given such term in the Construction Funding
Agreement.
“Draw-Down Notice” shall mean a notice described in Section 1.01 of the Contingency Draw-
Down Agreement regarding the conversion of the Funding Loan from a draw down loan to a fully
funded loan.
“Equity Investor” shall mean WNC Holding, LLC, a California limited liability company,
and its permitted successors and assigns.
“Event of Default” shall have the meaning ascribed thereto in Section 9.1 hereof.
“Fair Market Value” shall mean the price at which a willing buyer would purchase the
investment from a willing seller in a bona fide, arm’s length transaction (determined as of the date the
contract to purchase or sell the investment becomes binding) if the investment is traded on an
established securities market (within the meaning of section 1273 of the Code) and, otherwise, the term
“Fair Market Value” means the acquisition price in a bona fide arm’s length transaction (as referenced
above) if (a) the investment is a certificate of deposit that is acquired in accordance with applicable
regulations under the Code, (b) the investment is an agreement with specifically negotiated withdrawal
or reinvestment provisions and a specifically negotiated interest rate (for example, a guaranteed
investment contract, a forward supply contract or other investment agreement) that is acquired in
accordance with applicable regulations under the Code, (c) the investment is a United States Treasury
Security--State and Local Government Series that is acquired in accordance with applicable regulations
of the United States Bureau of Public Debt, or (d) any commingled investment fund in which the City
and related parties do not own more than a ten percent (10%) beneficial interest therein if the return
paid by the fund is without regard to the source of the investment. To the extent required by the
Regulations, the term “investment” will include a hedge.
“Fiscal Agent” shall mean Wilmington Trust, National Association, a national banking
association, which entity is appointed pursuant to Section 11.1 to serve as Fiscal Agent under this
Funding Loan Agreement, and any successor thereto pursuant to Section 11.10.
“Fiscal Agent’s Fees” shall mean the annual administration fee for the Fiscal Agent’s ordinary
fees and expenses in rendering its services under this Funding Loan Agreement during each 12 -month
period, payable on the Closing Date and annually in advance.
“Funding Lender” shall mean Citibank N.A., a national banking association, and any
successor under this Funding Loan Agreement and the Borrower Loan Documents.
“Funding Loan Agreement” shall mean this Funding Loan Agreement, by and among the
Funding Lender, the Governmental Lender and the Fiscal Agent, as it may from time to time be
supplemented, modified or amended by one or more agreements or other instruments supplemental
hereto entered into pursuant to the applicable provisions hereof.
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“Funding Loan Documents” shall mean (a) this Funding Loan Agreement, (b) the Borrower
Loan Agreement, (c) the Regulatory Agreement, (d) the Tax Certificate, (e) the Borrower Loan
Documents, (f) all other documents evidencing, securing, governing or otherwise pertaining to the
Funding Loan, and (g) all amendments, modifications, renewals and substitutions of any of the
foregoing.
“Governmental Lender” shall mean the Chula Vista Housing Authority.
“Governmental Lender Note” shall mean that certain Chula Vista Housing Authority
Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A, dated the Closing Date, in
the original maximum principal amount of $____________________, made by the Governmental
Lender and payable to the Funding Lender, as executed by the Governmental Lender and as it may
thereafter be amended or supplemented from time to time.
“Highest Rating Category” shall mean, with respect to a Permitted Investment, that the
Permitted Investment is rated by S&P or Moody’s in the highest rating category given by that ratin g
agency for that general category of security. By way of example, the Highest Rating Category for tax-
exempt municipal debt established by S&P is “A1+” for debt with a term of one year or less and
“AAA” for a term greater than one year, with corresponding ratings by Moody’s of “MIG1” (for fixed
rate) or “VMIG1” (for variable rate) for three months or less and “Aaa” for greater than three months.
If at any time (a) both S&P and Moody’s rate a Permitted Investment and (b) one of those ratings is
below the Highest Rating Category, then such Permitted Investment will, nevertheless, be deemed to
be rated in the Highest Rating Category if the lower rating is no more than one rating category below
the highest rating category of that rating agency. For example, a Permitted Investment rated “AAA”
by S&P and “Aa3” by Moody’s is rated in the Highest Rating Category. If, however, the lower rating
is more than one full rating category below the Highest Rating Category of that rating agency, then the
Permitted Investment will be deemed to be rated below the Highest Rating Category. For example, a
Permitted Investment rated “AAA” by S&P and “A1” by Moody’s is not rated in the Highest Rating
Category.
“Maturity Date” shall mean[November 1, 2059].
“Maximum Rate” shall mean the lesser of (a) 12% per annum, and (b) the maximum interest
rate that may be paid on the Funding Loan under State law.
“Minimum Beneficial Ownership Amount” shall mean an amount no less than fifteen
percent (15%) of the outstanding principal amount of the Funding Loan, or the full outstanding
principal amount of the Funding Loan, if such principal amount is less than $250,000.
“Moody’s” shall mean Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or its successor.
“Negative Arbitrage Account” means the Negative Arbitrage Account of the Project Fund
established under Section 7.3, as otherwise described in the Contingency Draw-Down Agreement.
“Negative Arbitrage Deposit” has the meaning set forth in the Contingency Draw-Down
Agreement.
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“Noteowner” or “owner of the Governmental Lender Note” means the owner of the
Governmental Lender Note as shown on the registration books maintained by the Fiscal Agent pursuant
to Section 2.4(e).
“Note Proceeds Account” means the Note Proceeds Account of the Project Fund established
under Section 7.3.
“Ongoing Governmental Lender Fee” shall mean the ongoing portion of the Annual
Administration Fee (as that term is defined in the Regulatory Agreement) that is payable after the
Closing Date.
“Opinion of Counsel” shall mean a written opinion from an attorney or firm of attorneys,
acceptable to the Funding Lender and the Governmental Lender with experience in the matters to be
covered in the opinion; provided that whenever an Opinion of Counsel is required to address the
exclusion of interest on the Governmental Lender Note from gross income for purposes of federal
income taxation, such opinion shall be provided by Tax Counsel.
“Permitted Investments” shall mean, to the extent authorized by law for investment of any
moneys held under this Funding Loan Agreement, but only to the extent that the same are acquired at
Fair Market Value:
(a) Direct obligations of the United States of America including obligations issued
or held in book-entry form on the books of the Department of the Treasury of the Uni ted States of
America (“Government Obligations”).
(b) Direct obligations of, and obligations on which the full and timely payment of
principal and interest is unconditionally guaranteed by, any agency or instrumentality of the United
States of America or direct obligations of the World Bank, which obligations are rated in the Highest
Rating Category.
(c) Demand deposits or time deposits with certificates of deposit issued by the
Fiscal Agent or its affiliates or any bank organized under the laws of the United States of America or
any state or the District of Columbia which has combined capital, surplus and undivided profits of not
less than $50,000,000 and maturing in less than 365 days; provided that the Fiscal Agent or such other
institution has been rated at least “VMIG-1”/”A-1+” by Moody’s/S&P which deposits or certificates
are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or collateralized pursuant to the
requirements of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
(d) Bonds (including tax-exempt bonds), bills, notes or other obligations of or
secured by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, the Federal Home Loan Bank or the Federal Farm Credit Bank.
(e) Money market funds rated AAA by S&P which are registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and which meet the requirements of Rule 2(a)(7) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, which may be administered by the Fiscal Agent or its
affiliates.
(f) Collateralized Investment Agreements or Repurchase Agreements with
financial institutions rated in the “A” category or higher without regard to qualifiers, by at least one
Rating Agency. The agreement must be continually collateralized with obligations specified in
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paragraphs (a), (b) and/or (d) above, eligible for wire through the Federal Reserve Bank System or the
DTC/PTC as applicable, and at a level of at least 103% of the amount on deposit and valued no less
than daily. The collateral must be held by a third party custodian and be free and clear of all liens and
claims of third parties. Securities must be valued daily, marked-to-market at current market price plus
accrued interest. If the market value of the securities is found to be below the required level, the
provider must restore the market value of the securities to the required l evel within one (1) business
day. Permitted collateral must be delivered to and held in a segregated account by the Fiscal Agent or
a custodian (the “Collateral Agent”), and the Collateral Agent cannot be the provider. The collateral
must be delivered to the Collateral Agent before/simultaneous with payment (perfection by possession
of certificated securities). Acceptable collateral must be free and clear of all liens and claims of third
parties and shall be registered in the name of the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Governmental
Lender and Fiscal Agent. The agreement shall state that the Collateral Agent has a valid and perfected
first priority security interest in the securities, any substituted securities and all proceeds thereof.
(g) Any other investment authorized by the laws of the State, if such investment is
approved in advance in writing by the Funding Lender in its sole discretion.
Permitted Investments shall not include any of the following:
(1) Except for any investment described in the next sentence, any investment or
any agreement with a maturity profile greater than the date(s) on which funds
representing the corpus of the investment may be needed under the Funding
Loan Documents. This exception (1) shall not apply to Permitted Investments
listed in paragraph (g).
(2) Any obligation bearing interest at an inverse floating rate.
(3) Any investment which may be prepaid or called at a price less than its purchase
price prior to stated maturity.
(4) Any investment the interest rate on which is variable and is established other
than by reference to a single index plus a fixed spread, if any, and which interest
rate moves proportionately with that index.
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, limited liability company, partne rship, joint
venture, estate, trust, unincorporated association, any federal, state, county or municipal government
or any bureau, department or agency thereof and any fiduciary acting in such capacity on behalf of any
of the foregoing.
“Pledged Revenues” shall mean the amounts pledged under this Funding Loan Agreement to
the payment of the principal of, prepayment premium, if any, and interest on the Funding Loan and the
Governmental Lender Note, consisting of the following: (i) all income, revenues, proceeds and other
amounts to which the Governmental Lender is entitled (other than amounts received by the
Governmental Lender with respect to the Unassigned Rights) derived from or in connection with the
Project and the Funding Loan Documents, including all Borrower Loan Payments due under the
Borrower Loan Agreement and the Borrower Note, payments with respect to the Borrower Loan
Payments and all amounts obtained through the exercise of the remedies provided in the Funding Loan
Documents and all receipts credited under the provisions of this Funding Loan Agreement against said
amounts payable, and (ii) moneys held in the funds and accounts established under this Funding Loan
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Agreement, together with investment earnings thereon (except any amounts on deposit in the Expense
Fund, Rebate Fund and Closing Costs Fund).
“Prepayment Premium” shall mean (i) any premium payable by the Borrower pursuant to the
Borrower Loan Documents in connection with a prepayment of the Borrower Note (including any
prepayment premium as set forth in the Borrower Note) and (ii) any premium payable on the
Governmental Lender Note pursuant to this Funding Loan Agreement.
“Project” shall have the meaning given to that term in the Borrower Loan Agreement.
“Rating Agency” shall mean any one and each of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch then rating the
Permitted Investments or any other nationally recognized statistical rating agency then rating the
Permitted Investments, which has been approved by the Funding Lender.
“Regulations” shall mean with respect to the Code, the relevant U.S. Treasury regulations and
proposed regulations thereunder or any relevant successor provision to such regulations and proposed
regulations.
“Regulatory Agreement” shall mean that certain Amended and Restated Regulatory
Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, dated as of the date hereof, between the
Governmental Lender and the Borrower, as hereafter amended or modified.
“Remaining Funding Loan Proceeds Account” means the Remaining Funding Loan
Proceeds Account of the Project Fund established under Section 7.3, as otherwise described in the
Contingency Draw-Down Agreement.
“Required Transferee Representations” shall mean the representations in substantially the
form attached to this Funding Loan Agreement as Exhibit B.
“Resolution” shall mean the resolution of the Governmental Lender authorizing the Funding
Loan and the execution and delivery of the Funding Loan Documents to which the Governmental
Lender is a party.
“Responsible Officer” means, when used with respect to the Fiscal Agent, the president, any
vice president, any assistant vice president, the secretary, any assistant secretary, the treasurer, any
assistant treasurer, any senior associate, any associate or any other officer of the Fiscal Agent within
the corporate trust office designated for the Fiscal Agent in Section 12.1 hereof (or any successor
corporate trust office, the “Corporate Trust Office”) customarily performing functions similar to those
performed by the persons who at the time shall be such officers, respectively, or to whom any corporate
trust matter is referred at the Corporate Trust Office because of such person’s knowledge of and
familiarity with the particular subject and having direct responsibility for the administration of this
Funding Loan Agreement.
“Securities Act” shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
“Security” shall have the meaning assigned to it in Section 4.1.
“Security Instrument” shall mean the Multifamily Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents,
Security Agreement and Fixture Filing (California) (as amended, restated and/or supplemented from
time to time) of even date herewith, made by the Borrower in favor of the Governmental Lender, as
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assigned to the Funding Lender to secure the performance by the Governmental Le nder of its
obligations under the Funding Loan.
“Servicer” shall mean any Servicer appointed by the Funding Lender to perform certain
servicing functions with respect to the Funding Loan and on the Borrower Loan pursuant to a separate
servicing agreement to be entered into between the Funding Lender and the Servicer. Initially the
Servicer shall be the Funding Lender pursuant to this Funding Loan Agreement.
“Servicing Agreement” shall mean any servicing agreement entered into between the Funding
Lender and a Servicer with respect to the servicing of the Funding Loan and/or the Borrower Loan.
“S&P” shall mean S&P Global Ratings, a business unit of Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services,
and its successors
“State” shall mean the State of California.
“Tax Certificate” shall mean the Tax Certificate and Agreement, dated the Closing Date,
executed and delivered by the Governmental Lender and the Borrower, as it may be amended from
time to time.
“Tax Counsel” shall mean (a) Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth LLP, or (b) any other attorney
or firm of attorneys designated by the Governmental Lender and approved by the Funding Lender
having a national reputation for skill in connection with the authorization and issuance of municipal
obligations under Sections 103 and 141 through 150 (or any successor provisions) of the Code.
“Tax Counsel Approving Opinion” shall mean an opinion of Tax Counsel substantially to
the effect that the Governmental Lender Note constitute s a valid and binding obligation of the
Governmental Lender and that, under existing statutes, regulations published rulings and judicial
decisions, the interest on the Governmental Lender Note is excludable from gross income for federal
income tax purposes (subject to the inclusion of such customary exceptio ns as are acceptable to the
recipient thereof).
“Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion” shall mean an opinion of Tax Counsel
substantially to the effect that the taking of the action specified therein will not, in and of itself,
adversely affect any exclusion of interest on the Governmental Lender Note from gross income for
purposes of federal income taxation (subject to the inclusion of such customary exceptions as are
acceptable to the recipient thereof).
“UCC” shall mean the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State.
“Unassigned Rights” shall mean the Governmental Lender’s rights to (a) reimbursement and
payment of its fees, costs and expenses and the Rebate Amount under Section 2.5 of the Borrower
Loan Agreement and Section 5 of the Regulatory Agreement, (b) access to the Project under
Section 5.17 of the Borrower Loan Agreement, (c) indemnification under Section 5.15 of the Borrower
Loan Agreement and Section 9 of the Regulatory Agreement, (d) attorneys’ fees under Sections 5.11,
5.14 and 10.05 of the Borrower Loan Agreement and Section 20 of the Regulatory Agreement,
(e) receive notices, reports and other statements and its rights to consent to certain matters, including
but not limited to its right to consent to amendments to this Funding Loan A greement, the Borrower
Loan Agreement and the Regulatory Agreement, and otherwise as provided in this Funding Loan
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Agreement and the Borrower Loan Agreement, (f) seek performance by the Borrower of its obligations
under the Regulatory Agreement, and (g) seek performance of, and enforce, various tax covenants as
described in Section 2.2(b)(i) of the Borrower Loan Agreement, including but not limited to those in
Sections 5.34 and 5.35 of the Borrower Loan Agreement.
“Written Certificate,” “Written Certification,” “Written Consent,” “Written Direction,”
“Written Notice,” “Written Order,” “Written Registration,” “Written Request,” and “Written
Requisition” shall mean a written certificate, direction, notice, order or requisition signed by an
Authorized Borrower Representative, an Authorized Governmental Lender Representative or an
authorized representative of the Funding Lender and delivered to the Funding Lender, the Servicer, the
Fiscal Agent or such other Person as required under the Funding Loan Documents.
“Yield” shall mean yield as defined in Section 148(h) of the Code and any regulations
promulgated thereunder.
Section 1.2 Effect of Headings and Table of Contents. The Article and Section headings
herein and in the Table of Contents are for convenience only and shall n ot affect the construction
hereof.
Section 1.3 Date of Funding Loan Agreement. The date of this Funding Loan Agreement
is intended as and for a date for the convenient identification of this Funding Loan Agreement and is
not intended to indicate that this Funding Loan Agreement was executed and delivered on said date.
Section 1.4 Designation of Time for Performance. Except as otherwise expressly
provided herein, any reference in this Funding Loan Agreement to the time of day shall mean the time
of day in the city where the Fundi ng Lender maintains its place of business for the performance of its
obligations under this Funding Loan Agreement.
Section 1.5 Interpretation. The parties hereto acknowledge that each of them and their
respective counsel have participated in the drafting and revision of this Funding Loan Agreement.
Accordingly, the parties agree that any rule of construction that disfavors the drafting party shall not
apply in the interpretation of this Funding Loan Agreement or any amendment or supplement or exhibit
hereto.
ARTICLE II
TERMS; GOVERNMENTAL LENDER NOTE
Section 2.1 Terms.
(a) Principal Amount. The total principal amount of the Funding Loan is hereby
expressly limited to the Authorized Amount.
(b) Draw-Down Funding. The Funding Loan is originated on a draw-down basis.
The proceeds of the Funding Loan shall be advanced by the Funding Lender directly to the Fiscal
Agent (pursuant to the wiring instructions on Exhibit E attached hereto) for deposit by the Fiscal Agent
to the Project Fund for the account of the Governmental Lender as and when needed to make each
advance in accordance with the disbursement provisions of the Borrower Loan Agreement and the
Construction Funding Agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Borrower Loan
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Agreement, and this Funding Loan Agreement, the Funding Lender agrees to advance, on behalf of
the Governmental Lender, to the Fiscal Agent for deposit by the Fiscal Agent to the Project Fund
$________________ on the Closing Date (the “Initial Advance”). The Initial Advance shall be wired
by the Funding Lender to the Title Company to pay for Project Costs on the Closing Date and shall be
deemed received by the Fiscal Agent for deposit in the Project Fund and disbursed. Notwithstand ing
anything in this Funding Loan Agreement to the contrary, no additional amounts of the Funding Loan
may be drawn down and funded hereunder after December 31, 2029; provided, however, that upon the
delivery of a Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion to the Governmental Lender, Fiscal Agent, and
the Funding Lender such date may be changed to a later date as specified in such Tax Counsel No
Adverse Effect Opinion.
The Governmental Lender consents to the terms of the Contingency Draw -Down
Agreement and agrees to take all actions requested in writing by the Funding Lender or the Borrower
that are reasonably required of the Governmental Lender, in connection with the conversion of the
Funding Loan to a fully drawn loan pursuant to the provisions of the Contin gency Draw-Down
Agreement in the event a Draw-Down Notice is filed by the Funding Lender or the Borrower, all at the
expense of the Borrower. The Funding Lender authorizes and directs the Fiscal Agent to enter into the
Contingency Draw-Down Agreement.
(c) Origination Date; Maturity. The Funding Loan shall be originated on the
Closing Date and shall mature on the Maturity Date at which time the entire principal amount of the
portion of the Funding Loan evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note, to the extent not previously
paid, and all accrued and unpaid interest, shall be due and payable.
(d) Principal. The outstanding principal amount of the Governmental Lender Note
and of the Funding Loan as of any given date shall be the total amount advanced to the Fiscal Ag ent
by the Funding Lender to or for the account of the Governmental Lender to fund advances with respect
to the Borrower Note under the Borrower Loan Agreement and the Construction Funding Agreement
as proceeds of the Borrower Loan, less any payments of principal of the Governmental Lender Note
previously received upon payment of principal amounts under the Borrower Note, including regularly
scheduled principal payments and voluntary and mandatory prepayments. The principal amount of the
Governmental Lender Note and interest thereon shall be payable on the basis specified in this paragraph
(d) and in paragraphs (e) and (f) of this Section 2.1.
The Fiscal Agent shall keep a record of all principal advances and principal repayments
made under the Governmental Lender Note and shall upon written request provide the Governmental
Lender with a statement of the outstanding principal balance of the Governmental Lender Note and the
Funding Loan.
(e) Interest. Interest shall be paid on the outstanding principal amount of the
Governmental Lender Note at the rate or rates set forth in the Borrower Note and otherwise as set forth
in the Borrower Loan Agreement.
(f) Corresponding Payments. The payment or prepayment of principal, interest
and premium, if any, due on the Funding Loan and the Governmental Lender Note shall be identical
with and shall be made on the same dates, terms and conditions, as the principal, interest, premiums,
late payment fees and other amounts due on the Borrower Note. Any payment or prepayment made
by the Borrower of principal, interest, Premium, if any, due on the Borrower Note shall be deemed to
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be like payments or prepayments of principal, interest and Premium, if any, due on the Funding Loan
and the Governmental Lender Note.
(g) Usury. The Governmental Lender intends to conform strictly to the usury laws
applicable to this Funding Loan Agreement and the Governmental Lender Note and all agreements
made in the Governmental Lender Note, this Funding Loan Agreement and the Funding Loan
Documents are expressly limited so that in no event whatsoever shall the amount paid or agreed to be
paid as interest or the amounts paid for the use of money advanced or to be advanced hereunder exceed
the highest lawful rate prescribed under any law which a court of competent jurisdiction may deem
applicable hereto. If, from any circumstances whatsoever, the fulfillment of any provision of the
Governmental Lender Note, this Funding Loan Agreement or the other Funding Loan Documents shall
involve the payment of interest in excess of the limit prescribed by any law which a court of competent
jurisdiction may deem applicable hereto, then the obligation to pay interest hereunder shall be reduced
to the maximum limit prescribed by law. If from any circumstances whatsoever, the Fun ding Lender
shall ever receive anything of value deemed interest, the amount of which would exceed the highest
lawful rate, such amount as would be excessive interest shall be deemed to have been applied, as of
the date of receipt by the Funding Lender, to the reduction of the principal remaining unpaid hereunder
and not to the payment of interest, or if such excessive interest exceeds the unpaid principal balance,
such excess shall be refunded to the Borrower. This paragraph shall control every other provision of
the Governmental Lender Note, this Funding Loan Agreement and all other Funding Loan Documents.
In determining whether the amount of interest charged and paid might otherwise exceed the
limit prescribed by law, the Governmental Lender intends and agrees that (i) interest shall be computed
upon the assumption that payments under the Borrower Loan Agreement and other Funding Loan
Documents will be paid according to the agreed terms, and (ii) any sums of money that are taken into
account in the calculation of interest, even though paid at one time, shall be spread over the actual term
of the Funding Loan.
Section 2.2 Form of Governmental Lender Note. As evidence of its obligation to repay
the Funding Loan, simultaneously with the delivery of this Funding Loan Agreement to the Funding
Lender, the Governmental Lender hereby agrees to execute and deliver the Governmental Lender Note.
The Governmental Lender Note shall be substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto,
with such appropriate insertions, omissions, substitutions and other variations as are required or
permitted by this Funding Loan Agreement.
In connection with Conversion, the Funding Lender shall have the right to exchange the then
existing Governmental Lender Note on or after the Conversion Date for a new Governmental Lender
Note with a dated date of the Conversion Date and in a stated princi pal amount equal to the then
outstanding principal amount of the Governmental Lender Note, which amount will equal the
Permanent Period Amount (as defined in the Borrower Loan Agreement) of the applicable portion of
the Borrower Loan, but shall not otherwise change any material terms of the applicable Governmental
Lender Note.
Section 2.3 Execution and Delivery of Governmental Lender Note. The Governmental
Lender Note shall be executed on behalf of the Governmental Lender by the manual or facsimile
signature of the Authorized Governmental Lender Representative and attested by the manual or
facsimile signature of its Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Chula Vista Housing Authority. The manual
or facsimile signatures of individuals who were the proper officers of the Gove rnmental Lender at the
time of execution shall bind the Governmental Lender, notwithstanding that such individuals or any of
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them shall have ceased to hold such offices prior to the execution and delivery of the Governmental
Lender Note or shall not have held such offices at the date of the Governmental Lender Note.
Section 2.4 Required Transferee Representations; Participations; Sale and
Assignment.
(a) The Funding Lender shall deliver to the Governmental Lender and the Fiscal
Agent the Required Transferee Representations in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B
on the Closing Date.
(b) The Funding Lender shall have the right to sell (i) the Governmental Lender
Note and the Funding Loan or (ii) any portion of or a participation interest in the Governmental Lender
Note and the Funding Loan, to the extent permitted by clause (c) below, provided that such sale shall
be only to Approved Transferees that execute and deliver to the Funding Lender, with a copy to the
Governmental Lender and the Fiscal Agent, the Required Transferee Representations; provided,
however, that no Required Transferee Representations shall be required to be delivered by transferees
or beneficial interest holders described in clauses (3) or (4) of the definition of “Approved Transferee ,”
but a Transferor Letter in the form attached hereto as Exhibit F shall be delivered by the Funding
Lender in connection with a transfer to a Governmental Entity for purposes of facilitating a transfer
under clause (3) of the definition of “Approved Transferee.”
(c) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Section 2.4, no beneficial
ownership interest in the Governmental Lender Note and the Funding Loan shall be sold in an amount
that is less than the Minimum Beneficial Ownership Amount; provided, however, that bene ficial
ownership interests in the Governmental Lender Note and Funding Loan described in clause (3) of the
definition of “Approved Transferee” may be sold in any amount without regard to the Minimum
Beneficial Ownership Amount.
(d) No service charge shall be made for any sale or assignment of any portion of
the Governmental Lender Note, but the Governmental Lender may require payment of a sum sufficient
to cover any tax or other governmental charge that may be imposed in connection with any such sale
or assignment. Such sums shall be paid in every instance by the purchaser or assignee of the Funding
Loan or portion thereof.
(e) The Governmental Lender Note, or any interest therein, shall be in fully
registered form transferable to subsequent owners only on the registration books which shall be
maintained by the Fiscal Agent, as agent of the Governmental Lender, for such purpose and which
shall be open to inspection by the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender. The Governmental
Lender Note shall not be transferred through the services of the Depository Trust Company or any
other third party registrar.
The Fiscal Agent acknowledges that the Funding Lender is the initial registered owner
of the Governmental Lender Note and shall remain the sole registered owner of the Governmental
Lender Note except as provided herein. The Funding Lender shall provide written notice to the Fiscal
Agent of any transfer by the Funding Lender of the Governmental Lender Note or any interest of the
Funding Lender in the Governmental Lender Note.
(f) The parties agree that no rating shall be sought from a rating agency with
respect to the Funding Loan or the Governmental Lender Note.
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ARTICLE III
PREPAYMENT
Section 3.1 Prepayment of the Governmental Lender Note from Prepayment under
the Borrower Note. The Governmental Lender Note are subject to voluntary and mandatory
prepayment as follows:
(a) The Governmental Lender Note shall be subject to voluntary prepayment in
full or in part by the Governmental Lender, from funds received by the Fiscal Age nt from the Borrower
under the Borrower Loan Agreement to the extent and in the manner and on any date that the Borrower
Note are subject to voluntary prepayment as set forth therein, at a prepayment price equal to the
principal balance of the Borrower Note to be prepaid, plus interest thereon to the date of prepayment
and the amount of any Prepayment Premium payable under the Borrower Note, plus any Additional
Borrower Payments due and payable under the Borrower Loan Agreement through the date of
prepayment.
Except as specifically permitted in the Borrower Note, the Borrower shall not have the
right to voluntarily prepay all or any portion of the Borrower Note, thereby causing the Governmental
Lender Note to be prepaid, without the prior written consent of Funding Lender, which consent may
be withheld in Funding Lender’s sole and absolute discretion.
(b) The Governmental Lender Note shall be subject to mandatory prepayment in
whole or in part upon prepayment of the Borrower Note at the direction of the Funding Lender in
accordance with the terms of the Borrower Note at a prepayment price equal to the outstanding
principal balance of the Borrower Note prepaid, plus accrued interest plus any other amounts payable
under the Borrower Note or the Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 3.2 Notice of Prepayment. Notice of prepayment of the Governmental Lender
Note shall be deemed given to the extent that notice of prepayment of the Borrower Note is timely and
properly given to the Funding Lender and the Fiscal Agent (with a copy to the Governmental Lender)
in accordance with the terms of the Borrower Note and the Borrower Loan Agreement, and no separate
notice of prepayment of the Governmental Lender Note is required to be given.
ARTICLE IV
SECURITY
Section 4.1 Security for the Funding Loan. To secure the payment of the Funding Loan
and the Governmental Lender Note, to declare the terms and conditions on which the Funding Loan
and the Governmental Lender Note are secured, and in consideration of the premises and of the funding
of the Funding Loan by the Funding Lender, the Governmental Lender by these presents does grant,
bargain, sell, remise, release, convey, assign, transfer, mortgage, hypothecate, pledge, set ove r and
confirm to the Funding Lender (except as limited herein), a lien on and security interest in the following
described property (excepting, however, in each case, the Unassigned Rights) (said property, rights
and privileges being herein collectively called, the “Security”):
(a) All right, title and interest of the Governmental Lender in, to and under the
Borrower Loan Agreement and the Borrower Note, including, without limitation, all rents, revenues
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and receipts derived by the Governmental Lender from the Borrower relating to the Project and
including, without limitation, all Pledged Revenues, Borrower Loan Payments and Additional
Borrower Payments derived by the Governmental Lender under and pursuant to, and subject to the
provisions of, the Borrower Loan Agreement; provided that the pledge and assignment made under
this Funding Loan Agreement shall not impair or diminish the obligations of the Governmental Lender
under the provisions of the Borrower Loan Agreement;
(b) All right, title and interest of the Gove rnmental Lender in, to and under,
together with all rights, remedies, privileges and options pertaining to, the Funding Loan Documents,
and all other payments, revenues and receipts derived by the Governmental Lender under and pursuant
to, and subject to the provisions of, the Funding Loan Documents;
(c) Any and all moneys and investments from time to time on deposit in, or
forming a part of, all funds and accounts created and held by the Fiscal Agent under this Funding Loan
Agreement and any amounts held at any time in the Remaining Funding Loan Proceeds Account, any
Negative Arbitrage Deposit and any other amounts held under the Contingency Draw -Down
Agreement (other than any amounts held in the Expense Fund, the Rebate Fund, and the Closing Cost
Fund), subject to the provisions of this Funding Loan Agreement permitting the application thereof for
the purposes and on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and
(d) Any and all other real or personal property of every kind and nature or
description, which may from time to time hereafter, by delivery or by writing of any kind, be subjected
to the lien of this Funding Loan Agreement as additional security by the Governmental Lender or
anyone on its part or with its consent, or which pursuant to any of the provisions hereof or of the
Borrower Loan Agreement may come into the possession or control of the Fiscal Agent, the Funding
Lender or a receiver appointed pursuant to this Funding Loan Agreement; and the Funding Lender and
the Fiscal Agent are hereby authorized to receive any and all such property as and for additional
security for the Funding Loan and the Governmental Lender Note and to hold and apply all such
property subject to the terms hereof.
The pledge and assignment of and the security interest granted in the Security pursuant to this
Section 4.1 for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Governmental
Lender Note, in accordance with its terms and provisions, and for the payment of all other amounts
due hereunder, shall attach and be valid and binding from and after the time of the delivery of the
Governmental Lender Note by the Governmental Lender. The Security so pledged and then or
thereafter received by the Governmental Lender, Fiscal Agent or the Funding Lender shall immediately
be subject to the lien of such pledge and security interest without any physical delivery or recording
thereof or further act, and the lien of such pledge and security interest shall be valid and binding and
prior to the claims of any and all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against
the Governmental Lender irrespective of whether such parties have notice thereof.
Section 4.2 Delivery of Security. To provide security for the payment of the Funding Loan
and the Governmental Lender Note, the Governmental Lender has pledged and assigned to secure
payment of the Funding Loan and the Governmental Lender Note its right, title and interest in the
Security to the Funding Lender. In connection with such pledge, assignment, transfer and conveyance,
there shall be delivered to the Funding Lender, by or at the expense of the Borrower, the following
documents or instruments promptly following their execution and, to the extent applicable, their
recording or filing:
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(a) Each Borrower Note endorsed without recourse to the Funding Lender by the
Governmental Lender;
(b) The originally executed Borrower Loan Agreement and Regulatory
Agreement;
(c) The originally executed Security Instrument and all other Borrower Loan
Documents existing at the time of delivery of the Borrower Note and an assignment for security of the
Security Instrument from the Governmental Lender to the Funding Lender, in recordable form;
(d) Uniform Commercial Code financing statements or other chattel security
documents giving notice of the Funding Lender’s status as an assignee of the Governmental Lender’s
security interest in any personal property forming part of the Project, in form suitable for filing; and
(e) Uniform Commercial Code financing statements giving notice of the pledge by
the Governmental Lender of the Security pledged under this Funding Loan Agreement.
There shall be delivered and deposited with the Funding Lender such additional documents,
financing statements, and instruments as the Funding Lender may reasonably require from time to time
for the better perfecting and assuring to the Funding Lender of its lien and security interest in and to
the Security including, at the request of the Funding Lender, any amounts held under the Contingency
Draw-Down Agreement, in each case at the expense of the Borrower.
ARTICLE V
LIMITED LIABILITY
Section 5.1 Source of Payment of Funding Loan and Other Obligations. The Funding
Loan is a limited obligation of the Governmental Lender, payable solely from the Pledged Revenues
and other funds and moneys and Security pledged and assigned hereunder. NONE OF THE
GOVERNMENTAL LENDER (EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE FIRST SENTENCE OF THIS
SECTION 5.1), THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE STATE, OR ANY POLITICAL
SUBDIVISION THEREOF (EXCEPT THE GOVERNMENTAL LENDER, TO THE LIMITED
EXTENT SET FORTH HEREIN), SHALL IN ANY EVENT BE LIABLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF
THE PRINCIPAL OF, PREMIUM (IF ANY) OR INTEREST ON THE FUNDING LOAN OR FOR
THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY PLEDGE, OBLIGATION OR AGREEMENT OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT THERETO EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN, AND NONE
OF THE FUNDING LOAN, OR THE GOVERNMENTAL LENDER NOTES OR ANY OF THE
GOVERNMENTAL LENDER’S AGREEMENTS OR OBLIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE
FUNDING LOAN, THE GOVERNMENTAL LENDER NOTES, OR HEREUNDER OR UNDER
ANY OF THE OTHER FUNDING LOAN DOCUMENTS, SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
CONSTITUTE AN INDEBTEDNESS OF OR A PLEDGE OF THE FAITH AND CREDIT OF OR
A LOAN OF THE CREDIT OF OR A MORAL OBLIGATION OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING
WITHIN THE MEANING OF ANY CONSTITUTIONAL OR STATUTORY PROVISION
WHATSOEVER. THE GOVERNMENTAL LENDER HAS NO TAXING POWER.
Section 5.2 Exempt from Individual Liability. No covenant, condition or agreement
contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant, agreement or obligation of any present or future
member of the Board of Commissioners, officer, director, employee or agent of the Governmental
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Lender in his individual capacity, and none of the members of the Board of Commissioners, the
officers, directors, employees or agents of the Governmental Lender executing the Governmental
Lender Note or this Funding Loan Agreement shall be liable personally on the Governmental Lender
Note or under this Funding Loan Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or accountability
by reason of the issuance of the Governmental Lender Note or the execution of this Funding Loan
Agreement or any of the Funding Loan Documents.
ARTICLE VI
CLOSING CONDITIONS; APPLICATION OF FUNDS
Section 6.1 Conditions Precedent to Closing. Closing of the Funding Loan on the
Closing Date shall be conditioned upon satisfaction or waiver by the Funding Lender in its sole
discretion of each of the conditions precedent to closing set forth in this Funding Loan Agreement,
including but not limited to the following:
(a) Receipt by the Funding Lender of the original Governmental Lender Note;
(b) Receipt by the Funding Lender of the original executed Borrower Note,
endorsed without recourse to the Funding Lender by the Governmental Lender;
(c) Receipt by the Funding Lender of executed counterpart copies of this Funding
Loan Agreement, the Borrower Loan Agreement, the Construction Funding Agreement, the Regulatory
Agreement, the Tax Certificate and the Security Instrument;
(d) Receipt by the Funding Lender of a certified copy of the Resolution;
(e) The Required Transferee Representations from the Funding Lender;
(f) Delivery into escrow or to the Fiscal Agent, as appropriate, of all amounts
required to be paid in connection with the origination of the Borrower Loan and the Funding Loan and
any underlying real estate transfers or transactions, including the Costs of Funding Deposit , in
accordance with Section 2.3(c)(ii) of the Borrower Loan Agreement;
(g) Receipt by the Funding Lender of a Tax Counsel Approving Opinion;
(h) Receipt by the Funding Lender of an Opinion of Counsel from Tax Counsel to
the effect that the Governmental Lender Note are exempt from registration under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, and this Funding Loan Agreement is exempt from qualification under the Trust
Indenture Act of 1939, as amended;
(i) Delivery of an opinion of counsel to the Borrower addressed to the
Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender to the effect that the Borrower Loan Documents and
the Regulatory Agreement are valid and binding obligations of the Borrower that are enforceable
against the Borrower in accordance with their terms, subject to such exceptions and qualifications as
are acceptable to the Governmental Lender; and
(j) Receipt by the Funding Lender of any other documents or opinions that the
Funding Lender or Tax Counsel may require in connection with the closing.
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ARTICLE VII
FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
Section 7.1 Authorization to Create Funds and Accounts. Except as provided in
Section 7.3 hereof, no funds or accounts shall be established in connection with the Funding Loan at
the time of closing and origination of the Funding Loan. The Funding Lender, the Fiscal Age nt and
the Servicer, if any, and any designee of the Funding Lender or the Servicer, are authorized to establish
and create from time to time such other funds and accounts or subaccounts as may be necessary for the
deposit of moneys (including, without limitation, insurance proceeds and/or condemnation awards), if
any, received by the Governmental Lender, the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender or the Servicer
pursuant to the terms hereof or any of the other Funding Loan Documents and not immediately
transferred or disbursed pursuant to the terms of the Funding Loan Documents and/or the Borrower
Loan Documents.
Section 7.2 Investment of Funds. Amounts held in any funds or accounts created under
this Funding Loan Agreement shall be invested by the Fiscal Agent, the Funding Lender, the Servicer
or the designee of the Funding Lender or Servicer, as applicable, in Permitted Investments at the written
direction of the Borrower, subject in all cases to the restrictions of Section 8.7 hereof and of the Tax
Certificate. The Borrower’s written instruction shall be sufficient evidence that the investment
constitutes a Permitted Investment (including as to the legality thereof). In the absence of any such
instruction, monies shall be held uninvested in cash. Permitted Investments purchased as an investment
of moneys in any fund shall be deemed to be part of such fund or account. All interest or gain derived
from the investment of amounts in any of the funds or accounts established hereunder shall be
deposited in such fund or account. For purposes of acquiring any investments hereunder, the Fiscal
Agent may commingle funds held by it hereunder, except as provided in Section 7.8(h) hereof with
respect to the Rebate Fund. The Fiscal Agent shall incur no liability for losses arising f rom any
investments made pursuant to this Section. The Fiscal Agent may make any and all investments
permitted under this Funding Loan Agreement through its own trust or banking department or any
affiliate and may pay said department reasonable, customary fees for placing such investments. The
Fiscal Agent and its affiliates may act as principal, agent, sponsor, advisor or depository with respect
to Permitted Investments under this Funding Loan Agreement. The Fiscal Agent shall not be liable for
any losses from investments made by the Fiscal Agent in accordance with this Funding Loan
Agreement. The Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender and the Borrower (by its execution of the
Borrower Loan Agreement) acknowledge that the Fiscal Agent is not providing i nvestment
supervision, recommendations, or advice.
The Fiscal Agent shall furnish the Borrower and Funding Lender periodic cash transaction
statements that include detail for all investment transactions effected by the Fiscal Agent or brokers
selected by the Borrower. Upon the Borrower’s or Funding Lender’s election, such statements will be
delivered via the Fiscal Agent’s online service, and upon electing such service, paper statements will
be provided only upon request. The Borrower waives the right to receive brokerage confirmations of
security transactions effected by the Fiscal Agent as they occur, to the extent permitted by law. The
Borrower further understands that trade confirmations for securities transactions effected by the Fiscal
Agent will be available upon request and at no additional cost, and other trade confirmations may be
obtained from the applicable broker.
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Section 7.3 Establishment of Funds. There are established with the Fiscal Agent the
following funds and accounts:
(a) The Funding Loan Payment Fund;
(b) The Project Fund (consisting solely of a Note Proceeds Account, an Equity
Account, a Remaining Funding Loan Proceeds Account and a Negative Arbitrage Account);
(c) The Expense Fund;
(d) The Closing Costs Fund; and
(e) The Rebate Fund (to be established by the Fiscal Agent once the Fiscal Agent
is required to deposit or transfer, as applicable, amounts to the Rebate Fund in accordance with Section
7.8(a)).
All money required to be deposited with or paid to the Fiscal Agent for the account of any of
the funds or accounts created by this Funding Loan Agreement shall be held by the Fiscal Agent for
the benefit of the Funding Lender, and except for money held in the Expense Fund,the Rebate Fund
and Closing Costs Fund, shall, while held by the Fiscal Agent, constitute part of the Pledged Revenues
and be subject to the lien hereof.
All money to be deposited with or paid to the Fiscal Agent shall be wired to the Fiscal Agent
pursuant to the wiring instructions contained in Exhibit E attached hereto. The Fiscal Agent shall
provide Written Notice of any change to such wiring instructions to the Funding Lender and the
Borrower no less than five (5) Business Days prior to the next payment date for which such revised
instructions will be applicable.
Section 7.4 Funding Loan Payment Fund. The Governmental Lender and the Borrower
shall have no interest in the Funding Loan Payment Fund or the moneys therein, which shall always
be maintained by the Fiscal Agent completely separate and segregated from all other moneys held
hereunder and from any other moneys of the Governmental Lender and the Borrower.
The Fiscal Agent shall deposit into the Funding Loan Payment Fund any amounts received
from or on behalf of the Borrower as payments of principal of or premium, if any, or interest on the
Borrower Loan and any other amounts received by the Fiscal Agent that are subject to the lien and
pledge of this Funding Loan Agreement, including any Pledged Revenues not required to be deposited
to the Expense Fund or not otherwise specifically directed in writing to be deposited into other funds
created by this Funding Loan Agreement.
The Fiscal Agent shall apply all amounts on deposit in the Funding Loan Payment Fund in the
following order of priority:
First, to pay or provide for the payment of the interest then due on the Funding Loan
to the Funding Lender or any transferee of the Funding Lender with respect to the Funding Loan;
Second, to pay or provide for the payment or the prepayment (together with any
Prepayment Premium payable in connection with such prepayment) of principal (and premium, if any)
on the Funding Loan to the Funding Lender or any transferee of the Funding Lender with respect to
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the Funding Loan, provided moneys have been transferred or deposited into the Funding Loan Payment
Fund for such purpose; and
Third, to pay or provide for the payment of the Funding Loan on the Maturity Date to
the Funding Lender or any transferee of the Funding Lender with respect to the Funding Loan.
Section 7.5 Expense Fund. The Fiscal Agent shall deposit into the Expense Fund the
amounts required by the Regulatory Agreement or the Borrower Loan Agreement to be paid by the
Borrower to the Governmental Lender or the Fiscal Agent on behalf of the Borrower. Amounts on
deposit in the Expense Fund shall be used to pay the fees and expenses of the Governmental Lender
and the Fiscal Agent, as and when the same become due. In that regard, moneys in the Expense Fund
shall be withdrawn or maintained, as appropriate, by the Fiscal Agent to pay (i) the Ongoing
Governmental Lender Fee to the Governmental Lender as and when due, (ii) the Fiscal Agent’s Fees
to the Fiscal Agent when due, (iii) upon receipt, to the Fiscal Agent, any amounts due to the Fiscal
Agent which have not been paid, other than amounts paid in accordance with clause (ii) hereof, and
(iv) upon receipt, to, or at the direction of, the Governmental Lender, any amounts owing the
Governmental Lender by the Borrower and then due and unpaid, other than amounts paid in accordance
with clause (i) hereof.
In the event that the amounts on deposit in the Expense Fund are not equal to the amounts
payable from the Expense Fund as provided in the preceding paragraph on any date on which such
amounts are due and payable, the Fiscal Agent shall give notice to the Borrower of such deficiency
and of the amount of such deficiency and request payment within two Business Days to the Fiscal
Agent of the amount of such deficiency.
Written notice of any insufficiency, which would result in the Governmental Lender not
receiving the Ongoing Governmental Lender Fee on the applicable due date, shall be provided by the
Fiscal Agent to the Governmental Lender (with a copy to the Borrower and the Funding Lender) within
10 days of the respective due date.
Upon payment by the Borrower to the Fiscal Agent of such deficiency, the amounts for which
such deficiency was requested shall be paid by the Fiscal Agent.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Governmental Lender, shall prepare and
submit a written invoice to the Borrower for payment of the Ongoing Governmental Lender Fee not
later than 30 days prior to the due date for payment of such Ongoing Governmental Lender Fee, the
Fiscal Agent shall remit moneys received by the Borrower to the Gov ernmental Lender for payment
of such fee.
Section 7.6 Closing Costs Fund. Amounts in the Closing Costs Fund shall be disbursed
by the Fiscal Agent to pay Closing Costs on the Closing Date or as soon as practicable thereafter as
follows: moneys on deposit in the Closing Costs Fund shall be applied to pay Closing Costs at the
written direction of the Authorized Borrower Representative, consented to by the Funding Lender and
the Governmental Lender, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D. Any interest earnings on amounts
on deposit in the Closing Costs Fund shall remain in the Closing Costs Fund. Any moneys remaining
in the Closing Costs Fund (including investment proceeds) after the earlier of (i) the payment of all
costs of issuance as certified in writing to the Fiscal Agent by the Borrower or (ii) a period of six (6)
months after the Closing Date, shall be paid to or at the direction of the Borrower and the Closing Costs
Fund shall be closed.
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Section 7.7 Project Fund.
(a) All proceeds of the Funding Loan provided by the Funding Lender shall be
deposited to the Note Proceeds Account of the Project Fund and disbursed as herein provided;
provided, however, that (i) the initial disbursement of the Funding Loan on the Closing Date shall be
sent by the Funding Lender to Fiscal Agent, which shall then transfer such funds to the Title Company,
and (ii) any proceeds of the Funding Loan funded pursuant to the Contingency Draw-Down Agreement
shall be deposited to the Remaining Funding Loan Proceeds Account of the Project Fund and disbursed
as herein provided. The Fiscal Agent shall disburse moneys in the Project Fund for the acquisition,
construction, improvement and equipping of the Project, to pay other Qualified Project Costs and to
pay other costs related to the Project as provided herein.
Not less than 97% of the moneys deposited in and credited to the Note Proceeds
Account and Remaining Funding Loan Proceeds Account of the Project Fund representing the
proceeds of the Funding Loan, including Investment Income thereon, will be expended fo r Qualified
Project Costs (the “97% Requirement”). The amounts on deposit in the Note Proceeds Account and
Remaining Funding Loan Proceeds Account of the Project Fund shall not be applied to the payment of
Closing Costs.
Before any payment shall be made from the Note Proceeds Account of the Project
Fund, the Regulatory Agreement shall have been executed and submitted to a title company for
recordation in the official records of San Diego County and there shall be filed with the Fiscal Agent
a Written Requisition of the Borrower substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C and
approved by the Funding Lender pursuant to the terms, conditions and provisions of the Construction
Funding Agreement.
In addition to the above, in connection with a Written Requisition:
(i) Only the signature of an authorized officer of the Funding Lender shall
be required on a Written Requisition during any period in which a default by the Borrower has occurred
and is then continuing under the Borrower Loan (Written Notice of wh ich default has been given in
writing by an authorized officer of the Funding Lender to the Fiscal Agent and the Governmental
Lender, and the Fiscal Agent shall be entitled to conclusively rely on any such Written Notice as to the
occurrence and continuation of such a default).
(ii) The Fiscal Agent shall disburse amounts in the Note Proceeds Account
of the Project Fund for the payment of interest due on the Governmental Lender Note upon receipt
from the Funding Lender of a statement detailing the amount due (and without any need for a Written
Requisition signed by the Funding Lender or any approval by an Authorized Representative of the
Borrower) so long as the amounts to be disbursed do not exceed $869,324 in the aggregate.
(iii) The Fiscal Agent may conclusively rely on all Written Requisitions,
the execution of the Written Requisitions by the Authorized Borrower Representative and the approval
of all Written Requisitions by the Funding Lender, as required by this Section, as conditions of payment
from the Project Fund, which Written Requisitions constitute, as to the Fiscal Agent, irrevocable
determinations that all conditions to payment of the specified amounts from the Project Fund hav e
been satisfied. These documents shall be retained by the Fiscal Agent, subject at all reasonable times
to examination by the Borrower, the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender and the agents and
representatives thereof upon reasonable notice to the Fiscal Agent. The Fiscal Agent is not required
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to inspect the Project or the rehabilitation or construction work or to make any independent
investigation with respect to the matters set forth in any Written Requisition or other statements, orders,
certifications and approvals received by the Fiscal Agent. The Fiscal Agent is not required to obtain
completion bonds, lien releases or otherwise supervise the acquisition, rehabilitation, construction,
equipping, improvement and installation of the Project.
(b) Upon receipt of each Written Requisition submitted by the Borrower and
approved in writing by the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent shall promptly, but in any case within
three Business Days, make payment from the appropriate Account within the Project Fund in
accordance with such Written Requisition. The Fiscal Agent shall have no duty to determine whether
any requested disbursement from the Project Fund complies with the terms, conditions and provisions
of the Funding Loan Documents, constitutes payment of Qualified Project Costs or complies with the
97% Requirement. The approval in writing of a Written Requisition by the Funding Lender shall be
deemed a certification and, insofar as the Fiscal Agent and the Governmental Lender are concerned,
shall constitute conclusive evidence that all of the terms, conditions and requirements of the Funding
Loan Documents applicable to such disbursement have been fully satisfied or waived and the Written
Requisition from the Borrower shall, insofar as the Fiscal Agent and the Governmental Lender, as
applicable, are concerned, constitute conclusive evidence that the costs described in the Written
Requisition constitute Qualified Project Costs or other permitted Project costs.
The Fiscal Agent shall provide Written Notice to the Borrower, the Funding Lender
and the Governmental Lender if there are not sufficient funds available to or on deposit with the Fiscal
Agent to make the disbursements as and when required by this Section 7.7(b). Except as provided in
the next sentence, all such payments shall be made by check or draft payable, or by wire transfer,
either: (i) directly to the person, firm or corporation to be paid; (ii) to the Borrower and such person,
firm or corporation; or (iii) upon receipt by the Funding Lender of evidence that the Borrower has
previously paid such amount and Written Direction to the Fiscal Agent as to such as evidenced by the
Funding Lender’s approval of the Written Requisition, to the Borrower. Upon the occurrence of an
Event of Default of the Borrower of which the Fiscal Agent has knowledge as provided herein, which
is continuing under the Funding Loan Documents, with the Written Consent of the Funding Lender,
the Fiscal Agent may apply amounts on deposit in the Project Fund to the payment of pri ncipal of and
interest on the Funding Loan. If a Written Requisition signed by the Authorized Borrower
Representative and countersigned by an authorized officer of the Funding Lender is received by the
Fiscal Agent, the requested disbursement shall be paid by the Fiscal Agent as soon as practicable, but
in no event later than three Business Days following receipt thereof by the Fiscal Agent. Upon final
disbursement of all amounts on deposit in the Project Fund, the Fiscal Agent shall close the Project
Fund.
(c) Moneys deposited to the Negative Arbitrage Account of the Project Fund
pursuant to the Contingency Draw-Down Agreement, together with investment earnings thereon,
which shall be retained therein, shall be transferred to the Funding Loan Payment Fund and applied
pursuant to Section 7.4 on each Borrower Loan Payment Date to the extent necessary to enable the
Fiscal Agent to pay interest due on the Funding Loan on such date. The transfer of moneys from the
Negative Arbitrage Account of the Project Fund to the Funding Loan Payment Fund shall occur
automatically without the need for a Written Requisition of the Borrower, or consent of the Funding
Lender.
(d) Amounts on deposit in the Borrower Equity Account of the Project Fund shall
be disbursed from time to time by the Fiscal Agent to pay designated amounts as set forth in and upon
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receipt of a Written Requisition of the Borrower signed by an Authorized Borrower Representative
and the Funding Lender.
(e) Prior to any mandatory prepayment of the Funding Loan pursuant to the terms
hereof, any amounts then remaining in the Project Fund shall, at the written direction of the Funding
Lender, be transferred to the Funding Loan Payment Fund to be applied to the prepayment of the
Funding Loan pursuant hereto.
Section 7.8 Rebate Fund.
(a) The Fiscal Agent shall deposit or transfer to the credit of the Rebate Fund each
amount delivered to the Fiscal Agent by the Borrower for deposit thereto and each amount directed by
the Borrower to be transferred thereto.
(b) Within 15 days after each receipt or transfer of funds to the Rebate Fund, the
Fiscal Agent shall withdraw from the Rebate Fund and pay to the United States of America the entire
balance of the Rebate Fund.
(c) All payments to the United States of America pursuant to this Section shall be
made by the Fiscal Agent for the account and in the name of the Governmental Lender and shall be
paid through the United States Mail (return receipt requested or overnight delivery), addressed to the
appropriate Internal Revenue Service Center and accompanied by the appropriate Internal Revenue
Service forms (such completed and signed forms to be provided to the Fiscal Agent by the Borrower
or the Rebate Analyst).
(d) The Fiscal Agent shall preserve all statements, forms and explanations received
from the Borrower and delivered to the Fiscal Agent and all records of transactions in the Rebate Fund
until six years after the retirement of the Governmental Lender Note.
(e) The Fiscal Agent may conclusively rely on the instructions of the Borrower
(based upon the report of the Rebate Analyst) with regard to any actions to be taken by it pursuant to
this Section and shall have no liability for any consequences of any failure of the Borrower or the
Rebate Analyst to perform its duties or obligations or to supply accurate or suffi cient instructions.
Except as specifically provided in subsection (b) above, the Fiscal Agent shall have no duty or
responsibility with respect to the Rebate Fund or the Borrower’s duties and responsibilities with respect
thereto except to follow the Borrower’s specific written instruction related thereto.
(f) If at any time during the term of this Funding Loan Agreement the
Governmental Lender or the Borrower desires to take any action that would otherwise be prohibited
by the terms of this Section, such person shall be permitted to take such action if it shall first obtain
and provide to the other persons named herein, a Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion and an
opinion of Tax Counsel that such action shall be in compliance with the laws of the State and t he terms
of this Funding Loan Agreement.
(g) Moneys and securities held by the Fiscal Agent in the Rebate Fund shall not be
deemed funds of the Governmental Lender and are not pledged or otherwise subject to any security
interest in favor of the Owners to secure the Governmental Lender Note or any other obligations.
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(h) Moneys in the Rebate Fund may be separately invested and reinvested by the
Fiscal Agent, at the request of and as directed in writing by the Borrower, in Permitted Investments,
subject to the Code. The Fiscal Agent shall sell and reduce to cash a sufficient amount of such
Permitted Investments, as directed in writing by the Borrower, whenever the cash balance in the Rebate
Fund is insufficient for its purposes.
(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Funding Loan Agreement, no
payment shall be made by the Fiscal Agent to the United States if the Borrower shall furnish to the
Governmental Lender and the Fiscal Agent an opinion of Tax Counsel to the effect that such payment
is not required under Section 148(d) and (f) of the Code in order to maintain the exclusion from gross
income for federal income tax purposes of interest on the Governmental Lender Note. In such event
the Borrower shall be entitled to withdraw funds from the Rebate Fund to the extent the Borrower shall
provide a Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion to the Governmental Lender and the Fiscal Agent
with respect to such withdrawal.
(j) The Fiscal Agent shall keep and make available to the Governmental Lender
and the Borrower records concerning the investments of all funds held by the Fiscal Agent pursuant to
the Funding Loan Agreement including date bought and sold, price and commission paid, and bids
taken, if any, and shall keep all such records until six years after the date on w hich neither of the
Governmental Lender Note is Outstanding in order to enable the Borrower to make the computations
required under Section 148(f) of the Code.
(k) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the computations and payments of rebate
amounts referred to in this Section 7.8 need not be made to the extent that neither the Governmental
Lender nor the Borrower will thereby fail to comply with any requirements of Section 148(f) of the
Code based on a Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion, a copy of which shall be p rovided to the
Fiscal Agent and the Governmental Lender. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of
this Section 7.8 and those of the Tax Certificate, the Tax Certificate shall control.
Section 7.9 Investments. In all cases, subject to Section 7.2 hereof:
(a) Amounts on deposit in the Project Fund shall be invested in Permitted
Investments directed in writing by the Borrower. Investment Income earned on amounts on deposit in
each account of the Project Fund shall be retained in and credited to and become a part of the amounts
on deposit in that account of the Project Fund.
(b) Amounts on deposit in the Funding Loan Payment Fund, Expense Fund, Rebate
Fund and Closing Costs Fund shall be invested in Permitted Investments directed in writing by the
Borrower. Investment Income earned on amounts on deposit in each account of the Funding Loan
Payment Fund, Expense Fund, Rebate Fund and Closing Costs Fund shall be retained in and credited
to and become a part of the amounts on deposit in that account of the Funding Lo an Payment Fund,
Expense Fund, Rebate Fund and Closing Costs Fund.
The Fiscal Agent may make any and all investments permitted under this Funding Loan
Agreement through its own trust or banking department or any affiliate and may pay said department
reasonable, customary fees for placing such investments. The Fiscal Agent and its affiliates may act
as principal, agent, sponsor, advisor or depository with respect to Permitted Investments under this
Funding Loan Agreement. The Fiscal Agent shall not be liable for any losses from investments made
by the Fiscal Agent in accordance with this Funding Loan Agreement.
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The Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender and the Borrower (by its execution of the
Borrower Loan Agreement) acknowledge that to the extent regula tions of the Comptroller of the
Currency or other applicable regulatory entity grant the Governmental Lender or the Funding Lender
the right to receive brokerage confirmations of security transactions as they occur, the Governmental
Lender and the Funding Lender will not receive such confirmations to the extent permitted by law.
The Fiscal Agent shall furnish the Borrower, the Funding Lender and the Governmental Lender (to the
extent requested by such parties) periodic cash transaction statements which sha ll include detail for all
investment transactions, if any, made by the Fiscal Agent hereunder.
ARTICLE VIII
REPRESENTATIONS AND COVENANTS
Section 8.1 General Representations. The Governmental Lender makes the following
representations as the basis for the undertakings on its part herein contained:
(a) The Governmental Lender is a public body corporate and politic, organized and
existing under the laws of the State, has the power and authority to (i) enter into the Funding Loan
Documents to which it is a party and the transactions contemplated thereby, (ii) incur the limited
obligation represented by the Governmental Lender Note and the Funding Loan, and apply the
proceeds of such obligation or loan to finance the Project, and (iii) carry out its other obligations under
this Funding Loan Agreement and the Governmental Lender Note, and by proper action has duly
authorized the Governmental Lender’s execution and delivery of, and its performance under, the
Funding Loan Documents to which it is a party.
(b) The Governmental Lender is not in default under or in violation of, and the
execution and delivery of the Funding Loan Documents to which it is a party and its compliance with
the terms and conditions thereof will not conflict or constitute a default under or a violation of, (i) the
Act, (ii) to its knowledge, any other existing laws, rules, regulations, judgments, decrees and orders
applicable to it, or (iii) to its knowledge, the provisions of any agreements and instruments to which
the Governmental Lender is a party, a default under or violation of which would prevent it from
entering into the Funding Loan Agreement, executing and delivering the Governmental Lender Note,
financing the Project, executing and delivering the other Funding Loan Documents to which it is a
party or consummating the transactions on its part contemplated thereby, and, to its knowledge, no
event has occurred and is continuing under the provisions of any such agreement or instrument or
otherwise that with the lapse of time or the giving of notice, or both, would constitute such a default
or violation (it being understood, however, that the Governmental Lender is making no representations
as to the necessity of registering the Governmental Lender Note or the Borrower Note pursuant to any
securities laws or complying with any other requirements of securities laws).
(c) To the best knowledge of the Governmental Lender, no litigation, inquiry or
investigation of any kind in or by any judicial or administrative court or agency is pending with respect
to which the Governmental Lender has been served with process or, to the knowledge of the
Governmental Lender, is threatened against the Governmental Lender with respect to (i) the
organization and existence of the Governmental Lender, (ii) its authority to execute or deliver the
Funding Loan Documents to which it is a party, (iii) the validity or enforceability of any such Funding
Loan Documents or the transactions contemplated thereby, (iv) the title of any officer of the
Governmental Lender who executed such Funding Loan Documents or (v) any authority or
proceedings relating to the execution and delivery of such Funding Loan Documents on behalf of the
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Governmental Lender, and no such authority or proceedings have been repealed, revoked, rescinded
or amended but are in full force and effect.
(d) The revenues and receipts to be derived from the Borrower Loan Agreement,
the Borrower Note and this Funding Loan Agreement have not been pledged previously by the
Governmental Lender to secure any of its notes or bonds other than the Funding Loan Agreement as
evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note.
THE GOVERNMENTAL LENDER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION, COVENANT OR
AGREEMENT AS TO THE FINANCIAL POSITION OR BUSINESS CONDITION OF THE
BORROWER OR THE PROJECT AND DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT AS TO ANY
STATEMENTS, MATERIALS, REPRESENTATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS FURNISHED BY
THE BORROWER IN CONNECTION WITH THE FUNDING LOAN OR THE BORROWER
LOAN, OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS, COMPLETENESS OR ACCURACY THEREOF.
Section 8.2 No Encumbrance on Security. The Governmental Lender will not knowingly
create or knowingly permit the creation of any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge or encumbrance of any
kind on the Security or any part thereof prior to or on a parity with the lien of this Funding Loan
Agreement, except as expressly permitted or contemplated by the Funding Loan Documents.
Section 8.3 Repayment of Funding Loan. Subject to the provisions of Articles III and V
hereof, the Governmental Lender will duly and punctually repay, or cause to be repaid, the Funding
Loan, as evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note, as and when the same shall become due, all in
accordance with the terms of the Governmental Lender Note and this Funding Loan Agreement.
Section 8.4 Servicer. The Funding Lender may appoint a Servicer to service and
administer the Funding Loan and/or the Borrower Loan on behalf of the Funding Lender, including
without limitation the fulfillment of rights and responsibilities gran ted by Governmental Lender to
Funding Lender pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Borrower Loan Agreement.
Section 8.5 Borrower Loan Agreement Performance.
(a) The Funding Lender and the Servicer, if any, on behalf of the Governmental
Lender, may (but shall not be required or obligated to) perform and observe any agreement or covenant
of the Governmental Lender under the Borrower Loan Agreement subject to the terms and provisions
contained therein, all to the end that the Governmental Lender’s rights under the Borrower Loan
Agreement may be unimpaired and free from default.
(b) The Governmental Lender will promptly notify the Borrower, the Servicer and
the Funding Lender in writing of the occurrence of any Borrower Loan Agreement Default, provided
that the Governmental Lender has received written notice or otherwise has knowledge of such event.
Section 8.6 Maintenance of Records; Inspection of Records.
(a) The Fiscal Agent shall keep and maintain adequate records pertaining to any
funds and accounts established hereunder, including all deposits to and disbursements from said funds
and accounts and shall keep and maintain the registration books for the Governmental Lender Note
and interests therein. The Fiscal Agent shall retain in its possession all certifications and other
documents presented to it, all such records and all records of principal, interest and premium paid on
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the Funding Loan, subject to the inspection of the Funding Lender and the Governmental Lender and
their representatives at all reasonable times and upon reasonable prior notice.
(b) The Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender will at any and all times,
upon the reasonable request of the Servicer, if any, the Borrower, the Fiscal Agent, the Governmental
Lender or the Funding Lender, afford and procure a reasonable opportunity by their respective
representatives to inspect the books, records, reports and other papers of the Governmental Lender or
the Funding Lender, as appropriate, relating to the Project and the Funding Loan, if any, and (at their
own expense) to make copies thereof.
Section 8.7 Tax Covenants. The Governmental Lender covenants to and for the benefit
of the Funding Lender that, notwithstanding any other provisions of this Funding Loan Agreement or
of any other instrument, it will:
(a) Require the Borrower to execute the Regulatory Agreement as a condition of
funding the Borrower Loan;
(b) Not take or cause to be taken any action or actions, or fail to take any action or
actions, which would cause the interest payable on the Governmental Lender Note to be includable in
gross income for federal income tax purposes;
(c) Whenever and so often as requested in writing by Funding Lender, the
Governmental Lender (at the sole cost and expense of the Borrower), shall do and perform all acts and
things permitted by law and necessary or desirable in order to assure that interest paid by the
Governmental Lender on the Governmental Lender Note will be excluded from the gross income of
the Noteowner, for federal income tax purposes, pursuant to Section 103 of the Code, except in the
event where any owner of the Governmental Lender Note or a portion thereof is a “substantial user”
of the facilities financed with the Funding Loan or a “related person” within the meaning of
Section 147(a) of the Code;
(d) Not take any action nor, solely in reliance upon the covenants and
representations of the Borrower in the Borrower Loan Agreement, in the Regulatory Agreement and
in the Tax Certificate, knowingly permit or suffer any action to be taken if the result of the same would
be to cause the Governmental Lender Note to be “federally guaranteed” within the meaning of
Section 149(b) of the Code and the Regulations;
(e) Require the Borrower to agree, solely by causing the Borrower to execute and
deliver the Borrower Loan Agreement, not to commit any act and not to make any use of the proceeds
of the Funding Loan, or any other moneys which may be deemed to be proceeds of the Funding Loan
pursuant to the Code, which would cause the Governmental Lender Note to be “arbitrage bonds” within
the meaning of Sections 103(b) and 148 the Code, and to comply with the requirements of the Code
throughout the term of the Funding Loan; and
(f) Require the Borrower, solely by causing the Borrower to execute and deliver
the Borrower Loan Agreement, to take all steps necessary to compute and pay any rebatable arbitrage
in accordance with Section 148(f) of the Code.
In furtherance of the covenants in this Section 8.7, the Governmental Lender and the Borrower
shall execute, deliver and comply with the provisions of the Tax Certificate (it being understood that
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the obligations of the Fiscal Agent with respect to the Tax Certificate are to follow the written
directions of the Governmental Lender or Borrower, and that the Fiscal Agent shall not be responsible
for monitoring the compliance of the Governmental Lender or Borrower therewith), which are by this
reference incorporated into this Funding Loan Agreement and made a part of this Funding Loan
Agreement as if set forth in this Funding Loan Agreement in full. In the event of any conflict between
this Funding Loan Agreement and the Tax Certificate, the requirements of the Tax Certificate shall
control.
For purposes of this Section 8.7 the Governmental Lender’s compliance shall be based solely
on matters within the Governmental Lender’s knowledge and control and no acts, omissions or
directions of the Borrower, the Funding Lender or any other Persons shall be attributed to the
Governmental Lender.
In complying with the foregoing covenants, the Governmental Lender may rely from time to
time on a Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion or other appropriate opinion of Tax Counsel.
Section 8.8 Performance by the Borrower. Without relieving the Governmental Lender
from the responsibility for performance and observance of the agreements and covenants required to
be performed and observed by it hereunder, the Borrower, on behalf of the Governmental Lender, may
(but is under no obligation to) perform any such agreement or covenant if no Borrower Loan
Agreement Default or Potential Default under (and as such term is defined in) the Borrowe r Loan
Agreement exists.
ARTICLE IX
DEFAULT; REMEDIES
Section 9.1 Events of Default. Any one or more of the following shall constitute an event
of default (an “Event of Default”) under this Funding Loan Agreement (whatever the reason for such
event and whether it shall be voluntary or involuntary or be effected by operation of law or pursuant
to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or
Governmental Authority):
(a) A default in the payment of any interest upon the Governme ntal Lender Note
when such interest becomes due and payable;
(b) A default in the payment of principal of, or premium on, the Governmental
Lender Note when such principal or premium becomes due and payable, whether at its stated maturity,
by declaration of acceleration or call for mandatory prepayment or otherwise;
(c) Subject to Section 8.8 hereof, default in the performance or breach of any
material covenant or warranty of the Governmental Lender in this Funding Loan Agreement (other
than a covenant or warranty or default in the performance or breach of which is elsewhere in this
Section specifically dealt with), and continuance of such default or breach for a period of 30 days after
there has been given written notice, as provided in Section 12.1 hereof, to the Governmental Lender
and the Borrower by the Funding Lender or the Servicer, specifying such default or breach and
requiring it to be remedied and stating that such notice is a “Notice of Default” under this Funding
Loan Agreement; provided that, so long as the Governmental Lender has commenced to cure such
failure to observe or perform within the thirty (30) day cure period, the subject matter of the default is
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not capable of cure within said thirty (30) day period and the Governmental Lender is diligently
pursuing such cure to the Funding Lender’s satisfaction, with the Funding Lender’s Written Direction
or Written Consent, then the Governmental Lender shall have an additional period of time as
reasonably necessary (not to exceed 30 days unless extended in writing by the Funding Lender) within
which to cure such default;
(d) A default in the payment of any Additional Borrower Payments; or
(e) Any other “Default” or “Event of Default” under any of the other Funding Loan
Documents (taking into account any applicable grace periods therein).
Section 9.2 Acceleration of Maturity; Rescission and Annulment.
(a) Subject to the provisions of Section 9.9 hereof, upon the occurrence of an Event
of Default under Section 9.1 hereof, then and in every such case, the Funding Lender may declare the
principal of the Funding Loan and the Governmental Lender Note and the interest accrued to be
immediately due and payable, by notice to the Governmental Lender, Borrower and the Equity
Investor, and upon any such declaration, all principal of and Prepayment Premium, if any, and interest
on the Funding Loan and the Governmental Lender Note shall become immediately due and payable.
(b) At any time after a declaration of acceleration has been made pursuant to
subsection (a) of this Section, the Funding Lender may by Written Notice to the Governmental Lender
rescind and annul such declaration and its consequences if:
(i) there has been deposited with the Funding Lender a sum sufficient to
pay (1) all overdue installments of interest on the Funding Loan, (2) the principal of and Prepayment
Premium on the Funding Loan that has become due otherwise than by such declaration of acceleration
and interest thereon at the rate or rates prescribed therefor in the Funding Loan, (3) to the extent that
payment of such interest is lawful, interest upon overdue installments of interest at the rate or rates
prescribed therefor in the Funding Loan, and (4) all sums paid or advanced by the Funding Lender and
the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Funding Lender, its agents
and counsel (but only to the extent not duplicative with subclauses (1) and (3) above); and
(ii) all Events of Default, other than the non-payment of the principal of
the Funding Loan that has become due solely by such declaration of acceleration, have been cured or
have been waived in writing as provided in Section 9.9 hereof.
No such rescission and annulment shall affect any subsequen t default or impair any
right consequent thereon.
(c) Notwithstanding the occurrence and continuation of an Event of Default, it is
understood that the Funding Lender shall pursue no remedies against the Borrower, any of the
Borrower’s partners or the Project if no Borrower Loan Agreement Default has occurred and is
continuing. An Event of Default hereunder shall not in and of itself constitute a Borrower Loan
Agreement Default.
(d) Nothwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the Governmental
Lender and the Funding Lender agree that any cure of any default made or tendered by the Equity
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Investor and/or its affiliated special limited partner shall be deemed to be a cure by the Borrower and
shall be accepted or rejected on the same basis as if made or tend ered by the Borrower.
Section 9.3 Additional Remedies; Funding Lender Enforcement.
(a) Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the Funding Lender may, subject
to the provisions of this Section 9.3 and Section 9.9 hereof, proceed to protect and enforce its rights by
mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity. No remedy conferred by this Funding
Loan Agreement upon or remedy reserved to the Funding Lender is intended to be exclusive of any
other remedy, but each such remedy shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to any other remedy
given to the Funding Lender hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
(b) Upon the occurrence and continuation of any Event of Default, the Funding
Lender may proceed forthwith to protect and enforce its rights and this Funding Loan Agreement by
such suits, actions or proceedings as the Funding Lender, in its sole discretion, shall deem expedient.
Funding Lender shall have upon the occurrence and continuation of any Event of Default all r ights,
powers, and remedies with respect to the Security as are available under the Uniform Commercial
Code applicable thereto or as are available under any other applicable law at the time in effect and,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Funding Lender may proceed at law or in equity
or otherwise, to the extent permitted by applicable law:
(i) to take possession of the Security or any part thereof, with or without
legal process, and to hold, service, administer and enforce any rights thereu nder or thereto, and
otherwise exercise all rights of ownership thereof, including (but not limited to) the sale of all or part
of the Security;
(ii) to become mortgagee of record for the Borrower Loan including,
without limitation, completing the assignment of the Security Instrument by the Governmental Lender
to the Funding Lender as anticipated by this Funding Loan Agreement, and recording the same in the
real estate records of the jurisdiction in which the Project is located, without further act or consent o f
the Governmental Lender, and to service and administer the same for its own account;
(iii) to service and administer the Funding Loan as agent and on behalf of
the Governmental Lender or otherwise, and, if applicable, to take such actions necessary to enforce the
Borrower Loan Documents and the Funding Loan Documents on its own behalf, and to take such
alternative courses of action, as it may deem appropriate; or
(iv) to take such steps to protect and enforce its rights whether by action,
suit or proceeding in equity or at law for the specific performance of any covenant, condition or
agreement in the Governmental Lender Note, this Funding Loan Agreement or the other Funding Loan
Documents, or the Borrower Loan Documents, or in and of the execution of any power herein granted,
or for foreclosure hereunder, or for enforcement of any other appropriate legal or equitable remedy or
otherwise as the Funding Lender may elect.
(c) Whether or not an Event of Default has occurred, the Funding Lender, in its
sole discretion, shall have the sole right to waive or forbear from enforcing any term, condition,
covenant or agreement of the Security Instrument, the Borrower Loan Agreement, the Borrower Note
or any other Borrower Loan Documents or Funding Loan Documents applicable to the Bo rrower, or
any breach thereof, other than a covenant that would adversely impact the tax -exempt status of the
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interest on the Governmental Lender Note, and provided that the Governmental Lender may seek
specific performance by the Borrower to enforce the Unassigned Rights; provided, however, that any
such forbearance by the Funding Lender in the exercise of its remedies under the Funding Loan
Documents shall not be construed as a waiver by the Funding Lender of any Conditions to Conversion.
(d) If the Borrower defaults in the performance or observance of any covenant,
agreement or obligation of the Borrower set forth in the Regulatory Agreement, and if such default
remains uncured for a period of 60 days after the Borrower, the Equity Investor and the Funding Le nder
receive Written Notice stating that a default under the Regulatory Agreement has occurred and
specifying the nature of the default, the Funding Lender shall have the right to seek specific
performance of the provisions of the Regulatory Agreement or t o exercise its other rights or remedies
thereunder.
(e) If the Borrower defaults in the performance of its obligations under the
Borrower Loan Agreement (subject to applicable notice and cure periods) to make rebate payments, to
comply with any applicable continuing disclosure requirements, or to make payments owed pursuant
to Sections 2.5, 5.14 or 5.15 of the Borrower Loan Agreement for fees, expenses or indemnification,
the Funding Lender shall have the right to exercise all its rights and remedies thereunder (subject to
the last paragraph of Section 9.14 hereof).
Section 9.4 Application of Money Collected. Any money collected by the Funding
Lender pursuant to this Article and any other sums then held by the Funding Lender as part of the
Security, shall be applied in the following order, at the date or dates fixed by the Funding Lender:
(a) First: To the payment of any and all amounts due under the Funding Loan
Documents other than with respect to principal and interest accrued on the Funding Loan, including,
without limitation, any amounts due to the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Servicer,
the Fiscal Agent and the Rebate Analyst;
(b) Second: To the payment of the whole amount of the Funding Loan, as
evidenced by the Governmental Lender Note, then due and unpaid in respect of which or for the benefit
of which such money has been collected, with interest (to the extent that such interest has been
collected or a sum sufficient therefor has been so collected and payment thereof is legally enforceable
at the respective rate or rates prescribed therefor in the Funding Loan) on overdue principal of, and
Prepayment Premium and overdue installments of interest on the Funding Loan; provided, however,
that partial interests in any portion of the Funding Loan shall be paid in such order of priority as may
be prescribed by Written Direction of the Funding Lender in its sole and absolute discretion; and
(c) Third: The payment of the remainder, if any, to the Borrower or to whosoever
may be lawfully entitled to receive the same or as a court of competent jurisdiction may direct.
If and to the extent this Section 9.4 conflicts with the provisions of the Servicing Agreement,
the provisions of the Servicing Agreement shall control. Capitalized terms used in this Section 9.4 but
not otherwise defined in this Funding Loan Agreement shall have the meanings given such terms in
the Servicing Agreement.
Section 9.5 Remedies Vested in Funding Lender. All rights of action and claims under
this Funding Loan Agreement or the Governmental Lender Note may be prosecuted and enforced by
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the Funding Lender without the possession of the Governmental Lender Note or the production thereof
in any proceeding relating thereto.
Section 9.6 Restoration of Positions. If Funding Lender shall have instituted any
proceeding to enforce any right or remedy under this Funding Loan Agreement and such proceeding
shall have been discontinued or abandoned for any reason or shall have been determined adversely to
the Funding Lender, then and in every such case the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender
shall, subject to any determination in such proceeding, be restored to their former positions hereunder,
and thereafter all rights and remedies of the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender shall
continue as though no such proceeding had been instituted.
Section 9.7 Rights and Remedies Cumulative. No right or remedy herein conferred upon
or reserved to the Funding Lender is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every
right and remedy shall, to the extent permitted by law, be cumulative and in addition to every other
right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The
assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, shall not prevent the
concurrent assertion or employment of any other appropriate right or remedy.
Section 9.8 Delay or Omission Not Waiver. No delay or omission of the Funding Lender
to exercise any right or remedy accruing upon an Event of Default shall impair any such right or remedy
or constitute a waiver of any such Event of Default or an acquiescence therein. Every right and remedy
given by this Article or by law to the Funding Lender may be exercised from time to time, and as often
as may be deemed expedient, by Funding Lender. No waiver of any d efault or Event of Default
pursuant to Section 9.9 hereof shall extend to or shall affect any subsequent default or Event of Default
hereunder or shall impair any rights or remedies consequent thereon.
Section 9.9 Waiver of Past Defaults. Before any judgment or decree for payment of
money due has been obtained by the Funding Lender, the Funding Lender may, subject to Section 9.6
hereof, by Written Notice to the Governmental Lender and the Borrower, waive any past default
hereunder or under the Borrower Loan Agreement and its consequences except for default in
obligations due the Governmental Lender pursuant to or under the Unassigned Rights. Upon any such
waiver, such default shall cease to exist, and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed
to have been cured, for every purpose of this Funding Loan Agreement and the Borrower Loan
Agreement; but no such waiver shall extend to any subsequent or other default or impair any right
consequent thereon.
Section 9.10 Remedies Under Borrower Loan Agreement or Borrower Note. As set
forth in this Section 9.10 but subject to Section 9.9 hereof, the Funding Lender shall have the right, in
its own name or on behalf of the Governmental Lender, to declare any default and exercise any
remedies under the Borrower Loan Agreement or the Borrower Note, whether or not the Governmental
Lender Note has been accelerated or declared due and payable by reason of an Event of Default.
Section 9.11 Waiver of Appraisement and Other Laws.
(a) To the extent permitted by law, the Governmental Lender will not at any tim e
insist upon, plead, claim or take the benefit or advantage of, any appraisement, valuation, stay,
extension or redemption law now or hereafter in force, in order to prevent or hinder the enforcement
of this Funding Loan Agreement; and the Governmental Lender, for itself and all who may claim under
it, so far as it or they now or hereafter may lawfully do so, hereby waives the benefit of all such laws.
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The Governmental Lender, for itself and all who may claim under it, waives, to the extent that it may
lawfully do so, all right to have the property in the Security marshaled upon any enforcement hereof.
(b) If any law now in effect prohibiting the waiver referred to in clause (a) shall
hereafter be repealed or cease to be in force, such law shall not thereafter be deemed to constitute any
part of the contract herein contained or to preclude the application of this Section 9.11.
Section 9.12 Suits to Protect the Security. The Funding Lender shall have power to
institute and to maintain such proceedings as it may deem expedient to prevent any impairment of the
Security by any acts that may be unlawful or in violation of this Funding Loan Agreement and to
protect its interests in the Security and in the rents, issues, profits, revenues and other income arising
therefrom, including power to institute and maintain proceedings to restrain the enforcement of or
compliance with any Governmental Authority enactment, rule or order that may be unconstitutional or
otherwise invalid, if the enforcement of or compliance with such en actment, rule or order would impair
the security hereunder or be prejudicial to the interests of the Funding Lender.
Section 9.13 Remedies Subject to Applicable Law. All rights, remedies and powers
provided by this Article may be exercised only to the extent that the exercise thereof does not violate
any applicable provision of law in the premises, and all the provisions of this Article are intended to
be subject to all applicable mandatory provisions of law which may be controlling in the premises and
to be limited to the extent necessary so that they will not render this Funding Loan Agreement invalid,
unenforceable or not entitled to be recorded, registered or filed under the provisions of any applicable
law.
Section 9.14 Assumption of Obligations. In the event that the Funding Lender or its
assignee or designee shall become the legal or beneficial owner of the Project by foreclosure or deed
in lieu of foreclosure, such party shall succeed to the rights and the obligations of the Borrower under
the Borrower Loan Agreement, the Borrower Note, the Regulatory Agreement and any other Funding
Loan Documents to which the Borrower is a party. Such assumption shall be effective from and after
the effective date of such acquisition and shall be made with the benefit of the limitations of liability
set forth therein and without any liability for the prior acts of the Borrower.
It is the intention of the parties hereto that upon the occurrence and continuance of an Event of
Default hereunder, rights and remedies may be pursued pursuant to the terms of the Funding Loan
Documents.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENT; AMENDMENT OF BORROWER LOAN AGREEMENT
AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
Section 10.1 Amendment of Funding Loan Agreement. Any of the terms of this Funding
Loan Agreement and the Governmental Lender Note may be amended or waived only by an instrument
signed by the Funding Lender and the Governmental Lender, provided, however, no such amendment
which materially affects the rights, duties, obligations or other interests of the Borrower or Fiscal Agent
shall be made without the consent of the Borrower or Fiscal Agent, as applicable, and, provided further,
that if the Borrower is in default under any Funding Loan Document, no Borrower consent shall be
required unless such amendment has an adverse effect on the rights, duties, obligations or other
interests of the Borrower. All of the terms of this Funding Loan Agreement shall be binding upon the
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successors and assigns of and all persons claiming under or through the Governmental Lender or any
such successor or assign, and shall inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the successors and
assigns of the Funding Lender.
Section 10.2 Amendments Require Funding Lender Consent. The Governmental Lender
shall not consent to any amendment, change or modification of the Borrower Loan Agreement or any
other Borrower Loan Document or Funding Loan Document without the prior Written Consent of the
Funding Lender.
Section 10.3 Consents and Opinions. No amendment to this Funding Loan Agreement or
any other Funding Loan Document entered into under this Article X or any amendment, change or
modification otherwise permitted under this Article X shall become effective unless and until (i) the
Funding Lender shall have approved the same in writing in its sole discretion and (ii) the Funding
Lender shall have received, at the expense of the Borrower, a Tax Counsel No Adverse Effect Opinion
and an Opinion of Counsel substantially to the effect that any such proposed amendment is authorized
and complies with the provisions of this Funding Loan Agreement.
ARTICLE XI
THE FISCAL AGENT
Section 11.1 Appointment of Fiscal Agent; Acceptance. The Governmental Lender
hereby appoints Fiscal Agent as fiscal agent hereunder. The Fiscal Agent shall signify its acceptance
of the duties and obligations imposed upon it by this Funding Loan Agreement by executing this
Funding Loan Agreement.
Section 11.2 Certain Duties and Responsibilities of Fiscal Agent.
(a) The Fiscal Agent undertakes to perform such duties and only such duties as are
specifically and expressly set forth in this Funding Loan Agreement. These duties shall be deemed
purely ministerial in nature, and the Fiscal Agent shall not be liable except for the performance of such
duties, and no implied covenants or obligations shall be read into this Funding Loan Agreement against
the Fiscal Agent.
(b) If an event of default exists hereunder or under any Borrower Loan Document,
the Fiscal Agent shall exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it by this Funding Loan
Agreement, and exercise any rights or duties or remedies solely at the written direction of the Funding
Lender, subject to Section 11.2(c)(iii) hereof, using the same degree of care and skill in their exercise,
as a prudent person would exercise or use under the circumstances in the conduct of their own affairs.
(c) No provision of this Funding Loan Agreement shall be construed to relieve the
Fiscal Agent from liability for its own negligent action, its own negligent failure to act, or its own
willful misconduct, in each case, as finally adjudicated on a non-appealable basis by a court of
competent jurisdiction, except that:
(i) This subsection shall not be construed to limit the effect of
subsection (a) of this Section;
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(ii) The Fiscal Agent shall not be liable for any actions taken or errors of
judgment made in good faith by it or any of its officers, employees or agents, unless it shall be proved
that the Fiscal Agent was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts, as finally adjudicated on a non -
appealable basis by a court of competent jurisdiction;
(iii) The Fiscal Agent shall not be liable with respect to any action taken or
omitted to be taken by it in accordance with the direction of the Funding Lender relating to the time,
method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Fiscal Agent, or
exercising any power conferred upon the Fiscal Agent under this Funding Loan Agreement;
(iv) No provision of this Funding Loan Agreement shall require the Fiscal
Agent to expend or risk its own funds or otherwise incur any financial liability in the performance of
any of its duties hereunder, or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers;
(v) In no event shall the Fiscal Agent be responsible or liable for special,
indirect, punitive, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including, but
not limited to, loss of profit) irrespective of whether the Fiscal Agent has been advised of the likelihood
of such loss or damage and regardless of the form of action; and
(vi) Subject to its rights to indemnification pursuant to Section 11.4 hereof,
the Fiscal Agent is directed to enter into the Borrower Loan Documents to which it is a party and other
related documents (including the Regulatory Agreement), solely in its capacity as Fiscal Agent.
(d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this Funding
Loan Agreement and the other Funding Loan Docum ents relating to the conduct or affecting the
liability of or affording protection to the Fiscal Agent shall be subject to the provisions of this Section.
(e) The Fiscal Agent may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the statements and
the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon certificates or opinions furnished to the Fiscal
Agent and conforming to the requirements of this Funding Loan Agreement; but in the case of any
such certificates or opinions which by any provision hereof are specifically required to be furnished to
the Fiscal Agent, the Fiscal Agent shall be under a duty to examine the same to determine whether or
not they conform to the requirements of this Funding Loan Agreement.
(f) The permissive rights of the Fiscal Agent to do things enum erated in this
Funding Loan Agreement shall not be construed as a duty, and, with respect to such permissive rights,
the Fiscal Agent shall not be answerable for other than its negligence or willful misconduct, as finally
adjudicated on a non-appealable basis by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 11.3 Notice of Defaults. Upon the occurrence of any default hereunder or under
any Borrower Loan Document and provided that a Responsible Officer of the Fiscal Agent has actual
knowledge or has received Written Notice of the existence of such default, promptly, and in any event
within 15 days, the Fiscal Agent shall transmit to the Governmental Lender, the Borrower, the Equity
Investor, the Servicer, if any, and the Funding Lender, in the manner and at the addresses for notices
set forth in Section 12.1 hereof, notice of such default hereunder known to the Fiscal Agent pursuant
to Section 11.4(g) hereof, unless such default shall have been cured or waived.
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Section 11.4 Certain Rights of Fiscal Agent. Except as otherwise provided in Section 11.1
hereof:
(a) The Fiscal Agent may conclusively rely and shall be protected in acting or
refraining from acting upon any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument, opinion, report, notice,
request, direction, consent, order, judgment, decree, bond, note, debenture, coupon or other paper or
document believed by it to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper party or
parties, not only as to due execution, validity and effectiveness, but also as to the truth and accuracy of
any information contained therein.
(b) Any request or direction of the Governmental Lender mentioned herein shall
be sufficiently evidenced by a certificate or order executed by an Authorized Governmental Lender
Representative.
(c) Whenever in the administration of this Funding Loan Agreement, the
Regulatory Agreement or any Borrower Loan Document the Fiscal Agent shall deem it desirable that
a matter be proved or established prior to taking, suffering or omitting any action hereunder, the Fiscal
Agent (unless other evidence be herein specifically prescribed) may conclusively rely upon a Written
Certificate of the Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender, the Servicer or the Borrower, as
appropriate.
(d) The Fiscal Agent shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the r ights or
powers vested in it by this Funding Loan Agreement or any Borrower Loan Document at the request
or direction of the Funding Lender, pursuant to this Funding Loan Agreement, unless the Funding
Lender shall have offered to the Fiscal Agent in writing security or indemnity (satisfactory to the Fiscal
Agent in its sole and absolute discretion) against the costs, expenses and liabilities which might be
incurred by it in compliance with such request or direction, except costs, expenses and liabilities wh ich
are finally adjudicated on a non-appealable basis by a court of competent jurisdiction to have directly
resulted from its own negligence or willful misconduct, provided, that nothing contained in this
subparagraph (d) shall be construed to require such security or indemnity for the performance by the
Fiscal Agent of its obligations under Article VII hereof.
(e) The Fiscal Agent shall not be bound to make any investigation into the facts or
matters stated in any resolution, certificate, statement, instrument , opinion, report, notice, request,
direction, consent, order, bond, note, debenture, coupon or other paper or document but the Fiscal
Agent, in its discretion, may make such further inquiry or investigation into such facts or matters as it
may see fit, and, if the Fiscal Agent shall determine to make such further inquiry or investigation, it
shall be entitled to examine the books and records of the Governmental Lender, if any, and of the
Borrower, in either case personally or by agent or attorney after rea sonable notice and during normal
business hours.
(f) The Fiscal Agent may execute any of its powers hereunder or perform any
duties hereunder either directly or by or through agents or attorneys and pay reasonable compensation
thereto and the Fiscal Agent shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions of any such agent or
attorney appointed with due care by it hereunder. The Fiscal Agent may, at the expense of the
Borrower, request, rely and act in accordance with officer’s certificates and the advice and opinion of
counsel of its choice concerning all matters hereof and the Fiscal Agent shall not be responsible for
any loss or damage resulting from any action or inaction taken in respect of said certificates, and, in
good faith, such advice or opinions.
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(g) The Fiscal Agent shall not be required to take notice or be deemed to have
notice of any default hereunder or under any Borrower Loan Document except for failure by the
Borrower to make payments under Section 9.1(a) or (b) hereof, or deposit amounts with the Fiscal
Agent sufficient to pay the Ongoing Governmental Lender Fee when due, unless a Responsible Officer
of the Fiscal Agent shall be specifically notified by a Written Direction of such default by the
Governmental Lender, the Servicer or the Funding Lender, and all notices or other instruments required
by this Funding Loan Agreement or under any Borrower Loan Document to be delivered to the Fiscal
Agent, must, in order to be effective, be delivered in writing to a Responsible Officer of the Fiscal
Agent at the Office of the Fiscal Agent, and in the absence of such Written Notice so delivered the
Fiscal Agent may conclusively assume there is no default as aforesaid.
(h) All notices, approvals, consents, requests and any communications to the Fiscal
Agent hereunder must be in writing in English and must be in the form of a document that is signed
manually or by way of an electronic signature (including electronic images of handwritten signatures
and digital signatures provided by DocuSign, Orbit, Adobe Sign or a ny other electronic signature
provider acceptable to the Fiscal Agent). Electronic signatures believed by the Fiscal Agent to comply
with the ESIGN ACT of 2000 or other applicable law shall be deemed original signatures for all
purposes. If the parties chooses to use electronic signatures to sign documents delivered to the Fiscal
Agent, such parties agree to assume all risks arising out of its use of electronic signatures, including
without limitation the risk of the Fiscal Agent acting on an unauthorized d ocument and the risk of
interception or misuse by third parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Fiscal Agent may in any
instance and in its sole discretion require that an original document bearing a manual signature be
delivered to the Fiscal Agent in lieu of, or in addition to, any document signed via electronic signature.
(i) In no event shall the Fiscal Agent be responsible or liable for special, indirect,
punitive, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind whatsoever (including, but not limited
to, loss of profit) irrespective of whether the Fiscal Agent has been advised of the likelihood of such
loss or damage and regardless of the form of action.
(j) The Fiscal Agent shall be entitled to request and receive written instructions
from the Governmental Lender or the Funding Lender and shall have no responsibility or liability for
any losses or damages of any nature that may arise from any action taken or not taken by the Fiscal
Agent in accordance with the written direction of the Governmental Lender or the Funding Lender.
The Fiscal Agent shall have the right to accept and act upon instructions or directions, including funds
transfer instructions, pursuant to this Funding Loan Agreement sent by Electronic Means (as
hereinafter defined); provided, however, that the Fiscal Agent shall have received an incumbency
certificate listing designated persons authorized to provide such instructions (“Authorized Officers”),
which incumbency certificate shall be amended whenever a person is to be added or d eleted from the
listing. As used in this paragraph, “Electronic Means” means a portable document format (“pdf”) or
other replicating image attached to an unsecured email, facsimile transmission, secure electronic
transmission (containing applicable authorization codes, passwords and/or authentication keys issued
by the Fiscal Agent), or another method or system specified by the Fiscal Agent as available for use in
connection with its services hereunder. If the parties elects to give the Fiscal Agent instruc tions by
Electronic Means and the Fiscal Agent in its discretion elects to act upon such instructions, the Fiscal
Agent’s understanding of such instructions shall be deemed controlling. The parties agrees that the
Fiscal Agent cannot determine the identity of the actual sender of such instructions and that the Fiscal
Agent shall conclusively presume that instructions that purport to have been sent by an Authorized
Officer listed on the incumbency certificate provided to the Fiscal Agent have been sent by su ch
Authorized Officer. The parties shall be responsible for ensuring that only Authorized Officers transmit
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such instructions to the Fiscal Agent, and the parties and the Authorized Officers are responsible to
safeguard the use and confidentiality of appli cable user and authorization codes, passwords and
authentication keys provided by the Fiscal Agent, if any. The Fiscal Agent shall not be liable for any
losses, costs, or expenses arising directly or indirectly from the Fiscal Agent’s reliance upon and
compliance with such instructions notwithstanding such instructions conflict or are inconsistent with a
subsequent written instruction delivered by other means. The parties agrees (i) to assume all risks
arising out of the use of such Electronic Means to submit instructions and direction to the Fiscal Agent,
including without limitation the risk of the Fiscal Agent acting on unauthorized instructions and the
risk of interception and misuse by third parties; (ii) that it is fully informed of the protections an d risks
associated with the various methods of transmitting instructions to the Fiscal Agent and that there may
be more secure methods of transmitting instructions than the use of Electronic Means; (iii) that the
security procedures (if any) to be followed in connection with its transmission of instructions provide
to it a commercially reasonable degree of protection in light of its particular needs and circumstances;
and (iv) that it will notify the Fiscal Agent immediately upon learning of any compromise or
unauthorized use of the security procedures.
(k) Neither the Fiscal Agent nor any of its directors, officers, employees, agents or
affiliates shall be responsible for nor have any duty to monitor the performance or any action of the
Governmental Lender, the Bank the Borrower, or any of their directors, members, officers, agents,
affiliates or employee, nor shall it have any liability in connection with the malfeasance or nonfeasance
by such party. The Fiscal Agent may assume performance by all such persons of their respective
obligations. The Fiscal Agent shall have no enforcement or notification obligations relating to breaches
of representations or warranties of any other person.
(l) The Fiscal Agent shall not be responsible or liable for any failure or delay in
the performance of its obligations under this Agreement arising out of or caused, directly or indirectly,
by circumstances beyond its control, including without limitation, any act or provision of any present
or future law or regulation or governmental authority; acts of God; earthquakes; fires; floods; wars;
terrorism; civil or military disturbances; sabotage; epidemics; quarantine restrictions; riots;
interruptions, loss or malfunctions of utilities, computer (hardware or software) or communications
service; accidents; labor disputes; acts of civil or military authority or governmental actions; or the
unavailability of the Federal Reserve Bank wire or telex or other wire or communication facility.
(m) The Fiscal Agent shall have no obligation to give, execute, deliver, file, record,
authorize or obtain any financing statements, notices, instruments, documents, agreements, consents
or other papers as shall be necessary to (i) create, preserve, perfect or validate the security interest
granted to the Fiscal Agent pursuant to the Funding Loan Documents or (ii) enable the Fiscal Agent to
exercise and enforce its rights under the Funding Loan Documents with respect to such pledge and
security interest. In addition, the Fiscal Agent shall have no responsibility or liability (i) in connection
with the acts or omissions of the Governmental Lender, the Borrower or the Funding Lender in respect
of the foregoing or (ii) for or with respect to the legality, validity and enforceability of any security
interest created in the Security or the perfection and priority of such security interest.
Section 11.5 Not Responsible for Recitals. The recitals contained herein and in the
Governmental Lender Note shall be taken as the statements of the Governmental Lender, and the Fiscal
Agent assumes no responsibility for their correctness. The Fiscal Agent makes no representations as
to the value or condition of the Pledged Revenues, the Security or any part thereof, or as to the title of
the Governmental Lender thereto or as to the security afford ed thereby or hereby, or as to the validity
or sufficiency of this Funding Loan Agreement or of the Funding Loan.
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The Fiscal Agent shall have no responsibility or liability with respect to any information,
statement or recital in any offering memorandum or other disclosure material prepared or distributed
with respect to the funding of the Funding Loan.
The Fiscal Agent shall not be required to monitor the financial condition of the Borrower or
the physical condition of the Project. The Fiscal Agent shall be under no obligation to analyze, review
or make any credit decisions with respect to any financial statements, reports, notices, certificates or
documents received hereunder but shall hold such financial statements reports, notices, certificates and
documents solely for the benefit of, and review by, the Funding Lender and such other parties to whom
the Fiscal Agent may provide such information pursuant to this Funding Loan Agreement.
The Fiscal Agent makes no representations as to and shall have no respo nsibility for the
sufficiency of the insurance required under any of the Borrower Loan Documents.
The Fiscal Agent has the benefit of the indemnity set forth in Section 5.15 of the Borrower
Loan Agreement.
Section 11.6 May Hold Funding Loan. The Fiscal Agent in its individual or any other
capacity may become the owner or pledgee of the Funding Loan and may otherwise deal with the
Governmental Lender, the Funding Lender and the Borrower with the same rights it would have if it
were not Fiscal Agent.
Section 11.7 Moneys Held Hereunder. Moneys held by the Fiscal Agent hereunder need
not be segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law. The Fiscal Agent shall be
under no liability for interest on any moneys received by it hereunder except as otherwise provided
herein.
The Governmental Lender and the Borrower each acknowledge that to the extent regulations
of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency or other applicable regulatory entity grant the
Governmental Lender or the Borrower the right to receive brokerage confirmations of security
transactions as they occur, the Governmental Lender and the Borrower specifically waive receipt of
such confirmations to the extent permitted by law. The Fiscal Agent will furnish to the Governmental
Lender and the Borrower periodic cash transaction statements that shall include detail for all
investment transactions made by the Fiscal Agent hereunder.
Section 11.8 Compensation and Reimbursement. Under the Borrower Loan Agreement,
the Borrower has agreed to, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, pay the Fiscal Agent its
fees and reimburse the Fiscal Agent as provided in this Funding Loan Agreement or the Borrower Loan
Agreement, upon its request for all reasonable expenses, disbursements and advances incurred or made
by the Fiscal Agent in accordance with any provision of this Funding Loan Agreement (including the
reasonable fees, costs, expenses and disbursements of its agents and counsel), except any such expense,
disbursement or advance as may be attributable to the Fiscal Agent’s negligence or willful misconduct,
both as finally adjudicated on a non-appealable basis by a court of competent jurisdiction.
When the Fiscal Agent incurs expenses or renders service in connection with any bankruptcy
or insolvency proceeding, such expenses (including the fees, costs and expenses of its counsel) and the
compensation for such services are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any
bankruptcy law or law relating to creditors rights generally.
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(a) The Governmental Lender has no obligation to pay the Fiscal Agent for
services rendered.
(b) As security for the performance of the obligations of the Borrower under this
Section and for the payment of such compensation, expenses, reimbursements and indemnity, the
Fiscal Agent shall have the right to use and apply any moneys held by it as Pledged Revenues.
(c) The Fiscal Agent’s rights to compensation and reimbursement shall survive its
resignation or removal, the payment of the Funding Loan or the Borrower Loan or the release of this
Funding Loan Agreement.
Section 11.9 Fiscal Agent Required; Eligibility. Any successor Fiscal Agent shall at all
times be a trust company, a state banking corporation or a national banking association with the
authority to accept trusts in the State approved in writing by the Governmental Lender and either
(a) have a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000 as set forth in its most recent published
annual report of condition, (b) be a wholly owned subsidiary of a bank holding company, or a wholly
owned subsidiary of a company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of a bank holding company, having
a combined capital and surplus of at least $50,000,000 as set forth in its most recent published annual
report of condition, have at least $500,000,000 of trust assets under management and have a combined
capital and surplus of at least $2,000,000 as set forth in its most recent published annual report of
condition, or (c) be otherwise acceptable to the Funding Lender in its sole and absolute discretion.
Section 11.10 Resignation and Removal; Appointment of Successor.
(a) No resignation or removal of the Fiscal Agent hereunder and no appointment
of a successor Fiscal Agent pursuant to this Article shall become effective until the written acceptance
by the successor Fiscal Agent of such appointment.
(b) The Fiscal Agent may resign and be discharged from its duties and obligations
hereunder at any time by giving 30 calendar days’ Written Notice thereof to the Governmental Lender,
the Borrower, the Servicer, if any, and the Funding Lender.
(c) The Fiscal Agent may be removed at any time with 30 days’ notice by (i) the
Governmental Lender, (ii) the Borrower (unless the Borrower is in default under any of the Borrower
Loan Documents), subject to applicable notice and cure periods, with the Written Consent of the
Funding Lender and the Governmental Lender, or (iii) the Funding Lender with the Written Consent
of the Governmental Lender and Written Notice delivered to the Fiscal Agent and the Borrower.
(d) If the Fiscal Agent shall resign, be removed or become incapa ble of acting, or
if a vacancy shall occur in the Office of the Fiscal Agent for any cause, the Governmental Lender shall
promptly appoint a successor Fiscal Agent, with the consent of the Funding Lender, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld. In case all or substantially all of the Pledged Revenues and
Security shall be in the possession of a receiver or trustee lawfully appointed, such receiver or trustee
may similarly appoint a successor to fill such vacancy until a new Fiscal Agent shall be so appointed
by the Governmental Lender. If, within 45 calendar days after such resignation, removal or
incapability or the occurrence of such vacancy, the Governmental Lender has failed to so appoint a
successor Fiscal Agent, then a successor Fiscal Agent shall be appointed by the Funding Lender (from
any of the institutions approved by the Governmental Lender to serve as a fiscal agent or trustee) with
Written Notice thereof delivered to the Governmental Lender, the Borrower, the Servicer, if any, and
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the retiring Fiscal Agent, and the successor Fiscal Agent so appointed shall, forthwith upon its
acceptance of such appointment, become the successor Fiscal Agent and supersede the successor Fiscal
Agent appointed by such receiver or Fiscal Agent. If no successor Fiscal Agent shall have been
appointed by the Governmental Lender or the Funding Lender and accepted appointment within
60 calendar days after such resignation, removal or incapability or the occurrence of such vacancy, the
Fiscal Agent shall be entitled (at the sole expense of the Borrower, including fees, costs and expenses
of counsel) to petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the appointment of a successor Fiscal
Agent and for other appropriate relief.
(e) The retiring Fiscal Agent shall cause Written Notice of each resignation and
each removal of the Fiscal Agent and each appointment of a successor Fiscal Agent to be provided to
the Funding Lender. Each notice shall include the name of the successor Fiscal Agent and the address
of the office of the successor Fiscal Agent.
Section 11.11 Acceptance of Appointment by Successor.
(a) Every successor Fiscal Agent appointed hereunder shall execute, acknowledge
and deliver to the Governmental Lender and to the retiring Fiscal Agent an instrument accepting such
appointment, and thereupon the resignation or removal of the retiring Fiscal Agent shall become
effective and such successor Fiscal Agent, without any further act, deed or conveyance, shall become
vested with all the estates, properties, rights, powers and dutie s of the retiring Fiscal Agent;
notwithstanding the foregoing, on request of the Governmental Lender or the successor Fiscal Agent,
such retiring Fiscal Agent shall, upon payment of its charges, execute and deliver an instrument
conveying and transferring to such successor Fiscal Agent all the estates, properties, rights, powers
and trusts of the retiring Fiscal Agent, and shall duly assign, transfer and deliver to such successor
Fiscal Agent all property and money held by such retiring Fiscal Agent hereund er. Upon request of
any such successor Fiscal Agent, the Governmental Lender shall execute any and all instruments for
more fully and certainly vesting in and confirming to such successor Fiscal Agent all such estates,
properties, rights and powers.
(b) No successor Fiscal Agent shall accept its appointment unless at the time of
such acceptance such successor Fiscal Agent shall be qualified and eligible under this Article, to the
extent operative.
Section 11.12 Merger, Conversion, Consolidation or Succession to Business. Any
corporation into which the Fiscal Agent may be merged or with which it may be consolidated, or any
corporation resulting from any merger, conversion or consolidation to which the Fiscal Agent shall be
a party, or any corporation succeeding to all or substantially all of the corporate trust business of the
Fiscal Agent, shall be the successor of the Fiscal Agent hereunder, provided such corporation shall be
otherwise qualified and eligible under this Article, to the extent operative, without the execution or
filing of any paper or any further act on the part of any of the parties hereto. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, any such successor Fiscal Agent shall cause Written Notice of such succession to be
delivered to the Funding Lender within 30 days of such succession.
Section 11.13 Appointment of Co-Fiscal Agent. It is recognized that in case of litigation
under this Funding Loan Agreement, the Borrower Loan Agreement, any other Borrower Loan
Document or the Regulatory Agreement, and in particular in case of the enforcement of any of them
on default, or in case the Fiscal Agent deems that by reason of any present or future law of any
jurisdiction it may not exercise any of the powers, rights or remedies herein granted to the Fiscal Agent
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or hold title to the properties, a s herein provided, or take any other action which may be desirable or
necessary in connection therewith, it may be necessary that the Fiscal Agent appoint an additional
individual or institution as a separate or co-fiscal agent. The following provisions of this Section are
adopted to these ends.
The Fiscal Agent is hereby authorized to appoint an additional individual or institution as a
separate or co-fiscal agent hereunder, upon Written Notice to the Governmental Lender, the Funding
Lender and the Borrower, and with the consent of the Governmental Lender and the Funding Lender,
but without the necessity of further authorization or consent, in which event each and every remedy,
power, right, claim, demand, cause of action, immunity, estate, title, interest and lien expressed or
intended by this Funding Loan Agreement, any Borrower Loan Document, the Regulatory Agreement
or the Borrower Loan Agreement to be exercised by or vested in or conveyed to the Fiscal Agent with
respect thereto shall be exercisable by and vest in such separate or co-fiscal agent but only to the extent
necessary to exercise such powers, rights and remedies, and every covenant and obligation necessary
to the exercise thereof by such separate or co -fiscal agent shall run to and be enforceable by either of
them.
Should any instrument in writing from the Governmental Lender be required by the separate
fiscal agent or co-fiscal agent appointed by the Fiscal Agent for more fully and certainly vesting in and
confirming to him or it such properties, rights, powers, duties and obligations, any and all such
instruments in writing shall, on request of the Fiscal Agent, be executed, acknowledged and delivered
by the Governmental Lender. In case any separate fiscal agent or co -fiscal agent, or a successor to
either, shall die, become incapable of acting, resign or be removed, all the estates, properties, rights,
powers, duties and obligations of such separate fiscal agent or co-fiscal agent, so far as permitted by
law, shall vest in and be exercised by the Fiscal Agent until the appointment of a successor to such
separate fiscal agent or co fiscal agent.
Section 11.14 Loan Servicing. The Governmental Lender and the Fiscal Agent acknowledge
that the Funding Lender shall have the right to appoint a Servicer to service and administer the Funding
Loan and the Borrower Loan as set forth in a Servicing Agreement. The Governmental Lender and
the Fiscal Agent shall not be responsible for monitoring the performance of any Servicer or for any
acts or omissions of such Servicer. The Funding Lender may, in its sole discretion, terminate or replace
the Servicer.
Section 11.15 No Recourse Against Officers or Employees of Fiscal Agent . No recourse
with respect to any claim related to any obligation, duty or agreement contained in this Funding Loan
Agreement or any other Funding Loan Document shall be had against any officer or employee, as such,
of the Fiscal Agent, it being expressly understood that the obligations, duties and agreements of the
Fiscal Agent contained in this Funding Loan Agre ement and the other Funding Loan Documents are
solely corporate in nature.
ARTICLE XII
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 12.1 Notices. All notices, demands, requests and other communications required or
permitted to be given by any provision of this Funding Loan Agreement shall be in writi ng and sent
by first class, regular, registered or certified mail, commercial delivery service, overnight courier,
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telegraph, telex, telecopier or facsimile transmission, air or other courier, hand delivery, to the party to
be notified addressed as follows:
If to the Fiscal Agent: Wilmington Trust, National Association
650 Town Center Drive, Suite 800
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Attention: Corporate Trust Services
If to the Governmental Lender: Chula Vista Housing Authority
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, California 91910
Attention: Executive Director
Telephone: (619) 691-5263
If to the Borrower: MU2 Affordable LP,
c/o Baldwin & Sons
20 Corporate Plaza Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Attention: Nick Lee
Telephone: (619) 515-9115
with a copy to: Downs Pham & Kuei
235 Montgomery Street
Suite 1169
San Francisco, CA 94104
Attention: Gary Downs
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Telephone: (415) 202-6374
Email: gdowns@downspham.com
and a copy to: Downs Pham & Kuei
235 Montgomery Street
Suite 1169
San Francisco, CA 94104
Attention: Irvin Reyes
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Telephone: (415) 964-5111
Email: ireyes@downspham.com
If to the Equity Investor: WNC Holding, LLC
c/o WNC & Associates, Inc.
17782 Sky Park Circle
Irvine, California 92614
Attention: Melanie Wenk
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with a copy to: Holland & Knight LLP
10 St. James Avenue, 11th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Attention: Jonathan Sirois
Email: Jonathan.sirois@hklaw.com
If to the Funding Lender: Citibank, N.A.
388 Greenwich Street, Trading 4th Floor
New York, New York 10013
Attention: Transaction and Asset Management Group
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID # 50017216
Facsimile: (212) 723-8209
and to: Citibank, N.A.
Transaction and Asset Management Group/Post
Closing
Citi Community Capital
3800 Citibank Center
Tampa, Florida 33610
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID # 50017216
prior to the Conversion Date, with a copy to:
Citibank, N.A.
388 Greenwich Street, Trading 4th Floor
New York, New York 10013
Attention: Account Specialist
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID# 50017216
Facsimile: (212) 723-8209
following the Conversion Date with a copy to:
Citibank, N.A.
c/o Berkadia Commercial Servicing Department
323 Norristown Road, Suite 300
Ambler, Pennsylvania 19002
Attention: Client Relations Manager
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID# 50017216
Facsimile: (215) 328-0305
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and a copy of any notices of default sent to:
Citibank, N.A.
388 Greenwich Street, 17th Floor
New York, New York 10013
Attention: General Counsel’s Office
Re: Sol Vista Apartments
Deal ID# 50017216
Facsimile: (646) 291-5754
Any such notice, demand, request or communication shall be deemed to have been given and
received for all purposes under this Funding Loan Agreement: (i) three Business Days after the same
is deposited in any official depository or receptacle of the United States Postal Service first class, or,
if applicable, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; (ii) on the date of transmission
when delivered by telecopier or facsimile transmission, telex, telegraph or other telecommunication
device, provided any telecopy or other electronic transmission received by any party after 4:00 p.m.,
local time, as evidenced by the time shown on such transmission, shall be deemed to have been received
the following Business Day; (iii) on the next Business Day after the same is deposited with a nationally
recognized overnight delivery service that guarantees overnight delivery; and (iv) on the date of actual
delivery to such party by any other means; provided, however, if the day such notice, demand, request
or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received as aforesaid is not a Business Day,
such notice, demand, request or communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on
the next Business Day. Any facsimile signature by a Person on a document, notice, demand, request
or communication required or permitted by this Funding Loan Agreement shall constitute a legal, valid
and binding execution thereof by such Person.
Any party to this Funding Loan Agreement may change such party’s address for the purpose
of notice, demands, requests and communications required or permitted under this Funding Loan
Agreement by providing written notice of such change of address to all of the parties by written notice
as provided herein.
Section 12.2 Term of Funding Loan Agreement. This Funding Loan Agreement shall be
in full force and effect until all payment obligations of the Governmental Lender hereunder have been
paid in full and the Funding Loan has been retired or the payment thereof has been provided for; except
that on and after payment in full of the Governmental Lender Note, this Funding Loan Agreement shall
be terminated, without further action by the parties hereto.
Section 12.3 Successors and Assigns. All covenants and agreements in this Funding Loan
Agreement by the Governmental Lender shall bind its successors and assigns, whether so expressed or
not.
Section 12.4 Legal Holidays. In any case in which the date of payment of any amount due
hereunder or the date on which any other ac t is to be performed pursuant to this Funding Loan
Agreement shall be a day that is not a Business Day, then payment of such amount or such act need
not be made on such date but may be made on the next succeeding Business Day, and such later
payment or such act shall have the same force and effect as if made on the date of payment or the date
fixed for prepayment or the date fixed for such act, and no additional interest shall accrue for the period
from and after such date and prior to the date of payment.
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Section 12.5 Governing Law. This Funding Loan Agreement shall be governed by and
shall be enforceable in accordance with the laws of the State applicable to contracts made and
performed in the State.
Section 12.6 Entire Agreement; Severability. This Funding Loan Agreement and the
other Funding Loan Documents constitute the entire agreement and supersede all prior agreements and
understandings, both written and oral, among the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter
hereof. If any provision of this Funding Loan Agreement shall be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the
validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining portions shall not in any way be affected or
impaired. In case any covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement contained in the Governmental
Lender Note or in this Funding Loan Agreement shall for any reason be held to be usurious or in
violation of law, then such covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement shall be deemed to be the
covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement of the Governmental Lender or the Funding Lender only
to the full extent permitted by law.
Section 12.7 Execution in Several Counterparts. This Funding Loan Agreement may be
contemporaneously executed in several counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same
instrument and each of which shall be, and shall be deemed to be, an original.
Section 12.8 Nonrecourse Obligation of the Borrower. Except as otherwise provided in
the Borrower Loan Agreement, any obligations of the Borrower under this Funding Loan Agreement
are without recourse to the Borrower or to the Borrower’s partners or members, as the case may be,
and the provisions of Section 11.1 of the Borrower Loan Agreement are by this reference incorporated
herein.
Section 12.9 Waiver of Trial by Jury. IF AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER
APPLICABLE LAW, EACH OF THE GOVERNMENTAL LENDER AND THE FUNDING
LENDER (A) COVENANTS AND AGREES NOT TO ELECT A TRIAL BY JURY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY ISSUE ARISING OUT OF THIS FUNDING LOAN AGREEMENT OR THE
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT IS TRIABLE OF RIGHT BY A JURY AND
(B) WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ISSUE TO THE
EXTENT THAT ANY SUCH RIGHT EXISTS NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS WAIVER OF
RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IS SEPARATELY GIVEN BY EACH PARTY, KNOWINGLY AND
VOLUNTARILY WITH THE BENEFIT OF COMPETENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
IF FOR ANY REASON THIS WAIVER IS DETERMINED TO BE UNENFORCEABLE,
ALL DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED BY JUDICIAL REFERENCE PURSUANT TO THE
PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT.
Section 12.10 Electronic Transactions. The transactions described in this Funding Loan
Agreement may be conducted and the related documents may be stored by electronic means. Copies,
telecopies, facsimiles, electronic files and other reproductions of original executed documents shall be
deemed to be authentic and valid counterparts of such original documents for all purposes, including
the filing of any claim, action or suit in the appropriate court of law. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
original executed versions of each of the Funding Loan Documents shall be deliv ered to the Funding
Lender in connection with the closing of the transactions described herein.
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Section 12.11 Reference Date. This Funding Loan Agreement is dated for reference
purposes only as of the first day of _______________, 2026.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Funding Lender, the Fiscal Agent and the Governmental
Lender have caused this Funding Loan Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
FUNDING LENDER:
CITIBANK, N.A.
By:
Name:
Title:
Deal ID # 50017216
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GOVERNMENTAL LENDER:
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
Executive Director
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FISCAL AGENT:
WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, as Fiscal Agent
By:
Authorized Signatory
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF GOVERNMENTAL LENDER NOTE
THIS NOTE MAY BE OWNED ONLY BY A PERMITTED TRANSFEREE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE FUNDING LOAN AGREEMENT, AND THE
HOLDER HEREOF, BY THE ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FUNDING LOAN AGREEMENT
(A) REPRESENTS THAT IT IS A PERMITTED TRANSFEREE AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT IT CAN ONLY TRANSFER THIS GOVERNMENTAL LENDER NOTE TO
ANOTHER PERMITTED TRANSFEREE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE
FUNDING LOAN AGREEMENT.
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTE
(SOL VISTA APARTMENTS) 2026 SERIES A
$_____________ ______________, 2026
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
(“Obligor”) promises to pay to the order of CITIBANK, N.A. (“Holder”) the maximum principal sum
of __________ DOLLARS ($_____________), on __________, 20__, or earlier as provided herein,
together with interest thereon at the rates, at the times and in the amounts provided below.
Obligor shall pay to the Holder on or before each date on which payment i s due under that
certain Funding Loan Agreement, dated as of ______________ 1, 2026 (the “Funding Loan
Agreement”), among Obligor, Holder and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as fiscal agent
(“Fiscal Agent”), an amount in immediately available funds sufficient to pay the principal amount of
and Prepayment Premium, if any, on this Governmental Lender Note then due and payable, whether
by maturity, acceleration, prepayment or otherwise. In the event that amounts held derived from
proceeds of this Governmental Lender Note, condemnation awards or insurance proceeds or
investment earnings thereon are applied to the payment of principal due on this Governmental Lender
Note in accordance with the Funding Loan Agreement, the principal amount due hereunder sh all be
reduced to the extent of the principal amount of this Governmental Lender Note so paid. Capitalized
terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning assigned in the Funding Loan Agreement.
Obligor shall pay to the Holder on or before each date on which interest on the Funding Loan
is payable interest on the unpaid balance hereof in an amount in immediately available funds sufficient
to pay the interest on this Governmental Lender Note then due and payable in the amounts and at the
rate or rates set forth in the Funding Loan Agreement.
This Governmental Lender Note is a pass-through obligation relating to a construction and
permanent loan (the “Borrower Loan”) made by Obligor from proceeds of the Funding Loan to MU2
AFFORDABLE LP, a California limited partnership, as borrower (the “Borrower”), under that certain
Borrower Loan Agreement, dated as of ______________ 1, 2026, (as the same may be modified,
amended or supplemented from time to time, the “Borrower Loan Agreement”), between the Obligo r
and the Borrower, evidenced by the Borrower Note (as defined in the Borrower Loan Agreement).
Reference is made to the Borrower Loan Agreement and to the Borrower Note for complete payment
and prepayment terms of the Borrower Note, payments on which are passed-through under this
Governmental Lender Note.
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This Governmental Lender Note is a limited obligation of the Obligor, payable solely from the
Pledged Revenues and other funds and moneys and Security pledged and assigned under the Funding
Loan Agreement. None of the Governmental Lender, the State, or any political subdivision thereof
(except the Governmental Lender, to the limited extent set forth herein) or any public agency shall in
any event be liable for the payment of the principal of, premium (if any) or interest on this
Governmental Lender Note or the Funding Loan or for the performance of any pledge, obligation or
agreement of any kind whatsoever with respect thereto except as set forth herein and in the Funding
Loan Agreement, and none of the Funding Loan or this Governmental Lender Note or any of the
Governmental Lender’s agreements or obligations with respect to the Funding Loan or this
Governmental Lender Note shall be construed to constitute an indebtedness of or a pledge of the faith
and credit of or a loan of the credit of or a moral obligation of any of the foregoing within the meaning
of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. The Governmental Lender has no taxing
power.
All capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in
the Funding Loan Agreement or in the Borrower Loan Agreement.
This Governmental Lender Note is subject to the express condition that at no time shall interest
be payable on this Governmental Lender Note or the Funding Loan at a rate in excess of the Maximum
Rate provided in the Funding Loan Agreement; and Obligor shall not be obligated or required to pay,
nor shall the Holder be permitted to charge or collect, interest at a rate in excess of such Maximum
Rate. If by the terms of this Governmental Lender Note or of the Funding Loan Agreement, Obligor
is required to pay interest at a rate in excess of such Maximum Rate, the rate of interest hereunder or
thereunder shall be deemed to be reduced immediately and automatically to such Maximum Rate, and
any such excess payment previously made shall be immediately and automatically applied to the
unpaid balance of the principal sum hereof and not to the payment of interest.
Amounts payable hereunder representing late payments, penalty payments or the like shall be
payable to the extent allowed by law.
This Governmental Lender Note is subject to all of the terms, conditions, and provisions of the
Funding Loan Agreement, including those respecting prepayment and the acceleration of maturity and
those respecting limitations of liability in Article V of the Funding Loan Agreement.
If there is an Event of Default under the Funding Loan Documents, then in any such event and
subject to the requirements set forth in the Funding Loan Agreement, the Holder may declare the entire
unpaid principal balance of this Governmental Lender Note and accrued interest, if any, due and
payable at once. All of the covenants, conditions and agreements contained in the Funding Loan
Documents are hereby made part of this Governmental Lender Note.
No delay or omission on the part of the Holder in exercising any remedy, right or option under
this Governmental Lender Note or the Funding Loan Documents shall operate as a waiver of such
remedy, right or option. In any event a waiver on any one occasion shall not be construed as a waiver
or bar to any such remedy, right or option on a future occasion. The rights, remedies and options of
the Holder under this Governmental Lender Note and the Funding Loan Documents are and shall be
cumulative and are in addition to all of the rights, remedies and options of the Holder at law or in equity
or under any other agreement.
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Obligor shall pay all costs of collection on demand by the Holder, including without limitation ,
reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, which costs may be added to the indebtedness hereunder,
together with interest thereon, to the extent allowed by law, as set forth in the Funding Loan
Agreement.
This Governmental Lender Note may not be changed orally. Presentment for payment, notice
of dishonor, protest and notice of protest are hereby waived. The acceptance by the Holder of any
amount after the same is due shall not constitute a waiver of the right to require prompt payment, when
due, of all other amounts due hereunder. The acceptance by the Holder of any sum in an amount less
than the amount then due shall be deemed an acceptance on account only and upon condition that such
acceptance shall not constitute a waiver of the obligation of Obligor to pay the entire sum then due,
and Obligor’s failure to pay such amount then due shall be and continue to be a default notwithstanding
such acceptance of such amount on account, as aforesaid. Consent by the Holder to any action of
Obligor which is subject to consent or approval of the Holder hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver
of the right to require such consent or approval to future or successive actions.
This Governmental Lender Note (and the portion of the Funding Loan that it represents), and
any interests herein or therein, are transferable by the registered owner hereof, but only in the manner,
subject to the limitations and upon payment of the charges provided in the Funding Loan Agreement.
Upon such transfer a new fully registered Governmental Lender Note will be issued to the transferee
in exchange herefor. The Obligor, the Funding Lender and the Fiscal Agent may treat the registered
owner hereof as the absolute owner hereof for all purposes, and the Obligor and the Funding Lender
shall not be affected by any notice to the contrary.
The Obligor hereby certifies that all of the conditions, things and acts required to exist, to have
happened and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Governmental Lender
Note do exist, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner as required by
the Constitution and laws of the State (including the Act) and that the amount of this Governmental
Lender Note, together with all other indebtedness of the Obligor, does not exceed any limit prescribed
by the Constitution or laws of the State.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed and delivered this
Governmental Lender Note by its authorized representative as of the date first set forth above. The
undersigned intends that this instrument shall be deemed to be signed and delivered as a sealed
instrument.
OBLIGOR:
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
Executive Director
[SEAL]
ATTEST:
By:
Secretary
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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION
This Governmental Lender Note is the Governmental Lender Note described in the within
mentioned Funding Loan Agreement.
Date of Authentication: __________________
WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL
ASSOCATION, as Fiscal Agent
By
Authorized Signatory
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF REQUIRED TRANSFEREE REPRESENTATIONS
[_________________, 20__]
The undersigned, as holder (the “Holder”) of a loan (the “Funding Loan”) in the maximum
principal amount of $________________ from CITIBANK, N.A. (“Funding Lender”) to CHULA
VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY (“Governmental Lender”) pursuant to a Funding Loan Agreement
dated as of ______________ 1, 2026 (the “Funding Loan Agreement”) among the Funding Lender,
the Governmental Lender and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as fiscal agent
(the “Funding Loan”), evidenced by the Chula Vista Housing Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue
Note (Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A (collectively, the “Governmental Lender Note”), or an
interest therein, hereby represents that:
1. The Holder has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and b usiness matters
with respect to the evaluation of residential real estate developments such as the Project to be able to
evaluate the risk and merits of the investment represented by the Funding Loan. We are able to bear
the economic risks of such investment.
2. The Holder acknowledges that it has either been supplied with or been given access to
information, including financial statements and other financial information, to which a reasonable
investor would attach significance in making investment decisio ns, and the Holder has had the
opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from knowledgeable individuals concerning the
Governmental Lender, the Project, the use of proceeds of the Funding Loan and the Funding Loan and
the security therefor so that, as a reasonable investor, the Holder has been able to make its decision to
[extend/purchase] the Funding Loan [or an interest therein]. In entering into this transaction, the
Holder acknowledges that it has not relied upon any representations or opinions of the Governmental
Lender relating to the legal consequences to the Funding Lender or other aspects of its making the
Funding Loan and acquiring the Governmental Lender Note, nor has it looked to or expected, the
Governmental Lender to undertake or require any credit investigation or due diligence reviews relating
to the Borrower, its financial condition or business operations, the Project (including the financing or
management thereof), or any other matter pertaining to the merits or risks of the transact ions
contemplated by the Funding Loan Agreement and the Borrower Loan Agreement, or the adequacy of
the funds pledged to the Funding Lender to secure repayment of the Governmental Lender Note.
3. The Holder is an Approved Transferee.
4. The Holder acknowledges that it is purchasing [an interest in] the Funding Loan for
investment for its own account and not with a present view toward resale or the distribution thereof, in
that it does not now intend to resell or otherwise dispose of all or any part of its interests in the Funding
Loan; provided, however, that the Holder may sell or transfer the Governmental Lender Note and the
Funding Loan as provided in Section 2.4 of the Funding Loan Agreement.
5. In the event any placement memorandum to be provided to any subsequent buyer or
beneficial owner of such portion of the Funding Loan will disclose information with respect to the
Governmental Lender other than its name, location and type of political subdivision and general
information with respect to the Funding Loan and Borrower Loan and related documents, the Holder
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will provide the Governmental Lender with a draft of such placement memorandum and the
Governmental Lender shall have the right to approve any description of the Governmental Lender
therein (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld).
6. The Holder understands that the Funding Loan is a limited obligation of the
Governmental Lender; payable solely from funds and moneys pledged and assigned under the Funding
Loan Agreement, and that the liabilities and obligations of the Governmental Lender with respect to
the Funding Loan are expressly limited as set forth in the Funding Loan Agreement and related
documents.
7. Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings given such
terms in the Funding Loan Agreement.
[_______________],
as Holder
By
Name
Its
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EXHIBIT C
FORM OF WRITTEN REQUISITION
OF THE BORROWER – PROJECT FUND
Draw #______
To: Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Fiscal Agent (the “Fiscal Agent”) under that
certain Funding Loan Agreement, dated as of ______________ 1, 2026, among Citibank, N.A.,
as Funding Lender, the Chula Vista Housing Authority, as Governmental Lender, and the
Fiscal Agent (the “Funding Loan Agreement”), pursuant to which the Chula Vista Housing
Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A (the
“Governmental Lender Note”) was issued.
1. You are requested to disburse funds from the Project Fund pursuant to Section 7.7 of
the Funding Loan Agreement in the amount(s) and to the person(s) as follows:
[Insert grid (see below) summarizing all funds, including amount, source and payee, which are
being requisitioned from the Fiscal Agent pursuant to this requisition.]
Amount Funding Source Payable To
2. The undersigned certifies that:
(i) the obligation stated on the requisition has been incurred in or about the
rehabilitation or equipping of the Project, each item is a proper charge against the Project Fund, and
the obligation has not been the basis for a prior requisition that has been paid;
(ii) such requisition contains no items representing any Costs of Issuance or any
other amount constituting an issuance cost under Section 147(g) of the Code, unless such item is being
paid solely from the Equity Account of the Project Fund;
(iii) not less than 97% of the sum of: (A) the amounts requisitioned by this
Requisition to be funded with the proceeds of the Governmental Lender Note plus (B) all amounts
allocated to the Governmental Lender Note previously disbursed from the Note Proceeds Account of
the Project Fund, have been or will be applied by the Borrower to pay Qualified Project Costs;
(iv) to the undersigned’s current, actual knowledge, as of the date hereof no event
or condition has happened or is happening or exists that constitutes, or that with notice or lapse of time
or both, would constitute, an Event of Default under the Funding Loan Agreement; and
(v) attached as Schedule I to this Requisition is an exhibit that allocates the amount
requested hereby from each account of the Project Fund among the sources for payment.
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3. You hereby authorize Funding Lender to use the wire instructions contained in
Exhibit E of the Funding Loan Agreement to wire the funds to, and Funding Lender may continue to
rely on these instructions until it shall have received any written notice of modification or revocation
from you.
Dated:______________________
MU2 AFFORDABLE LP,
a California limited partnership
By:
Name:
Title:
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Approved by:
CITIBANK, N.A.,
as Funding Lender
By:
Authorized Signer
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EXHIBIT D
FORM OF WRITTEN REQUISITION
OF THE BORROWER – CLOSING COSTS FUND
To: Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Fiscal Agent (the “Fiscal Agent”) under that
certain Funding Loan Agreement, dated as of ______________ 1, 2026, among Citibank, N.A.,
as Funding Lender, Chula Vista Housing Authority, as Governmental Lender, and the Fiscal
Agent (the “Funding Loan Agreement”).
1. You are requested to disburse funds from the Closing Costs Fund pursuant to
Section 7.6 of the Funding Loan Agreement in the amount(s), to the person(s) and for the purpose(s)
set forth on Schedule I attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. An invoice or other
appropriate evidence of the obligations described on Schedule I is attached hereto. All payments will
be made by check or wire transfer in accordance with the payment instructions set forth on Schedule I
(or on the attached invoice) and the Fiscal Agent shall have no obligation to authenticate such payment
instructions or the authority under which they were given.
2. The undersigned certifies that as of the date hereof no event or condition has happened
or is happening or exists that constitutes, or that with notice or lapse of time or both, would constitute,
an Event of Default under the Funding Loan Agreement.
Dated: ____________________
BORROWER:
MU2 AFFORDABLE LP,
a California limited partnership
By:
Name:
Title:
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The foregoing Requisition is hereby consented to:
FUNDING LENDER:
CITIBANK, N.A.
By:
Authorized Representative
GOVERNMENTAL LENDER:
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
Executive Director
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Schedule I
Payment Instructions
Payee Purpose Amount of Payment
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EXHIBIT E
FISCAL AGENT WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Bank Name: Wilmington Trust, National Association
Bank City and State:
ABA Number:
Account Name:
Account Number:
Reference:
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EXHIBIT F
FORM OF TRANSFEROR LETTER
Chula Vista Housing Authority, Issuer
Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Fiscal Agent
RE: Chula Vista Housing Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista
Apartments) 2026 Series A (the “Notes”)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The undersigned representative of Citibank, N.A. (the “Transferor”), as Seller under the
[Purchase Agreement] (the “Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which the Transferor has sold the Notes
to [CERTIFICATE ISSUER] (the “Certificate Issuer”) for purposes of the deposit by the Certificate
Issuer of the Notes with [CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE] (the “Trustee”), as trustee under a Trust
Agreement between the Certificate Issuer and the Trustee (“Trust Agreement”), and the issuance of
municipal certificates (the “Certificates”), does hereby certify, represent and warrant, solely on the
basis of the Portfolio Purchase Agreement and the Trust Agreement, for the benefit of the Chula Vista
Housing Authority (the “Issuer”) and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Fiscal Agent (the
“Fiscal Agent”) for the Notes under the Funding Loan Agreement among the Issuer, the Transferor
and the Fiscal Agent (as amended, the “Funding Loan Agreement”) pursuant to which the Notes were
issued, as follows:
(1) The Certificate Issuer is acquiring the Notes solely for purposes of depositing
them with the Trustee under the Trust Agreement as security for the payment of the Certificates.
(2) The Certificates issued pursuant to the Trust Agreement will only be (i) owned
by QIBs and sold in denominations of $100,000 or higher, or (ii) rated at the time of issuance in a
category higher than “BBB” without regard to modifier (or the equivalent investm ent grade category)
by at least one nationally recognized rating agency.
(3) The registered holder of the Notes will at all times be obligated to comply with
the requirements of the Funding Loan Agreement governing any future transfer of the Notes.
(4) The Transferor has provided the Certificate Issuer all information and
documentation that has been requested by the Certificate Issuer in order for the Certificate Issuer to
conduct its own investigation to the extent it deemed necessary. The Certificate Iss uer has been offered
an opportunity to have made available to it any and all such information it might request regarding the
Notes and the collateral for the Notes. The Certificate Issuer has represented in the Purchase
Agreement that it is not relying on any other party or person, other than the Transferor, to undertake
the furnishing or verification of information related to the Notes.
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This letter and the representations and agreements contained herein are made for your benefit.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand the _______ day of ____________.
CITIBANK, N.A.
By:
Name:
Title:
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Recording Requested By and
When Recorded Mail To:
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth
660 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1600
Newport Beach, California 92660
Attention: Bradley R. Neal, Esq.
REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
By and Between
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
and
MU2 AFFORDABLE LP
a California limited partnership
_________________________
Dated as of __________________ 1, 2026
_________________________
Relating to:
$________________________
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE NOTE
(SOL VISTA APARTMENTS) 2026 SERIES A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1. Definitions and Interpretation ....................................................................................... 1
Section 2. Representations, Covenants and Warranties of the Owner ........................................... 5
Section 3. Qualified Residential Rental Project ............................................................................. 5
Section 4. Low Income Tenants and Very Low Income Tenants; Reporting Requirements ......... 6
Section 5. Tax-Exempt Status of Note ........................................................................................... 8
Section 6. Requirements of the Housing Law................................................................................ 9
Section 7. Requirements of the Governmental Lender ................................................................ 10
Section 8. Modification of Covenants.......................................................................................... 11
Section 9. Indemnification; Other Payments ............................................................................... 11
Section 10. Consideration .............................................................................................................. 13
Section 11. Reliance ....................................................................................................................... 13
Section 12. Transfer of the Project ................................................................................................ 13
Section 13. Term ............................................................................................................................ 14
Section 14. Covenants to Run With the Land ................................................................................ 15
Section 15. Burden and Benefit ..................................................................................................... 15
Section 16. Uniformity; Common Plan ......................................................................................... 16
Section 17. Default; Enforcement .................................................................................................. 16
Section 18. Recording and Filing ................................................................................................... 17
Section 19. Payment of Fees .......................................................................................................... 17
Section 20. Governing Law; Venue ............................................................................................... 18
Section 21. Amendments; Waivers ................................................................................................ 18
Section 22. Notices ........................................................................................................................ 18
Section 23. Severability ................................................................................................................. 19
Section 24. Multiple Counterparts ................................................................................................. 19
Section 25. Limitation on Liability ................................................................................................ 19
Section 26. Third-Party Beneficiary .............................................................................................. 19
Section 27. Property Management ................................................................................................. 20
Section 28. Requirements of CDLAC ........................................................................................... 20
EXHIBIT A DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY
EXHIBIT B FORM OF INCOME CERTIFICATION
EXHIBIT C FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUING PROGRAM COMPLIANCE
EXHIBIT D CDLAC RESOLUTION
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REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
THIS REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS (as supplemented and amended from time to time, this “Regulatory Agreement”) is
made and entered into as of __________________ 1, 2026, by and between the CHULA VISTA
HOUSING AUTHORITY, a public body, corporate and politic, duly organized and existing under
the laws of the State of California (together with any successor to its rights, duties and obligations,
the “Governmental Lender”), and MU2 AFFORDABLE LP, a California limited partnership, duly
organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California (together
with any successor to its rights, duties and obligations hereunder and as owner of the Project
identified herein, the “Owner”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 24 of the California Health and
Safety Code (as amended, the “Housing Law”), and the hereinafter defined Funding Loan
Agreement, the Governmental Lender has agreed to execute and deliver its Chula Vista Housing
Authority Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A (the “Note”) in
the aggregate principal amount of $_________________;
WHEREAS, the Note will be executed and delivered pursuant to a Funding Loan Agreement,
dated as of __________1, 2026 (the “Funding Loan Agreement”), among the Governmental Lender,
Citibank, N.A., the Funding Lender (the “Funding Lender”) and Wilmington Trust, National
Association, as fiscal agent (the “Fiscal Agent”);
WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Note will be used to fund a loan (the “Borrower Loan” as
defined in the Funding Loan Agreement) to the Owner to finance the acquisition, construction and
equipping of the multifamily rental housing project known as Sol Vista Apartments, located on the
real property site described in Exhibit A hereto (as further described herein, the “Project”);
WHEREAS, in order to assure the Governmental Lender and the owner of the Note that
interest on the Note will be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purpose s under
Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), and to satisfy the public purposes
for which the Note are authorized to be executed and delivered under the Housing Law, and to satisfy
the purposes of the Governmental Lender in determining to execute and deliver the Note, certain
limits on the occupancy of units in the Project need to be established and certain other requirements
need to be met;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the execution and delivery of the Note by the
Governmental Lender and the mutual covenants and undertakings set forth herein, and other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
Governmental Lender and the Owner hereby agree as follows:
Section 1. Definitions and Interpretation. Unless the context otherwise requires, the
capitalized terms used herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the recitals
hereto, in this Section 1, or in the Funding Loan Agreement.
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“Administrator” means the Governmental Lender or any administrator or program monitor
appointed by the Governmental Lender to administer this Regulatory Agreement, and any successor
administrator appointed by the Governmental Lender.
“Area” means the Metropolitan Statistical Area or County, as applicable, in which the Project
is located, as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“Available Units” means residential units in the Project that are actually occupied and
residential units in the Project that are vac ant and have been occupied at least once after becoming
available for occupancy, provided that (a) a residential unit that is vacant on the later of (i) the date
the Project is acquired or (ii) the Closing Date is not an Available Unit and does not become an
Available Unit until it has been occupied for the first time after such date, and (b) a residential unit
that is not available for occupancy due to renovations is not an Available Unit and does not become
an Available Unit until it has been occupied for the first time after the renovations are completed.
“CDLAC” means the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee or its successors.
“CDLAC Conditions” has the meaning given such term in Section 28(a).
“CDLAC Resolution” means CDLAC Resolution No. 25-352 attached hereto as Exhibit D,
adopted on December 10, 2025, and relating to the Project, as such resolution may be modified or
amended from time to time.
“Certificate of Continuing Program Compliance” means the Certificate to be filed by the
Owner with the Administrator, on behalf of the Governmental Lender, pursuant to Section 4(f)
hereof, which shall be substantially in the form attached as Exhibit C hereto or in such other
comparable form as may be provided by the Governmental Lender to the Owner, or as otherwise
approved by the Governmental Lender.
“City” means the City of Chula Vista, California.
“Closing Date” means the date the Note is originally executed and delivered.
“Compliance Period” means the period beginning on the first day of the Qualified Project
Period and ending on the later of the end of the Qualified Project Period or such later date as set forth
in Section 28(c) of this Regulatory Agreement.
“County” means the County of San Diego, California.
“Deed of Trust” means the “Security Instrument” as defined in the Funding Loan Agreement,
as the same may be modified, amended or supplemented from time to time.
“Gross Income” means the gross income of a person (together with the gross income of all
persons who intend to reside with such person in one residential unit) as calculated in the manner
prescribed in under Section 8 of the Housing Act.
“Funding Lender” means Citibank N.A., a national banking association and any successor
and assign.
“Housing Act” means the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended, or its successor.
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“Housing Law” means Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 24 of the California Health and Safety
Code, as amended.
“Income Certification” means a Tenant Income Certification and a Tenant Income
Certification Questionnaire in the form attached as Exhibit B hereto or in such other comparable
form as may be provided by the Governmental Lender to the Owner, or as otherwise approved by the
Governmental Lender.
“Investor Limited Partner” means WNC Holding, LLC, a California limited liability
company, or any other successor entity or assignee in such entity’s capacity as an equity investor in
the Owner.
“Loan Agreement” means the “Borrower Loan Agreement” as defined in the Funding Loan
Agreement, as the same may be modified, amended or supplemented from time to time.
“Low Income Tenant” means a tenant occupying a Low Income Unit.
“Low Income Unit” means any Available Unit if the aggregate Gross Income of all tenants
therein does not exceed limits determined in a manner consistent with determinations of “low-income
families” under Section 8 of the Housing Act, provided that the percentage of median gross income
that qualifies as low income hereunder shall be sixty percent (60%) of median gross income for the
Area, with adjustments for family size. A unit occupied by one or more students shall only constitute
a Low Income Unit if such students meet the requirements of Section 142(d)(2)(C) of the Code. The
determination of an Available Unit’s status as a Low Income Unit shall be made by the Owner upon
commencement of each lease term with respect to such unit, and annually thereafter, on the basis of
an Income Certification executed by each tenant.
“Manager” means a property manager meeting the requirements of Section 27 hereof.
______________________, a ______________________, is hereby approved as the initial Manager.
“Noteowner Representative” or “Noteowner” means during any period in which the Note is
outstanding, the “Noteowner” under and as such term is defined in the Funding Loan Ag reement. If
at any time the Note is not outstanding then there is no Noteowner Representative and references
herein to the Noteowner Representative are void and inapplicable and shall be disregarded. The
initial Noteowner Representative is the Funding Lender.
“Project” means the 95-unit plus 1 manager’s unit multifamily rental housing development
located in the City of Chula Vista, San Diego County on the real property site described in Exhibit A
hereto, consisting of those facilities, including real prope rty, structures, buildings, fixtures or
equipment situated thereon, as it may at any time exist, the acquisition, construction and equipping of
which facilities are to be financed, in whole or in part, from the proceeds of the sale of the Note or
the proceeds of any payment by the Owner pursuant to the Loan Agreement, and any real property,
structures, buildings, fixtures or equipment acquired in substitution for, as a renewal or replacement
of, or a modification or improvement to, all or any part of the fa cilities described in the Loan
Agreement.
“Qualified Project Period” means the period beginning on the Closing Date and ending on the
later of (a) the date which is 55 years after the date on which fifty percent (50%) of the dwelling units
in the Project are occupied, (b) the first day on which no Tax-Exempt obligations with respect to the
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Project are Outstanding, or (c) the date on which any assistance provided with respect to the Project
under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 terminates.
“Regulations” means the Income Tax Regulations of the Department of the Treasury
applicable under the Code from time to time.
“Regulatory Agreement” means this Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants, as it may be supplemented and amended from time to time.
“Rent-Restricted” means, with respect to any Unit, that the Rental Payments with respect to
such unit is not more than 30% of the imputed income limitation applicable to such Unit pursuant to
Section §42(g)(2)(C) of the Code, as modified by Appendix D hereto, if applicable.
“Rental Payments” means the rental payments paid by the occupant of a unit, excluding any
supplemental rental assistance to the occupant from the State, the federal government, or any other
public agency, but including any mandatory fees or charges imposed on the occupant by the Owner
as a condition of occupancy of the unit.
“Tax-Exempt” means with respect to interest on any obligations of a state or local
government, including the Note, that such interest is excluded from gross income for federal income
tax purposes; provided, however, that such interest may be includable as an item of tax preference or
otherwise includable directly or indirectly for purposes of calculating other tax liabilities, including
any alternative minimum tax or environmental tax, under the Code.
“Tax Certificate” means the “Tax Certificate” as defined in the Funding Loan Agreement.
“TCAC” means the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
“Transfer” means the conveyance, assignment, sale or other disposition of all or any portion
of the Project; and shall also include, without limitation to the foregoing, the following: (1) an
installment sales agreement wherein Owner agrees to sell the Project or any part thereof for a price to
be paid in installments; and (2) an agreement by the Owner leasing all or a substantial part of the
Project to one or more persons or entities pursuant to a single or related transactions.
“Very Low Income Tenant” means a tenant occupying a Very Low Income Unit.
“Very Low Income Unit” means any Available Unit if the aggregate Gross Income of all
tenants therein does not exceed limits determined in a manner consistent with determinations of
“very low-income families” under Section 8 of the Housing Act, provided that the percentage of
median gross income that qualifies as very low income hereunder shall be fifty percent (50%) of
median gross income for the Area, with adjustments for family size. A unit occupied by one or more
students shall only constitute a Very Low Income Unit if such students meet the requirements of
Section 142(d)(2)(C) of the Code. The determination of an Available Unit's status as a Very Low
Income Unit shall be made by the Owner upon commencement of each lease term with respect to
such unit, and annually thereafter, on the basis of an Income Certification executed by each tenant.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this Regulatory Agreement, words of
any gender shall be construed to include each other gender when appr opriate and words of the
singular number shall be construed to include the plural number, and vice versa, when appropriate.
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This Regulatory Agreement and all the terms and provisions hereof shall be construed to effectuate
the purposes set forth herein and to sustain the validity hereof.
The titles and headings of the sections of this Regulatory Agreement have been inserted for
convenience of reference only, and are not to be considered a part hereof and shall not in any way
modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof or be considered or given any effect in
construing this Regulatory Agreement or any provisions hereof or in ascertaining intent, if any
question of intent shall arise.
The parties to this Regulatory Agreement acknowledge that each party and their respective
counsel have participated in the drafting and revision of this Regulatory Agreement. Accordingly, the
parties agree that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the
drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Regulatory Agreement or any supplement or
exhibit hereto.
Section 2. Representations, Covenants and Warranties of the Owner.
(a) The Owner hereby incorporates herein, as if set forth in full herein, each of the
representations, covenants and warranties of the Owner contained in the Tax Certificate and the Loan
Agreement relating to the Project.
(b) The Owner hereby represents and warrants that the Project is located entirely within
the City.
(c) The Owner acknowledges, represents and warrants that it understands the nature and
structure of the transactions contemplated by this Regulatory Agreement; that it is familiar with the
provisions of all of the documents and instruments relating to the Note to which it is a party or of
which it is a beneficiary; that it understands the financial and legal risks inherent in such transactions;
and that it has not relied on the Governmental Lender for any guidance or expertise in analyzing the
financial or other consequences of such financing transactions or otherwise relied on the
Governmental Lender in any manner except to execute and deliver or issue, as the case may be, the
Note in order to provide funds to assist the Owner in constructing and developing the Project.
Section 3. Qualified Residential Rental Project. The Owner hereby acknowledges and
agrees that the Project is to be owned, managed and operated as a “residential rental project” (within
the meaning of Section 142(d) of the Code) for a term equal to the Compliance Period. To that end,
and for the term of this Regulatory Agreement, the Owner hereby represents, covenants, warrants and
agrees as follows:
(a) The Project will be constructed, developed and operated for the purpose of providing
multifamily residential rental property. The Owner will own, manage and operate the Project as a
project to provide multifamily residential rental property comprised of a building or structure or
several interrelated buildings or structures, together with any functionally rela ted and subordinate
facilities, and no other facilities, in accordance with Section 142(d) of the Code, Section 1.103-8(b)
of the Regulations and the provisions of the Housing Law, and in accordance with such requirements
as may be imposed thereby on the Project from time to time.
(b) All of the dwelling units in the Project (except for not more than two units set aside
for a resident manager or other administrative use) will be similarly constructed units, and each
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dwelling unit in the Project will contain complete separate and distinct facilities for living, sleeping,
eating, cooking and sanitation for a single person or a family, including a sleeping area, bathing and
sanitation facilities and cooking facilities equipped with a cooking range, refrigerator and sink.
(c) None of the dwelling units in the Project will at any time be utilized on a transient
basis or rented for a period of less than 30 consecutive days, or will ever be used as a hotel, motel,
dormitory, fraternity house, sorority house, rooming house, nursing home, hospital, sanitarium, rest
home or trailer court or park; provided that the use of certain units for tenant guests on an
intermittent basis shall not be considered transient use for purposes of this Regulatory Agreement.
(d) No part of the Project will at any time during the Compliance Period be owned by a
cooperative housing corporation, nor shall the Owner take any steps in connection with a conversion
to such ownership or use, and the Owner will not take any steps in connection with a conversio n of
the Project to condominium ownership during the Compliance Period (except that the Owner may
obtain final map approval and the Final Subdivision Public Report from the California Department of
Real Estate and may file a condominium plan with the City).
(e) All of the Available Units in the Project will be available for rental during the period
beginning on the date hereof and ending on the termination of the Compliance Period on a
continuous, “first-come, first-served” basis to members of the general public; which for purposes of
this Regulatory Agreement means the general population, and the Owner will not give preference to
any particular class or group in renting the dwelling units in the Project, except to the extent that
dwelling units are required to be leased or rented in such a manner that they constitute Low Income
Units or Very Low Income Units.
(f) The Project consists of a parcel or parcels that are contiguous except for the
interposition of a road, street or stream, and all of the facilities of the Project comprise a single
geographically and functionally integrated project for residential rental property, as evidenced by the
ownership, management, accounting and operation of the Project.
(g) No dwelling unit in the Project shall be occupied by the Owner ; provided, however,
that if the Project contains five or more dwelling units, this provision shall not be construed to
prohibit occupancy of not more than one dwelling unit by a resident manager or maintenance
personnel, any of whom may be the Owner.
Section 4. Low Income Tenants and Very Low Income Tenants; Reporting
Requirements. Pursuant to the requirements of the Code, the Owner hereby represents, warrants and
covenants as follows:
(a) During the Compliance Period, no less than thirty percent (30%) of the total number
of completed units in the Project shall at all times be Low Income Units and ten percent (10%) of the
total number of completed units in the Project shall at all times be Very Low Income Units. For the
purposes of this paragraph (a), a vacant unit that was most recently a Low Income Unit or Very Low
Income Unit is treated as a Low Income Unit or Very Low Income Unit, respectively, until
reoccupied, other than for a temporary period of not more than 31 days, at which time the character
of such unit shall be redetermined.
(b) No tenant qualifying as a Low Income Tenant or Very Low Income Tenant upon
initial occupancy shall be denied continued occupancy of a unit in the Project because, after
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admission, the aggregate Gross Income of all tenants in the unit occ upied by such Low Income
Tenant or Very Low Income Tenant, respectively, increases to exceed the qualifying limit for a Low
Income Unit or Very Low Income Unit, respectively. However, should the aggregate Gross Income
of tenants in a Low Income Unit or Very Low Income Unit as of the most recent determination
thereof, exceed one hundred forty percent (140%) of the applicable income limit for a Low Income
Unit or Very Low Income Unit, respectively, occupied by the same number of tenants, the next
available unit of comparable or smaller size must be rented to (or held vacant and available for
immediate occupancy by) Low Income Tenant(s) or Very Low Income Tenant(s), respectively. The
unit occupied by such tenants whose aggregate Gross Income exceeds such appl icable income limit
shall continue to be treated as a Low Income Unit or Very Low Income Unit for purposes of the
requirements of Section 4(a) hereof unless and until an Available Unit of comparable or smaller size
is rented to persons other than Low Income Tenants or Very Low Income Tenants, respectively.
(c) For the Compliance Period, the Owner will obtain, complete and maintain on file
Income Certifications for each Low Income Tenant and Very Low Income Tenant, including (i) an
Income Certification dated immediately prior to the initial occupancy of such Low Income Tenant or
Very Low Income Tenant in the unit and a second Income Certification dated one year after the Low
Income Tenant’s or Very Low Income Tenant’s initial move-in date, and (ii) thereafter, an annual
Income Certification with respect to each Low Income Tenant and Very Low Income Tenant. In lieu
of obtaining the annual Income Certifications required by clause (ii) of the preceding sentence, the
Owner may, with respect to any particular twelve -month period ending December 1, deliver to the
Administrator no later than fifteen days after such date a certification that as of December 1, no
residential unit in the Project was occupied within the preceding twelve months by a new resident
whose income exceeded the limit applicable to Low Income Tenants or Very Low Income upon
admission to the Project. The Administrator may at any time and in its sole and absolute discretion
notify the Owner in writing that it will no longer accept certifications of the Owner made pursuant to
the preceding sentence and that the Owner will thereafter be required to obtain annual Income
Certifications for tenants. The Owner will also provide such additional information as may be
required in the future by the Code, the State or the Governmental Lender, as the same may be
amended from time to time, or in such other form and manner as may be required by applicable rules,
rulings, policies, procedures, Regulations or other official statements now or hereafter promulgated,
proposed or made by the Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service with respect to
Tax-Exempt obligations. Upon request of the Administrator or the Governmental Lender, copies of
Income Certifications for Low Income Tenants and Very Low Income Tenants commencing or
continuing occupation of a Low Income Unit or Very Low Income Unit, respectively, shall be
submitted to the Administrator or the Governmental Lender, as requested.
(d) The Owner shall make a good faith effort to verify that the income information
provided by an applicant in an Income Certification is accurate by taking one or more of the
following steps as a part of the verification process: (1) obtain pay stubs for the three most recent
pay periods, (2) obtain an income tax return for the most recent tax year, (3) obtain a credit report or
conduct a similar type credit search, (4) obtain an income verification from the applicant’s current
employer, (5) obtain an income verification from the Social Security Administration and/or the
California Department of Social Services if the applicant receives assistance from either of such
agencies, or (6) if the applicant is unemployed and does not have an income tax return, obtain
another form of independent verification reasonably acceptable to the Governmental Lender.
(e) The Owner will maintain complete and accurate records pertaining to the Low
Income Units and Very Low Income Units, and will permit any duly authorized representative of the
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Governmental Lender, the Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service to inspect the
books and records of the Owner pertaining to the Project, including those records pertaining to the
occupancy of the Low Income Units and Very Low Income Units.
(f) The Owner will prepare and submit to the Administrator, on behalf of the
Governmental Lender, not less than annually, commencing not less than one year after the Closing
Date, a Certificate of Continuing Program Compliance executed by the Owner in substantially the
form attached hereto as Exhibit C. During the Compliance Period, the Owner shall submit a
completed Internal Revenue Code Form 8703 or such other annual certification as required by the
Code with respect to the Project, to the Secretary of the Treasury on or before March 31 of each year
(or such other date as may be required by the Code).
(g) For the Compliance Period, all tenant leases or rental agreements shall be subordinate
to this Regulatory Agreement and the Deed of Trust. All leases pertaining to Low Income Units or
Very Low Income Units shall contain clauses, among others, wherein each tenant who occupies a
Low Income Unit or Very Low Income Unit: (i) certifies the accuracy of the statements made by
such tenant in the Income Certification; (ii) agrees that the family income and other eligibility
requirements shall be deemed substantial and material obligations of the tenancy of such tenant, that
such tenant will comply promptly with all requests for information with respect thereto from the
Owner, the Governmental Lender or the Administrator on behalf of the Governmental Lender, and
that the failure to provide accurate information in the Income Certification or refusal to comply with
a request for information with respect thereto shall be deemed a violation of a substantial obligation
of the tenancy of such tenant; (iii) acknowledges that the Owner has relied on the statements made by
such tenant in the Income Certification and supporting information supplied by the Low Income
Tenant or Very Low Income Tenant in determining qualification for occupancy of a Low Income
Unit or Very Low Income Unit, respectively, and that any material misstatement in such certification
(whether or not intentional) will be cause for immediate termination of such lease or rental
agreement; and (iv) agrees that the tenant’s income is subject to annual certification in accordance
with Section 4(c) and that if upon any such certification the aggregate Gross Income of tenants in
such unit exceeds the applicable income limit under Section 4(b), the unit occupied by such tenant
may cease to qualify as a Low Income Unit or Very Low Income Tenant, respectively, and such
unit’s rent may be subject to increase.
For purposes of this Section 4, no unit occupied by a residential manager shall be treated as a
rental unit during the time of such occupation.
Section 5. Tax-Exempt Status of Note. The Owner and the Governmental Lender, as
applicable, each hereby represents, warrants and agrees as follows:
(a) The Owner and the Governmental Lender will not knowingly take or permit, or omit
to take or cause to be taken, as is appropriate, any action that would adversely affect the Tax -Exempt
nature of the interest on the Note and, if either of them should take or permit, or omit to take or cause
to be taken, any such action, it will take all lawful actions necessary to rescind or correct such actions
or omissions promptly upon obtaining knowledge thereof.
(b) The Owner and the Governmental Lender will file of record such documents and take
such other steps as are necessary, in the written opinion of Tax Counsel fi led with the Governmental
Lender (with a copy to the Owner), in order to insure that the requirements and restrictions of this
Regulatory Agreement will be binding upon all owners of the Project, including, but not limited to,
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the execution and recordation of this Regulatory Agreement in the real property records of the
County.
Section 6. Requirements of the Housing Law. In addition to the other requirements set
forth herein, the Owner hereby agrees that it shall comply with each of the requirements of
Section 52080 of the Housing Law, including the following:
(a) Not less than 30% of the total number of units in the Project shall be Low Income
Units and not less than 10% of the total number of units in the Project shall be Very Low Income
Units. The units made available to meet these requirements shall be of comparable quality and offer
a range of sizes and numbers of bedrooms comparable to the units that are available to other tenants
in the Project.
(b) The Rental Payments for the Low Income Units paid by the tenants thereof
(excluding any supplemental rental assistance from the State, the federal government or any other
public agency to those tenants or on behalf of those units) shall not exceed the Rent -Restricted
amount for such Low Income Units. The Rental Payments for the Very Low Income Units paid by
the tenants thereof (excluding any supplemental rental assistance from the State, the federal
government or any other public agency to those tenants or on behalf of those units) shall not exceed
the Rent-Restricted amount for such Very Low Income Units.
(c) The Owner shall accept as tenants, on the same basis as all other prospective tenants,
low-income persons who are recipients of federal certificates or vouchers for rent subsidies pursuant
to the existing program under Section 8 of the Housing Act. The Owner shall not permit any
selection criteria to be applied to Section 8 certificate or voucher holders that is more burdensome
than the criteria applied to all other prospective tenants.
(d) The units reserved for occupancy as required by Section 4(a) shall remain available
on a priority basis for occupancy at all times on and after the Closing Date with respect to the Note
and continuing through the Compliance Period.
(e) During the three (3) years prior to the expiration of the Com pliance Period, the
Owner shall continue to make available, to eligible households, Low Income Units and Very Low
Income Units that have been vacated to the same extent that nonreserved units are made available to
noneligible households.
(f) Following the expiration or termination of the Compliance Period, except in the event
of foreclosure and payoff of the Note, deed in lieu of foreclosure, eminent domain, or action of a
federal agency preventing enforcement, units reserved for occupancy as required by subsec tion (a) of
this Section shall remain available to any eligible tenant occupying a reserved unit at the date of such
expiration or termination, at the rent determined by subsection (b) of this Section, until the earliest of
(1) the household’s income exceeds 140% of the maximum eligible income specified above, (2) the
household voluntarily moves or is evicted for good cause (as defined in the Housing Law), (3) 60
years after the date of the commencement of the Compliance Period, or (4) the Owner pays the
relocation assistance and benefits to households as provided in Section 7264(b) of the California
Government Code.
(g) Except as set forth in Section 13 hereof, the covenants and conditions of this
Regulatory Agreement shall be binding upon successors in interest of the Owner.
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(h) This Regulatory Agreement shall be recorded in the office of the County recorder,
and shall be recorded in the grantor-grantee index under the name of the Owner as grantor and under
the name of the Governmental Lender as grantee.
Section 7. Requirements of the Governmental Lender. In addition to other requirements
set forth herein and to the extent not prohibited by the requirements set forth in Sections 4 through 6
hereof, the Owner hereby agrees to comply with each of the requirements of the Governmental
Lender set forth in this Section 7, as follows:
(a) For the duration of the Compliance Period, notwithstanding any retirement of the
Note or termination of the Loan Agreement, the Owner will pay to the Governmental Lender all of
the amounts required to be paid by the Owner under the Loan Agreement and Section 19 hereof and
will indemnify the Governmental Lender as provided in Section 9 of this Regulatory Agreement.
(b) All tenant lists, applications and waiting lists relating to the Project shall at al l times
be kept separate and identifiable from any other business of the Owner and shall be maintained as
required by the Governmental Lender, in a reasonable condition for proper audit and subject to
examination during business hours by representatives of the Governmental Lender upon reasonable
advance notice to the Owner.
(c) The Owner acknowledges that the Governmental Lender has appointed the
Administrator to administer this Regulatory Agreement and to monitor performance by the Owner of
the terms, provisions and requirements hereof. The Owner shall comply with any reasonable request
made by the Administrator or the Governmental Lender to deliver to any such Administrator, in
addition to or instead of the Governmental Lender, any reports, notices or other d ocuments required
to be delivered pursuant hereto, and to make the Project and the books and records with respect
thereto available for inspection by the Administrator as an agent of the Governmental Lender. The
fees and expenses of the Administrator shall be paid by the Governmental Lender.
(d) For purposes of Section 6(b), the base rents shall be adjusted for household size,
based upon the following unit sizes and household sizes, as permitted by TCAC.
(e) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Regulatory Agreement, in no event shall
all of the rent, including the portion paid by the Low Income Tenant and any other person or entity,
collected by Owner (the “Total Rent”) for any Low Income Unit exceed the amount of rent set forth
in this Regulatory Agreement. Total Rent includes all payments made by the Low Income Tenant
and all subsidies received by Owner. In the case of Low Income Tenants receiving Section 8
benefits, Owner acknowledges that it shall not accept any subsidy or payment that would cause the
Total Rent received for any Low Income Unit to exceed the maximum rents allowed by this
Regulatory Agreement for such Low Income Unit. Should Owner receive Total Rent in excess of the
allowable maximum rent set forth in this Regulatory Agreement for a Lo w Income Unit, Owner
agrees to immediately notify the Governmental Lender and reimburse the Governmental Lender for
any such overpayment.
Any of the foregoing requirements of the Governmental Lender contained in this Section 7
may be expressly waived by the Governmental Lender, in its sole discretion, in writing, but (i) no
waiver by the Governmental Lender of any requirement of this Section 7 shall, or shall be deemed to,
extend to or affect any other provision of this Regulatory Agreement except to the ex tent the
Governmental Lender has received an opinion of Tax Counsel that any such provision is not required
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by the Housing Law and may be waived without adversely affecting the exclusion from gross income
of interest on the Note for federal income tax purposes; and (ii) any requirement of this Section 7
shall be void and of no force and effect if the Governmental Lender and the Owner receive a written
opinion of Tax Counsel to the effect that compliance with any such requirement would cause interest
on the Note to cease to be Tax-Exempt or to the effect that compliance with such requirement would
be in conflict with the Housing Law or any other state or federal law.
In the event of any conflict between this Regulatory Agreement and any other regulatory
agreement regarding the Project, the more restrictive terms shall prevail.
Section 8. Modification of Covenants. The Owner and the Governmental Lender hereby
agree as follows:
(a) To the extent any amendments to the Housing Law, the Regulations or the Code
shall, in the written opinion of Tax Counsel filed with the Governmental Lender and the Owner,
retroactively impose requirements upon the ownership or operation of the Project more restrictive
than those imposed by this Regulatory Agreement, and if such requirements are ap plicable to the
Project and compliance therewith is necessary to maintain the validity of, or the Tax -Exempt status
of interest on the Note, this Regulatory Agreement shall be deemed to be automatically amended to
impose such additional or more restrictive requirements.
(b) To the extent that the Housing Law, the Regulations or the Code, or any amendments
thereto, shall, in the written opinion of Tax Counsel filed with the Governmental Lender and the
Owner, impose requirements upon the ownership or operation of the Project less restrictive than
imposed by this Regulatory Agreement, this Regulatory Agreement may be amended or modified to
provide such less restrictive requirements but only by written amendment signed by the
Governmental Lender, at its sole discretion, and the Owner, with the consent of the Noteowner
Representative, and only upon receipt by the Governmental Lender of the written opinion of Tax
Counsel to the effect that such amendment will not affect the Tax -Exempt status of interest on the
Note or violate the requirements of the Housing Law, and otherwise in accordance with Section 21
hereof.
(c) The Owner and the Governmental Lender shall execute, deliver and, if applicable,
file of record any and all documents and instruments necessary to effectuate t he intent of this
Section 8.
Section 9. Indemnification; Other Payments. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the
Owner agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Governmental Lender and each of its
officers, governing members, directors, officials, employees, attorneys, agents, and program
participants (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”), against any and all losses, damages, claims,
actions, liabilities, costs and expenses of any conceivable nature, kind or character (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, litigation and court costs, amounts paid
in settlement and amounts paid to discharge judgments) to which the Indemnified Parties, or any of
them, may become subject under or any statutory law (including federal or st ate securities laws) or at
common law or otherwise, arising out of or based upon or in any way relating to:
(i) the Note, the Funding Loan Agreement, the Loan Agreement, this Regulatory
Agreement, or the Tax Certificate and all documents related thereto, or th e execution or
amendment hereof or thereof or in connection with transactions contemplated hereby or
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thereby, including, as applicable, the execution and delivery or transfer of interests in the
Note;
(ii) any material act or omission of the Owner or any of its agents, contractors,
servants, employees or licensees in connection with the Loan or the Project, the operation of
the Project, or the condition, environmental or otherwise, occupancy, use, possession,
conduct or management of work done in or about, or fr om the planning, design, acquisition,
installation, construction or rehabilitation of, the Project or any part thereof;
(iii) any lien or charge upon payments by the Owner to the Governmental Lender
or any taxes (including, without limitation, all ad valorem taxes and sales taxes), assessments,
impositions and other charges imposed on the Governmental Lender in respect of any portion
of the Project;
(iv) any violation of any environmental law, rule or regulation with respect to, or
the release of any toxic substance from, the Project or any part thereof;
(v) the defeasance and/or redemption, in whole or in part, of the Note;
(vi) any material untrue statement or material misleading statement or alleged
material untrue statement or alleged material misleading statement of a material fact
contained in any offering statement or disclosure document for the Note or any of the
documents relating to the Note, or any omission or alleged omission from any offering
statement or disclosure document for the Note of any material fact necessary to be stated
therein in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under
which they were made, not misleading; or
(vii) any declaration of taxability of interest on the Note, or allegations (or
regulatory inquiry) that interest on the Note is taxable for federal tax purposes;
except to the extent such damages are caused by the willful misconduct or gross negligence of such
Indemnified Party. In the event that any action or proceeding is brought against any Indemnified
Party with respect to which indemnity may be sought hereunder, the Owner, upon written notice
from the Indemnified Party, shall assume the investigation and defense thereof, including the
employment of counsel selected by the Indemnified Party, and shall assume the payment of all
expenses related thereto, with full power to litigate, compromise or settle the same in its sole
discretion; provided that the Indemnified Party shall have the right to review and approve or
disapprove any such compromise or settlement. Each Indemnified Party shall have the right to
employ separate counsel in any such action or proceeding and participate in the investigation and
defense thereof, and the Owner shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such separate counsel;
provided, however, that such Indemnified Party may only employ separate counsel at the expense of
the Owner if in the judgment of such Indemnified Party a conflict of interest exists by reason of
common representation or if all parties commonly represented do not agree as to the action (or
inaction) of counsel. In addition to the foregoing, the Owner shall pay upon demand all of the fees
and expenses paid or incurred by the Governmental Lender in enforcing the provisions hereof.
In addition thereto, the Owner will pay upon demand all of the fees and expenses paid or
incurred by the Governmental Lender in enforcing the provisions hereof, as more fully set forth in
the Loan Agreement.
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The provisions of this Section 9 shall survive the final payment or defeasance of the Note and
the term of this Regulatory Agreement.
Section 10. Consideration. The Governmental Lender has agreed to execute and deliver
the Note to provide funds to lend to the Owner to finance the Project, all for the purpose, among
others, of inducing the Owner to acquire, construct, develop and operate the Project. In consideration
of the execution and delivery of the Note by the Governmental Lender, the Owner has entered into
this Regulatory Agreement and has agreed to restrict the uses to which this Project can be put on the
terms and conditions set forth herein.
Section 11. Reliance. The Governmental Lender and the Owner hereby recognize and
agree that the representations and covenants set forth herein may be relied upon by all persons,
including but not limited to the Administrator, interested in the legality and validity of the Note, in
the exemption from California personal income taxation of interest on the Note and in the Tax-
Exempt status of the interest on the Note. In performing their duties and obligations hereunder, the
Governmental Lender, the Administrator may rely upon statements and certificates of the Low
Income Tenants, and upon audits of the books and records of the Owner pertaining to the Project. In
addition, the Governmental Lender may consult with counsel, and the opinion of such counsel shall
be full and complete authorization and protection in respect of any action taken or suffered by the
Governmental Lender hereunder in good faith and in conformity with such opinion.
Section 12. Transfer of the Project. For the Compliance Period, the Owner shall not
Transfer the Project, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Governmental
Lender, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed if the following c onditions are
satisfied: (A) the receipt by the Governmental Lender of evidence acceptable to the Governmental
Lender that (1) the Owner shall not be in default hereunder or under the Loan Agreement, if in effect
(which may be evidenced by a Certificate of Continuing Program Compliance), or the transferee
undertakes to cure any defaults of the Owner to the reasonable satisfaction of the Governmental
Lender; (2) the continued operation of the Project shall comply with the provisions of this Regulatory
Agreement; (3) either (a) the transferee or its Manager has at least three years’ experience in the
ownership, operation and management of similar size rental housing projects, and at least one year’s
experience in the ownership, operation and management of ren tal housing projects containing below-
market-rate units, without any record of material violations of discrimination restrictions or other
state or federal laws or regulations or local governmental requirements applicable to such projects, or
(b) the transferee agrees to retain a Manager with the experience and record described in subclause
(a) above, or (c) the transferring Owner or its management company will continue to manage the
Project, or another management company reasonably acceptable to the Govern mental Lender will
manage, for at least one year following such Transfer and, if applicable, during such period the
transferring Owner or its management company will provide training to the transferee and its
manager in the responsibilities relating to the Low Income Units; and (4) the person or entity that is
to acquire the Project does not have pending against it, and does not have a history of significant and
material building code violations or complaints concerning the maintenance, upkeep, operation, and
regulatory agreement compliance of any of its projects as identified by any local, state or federal
regulatory agencies; (B) the execution by the transferee of any document reasonably requested by the
Governmental Lender with respect to the assumption o f the Owner’s obligations under this
Regulatory Agreement and the Loan Agreement (if then in effect), including without limitation an
instrument of assumption hereof and thereof, and delivery to the Governmental Lender of an opinion
of such transferee’s counsel to the effect that each such document and this Regulatory Agreement are
valid, binding and enforceable obligations of such transferee, subject to bankruptcy and other
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standard limitations affecting creditor’s rights; (C) receipt by the Governmental Lender of an opinion
of Tax Counsel to the effect that any such Transfer will not adversely affect the Tax -Exempt status of
interest on the Note; (D) receipt by the Governmental Lender of all fees and/or expenses then
currently due and payable to the Governmental Lender by the Owner; and (E) receipt by the
Governmental Lender of evidence of satisfaction of compliance with the provisions of
Section 28(d)(i) related to notice to CDLAC of transfer of the Project.
It is hereby expressly stipulated and agreed that any Transfer of the Project in violation of
this Section 12 shall be null, void and without effect, shall cause a reversion of title to the Owner,
and shall be ineffective to relieve the Owner of its obligations under this Regulatory Agreement. The
written consent of the Governmental Lender to any Transfer of the Project shall constitute conclusive
evidence that the Transfer is not in violation of this Section 12. Nothing in this Section shall affect
any provision of any other document or instrument between the Owner and any other party which
requires the Owner to satisfy certain conditions or obtain the prior written consent of such other party
in order to Transfer the Project. Upon any Transfer that complies with this Regulatory Agreement,
the Owner shall be fully released from its obligations hereunder to the extent such obligations have
been fully assumed in writing by the transferee of the Project.
The foregoing notwithstanding, the Project may be transferred pursuant to a foreclosure,
exercise of power of sale or deed in lieu of foreclosure or comparable conversion under the Deed of
Trust without the consent of the Governmental Lender or compliance with the provisions of this
Section 12. The Governmental Lender hereby approves the transfer of limite d partnership interests
in the Owner, including, without limitation, the transfer of limited partnership interests in the Owner
and the transfer of interests in the limited partners of Owner. The Governmental Lender hereby
agrees that the removal and replacement of one or more of the general partners pursuant to the
Owner’s partnership agreement shall not require the consent of Governmental Lender.
For the Compliance Period, the Owner shall not: (1) encumber any of the Project or grant
commercial leases of any part thereof, or permit the conveyance, transfer or encumbrance of any part
of the Project, except for (A) encumbrances permitted under the Deed of Trust, or (B) a Transfer in
accordance with the terms of this Regulatory Agreement, in each case upon receipt by the
Governmental Lender of an opinion of Tax Counsel to the effect that such action will not adversely
affect the Tax-Exempt status of interest on the Note (provided that such opinion will not be required
with respect to any encumbrance, lease o r transfer relating to a commercial operation or ancillary
facility that will be available for tenant use and is customary to the operation of multifamily housing
developments similar to the Project); (2) demolish any part of the Project or substantially subtract
from any real or personal property of the Project, except to the extent that what is demolished or
removed is replaced with comparable property or such demolition or removal is otherwise permitted
by the Loan Agreement or the Deed of Trust; or (3) permit the use of the dwelling accommodations
of the Project for any purpose except rental residences.
Section 13. Term. This Regulatory Agreement and all and several of the terms hereof
shall become effective upon its execution and delivery, and shall remain in full force and effect for
the period provided herein and shall terminate as to any provision not otherwise provided with a
specific termination date and shall terminate in its entirety at the end of the Compliance Period, it
being expressly agreed and understood that the provisions hereof are intended to survive the
retirement of the and discharge of the Funding Loan Agreement, and the Loan Agreement.
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The terms of this Regulatory Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, the requirements of
this Regulatory Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect in the event of
involuntary noncompliance with the provisions of this Regulatory Agreement caused by fire or other
casualty, seizure, requisition, foreclosure or transfer of title by deed in lieu of foreclosure, change in
a federal law or an action of a federal agency after the Closing Date, which prevents the
Governmental Lender from enforcing such provisions, or condemnation or a similar event, but only
if, within a reasonable period, either the Note is retired or amounts received as a consequence of such
event are used to provide a project that meets the requirements hereof; provided, however, that the
preceding provisions of this sentence shall cease to apply and the restrictions contained herein shall
be reinstated if, at any time subsequent to the termination of such provisions as the result of the
foreclosure or the delivery of a deed in l ieu of foreclosure or a similar event, the Owner or any
related person (within the meaning of Section 1.103-10(e) of the Regulations) obtains an ownership
interest in the Project for federal income tax purposes. The Owner hereby agrees that, following any
foreclosure, transfer of title by deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar event, neither the Owner nor any
such related person as described above will obtain an ownership interest in the Project for federal tax
purposes.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Regulatory Agreement, this Regulatory
Agreement may be terminated upon agreement by the Governmental Lender, Funding Lender and the
Owner, with the consent of CDLAC, upon receipt by the Governmental Lender and Funding Lender
of an opinion of Tax Counsel to the effect that such termination will not adversely affect the
exclusion from gross income of interest on the Note for federal income tax purposes. Upon the
termination of the terms of this Regulatory Agreement, the parties hereto agree to execu te, deliver
and record appropriate instruments of release and discharge of the terms hereof; provided, however,
that the execution and delivery of such instruments shall not be necessary or a prerequisite to the
termination of this Regulatory Agreement in accordance with its terms.
Section 14. Covenants to Run With the Land. Notwithstanding Section 1461 of the
California Civil Code, the Owner hereby subjects the Project to the covenants, reservations and
restrictions set forth in this Regulatory Agreement. The Govern mental Lender and the Owner hereby
declare their express intent that the covenants, reservations and restrictions set forth herein shall be
deemed covenants running with the land and shall pass to and be binding upon the Owner’s
successors in title to the Project; provided, however, that on the termination of this Regulatory
Agreement said covenants, reservations and restrictions shall expire. Each and every contract, deed
or other instrument hereafter executed covering or conveying the Project or any port ion thereof shall
conclusively be held to have been executed, delivered and accepted subject to such covenants,
reservations and restrictions, regardless of whether such covenants, reservations and restrictions are
set forth in such contract, deed or other instruments.
Section 15. Burden and Benefit. The Governmental Lender and the Owner hereby
declare their understanding and intent that the burdens of the covenants set forth herein touch and
concern the land in that the Owner’s legal interest in the Project is render ed less valuable thereby.
The Governmental Lender and the Owner hereby further declare their understanding and intent that
the benefits of such covenants touch and concern the land by enhancing and increasing the enjoyment
and use of the Project by Low Income Tenants and Very Low Income Tenants, the intended
beneficiaries of such covenants, reservations and restrictions, and by furthering the public purposes
for which the Note was executed and delivered.
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Section 16. Uniformity; Common Plan. The covenants, reservations and restrictions
hereof shall apply uniformly to the entire Project in order to establish and carry out a common plan
for the use of the site on which the Project is located.
Section 17. Default; Enforcement. If the Owner defaults in the performance or
observance of any covenant, agreement or obligation of the Owner set forth in this Regulatory
Agreement, and if such default remains uncured for a period of 60 days after written notice thereof
shall have been given by the Governmental Lender or the Noteowner Representative to the Owner, or
for a period of 60 days from the date the Owner should, with reasonable diligence, have discovered
such default, then the Governmental Lender shall declare an “Event of Default” to have occurred
hereunder; provided, however, that if the default is of such a nature that it cannot be corrected within
60 days, such default shall not constitute an Event of Default hereunder so long as (i) the Owner
institutes corrective action within said 60 days and diligently pursues such action until the default is
corrected, and (ii) in the opinion of Tax Counsel, the failure to cure said default within 60 days will
not adversely affect the Tax-Exempt status of interest on the Note. The Governmental Lender shall
have the right to enforce the obligations of the Owner under this Regulatory Agreement within
shorter periods of time than are otherwise provided herein if necessary to insure compliance with the
Housing Law or the Code. Any cure of any default made or tendered by the Investor Limited Partner
shall be deemed to be a cure by Owner and shall be accepted or rejected on the same basis as if made
or tendered by Owner.
Following the declaration of an Event of Default hereunder, the Governmental Lender,
subject to the terms of the Funding Loan Agreement, may take any one or more of the following
steps, in addition to all other remedies provided by law or equity:
(i) by mandamus or other suit, action or proceeding at law or in equity, including
injunctive relief, require the Owner to perform its obligation s and covenants hereunder or
enjoin any acts or things that may be unlawful or in violation of the rights of the
Governmental Lender hereunder;
(ii) have access to and inspect, examine and make copies of all of the books and
records of the Owner pertaining to the Project; and
(iii) with the consent of the Funding Lender, take such other action at law or in
equity as may appear necessary or desirable to enforce the obligations, covenants and
agreements of the Owner hereunder.
The Owner hereby agrees that specific enforcement of the Owner’s agreements contained
herein is the only means by which the Governmental Lender may fully obtain the benefits of this
Regulatory Agreement made by the Owner herein, and the Owner therefore agrees to the imposition
of the remedy of specific performance against it in the case of any Event of Default by the Owner
hereunder.
The Governmental Lender hereby agrees that cure of any Event of Default made or tendered
by any partner of the Owner shall be deemed to be a cure by the Owner and shal l be accepted or
rejected on the same basis as if made or tendered by the Owner.
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All reasonable fees, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses)
the Governmental Lender incurred in taking any action pursuant to this Section shal l be the sole
responsibility of the Owner.
The Governmental Lender shall give Funding Lender a copy of any written notice given to
Owner under this Regulatory Agreement at the address set forth in Section 12.1 of the Funding Loan
Agreement. Funding Lender shall have the right to cure any Owner default to the same extent, and
with the same cure periods, afforded to the Owner.
Section 18. Recording and Filing. The Owner shall cause this Regulatory Agreement
and all amendments and supplements hereto and th ereto, to be recorded and filed in the real property
records of the County, and in such other places as the Governmental Lender may reasonably request.
The Owner shall pay all fees and charges incurred in connection with any such recording.
(b) The Owner and the Governmental Lender will file of record such other documents
and take such other steps as are reasonably necessary, in the opinion of Tax Counsel, in order to
insure that the requirements and restrictions of this Regulatory Agreement will be binding up on all
owners of the Project.
(c) The Owner hereby covenants to include or reference the requirements and restrictions
contained in this Regulatory Agreement in any documents transferring any interest in the Project to
another person to the end that such transferee has notice of, and is bound by, such restrictions, and,
except in the case of a foreclosure or comparable involuntary conversion of the Deed of Trust,
whereby the Funding Lender becomes the owner of the Project, to obtain the agreement from any
transferee to abide by all requirements and restrictions of this Regulatory Agreement.
Section 19. Payment of Fees. Notwithstanding any prepayment of the Loan and
discharge of the Funding Loan Agreement, the Owner shall continue to pay the fees of the
Governmental Lender as provided in this Section 19, unless such prepayment is made in connection
with a refunding of the Note.
The Owner agrees to pay to the Governmental Lender (i) an initial issuance fee of
$____________, which shall be paid on or before the Closing Date, (ii) the Governmental Lender’s
annual administration fee (the “Annual Administration Fee”), which shall be an amount equal to
$_______________, payable semi-annually in equal installments on each __________ and
______________ with the next installment being ___________, 2026, and continuing throughout the
Compliance Period, and (iii) within 30 days after receipt of request for payment thereof, all
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses of the Governmental Lender (not including salaries and wages of
Governmental Lender employees) related to the Note, the Project and the financing thereof,
including, without limitation, legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with the interpretation,
performance, enforcement or amendment of any documents relating to the Proje ct or the Note,
including without limitation any legal fees and expenses incurred in connection with any audit of the
Note by the Internal Revenue Service.
If the Owner fails to make payment of the Annual Administration Fee for a period of two
consecutive years or more, the Governmental Lender may, in its sole discretion, declare the total
amount of the Annual Administration Fee through the end of the Compliance Period immediately
due and payable, such amount to be discounted at a rate equal to the then cur rent market rate for U.S.
Treasury obligations of a maturity equal to the remaining term of the Compliance Period.
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Section 20. Governing Law; Venue. This Regulatory Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of California ap plicable to contracts made and
performed in the State of California. This Regulatory Agreement shall be enforceable in the State of
California, and any action arising hereunder shall (unless waived by the Governmental Lender in
writing) be filed and maintained in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
Section 21. Amendments; Waivers. Except as provided in Sections 8(a) and 28(e)
hereof, this Regulatory Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by the
parties hereto or their successors in title, and duly recorded in the real property records of the County
of San Diego, California, and only upon (i) receipt by the Governmental Lender of an opinion from
Tax Counsel that such amendment will not adversely affect the Tax-Exempt status of interest on the
Note and is not contrary to the provisions of the Housing Law and (ii) the written consent of the
Noteowner Representative, who shall receive a copy of any such amendment.
(b) Anything to the contrary contained herein notwithstand ing, the Governmental Lender
and the Owner hereby agree to amend this Regulatory Agreement to the extent required, in the
opinion of Tax Counsel, in order that interest on the Note remains Tax-Exempt. The parties
requesting such amendment shall notify the other parties to this Regulatory Agreement of the
proposed amendment, with a copy of such proposed amendment to Tax Counsel and a request that
Tax Counsel render to the Governmental Lender an opinion as to the effect of such proposed
amendment upon the Tax-Exempt status of interest on the Note. This provision shall not be subject
to any provision of any other agreement requiring any party hereto to obtain the consent of any other
person in order to amend this Regulatory Agreement.
(c) Any waiver of, or consent to, any condition under this Regulatory Agreement must be
expressly made in writing.
Section 22. Notices. Any notice required to be given hereunder shall be made in writing
and shall be given by personal delivery, overnight delivery, certified or registered m ail, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, or by telecopy, in each case at the respective addresses specified in
the Funding Loan Agreement, or at such other addresses as may be specified in writing by the parties
hereto. Unless otherwise specified by the Administrator, the address of the Administrator is:
Chula Vista Housing Authority
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, California 91910
Attention: Executive Director
Unless otherwise specified by CDLAC, the address of CDLAC is:
California Debt Limit Allocation Committee
915 Capitol Mall, Room 311
Sacramento, California 95814
Attention: Executive Director
The Governmental Lender, the Administrator, CDLAC and the Owner may, by notice given
hereunder, designate any further or different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates or
other communications shall be sent. Notice shall be deemed given on the date evidenced by the
postal or courier receipt or other written evidence of delivery or electronic transmission; provided
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that any telecopy or other electronic transmission received by any party after 4:00 p.m., local time of
the receiving party, as evidenced by the time shown on such transmission, shall be deemed to have
been received the following Business Day. A copy of each notice of default provid ed to the Owner
hereunder shall also be provided to the Investor Limited Partner and the Noteowner Representative at
the addresses set forth in the Funding Loan Agreement.
A copy of each notice sent by or to the Owner shall also be sent to the Manager at the address
of the Manager provided by the Owner to the Administrator; but such copies shall not constitute
notice to the Owner, nor shall any failure to send such copies constitute a breach of this Regulatory
Agreement or a failure of or defect in notice to the Owner.
The Owner shall notify the Governmental Lender and the Administrator in writing of any
change to the name of the Project or any change of name or address for the Owner or the Manager.
The Owner shall further notify CDLAC in writing of any event provided in Section 28(d) hereof.
Section 23. Severability. If any provision of this Regulatory Agreement shall be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining portions hereof
shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.
Section 24. Multiple Counterparts. This Regulatory Agreement may be simultaneously
executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument, and each
of which shall be deemed to be an original.
Section 25. Limitation on Liability. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision
or obligation to the contrary contained in this Regulatory Agreement, (i) the liability of the Owner
under this Regulatory Agreement to any person or entity, including, but not limited to, the
Noteowner Representative or the Governmental Lender and their successors and assigns, is limited to
the Owner’s interest in the Project, the Pledged Revenues and the amounts held in the funds and
accounts created under the Funding Loan Agreement, or any rights of the Owner under any
guarantees relating to the Project, and such persons and entities shall look exclusively thereto, or to
such other security as may from time to time be given for the payment of obligations arising out of
this Regulatory Agreement or any other agreement securing the obligations of the Owner under this
Regulatory Agreement; and (ii) from and after the date of this Regulatory Agreement, no deficiency
or other personal judgment, nor any order or decree of specific performance (other than pertaining to
this Regulatory Agreement, any agreement pertaining to any Project or any other agreement securing
the Owner’s obligations under this Regulatory Agreement), shall be rendered against the Owner, the
assets of the Owner (other than the Owner’s interest in the Project, this Regulatory Agreement,
amounts held in the funds and accounts created under the Funding Loan Agreement, any rights of the
Owner under the Funding Loan Agreement, or any other documents relating to the Note or any rights
of the Owner under any guarantees relating to the Project), its partners, members, successors,
transferees or assigns and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, partners, agents,
heirs and personal representatives, as the c ase may be, in any action or proceeding arising out of this
Regulatory Agreement and the Funding Loan Agreement or any agreement securing the obligations
of the Owner under this Regulatory Agreement, or any judgment, order or decree rendered pursuant
to any such action or proceeding, except to the extent provided in the Loan Agreement.
Section 26. Third-Party Beneficiary. The City and CDLAC are intended to be and shall
each be a third-party beneficiary of this Regulatory Agreement. The City shall have the right (but
not the obligation) to enforce, separately or jointly with the Governmental Lender or to cause the
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Governmental Lender to enforce, the terms of this Regulatory Agreement and to pursue an action for
specific performance or other available remedy at law or i n equity in accordance with Section 17
hereof. CDLAC shall have the right (but not the obligation) to enforce the CDLAC Conditions and
to pursue an action for specific performance or other available remedy at law or in equity in
accordance with Section 17 hereof, provided that any such action or remedy shall not materially
adversely affect the interests and rights of the Noteowner.
Section 27. Property Management. The Owner agrees that at all times the Project shall be
managed by a property manager (i) approved by the Governmental Lender in its reasonable
discretion and (ii) who has at least three years’ experience in the ownership, operation and
management of similar size rental housing projects, and at least one year’s experience in the
ownership, operation and management of rental housing projects containing below-market-rate units,
without any record of material violations of discrimination restrictions or other state or federal laws
or regulations or local governmental requirements applicable to such projects (the “Manager”). The
Owner shall submit to the Governmental Lender from time to time such information about the
background, experience and financial condition of any existing or proposed Manager as the
Governmental Lender may reasonably require to determine w hether such Manager meets the
requirements for a Manager set forth herein. The Governmental Lender reserves the right to conduct
periodic reviews of the management practices and of the Manager to determine if the Project is being
operated and managed in accordance with the requirements and standards of this Agreement. The
Owner agrees to cooperate with the Governmental Lender in such reviews.
Replacement of Manager. If the Governmental Lender determines in its reasonable judgment
that the Project is not being operated and managed in accordance with one or more of the material
requirements or standards of this Agreement, the Governmental Lender may deliver notice to the
Owner and the Funding Lender requesting replacement of the Manager, which notice shall state
clearly the reasons for such request. The Owner agrees that, upon receipt of such notice, it shall
within 60 days submit to the Governmental Lender, with copies to the Funding Lender, a proposal to
engage a new Manager meeting the requirements of th is Section 27. Each of the Governmental
Lender and the Funding Lender shall each consent within 30 days to such proposal. Upon receipt of
such consent, the Owner shall within 60 days terminate the existing Manager’s engagement and
engage the new Manager. If such proposal is denied by either the Governmental Lender or the
Funding Lender, the Owner agrees that upon receipt of notice of such denial, it shall within 60 days
submit to the Governmental Lender, with copies to the Funding Lender, a proposal to e ngage another
new Manager meeting the requirements of this Section 27, subject to the Governmental Lender’s and
Funding Lender’s consent.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 27 to the contrary, Funding Lender may
at any time by written instruction to the Governmental Lender and the Owner deny the Governmental
Lender’s request for a replacement Manager and direct that the existing Manager be retained and
shall have all approval, consent and oversight rights in connection with the hiring or firing of
property managers.
Section 28. Requirements of CDLAC. In addition to other requirements set forth herein
and to the extent not prohibited by the requirements set forth in Sections 4 through 6 hereof, the
Owner hereby agrees to comply with each of the requirements of CDLAC set forth in this Section 28,
as follows:
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(a) The Owner shall comply with the CDLAC Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit E
and the CDLAC Conditions set forth in Exhibit A thereto (collectively, the “CDLAC Conditions”),
which conditions are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The Owner will
prepare and submit to the Governmental Lender, not later than February 1 of each year, until the
Project is completed, and on February 1 every three years thereafter until the end of th e Compliance
Period, a Certificate of Compliance II for Qualified Residential Rental Projects, in substantially the
form required or otherwise provided by CDLAC from time to time, executed by an authorized
representative of the Owner. Such Certificate of Compliance II for Qualified Residential Rental
Projects shall be shall be prepared pursuant to the terms of the CDLAC Conditions. Additionally, the
Owner will prepare and submit to the Governmental Lender, a Certificate of Completion, in
substantially the form required or otherwise provided by CDLAC from time to time, executed by an
authorized representative of the Owner certifying among other things to the substantial completion of
the Project. Compliance with the terms of the CDLAC Conditions not contai ned within this
Regulatory Agreement, but referred to in the CDLAC Conditions are the responsibility of the Owner
to report to the Governmental Lender.
(b) The Owner acknowledges that the Governmental Lender and the Administrator shall
monitor the Owner’s compliance with the terms of the CDLAC Conditions. The Owner
acknowledges that the Governmental Lender will prepare and submit to CDLAC, not later than
March 1 of each year, until the Project is completed, and on March 1 every three years thereafter
until the end of the Compliance Period, a Self-Certification Certificate in the form provided by
CDLAC. The Owner will cooperate fully with the Governmental Lender in connection with such
monitoring and reporting requirements.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in Section 13 of this Regulatory Agreement, this
Regulatory Agreement shall terminate on the date 55 years after the date on which at least fifty
percent (50%) of the units in the Project are first occupied or otherwise after the commencement of
the Qualified Project Period.
(d) The Owner shall notify CDLAC in writing of: (i) any change in ownership of the
Project, (ii) any change in the Governmental Lender, (iii) any change in the name of the Project or
the Manager; (iv) any material default under the Funding Loan Agreement, the Loan Agreement or
this Regulatory Agreement, including, but not limited to, such defaults associated with the Tax -
Exempt status of the Note, and the income and rental requirements as provided in Sections 4 and 6
hereof and the CDLAC Conditions; or (v) termination of this Regulatory Agreement.
(e) CDLAC shall have the right, but not the obligation, to deliver revised CDLAC
Conditions to the Owner after the Closing Date with respect to the Note, at any time; that are not
more restrictive than the original CDLAC Conditions; provided however, that, wit h the prior written
consent of the Noteowner Representative: (i) any changes in the terms and conditions of the CDLAC
Conditions prior to the recordation against the Project in the real property records of the County of a
regulatory agreement between Owner and TCAC (“TCAC Regulatory Agreement”) shall be limited
to such changes as are necessary to correct any factual errors or to otherwise conform the CDLAC
Conditions to any change in facts or circumstances applicable to the Owner or the Project; and
(ii) after recordation of the TCAC Regulatory Agreement, any changes in the terms and conditions of
the CDLAC Conditions shall be limited to such changes as are necessary to conform Items [1, 6, 7,
10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and/or 26] of Exhibit A to the CDLAC
Conditions to any change in terms and conditions requested by Owner and approved by CDLAC.
The Owner shall record or cause to be recorded in the real property records of the County an
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amendment to this Regulatory Agreement containing such revised CDLAC Conditions, executed by
the parties hereto or their successor in title and pay any expenses in connection therewith. The
Owner shall provide CDLAC with a copy of that recorded amendment reflecting the revised CDLAC
Conditions.
Any of the foregoing requirements of the CDLAC contained in this Section 28 may be
expressly waived by CDLAC, in its sole discretion, in writing, but (i) no waiver by CDLAC of any
requirement of this Section 28 shall, or shall be deemed to, extend to or affe ct any other provision of
this Regulatory Agreement except to the extent the Governmental Lender has received an opinion of
Tax Counsel that any such provision is not required by the Housing Law and may be waived without
adversely affecting the exclusion from gross income of interest on the Note for federal income tax
purposes; and (ii) any requirement of this Section 28 shall be void and of no force and effect if the
Governmental Lender and the Owner receive a written opinion of Tax Counsel to the effect t hat
compliance with any such requirement would cause interest on the Note to cease to be Tax-Exempt
or to the effect that compliance with such requirement would be in conflict with the Housing Law or
any other state or federal law.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Governmental Lender and the Owner have executed this
Regulatory Agreement by duly authorized representatives, all as of the date first above written.
CHULA VISTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
By:
Executive Director
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MU2 AFFORDABLE LP,
a California limited partnership
By: MU2 Affordable LLC,
a California limited liability company
Its Administrative General Partner
By:
Name:
Its:
By: SBCS Corporation,
a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation
Its Managing General Partner
By:
Kathryn Lembo
President and CEO
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY
Real property in the City of Chula Vista, County of San Diego, State of California, described
as follows:
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EXHIBIT B
FORM OF INCOME CERTIFICATION
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EXHIBIT C
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUING PROGRAM COMPLIANCE
The undersigned, ____________________, being duly authorized to execute this certificate
on behalf of MU2 AFFORDABLE LP, a California limited partnership (the “Owner”), hereby
represents and warrants that:
1. The undersigned has read and is thoroughly familiar with the provisions of the
following documents associated with the Borrower’s participation in the Chula Vista Housing
Authority’s (the “Governmental Lender”) Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista
Apartments), 2026 Series A and Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista Apartments), 2026
Series A-1 (Tax Exempt), such documents including:
(a) the Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (the
“Regulatory Agreement”) dated as of __________________ 1, 2026 between the Owner and the
Governmental Lender;
(b) the Note executed and delivered from the Owner to the Governmental Lender
representing the Owner’s obligation to repay the Loan.
2. As of the date of this certificate, the following percentages of residential units in the
Project (i) are occupied by Very Low Income Tenants and Low Income Tenants (as such terms are
defined in the Regulatory Agreement) or (ii) are currently vacant and being held available for such
occupancy and have been so held continuously since the date a Very Low Income Tenant and Low
Income Tenant vacated such unit; as indicated:
Studio
1
Bedroom
2
Bedrooms
3
Bedrooms Total
Occupied by Very Low
Income Tenants: ___ % Unit Nos.: _____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Held vacant for
occupancy continuously
since last occupied by a
Very Low Income
Tenant: ___ % Unit Nos.: _____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Studio
1
Bedroom
2
Bedrooms
3
Bedrooms Total
Occupied by Low Income
Tenants: ___ % Unit Nos.: _____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Held vacant for
occupancy continuously
since last occupied by a
Low Income Tenant: ___ % Unit Nos.: _____ ____ ____ ____ ____
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3. The Owner hereby certifies that the Owner is not in default under any of the terms of
the above documents and no event has occurred which, with the passage of time, would constitute an
event of default thereunder, with the exception of the following [state actions being taken to remedy
default].
MU2 AFFORDABLE LP,
a California limited partnership
By:
Its:
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EXHIBIT D
CDLAC RESOLUTION
THE CALIFORNIA DEBT LIMIT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION NO. 25-352
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Form Rev 9/30/2025
HA RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY (1) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE NOTE IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $14,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SOL VISTA APARTMENTS MULTIFAMILY RENTAL
HOUSING PROJECT; (2) APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER
THE NOTE, COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, AND
IMPLEMENT THIS RESOLUTION; AND (3) RATIFYING AND
APPROVING ANY ACTION HERETOFORE TAKEN IN
CONNECTION WITH THE NOTE
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Housing Authorities Law, Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 24
of the California Health and Safety Code (“Housing Authorities Law”), the Chula Vista Housing
Authority (the “Housing Authority”), a public body corporate and politic organized, existing and
operating pursuant to the Housing Authorities Law, is empowered to execute and deliver
obligations for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, refinancing,
development, and operation of multifamily rental housing; and
WHEREAS, MU2 Affordable LP, a California limited partnership (the “Borrower”),
intends to acquire and construct a ninety-six (96) unit multifamily rental housing project located
at the Southwest corner of Santa Victoria Road and Santa Diana Road in Chula Vista, California
to be known as the “Sol Vista Apartments” (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Borrower has requested Housing Authority to execute and deliver a tax-
exempt multifamily housing revenue note in one or more series (the “Note”), and to loan the
proceeds of the Note to the Borrower to finance the acquisition, construction, and equipping of the
Project; and
WHEREAS, the aggregate principal amount of the Note shall not exceed fourteen million
dollars ($14,000,000); and
WHEREAS, Housing Authority, by action of its Board of Commissioners (the “Board”),
desires to assist the Borrower and to increase the supply of affordable housing by making the units
in the Project available for low income persons or families, and in order to accomplish such
purposes it is desirable for Housing Authority to provide for the execution and delivery of the Note
and financing of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Note will be executed and delivered pursuant to the Funding Loan
Agreement (the “Funding Loan Agreement”), by and among the Housing Authority, Citibank,
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N.A. (“Citibank”), and Wilmington Trust, N.A., as fiscal agent (the “Fiscal Agent”), and the
proceeds of the Note will be loaned to the Borrower pursuant to the Borrower Loan Agreement,
between the Authority and the Borrower (the “Borrower Loan Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, Citibank will act as the Funding Lender under the Funding Loan Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, the Housing Authority will loan the proceeds of the Note to the Borrower and
the Borrower will use the proceeds of the Note exclusively to finance the costs of acquisition,
construction, and equipping of the Project and the costs of executing and delivering the Note; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 8869.85 requires a local agency to file
an application with the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“Committee”) prior to the
issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds, and the Authority has filed such an
application; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has allocated to the Project fourteen million dollars
($14,000,000) of the State of California 2025 State ceiling for private activity bonds under Section
146 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Housing Authority to enter into bond documentation to
govern the Note being executed and delivered (collectively, the “Transaction Documents”),
including: (1) the Funding Loan Agreement; (2) the Borrower Loan Agreement; and (3) a
regulatory agreement and declaration of restrictive covenants, by and between the Authority and
the Borrower (the “Regulatory Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it appears that each of the documents and instruments described herein now
before this meeting is in a substantially appropriate form and is an appropriate instrument to be
executed and delivered for the purposes intended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chula Vista Housing Authority, as
follows:
1. Authorization of Note. In accordance with the Housing Authorities Law and
pursuant to the Funding Loan Agreement, Authority authorizes the execution and delivery of notes
in one or more series of tax-exempt notes designated as “Chula Vista Housing Authority
Multifamily Housing Revenue Note (Sol Vista Apartments) 2026 Series A” (the “Note”), with an
interest rate or rates, a maturity date or dates and other terms as provided in the Funding Loan
Agreement as finally executed for the Note. The Note shall be in substantially the form set forth
in and otherwise in accordance with the Funding Loan Agreement, and shall be executed on behalf
of Housing Authority by the manual or facsimile signature of the Director of the Authority (the
“Director”), and the Note shall be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Secretary of
the Board of Commissioners of the Authority (“Secretary”).
2. Approval of Transaction Documents. The form of each of the Transaction
Documents, in substantially the form on file with the Secretary, is hereby approved. The Director
is authorized to execute, and the Secretary is authorized to attest, each of the Transaction
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Documents in substantially said form, with such additions thereto and changes therein as the
Director may approve or recommend in accordance with Section 5 hereof. The date, maturity date
or dates, interest rate or rates, interest payment dates, denominations, form, registration privileges,
manner of execution, place of payment, terms of redemption, and other terms of the Note shall be
as provided in the Funding Loan Agreement as finally executed.
3. Approval of Transaction Documents. The Director is authorized to execute and
deliver, and the Secretary is authorized to attest, any and all certificates, agreements and other
documents ancillary to the Transaction Documents in the forms approved by the City Attorney, as
general counsel to Authority (“General Counsel”), and by special counsel and bond counsel to the
Authority and City on these matters, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (together, “Special
Counsel”).
4. Approval of Changes to Documents. The Director executing a document approved
herein, in consultation with General Counsel and Special Counsel, is authorized to approve and
make such modifications, changes or additions to Transaction Documents or other documents as
may be necessary or advisable, and the approval of any modification, change or addition to any of
the aforementioned agreements shall be evidenced conclusively by the execution and delivery
thereof by the Director and approval as to form by General Counsel and Special Counsel. Further,
the Director, acting alone, is authorized to execute any assignment agreement related to any
mortgage note, mortgage, deed of trust or other document related to the loans made to the Borrower
from the proceeds of the Note.
5. Actions Ratified and Authorized. All actions heretofore taken by the officers,
employees and agents of Housing Authority with respect to the execution and delivery of the Note,
confirmed and ratified, and the officers, employees and agents of Housing Authority are authorized
and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of Housing Authority, to do any and all things and
take any and all actions and execute and deliver any and all certificates, agreements and other
documents, including, but not limited to, those documents described in the Transaction Documents
and the other documents herein approved, which they, or any of them, may deem necessary or
advisable in order to consummate the lawful execution and delivery of the Note and to effectuate
the purposes thereof and of the documents herein approved in accordance with this resolution and
resolutions heretofore adopted by the Housing Authority. In the event that the Secretary is
unavailable to sign any document related to the Note, any Deputy Secretary of the Authority may
sign on behalf of the Secretary.
6. Further Consents, Approvals and Other Actions. All consents, approvals, notices,
orders, requests and other actions permitted or required by any of the documents authorized by
this Resolution or otherwise appropriate in the administration of the Notes and Subordinate Bonds
and the lending program financed thereby, including without limitation any of the foregoing that
may be necessary or desirable in connection with any amendment of such documents, any transfer
of the Project, any substitution of security for the Note, or any prepayment of the Note may be
taken or given by the Director, and the Director is hereby authorized and directed to give any such
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Resolution No.
Page 4
consent, approval, notice, order or request and to take any such action which such officer may
deem necessary or desirable to further the purposes of this Resolution.
7. Conflicting Resolutions Repealed. As to the Note, all prior resolutions or parts
thereof, if any, in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, repealed.
8. Severability. If any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held
to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section,
paragraph or provision shall not affect any remaining sections, paragraphs or provisions of this
Resolution.
9. Effectiveness of Resolution and Date Thereof. This Resolution shall take effect
upon its adoption.
10. Certification. The Secretary shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Stacey Kurz Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Housing and Homeless Services Legal Counsel
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Empower individuals & families ●Build community resilience ●Promote housing opportunities ●Enhance quality of life
HOUSING &
HOMELESS SERVICES
Item 8.2
Sol Vista Bond Issuance (Housing Authority)
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Project Overview
•96 units
•Part of larger 599-unit
complex
•Tenants will have access to
shared amenities (pool,
lounges, dog park, etc.)
•$14 million bond issuance
•~$44 million project cost
Project Location
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Project Team
Role Name
Project Sponsor Baldwin & Sons, Inc.
General Contractor An affiliate of Baldwin & Sons, Inc.
Architect AO Architects (www.aoarchitects.com)
Affordable Housing Consultant Trestle Build (Rise Urban Consulting)
Property Manager CONAM
Funding Lender Citibank
Role Name
Governmental Lender Chula Vista Housing Authority
Financial Counsel Peter Ross (Ross Financial)
Bond Counsel Bradley Neal (Stradling Yocca Carlson &
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HOMELESS
SERVICES Milestones & Timeline
Milestone Responsible Party Target Date
HHAC Consideration of Inducement HHAC July 16, 2025
Bond Inducement Housing Authority August 5, 2025
CDLAC Application Baldwin & Sons September 9, 2025
Award Notification CDLAC December 2025
Building Permit Issued City March 23, 2026
HHAC Recommendation of Bond
Issuance
HHAC March 25, 2026
TEFRA Hearing & Approval City April 21, 2026
Bond Final Approval Housing Authority April 21, 2026
Loan Closing & Construction Start Baldwin & Sons May 2026
Construction Completion Baldwin & Sons May 2028
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HOUSING &
HOMELESS
SERVICES Staff Recommendation
Chula Vista Housing Authority adopt a resolution
authorizing the issuance of up to $14 million in tax-
exempt bond obligations for the 96-unit Sol Vista
Apts affordable housing development
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ITEM TITLE
Park Naming and Council Policy Waiver: Approving Naming of the Future Urban Park at Oxford Street and
Fourth Avenue as “Roy Franzen Park” and Waiving City Council Policy No. 470-01
Report Number: 26-0120
Location: 391 Oxford Street
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed action 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 waiving the naming requirements set forth in City Council Policy No. 470-01 and
approving the naming of the future urban park at Oxford Street and Fourth Avenue as “Roy Franzen Park.”
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista has initiated planning efforts for a new urban park to be located at the corner of
Oxford St. and Fourth Ave (“Future Urban Park”), which is the site of the former Fire Station #5. This station
served the community for over six decades.
On April 14, 2026, the City Council made a referral, initiated by Deputy Mayor Cesar Fernandez, to name the
future urban park in honor of Roy Franzen, a steadfast presence at the former fire station whose
contributions helped shape the station’s identity, and by extension, the surrounding community.
The City Council also directed a review and potential revision of Council Policy 470-01 (City Asset Naming
and Renaming) (Attachment 2) to ensure its practicality and adaptability when considering community
naming requests. Possible policy revisions will be presented at a later date.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and it has been 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Staff anticipates presentation of the proposed park master plan in the coming months to the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista has initiated planning efforts for a new park to be located on the vacant lot at the
corner of Oxford and Fourth Avenue. This is a 0.46-acre lot which is classified as an urban park (0-4 acres)
and will provide amenities to surrounding residential areas, schools and businesses. It is located within the
same block as Lauderbach Park and Lauderbach Elementary School.
The site has been vacant for several years following the demolition of former Fire Station #5, which served
the community for over six decades. The community has expressed a desire for a park at this location, and a
master planning effort is currently underway.
City Council Referral
On February 14, 2026, the City Council made a referral, initiated by Deputy Mayor Cesar Fernandez, to name
the Future Urban Park in honor of Roy Franzen, a steadfast presence at the former fire station whose
contributions helped shape the station’s identity, and by extension, the surrounding community.
This follows a request received by the Deputy Mayor from the Chula Vista Firefighters Local 2180
(Attachment 1) to name the Future Urban Park in honor of Roy Franzen.
At sixteen years of age, Roy moved with his family to a home across the street from former Fire Station #5.
Drawn to the fire station, Roy introduced himself to the firefighters and began what would become a decade-
long bond lasting more than 60 years. Roy has become an integral part of the firehouse family volunteering
his time, offering friendship, and assisting wherever he can.
The originally requested park name was “Honorary Firefighter Roy Franzen Community Park.” However, to
maintain consistency with typical park naming conventions and for ease of public use, the proposed name is
being modified to “Roy Franzen Park.”
The City Council also directed a review and potential revision of City Council Policy 470-01 (City Asset
Naming and Renaming) (Attachment 2) to ensure its practicality and adaptability when considering
community naming requests. Possible revisions will be presented to the City Council for consideration at a
later date.
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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
There is no current-year fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The ongoing costs associated with the park, and required signage, will be determined upon consideration of
the proposed park master plan and budget development.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Park Naming Request
2. Council Policy 470-01
Staff Contact: Tiffany Allen, City Manager
Courtney Chase, Deputy City Manager
Adrianna Relph, Special Projects & Legislative Manager
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February 25, 2026
Cesar Fernandez
Council Member, District 4
City of Chula Vista
Subject: Recommendation of park name located at old Fire Station 5
Dear Council Member Fernandez,
I am writing to respectfully recommend that the new park located at 391 Oxford Street b e named in honor of Roy
Franzen, a beloved member of the community whose lifelong dedication and spirt embodied the very best of
firefighter values and Chula Vista residents. It is with great pride we recommend “Honorary Firefighter Roy Franzen
Community Park”
Roy’s tenure stated at fire station 5 began in 1965, when at just sixteen years old he moved with his family to a home
across the street. Drawn to the fire station, Roy introduced himself to the firefighters and began what would
become a decades long bond lasting more than 60 years. Roy has become an integral part of the firehouse family
volunteering his time, offering friendship, and assisting wherever he can.
Roy embodies the traits of any great firefighter and does not allow limitations define who he is and what he can
achieve. He has shown unparalleled love for the community, perseverance and compassion. He has demonstrated
time and again that service is not measured by title or rank, but by heart.
Roy Franzen’s story is one of friendship, dedication, and unconditional belonging. A park bearing his name would
stand as a lasting reminder that every member of our community has the power to make a difference.
Respectfully,
Executive Board
Chula Vista Firefighters
IAFF Local 2180
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City Asset Naming and Renaming POLICY NUMBER: 470-01
Effective Date: 09/09/2025 Last Revised Date: N/A
Status: Active Page: 1 of 6
I. BACKGROUND
The naming of City assets—including parks, facilities, buildings, and other public spaces—carries
significant meaning for the Chula Vista community. Names reflect the City’s history, culture, geography,
and identity, while also shaping how residents and visitors connect with public spaces. The process of
naming or renaming assets should therefore be guided by principles of consistency, fairness, transparency,
and community engagement.
II. PURPOSE
To establish a policy creating a process and uniform guidelines for Naming or Renaming of City Assets
including, but not limited to, City parks, recreational facilities, and other municipal buildings. This process
is meant to ensure transparency, allow for public participation, and preserve the integrity and legacy of
City Assets.
This Policy outlines criteria, conditions, and procedures that govern Naming and Renaming of City Assets
in order to:
Maintain their integrity and future relevance;
Encourage philanthropic giving while acknowledging public investments;
Safeguard against unwanted commercialization of City Assets; and
Ensure broad community acceptance.
This Policy does not apply to:
Street Names (See Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 12.44).
III. DEFINITIONS
City Assets: Tangible or intangible items of value that are owned or created by the City, including but not
limited to City Facilities.
City Facilities: Any part of real property or structure owned by the City or for which Naming rights are
conferred by agreement, including, but not limited to parks, libraries, recreational facilities and buildings,
parking facilities, interior or ancillary features that are a part of, or within, a larger facility and other City
facilities.
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CITY COUNCIL POLICIES
POLICY NAME: City Asset Naming and Renaming POLICY NUMBER: 470-01
Effective Date: 09/09/2025 Last Revised Date: N/A
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Commission: Any board or commission as recognized by the City of Chula Vista City Council and/or
City Charter.
Department Director: Appointed director of the department that oversees the City Asset eligible for
Naming, Renaming, or monument installation. The director may assign this responsibility to other
department staff within their delegation of authority.
Donation or gift: A monetary (cash) contribution, endowments, personal property, real property, financial
securities, equipment, in-kind goods or services, or any other City Asset that the City has accepted and for
which the Donor has not received any goods or services in return. For purposes of this Council Policy, the
terms “donation” and “gift” shall be synonymous.
Donor: A person or other legal entity that proposes or provides a Donation to the City.
Funding: Financial or in-kind resources to provide funding that might result in Naming or Renaming.
Funding Source: The source of Funding which can include individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-
profit entities.
Naming: The selection and approval by the City for the initial Naming of a City Asset other than those
excluded from this policy.
Renaming: The selection and approval by the City of a new name for an existing City Asset other than
those excluded from this policy.
IV. GUIDELINES
The Naming or Renaming of City Assets are pursuant to the following guidelines in order of preference:
1. Geographic Location. Whenever possible, all City Assets will be considered for their geographic
location. Creating names based on the asset’s geographic location should be considered first. The
geographic location may be based on the relationship of the asset to a specific place, neighborhood,
major street, regional area of the City or the City’s name if the asset serves the entire community.
2. Other Considerations. Consideration of names may also include a prominent form of topography,
prominent flora, names that strengthen neighborhood or city identity, and cultural or historical
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POLICY NAME: City Asset Naming and Renaming POLICY NUMBER: 470-01
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precedent.
3. Extraordinary Circumstances. Only under extraordinary circumstances and with broad public
support will the City consider Naming or Renaming a City Asset after a person or group. Eligible
names must meet all of the following criteria:
a. The person, group, or organization made lasting and significant contributions to the protection of
natural or cultural resources of the City of Chula Vista;
b. The person, group, or organization had a significant positive impact on the lives of Chula Vista’s
residents;
c. The person, group, or organization offered significant volunteerism or service to the community;
d. The Naming of the person, group, or organization does not result in the excessive
commercialization of the City Asset;
e. The relationship of the person or group to the City Asset must be demonstrated through research
and documentation;
f. Extraordinary circumstances shall be demonstrated by broad and documented public support and
by clear evidence that the proposed name substantially advances the City’s interest in preserving
history, culture, or civic identity.
4. Major Donations. Naming or Renaming may acknowledge a Funding Source when the donor has
provided above and beyond legal requirements:
a. A significant contribution toward the capital construction costs of the City Asset;
b. A deed to the City of land for the majority of the City Asset by the Donor; and/or
c. A twenty-year endowment or alternative perpetual funding source for the continued maintenance
and operations of the City Asset.
5. Neutral and Unique Names. Proposed names should be neutral (avoiding political, religious, or
commercial affiliations unless historically relevant) and must not duplicate or closely resemble the
name of another park, facility, or landmark in Chula Vista in order to avoid potential confusion of the
public and public safety.
V. PROCEDURES
Nomination Process
1. Submittals and Recommendations.
Proposals may be submitted by City department directors or community members.
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Recommendations may be submitted by commissions or task forces.
All proposals or recommendations shall be directed to the City Manager, or designee within the
City Manager’s office, who shall refer them to the appropriate department(s) for review.
2. Interior or Ancillary Features.
For interior or ancillary features within a larger City Facility (such as but not limited to meeting
rooms, classrooms, gyms, fitness rooms, or sports courts), the City Manager, or designee within
the City Manager’s office, may approve names administratively when they are based on
geographic location, topography, flora, cultural/historical precedent, or other neutral and unique
considerations consistent with this Policy.
Any Naming or Renaming under Extraordinary Circumstances, including naming after
individuals, groups, or organizations, shall require full review and approval by the City Council.
3. Proposal Requirements. Written proposals must include:
The proposed name;
The location of the City Asset;
Requestor’s contact information;
Reasons for the proposed name, including how it meets this Policy’s criteria;
Evidence of broad community support (e.g., 100 resident signatures; endorsements from a
recognized community organization; or comparable evidence of substantial interest); and
For Renaming requests, justification for changing an established name.
4. Limitations.
Proposals may only be submitted once per City Asset within any 12-month period.
Duplicate or substantially similar requests will not be considered during a five-year period.
Incomplete or unsupported proposals shall not advance for review.
Review Process
The City Manager or designee, at any time of the process, may:
Reject Naming or Renaming proposals or remove existing Naming that is harmful, controversial, cost-
prohibitive, or inconsistent with this Policy;
Reserve the right to rename any City Asset of the associated resident, organization, or donor becomes
disreputable or otherwise fails to support the guidelines set forth in this Policy.
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POLICY NAME: City Asset Naming and Renaming POLICY NUMBER: 470-01
Effective Date: 09/09/2025 Last Revised Date: N/A
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Upon receipt, the Department Director shall:
1. Review the California Historic Resources Inventory Database (CHRID) and City of Chula Vista
Registry to determine if the City Asset is a Designated Historical Resources with an assigned historic
name;
2. Authenticate supporting information;
3. Ensure compliance with this Policy;
4. Consider the impact of the Naming or Renaming on the community;
5. Provide the proposal to any other City staff, when appropriate, to review and provide input on the
proposal for Naming or Renaming; and
6. Consider the cost of implementation and signage and ensure that adequate funding has been identified
before implementation proceeds.
The Department Director will submit the proposal to the City Attorney’s Office for legal review of the
proposal, including but not limited to ownership rights, policy consistency, and compliance with
applicable laws.
The designated City Department shall prepare a recommendation for action by the City Council. The
recommendation shall include no more than three (3) names for the asset that the Department deemed
most appropriate under this Policy and the reason for the selections.
If a Naming or Renaming request is for a library or park, the City Council shall agendize the request for
public consideration to hear the necessity or desirability of naming the library or park, and the proposed
name and any alternatives.
The City Council will review the recommendations and take action. The City Council’s selection is final.
Non-selected names can be resubmitted for consideration in subsequent years.
Once a name has been approved, it shall not be reconsidered unless extraordinary circumstances exist
e.g., public safety concerns, reputational harm to the City, or other substantial impacts to community
trust). No proposal for Renaming a City Asset shall be accepted for ten (10) years after approval, except
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under such extraordinary circumstances.
Signage
The City retains editorial control over all related signage, subject to the Sign Ordinance. On-site Naming
recognition shall:
Not interfere with visitor use or operations;
Be appropriately scaled and designed;
Not dominate or detract from surroundings or interpretive messages; and
Be subject to approval by the reviewing City Manager or their designee.
HISTORY
DATE ACTION RESOLUTION NO.
09/09/2025 Adoption 2025-155
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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE NAMING OF THE FUTURE
URBAN PARK AT OXFORD STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE
AS “ROY FRANZEN PARK” AND WAIVING CITY COUNCIL
POLICY NO. 470-01.
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“City”) has initiated planning efforts for a future
urban park to be located at the corner of Oxford St. and Fourth Ave. which is the former site of
Fire Station #5; and
WHEREAS, former Fire Station #5 served the community for over six decades; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, the City Council made a referral to name the future urban
park in honor of Roy Franzen, a steadfast presence at the former fire station whose contributions
helped shape the station’s identity, and by extension, the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, City desires to waive the naming requirements set forth in City Council Policy
No. 470-01; and
WHEREAS, City desires to name the future urban park “Roy Franzen Park” after the
individual, Roy Franzen.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it waives the naming requirements set forth in City Council Policy No. 470 -01 and approves
the naming of the future urban park at Oxford Street and Fourth Avenue “Roy Franzen Park” in
recognition of his perseverance, compassion, and service to the community.
Presented by Approved as to Form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
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ITEM TITLE
Contract Award and CIP Appropriation: Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carrier Johnson +
Culture for the City of Chula Vista Police Department Facilities Master Planning Effort and Amend the Fiscal
Year 2025-26 CIP Budget Accordingly
Report Number: 26-0098
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: City Manager & Police
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: 1) Approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Carrier Johnson + Culture for Police
Department facilities master planning services for a not-to-exceed amount of $393,815 and 2) Amending the
fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget by appropriating funds to the capital
improvement project “Police Substation Feasibility Study” (SAF0171) from available fund balance of the
Public Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund (4/5 Vote Required).
SUMMARY
Constructed in 2004, the City of Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) Headquarters at 315 Fourth Avenue
is approximately 150,000 square feet and includes core functions such as dispatch, investigations,
administrative offices, evidence storage, a crime laboratory, and a holding facility.
However, more than two decades later, the facility is increasingly insufficient to support the current and
projected operational needs of the department due to significant growth in the city, expansion of policing
services, and increases in staffing and technological infrastructure.
On November 7, 2025, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking competitive proposals from
qualified firms to provide master facilities planning services for the Chula Vista Police Department in order
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to assess the space and program needs of the Department and inform the future capital investment. As a
result of the RFP process, staff recommends approving a consultant services agreement with Carrier Johnson
+ Culture for a not-to-exceed amount of $393,815.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and it has been 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.
This determination is predicated on Section 15004 of the State CEQA Guidelines, which provides direction to
lead agencies on the appropriate timing for environmental review. The action being taken at this time involve
only consideration of approving a consultant services agreement to develop a Master Plan. This action does
not constitute approval of a project. Future actions to consider and approve the Master Plan, and if applicable,
any associated funding allocations related to development and/or construction activity, may require
additional review under the provisions of CEQA by the lead agency.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Civic Center Master Plan Update & Police Headquarters Master Plan (2001)
In July of 2001, the City Council approved the Police Headquarters Master Plan for the construction of the
new Police Headquarters (HQ) to be located at 315 Fourth Avenue. This was done as part of the Civic Center
Master Plan Update, which remodeled and expanded the existing Civic Center complex.
Consultants worked alongside City staff to develop a facility master plan including a needs analysis, space
programming and conceptual design.
At the time, the Police Department (PD) facility was significantly undersized and in order to support level
and quality of service, it was determined necessary to relocate and construct a new HQ.
The new PD HQ would consist of a facility of approximately 135,000 square feet distributed across two to
three stories above grade and a basement. The maximum height of the building would be 50 feet. There
would be approximately 430 parking spaces provided in a combination of surface area and parking structure.
The facility would accommodate a maximum of approximately 536 employees. It was anticipated that patrols
from the facility would operate with two to four shifts per day, 24 hours a day. Vehicular traffic would consist
of police personnel, civilian personnel and visitors. The activities at this site would not include repair of
police vehicles and no fuel would be stored on site.
The facility was planned for the Chula Vista population at buildout, which was estimated to be 277,000 by
the year 2030.
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Current Status of Police Facility
Constructed in 2004, the PD HQ serves as a modern public safety facility designed to serve the operational
needs of the department at that time. The building is approximately 150,000 square feet and includes core
functions such as dispatch, investigations, administrative offices, evidence storage, a crime laboratory, and a
holding facility.
However, more than two decades later, the facility is increasingly insufficient to support the current and
projected operational needs of the department due to significant growth in the city, expansion of p olicing
services, and increases in staffing and technological infrastructure.
Since the design of PD HQ, the City of Chula Vista has experienced substantial population and development
growth. The police department currently serves a population exceeding 280,000 residents, and long-term
projections anticipate the city reaching approximately 350,000 residents at full build-out.
Large-scale developments—including the Chula Vista Bayfront project, Millenia, Otay Ranch expansion, and
a planned university site—are expected to significantly increase population density, tourism, traffic, and calls
for service. These developments create greater demand for patrol services, investigative resources, and
community policing programs.
As service demands increase, the department must expand staffing, specialized units, and operational
capabilities, placing pressure on a facility that was designed for a smaller city and a different policing
environment. The current facility also presents strategic limitations for the department’s future growth. As
the city continues to expand geographically and demographically, the department must maintain adequate
staffing levels and operational readiness. However, physical space constraints at the existing HQ limit the
department’s ability to expand staffing, modernize infrastructure, and maintain efficient operations.
City Council Referral (March 2025)
The City Council made a referral, initiated by Councilmember Inzunza, directing staff to initiate and facilitate
a feasibility study on the potential development of a police substation in eastern Chula Vista. It was requested
that study parameters include land planning, service level needs, program definitions , cost estimates, and
financing options.
This item is responsive to that referral. The scope of the original referral was expanded in the RFP
development process to comprehensively assess the space needs of CVPD.
Bidding Process
On November 7, 2025, the City issued RFP P16-2026 seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms to
provide master facilities planning services that would evaluate existing facility conditions, develop a ten (10)
year capital improvement plan for CVPD, and a twenty (20) year master facilities plan to be used as a guide
for future capital investments and strategic facility decisions.
The selected Consultant would provide a comprehensive master plan that includes the following:
1. Evaluation of existing space of Police Department Headquarters, identifying both physical and
operations issues of space quality, layout and detail.
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2. An in-depth needs assessment of police services and staffing requirements based on current and
buildout service demands.
3. A detailed analysis of current response times and identification of service gaps.
4. Recommendations for building and parking space to meet operational needs.
Optional Services
1. Strategic recommendations for site placement of potential substation in eastern Chula Vista if
recommended/warranted.
2. Conceptual design of the proposed substation, including site planning and construction cost
estimating, if recommended/warranted.
The City received three (3) sealed bids on December 12, 2025. The base bid totals were as follows:
NR= Non-Responsive
An evaluation team, consisting of Assistant Chief of Police, Director of Development Services, Assistant
Director of Public Works, and Police Lieutenant, reviewed the written proposals regarding their
qualifications to provide master facilities planning services. After a comprehensive assessment, staff
recommended awarding the agreement to Carrier Johnson + Culture in the not-to-exceed amount of
$393,815.
Carrier Johnson + Culture was selected due to their extensive local knowledge and trusted experience. Their
past work in the city, including the PD HQ, City Hall, and current work on the University and Innovation
District, provides a unique perspective and reflects their long-standing partnership with Chula Vista.
Carrier Johnson + Culture Scope of Work
Carrier Johnson + Culture will be responsible for the following six main tasks and an optional scope, if
warranted during their initial assessment.
1. Existing Facilities Conditions Evaluation and Needs Assessment
a. Assess existing conditions including review of building plans, 1998 Police Facility Master Plan and
tour facilities.
b. High-level review of existing building systems.
c. Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment for police services, including demographic analysis,
crime trends, calls for service data, and projected growth through buildout.
d. Evaluate current service delivery models and identify limitations or areas for enhancement.
e. Engage with City staff and relevant stakeholders to gather operational insights and service
expectations.
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2. Response Time and Service Gap Analysis
a. Analyze existing response times for police services using GIS mapping, historical call data, and
incident types.
b. Identify spatial and temporal service gaps.
c. Provide data visualization to illustrate current service coverage limitations and future challenges.
3. Staffing and Operational Requirements
a. Evaluate current and projected staffing needs based on projected buildout population.
b. Recommend staffing levels, oversight structure, and potential operational support units.
c. Include considerations for future scalability and flexible staffing models.
4. Projected Conditions and Programming Needs
a. Review industry best practices and emerging trends.
b. Using collected data and growth projections, develop programming needs.
5. Operational Concept Development and Analysis
a. Develop operational concepts to meet future needs.
b. Work with stakeholders to analyze and narrow down the list of operational concepts.
6. Master Facilities Plan
a. Based on the outcome of the above analysis, develop ten (10) year capital improvement schedule
with estimated costs.
b. Provide twenty (20) year master facilities plan to be used as a guide for future capital investments
and strategic facility decisions.
7. Eastern Substation Feasibility Study, Conceptual Design and Site Planning (if recommended/warranted)
a. Analyze the City’s current police facility distribution in relation to population growth, development
patterns, and response time data in eastern Chula Vista.
b. Assess whether a substation is required to ensure adequate emergency response coverage and
operational efficiency for eastern areas.
c. Evaluate the suitability of existing City-owned parcels in eastern Chula Vista for development of a
substation, considering site access, response time improvements, and land use compatibility.
d. Engage with police operations staff to determine substation functional requirements.
e. Develop a conceptual design package for the proposed substation, including site plan alternatives,
floor plans, renderings, and cost estimates.
f. Recommend optimal timing and phasing for substation development as part of the overall ten (10)
and twenty (20) year facilities plan.
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.
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CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, the proposed agreement with Carrier Johnson + Culture would authorize consultant services
expenses that shall not exceed $393,815 through the term of the agreement.
The fiscal year 2025-26 CIP budget previously appropriated $300,000 to the capital improvement project
“Police Substation Feasibility Study” (SAF0171) using the available fund balance of the Public Facilities
Development Impact Fee Fund. This item increases the capital improvement project appropriation by
$93,815 to $393,815.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional fiscal impact anticipated for this agreement. Any future infrastructure needs, and
associated funding actions, identified in the development of the master plan will be brought for City Council
consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Carrier Johnson + Culture Agreement
Staff Contacts: Dan Peak, Acting Chief of Police
Adrianna Relph, Special Projects & Legislative Manager
Jonathan Alegre, Administrative Services Manager
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Form Rev 9/30/2025
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND CARRIER
JOHNSON + CULTURE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
FACILITIES MASTER PLANNING SERVICES AND (2)
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATING $93,815 TO CIP PROJECT “POLICE
SUBSTATION FEASIBILITY STUDY” (SAF0171) PROJECT
(4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) Headquarters was
constructed in 2004 as a modern public safety facility designed to serve the operational needs of
the Department at that time; and
WHEREAS, more than two decades later, the facility is increasingly insufficient to support
the current and projected operational needs of the department due to significant growth in the city,
expansion of policing services, and increases in staffing and technological infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, as the City continues to expand geographically and demographicall y, the
department must maintain adequate staffing levels and operational readiness; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2025, the City issued RFP P16-2026 seeking competitive
proposals from qualified firms to provide master facilities planning services that would evaluate
existing facility conditions, develop a 10- year capital improvement plan for CVPD, and a twenty
(20) year master facilities plan to be used as a guide for future capital investments and strategic
facility decisions; and
WHEREAS, the City received three (3) sealed bids on December 12, 2025 and after a
comprehensive assessment, staff recommend awarding the agreement to Carrier Johnson + Culture
in the not-to-exceed amount of $393,815; and
WHEREAS, as the fiscal year 2025-2026 CIP budget previously appropriated $300,000 to
the capital improvement project “Police Substation Feasibility Study” (SAF0171) using the
available fund balance of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund, this item requires
an additional appropriation of $93,815.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves the Consultant Services Agreement, between the City and Carrier Johnson +
Culture, 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 City Manager to execute same.
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Page 2
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it
amends the fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program Budget, appropriating $93,815 to
Police Substation Feasibility Study (SAF0171) Project from available fund balance of the Public
Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
City Manager City Attorney
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Consultant Name: CARRIER JOHNSON + CULTURE Rev. 3.13.2026
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CARRIER JOHNSON + CULTURE
TO PROVIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES MASTER PLANNING
This Agreement is entered into effective as of April 21, 2026 (“Effective Date”) by and between the City of Chula
Vista, a chartered municipal corporation (“City”) and CARRIER JOHNSON + CULTURE, a California
corporation, (“Consultant”) (collectively, the “Parties” and, individually, a “Party”) with reference to the
following facts:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, City is seeking professional consultant services to prepare a Police Department Facilities
Master Plan that would evaluate existing facility conditions, develop a 10- year capital improvement plan for the
Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD), and a 20-year master facilities plan for the City to use as a guide for
future capital investments and strategic facility decisions; and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these services, City solicited proposals in accordance with Chula Vista
Muncipal Code Section 2.56.110 for professional services by issuing Request for Proposals (“RFP”) P16-2026,
to which it received (3) proposals, two of which were deemed responsive; and
WHEREAS, City selected Consultant based on Consultant’s unique qualifications, including their
extensive local knowledge and trusted experience; and
WHEREAS, Consultant warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it
can deliver the services required of Consultant to City in accordance with the time frames and the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
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OBLIGATORY PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the covenants contained herein, and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which the Parties hereby acknowledge, City and
Consultant hereby agree as follows:
1. SERVICES
1.1 Required Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services, and deliver to City the “Deliverables” (if
any) described in the attached Exhibit A, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference, within the time
frames set forth therein, time being of the essence for this Agreement. The services and/or Deliverables
described in Exhibit A shall be referred to herein as the “Required Services.”
1.2 Reductions in Scope of Work. City may independently, or upon request from Consultant, from time
to time, reduce the Required Services to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Upon doing
so, City and Consultant agree to meet and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding
reduction in the compensation associated with the reduction.
1.3 Additional Services. Subject to compliance with the City’s Charter, codes, policies, procedures and
ordinances governing procurement and purchasing authority, City may request Consultant provide additional
services related to the Required Services (“Additional Services”). If so, City and Consultant agree to meet
and confer in good faith for the purpose of negotiating an amendment to Exhibit A, to add the Additio nal
Services. Unless otherwise agreed, compensation for the Additional Services shall be charged and paid
consistent with the rates and terms already provided therein. Once added to Exhibit A, “Additional Services”
shall also become “Required Services” for purposes of this Agreement.
1.4 Standard of Care. Consultant expressly warrants and agrees that any and all Required Services
hereunder shall be performed in accordance with the highest standard of care exercised by members of the
profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations.
1.5 No Waiver of Standard of Care. Where approval by City is required, it is understood to be conceptual
approval only and does not relieve the Consultant of responsibility for complying with all laws, codes, industry
standards, and liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with industry
standards, or the willful misconduct of the Consultant or its subcontractors.
1.6 Security for Performance. In the event that Exhibit A Section 5 indicates the need for Consultant to
provide additional security for performance of its duties under this Agreement, Consultant shall provide such
additional security prior to commencement of its Required Services in the form and on the terms prescribed
on Exhibit A, or as otherwise prescribed by the City Attorney.
1.7 Compliance with Laws. In its performance of the Required Services, Consultant shall comply with
any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, including the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
1.8 Business License. Prior to commencement of work, Consultant shall obtain a business license from
City.
1.9 Subcontractors. Prior to commencement of any work, Consultant shall submit for City’s information
and approval a list of any and all subcontractors to be used by Consultant in the performance of the Required
Services. Consultant agrees to take appropriate measures necessary to ensure that all subcontractors and
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personnel utilized by the Consultant to complete its obligations under this Agreement comply with all
applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies, whether federal, state, or local, including section 1.8,
above. In addition, if any subcontractor is expected to fulfill any responsibilities of the Consultant under this
Agreement, Consultant shall ensure that each and every subcontractor carries out the Consultant’s
responsibilities as set forth in this Agreement.
1.10 Term. This Agreement shall commence on the earlier to occur of the Effective Date or Consultant’s
commencement of the Required Services hereunder, and shall terminate, subject to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of
this Agreement, on April 13, 2027, or when the Parties have complied with all their obligations hereunder,
whichever occurs first; provided, however, provisions which expressly survive termination shall remain in
effect.
2. COMPENSATION
2.1 General. For satisfactory performance of the Required Services, City agrees to compensate Consultant
in the amount(s) and on the terms set forth in Exhibit A, Section 4. Standard terms for billing and payment
are set forth in this Section 2.
2.2 Detailed Invoicing. Consultant agrees to provide City with a detailed invoice for services performed
each month, within thirty (30) days of the end of the month in which the services were performed, unless
otherwise specified in Exhibit A. Invoicing shall begin on the first of the month following the Effective Date
of the Agreement. All charges must be presented in a line item format with each task separately explained in
reasonable detail. Each invoice shall include the current monthly amount being billed, the amount invoiced
to date, and the remaining amount available under any approved budget. Consultant must obtain prior written
authorization from City for any fees or expenses that exceed the estimated budget.
2.3 Payment to Consultant. Upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice and confirmation that the
Required Services detailed in the invoice have been satisfactorily performed, City shall pay Consultant for
the invoice amount within thirty (30) days. Payment shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions
set forth in Exhibit A and section 2.4, below. At City’s discretion, invoices not timely submitted may be
subject to a penalty of up to five percent (5%) of the amount invoiced.
2.4 Retention Policy. City shall retain ten percent (10%) of the amount due for Required Services detailed
on each invoice (the “holdback amount”). Upon City review and determination of Project Completion, the
holdback amount will be issued to Consultant.
2.5 Reimbursement of Costs. City may reimburse Consultant’s out-of-pocket costs incurred by Consultant
in the performance of the Required Services if negotiated in advance and included in Exhibit A. Unless
specifically provided in Exhibit A, Consultant shall be responsible for any and all out-of-pocket costs incurred
by Consultant in the performance of the Required Services.
2.6 Exclusions. City shall not be responsible for payment to Consultant for any fees or costs in excess of
any agreed upon budget, rate or other maximum amount(s) provided for in Exhibit A. City shall also not be
responsible for any cost: (a) incurred prior to the Effective Date; or (b) arising out of or related to the errors,
omissions, negligence or acts of willful misconduct of Consultant, its agents, employees, or subcontractors.
2.7 Payment Not Final Approval. Consultant understands and agrees that payment to the Consultant or
reimbursement for any Consultant costs related to the performance of Required Services does not constitute
a City final decision regarding whether such payment or cost reimbursement is allowable and eligible for
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payment under this Agreement, nor does it constitute a waiver of any violation by Consultant of the terms of
this Agreement. If City determines that Consultant is not entitled to receive any amount of compensation
already paid, City will notify Consultant in writing and Consultant shall promptly return such amount.
3. INSURANCE
3.1 Required Insurance. Consultant must procure and maintain, during the period of performance of
Required Services under this Agreement, and for twelve months after completion of Required Services, the
policies of insurance described on the attached Exhibit B, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference
(the “Required Insurance”). The Required Insurance shall also comply with all other terms of this Section.
3.2 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions relating to the
Required Insurance must be disclosed to and approved by City in advance of the commencement of work.
3.3 Standards for Insurers. Required Insurance must be placed with licensed insurers admitted to transact
business in the State of California with a current A.M. Best’s rating of A V or better, or, if insurance is placed
with a surplus lines insurer, insurer must be listed on the State of California List of Eligible Surplus Lines
Insurers (LESLI) with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A X. For Workers ’ Compensation
Insurance, insurance issued by the State Compensation Fund is also acceptable.
3.4 Subcontractors. Consultant must include all sub-consultants/sub-contractors as insureds under its
policies and/or furnish separate certificates and endorsements demonstrating separate coverage for those not
under its policies. Any separate coverage for sub-consultants must also comply with the terms of this
Agreement.
3.5 Additional Insureds. City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers must be named as
additional insureds with respect to any policy of general liability, automobile, or pollution insurance specified
as required in Exhibit B or as may otherwise be specified by City’s Risk Manager.. The general liability
additional insured coverage must be provided in the form of an endorsement to the Consultant’s insurance
using ISO CG 2010 (11/85) or its equivalent; such endorsement must not exclude Products/Completed
Operations coverage.
3.6 General Liability Coverage to be “Primary.” Consultant’s general liability coverage must be primary
insurance as it pertains to the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or
self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers is wholly separate from
the insurance provided by Consultant and in no way relieves Consultant from its responsibility to provide
insurance.
3.7 No Cancellation. No Required Insurance policy may be canceled by either Party during the required
insured period under this Agreement, except after thirty days’ prior written notice to the City by certified mail,
return receipt requested. Prior to the effective date of any such cancellation Consultant must procure and put
into effect equivalent coverage(s).
3.8 Waiver of Subrogation. Consultant’s insurer(s) will provide a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of the
City for each Required Insurance policy under this Agreement. In addition, Consultant waives any right it
may have or may obtain to subrogation for a claim against City.
3.9 Verification of Coverage. Prior to commencement of any work, Consultant shall furnish City with
original certificates of insurance and any amendatory endorsements necessary to demonstrate to City that
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Consultant has obtained the Required Insurance in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The words
“will endeavor” and “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon
the company, its agents, or representatives” or any similar language must be deleted from all certificates. The
required certificates and endorsements should otherwise be on industry standard forms. The City reserves the
right to require, at any time, complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements evidencing the coverage required by these specifications.
3.10 Claims Made Policy Requirements. If General Liability, Pollution and/or Asbestos Pollution Liability
and/or Errors & Omissions coverage are required and are provided on a claims -made form, the following
requirements also apply:
a. The “Retro Date” must be shown, and must be before the date of this Agreement or the beginning
of the work required by this Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained, and evidence of insurance must be provided, for at least five (5)
years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.
c. If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form
with a “Retro Date” prior to the effective date of this Agreement, the Consultant must purchase “extended
reporting” coverage for a minimum of five (5) years after completion of the work required by this Agreement.
d. A copy of the claims reporting requirements must be submitted to the City for review.
3.11 Not a Limitation of Other Obligations. Insurance provisions under this section shall not be construed
to limit the Consultant’s obligations under this Agreement, including Indemnity.
3.12 Additional Coverage. To the extent that insurance coverage provided by Consultant maintains higher
limits than the minimums appearing in Exhibit B, City requires and shall be entitled to coverage for higher
limits maintained.
4. INDEMNIFICATION
4.1. General. To the maximum extent allowed by law, Consultant shall timely and fully protect, defend,
reimburse, indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed officers, agents, employees and
volunteers (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of
action, costs, expenses, (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs), liability, loss, damage or injury,
in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to
any alleged acts, omissions, negligence, or willful misconduct of Consultant, its officials, officers, employees,
agents, and contractors, arising out of or in connection with the performance of the Required Services, the
results of such performance, or this Agreement. This indemnity provision does not include any claims,
damages, liability, costs and expenses arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the
Indemnified Parties. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or claimed to be caused
by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Indemnified Parties which may be in combination
with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents or o fficers, or
any third party.
4.2. Modified Indemnity Where Agreement Involves Design Professional Services. Notwithstanding the
forgoing, if the services provided under this Agreement are design professional services, as defined by
California Civil Code section 2782.8, as may be amended from time to time, the defense and indemnity
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obligation under Section 1, above, shall be limited to the extent required by California Civil Code section
2782.8.
4.3 Costs of Defense and Award. Included in Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 is Consultant’s
obligation to defend, at Consultant’s own cost, expense and risk, and with counsel approved in writing by
City, any and all suits, actions or other legal proceedings that may be brought or instituted against one or more
of the Indemnified Parties. Subject to the limitations in this Section 4, Consultant shall pay and satisfy any
judgment, award, or decree that may be rendered against one or more of the Indemnified Parties for any and
all related legal expenses and costs incurred by any of them.
4.4. Consultant’s Obligations Not Limited or Modified. Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall
not be limited to insurance proceeds, if any, received by the Indemnified Parties, or by any prior or subsequent
declaration by the Consultant. Furthermore, Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall in no way
limit, modify or excuse any of Consultant’s other obligations or duties under this Agreement.
4.5. Enforcement Costs. Consultant agrees to pay any and all costs and fees City incurs in enforcing
Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4.
4.6 Survival. Consultant’s obligations under this Section 4 shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
5.1 Form 700 Filing. The California Political Reform Act and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code
require certain government officials and consultants performing work for government agencies to publicly
disclose certain of their personal assets and income using a Statement of Economic Interests form (“Form
700”). In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Consultant shall comply with the disclosure
requirements identified in the attached Exhibit C, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.
5.2 Disclosures; Prohibited Interests. Independent of whether Consultant is required to file a Form 700,
Consultant warrants and represents that it has disclosed to City any economic interests held by Consultant, or
its employees or subcontractors who will be performing the Required Services, in any real property or project
which is the subject of this Agreement. Consultant warrants and represents that it has not employed or retained
any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working solely for
Consultant, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants and represents that it has not paid
or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee or approved subcontractor working
solely for Consultant, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent
upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. Consultant further warrants and represents
that no officer or employee of City, has any interest, whether contractual, non-contractual, financial or
otherwise, in this transaction, the proceeds hereof, or in the business of Consultant or Consultant’s
subcontractors. Consultant further agrees to notify City in the event any such interest is discovered whether
or not such interest is prohibited by law or this Agreement. For breach or violation of any of these warranties,
City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability.
5.3 Levine Act. California Government Code section 84308, commonly known as the Levine Act, prohibits
public agency officers from participating in any action related to a contract if such officer receives political
contributions totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following
the date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the
contract. The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party t o be awarded a specific
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contract. In order to assure compliance with these requirements, Consultant shall comply with the disclosure
requirements identified in the attached Exhibit D, incorporated into the Agreement by this reference.
6. REMEDIES
6.1 Termination for Cause. If for any reason whatsoever Consultant shall fail to perform the Required
Services under this Agreement, in a proper or timely manner, or if Consultant shall violate any of the other
covenants, agreements or conditions of this Agreement (each a “Default”), in addition to any and all other
rights and remedies City may have under this Agreement, at law or in equity, City shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement by giving five (5) days written notice to Consultant. Such notice shall identify the
Default and the Agreement termination date. If Consultant notifies City of its intent to cure such Default prior
to City’s specified termination date, and City agrees that the specified Default is capable of being cured, City
may grant Consultant up to ten (10) additional days after the designated termination date to effectuate such
cure. In the event of a termination under this Section 6.1, Consultant shall immediately provide City any and
all “Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) prepared by Consultant as part of the Required Services.
Such Work Product shall be City’s sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7 hereof. Consultant
may be entitled to compensation for work satisfactorily performed prior to Consultant’s receipt of the Default
notice; provided, however, in no event shall such compensation exceed the amount that would have been
payable under this Agreement for such work, and any such compensation shall be reduced by any costs
incurred or projected to be incurred by City as a result of the Default.
6.2 Termination or Suspension for Convenience of City. City may suspend or terminate this Agreement,
or any portion of the Required Services, at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, by giving
specific written notice to Consultant of such termination or suspension at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
effective date thereof. Upon receipt of such notice, Consultant shall immediately cease all work under the
Agreement and promptly deliver all “Work Product” (defined in Section 7 below) to City. Such Work Product
shall be City's sole and exclusive property as provided in Section 7 hereof. Consultant shall be entitled to
receive just and equitable compensation for this Work Product in an amount equal to the amount due and
payable under this Agreement for work satisfactorily performed as of the date of the termination/suspension
notice plus any additional remaining Required Services requested or approved by City in advance that would
maximize City’s value under the Agreement.
6.3 Waiver of Claims. In the event City terminates the Agreement in accordance with the terms of this
Section, Consultant hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation as a result of
such termination except as expressly provided in this Section 6.
6.4 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures. No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising
out of this Agreement against City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with City and
acted upon by City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vis ta Municipal
Code, as same may be amended, the provisions of which, including such policies and procedures used by City
in the implementation of same, are incorporated herein by this reference. Upon request by City, Consultant
shall meet and confer in good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this
Agreement.
6.5 Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only
in San Diego County, State of California. Consultant hereby waives any right to remove any action from San
Diego County as may otherwise be permitted by California Code of Civil Procedure section 394.
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6.6 Service of Process. Consultant agrees that it is subject to personal jurisdiction in California. If
Consultant is a foreign corporation, limited liability company, or partnership that is not registered with the
California Secretary of State, Consultant irrevocably consents to service of process on Consultant by first
class mail directed to the individual and address listed under “For Legal Notice,” in section 1.B. of Exhibit A
to this Agreement, and that such service shall be effective five days after mailing.
7. OWNERSHIP AND USE OF WORK PRODUCT
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other
materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement in connection with the performance
of the Required Services (collectively “Work Product”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. No
such Work Product shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the United
States or in any other country without the express, prior written consent of City. City shall have unrestricted
authority to publish, disclose, distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any such
Work Product, without requiring any permission of Consultant, except as may be limited by the provisions of
the Public Records Act or expressly prohibited by other applicable laws. With respect to computer files
containing data generated as Work Product, Consultant shall make available to City, upon reasonable written
request by City, the necessary functional computer software and hardware for purposes of accessing,
compiling, transferring and printing computer files.
8. GENERAL PROVISIONS
8.1 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, but only in writing signed by both Parties.
8.2 Assignment. City would not have entered into this Agreement but for Consultant’s unique
qualifications and traits. Consultant shall not assign any of its rights or responsibilities under this Agreement,
nor any part hereof, without City’s prior written consent, which City may grant, condition or deny in its sole
discretion.
8.3 Authority. The person(s) executing this Agreement for Consultant warrants and represents that they
have the authority to execute same on behalf of Consultant and to bind Consultant to its obligations hereunder
without any further action or direction from Consultant or any board, principal or officer thereof.
8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original, but all of which shall constitute one Agreement after each Party has signed such a counterpart.
8.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement together with all exhibits attached hereto, RFP P16-2026 and any
amendments thereto, Consultant’s proposal in response to RFP P16-2026, and other agreements expressly
referred to herein, constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter
contained herein. All exhibits referenced herein shall be attached hereto and are incorporated herein by
reference. All prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations, warranties and
statements, oral or written, are superseded.
8.6 Record Retention. During the course of the Agreement and for three (3) years following completion
of the Required Services, Consultant agrees to maintain, intact and readily accessible, all data, documents,
reports, records, contracts, and supporting materials relating to the performance of the Agreement, including
accounting for costs and expenses charged to City, including such records in the possession of sub-
contractors/sub-consultants.
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8.7 Further Assurances. The Parties agree to perform such further acts and to execute and deliver such
additional documents and instruments as may be reasonably required in order to carry out the provisions of
this Agreement and the intentions of the Parties.
8.8 Independent Contractor. Consultant is and shall at all times remain as to City a wholly independent
contractor. Neither City nor any of its officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall have control over the
conduct of Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents (“Consultant Related
Individuals”), except as set forth in this Agreement. No Consultant Related Individuals shall be deemed
employees of City, and none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled,
including but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or
other leave benefits. Furthermore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or
any other payroll tax with respect to any Consultant Related Individuals; instead, Consultant shall be solely
responsible for the payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with respect to same. Consultant shall
not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its Consultant Related Individuals are employees
or agents of City. Consultant shall not incur or have the power to incur any debt, obligation or liability
whatsoever against City, or bind City in any manner.
8.9 Notices. All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this
Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any Party shall be deemed to
have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to
such Party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested, at the addresses identified
in this Agreement at the places of business for each of the designated Parties as indicated in Exhibit A, or
otherwise provided in writing.
8.10 Electronic Signatures. Each Party agrees that the electronic signatures, whether digital or encrypted, of
the Parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and
effect as manual signatures. Electronic Signature means any electronic sound, symbol, or process attached
to or logically associated with a record and executed and adopted by a Party with the intent to sign such record,
including facsimile or email electronic signatures, pursuant to the California Uniform Electronic Transactions
Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17) as amended from time to time.
(End of page. Next page is signature page.)
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SIGNATURE PAGE
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, by executing this Agreement where indicated below, City and Consultant
agree that they have read and understood all terms and conditions of the Agreement, that they fully agree and
consent to bound by same, and that they are freely entering into this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CARRIER JOHNSON + CULTURE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
BY:________________________________ BY: ________________________________
JACKIE ANGEL TIFFANY ALLEN
PRINCIPAL | COO CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY: _______________________________
Marco A. Verdugo
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK AND PAYMENT TERMS
1. Contact People for Contract Administration and Legal Notice
A. City Contract Administration:
Adrianna Relph
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5254
arelph@chulavistaca.gov
For Legal Notice Copy to:
City of Chula Vista
City Attorney
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5037
CityAttorney@chulavistaca.gov
B. Consultant Contract Administration:
CARRIER JOHNSON + CULTURE
Steven Kiss
185 West F Street, Suite 500
San Diego, CA 92101
(213) 246-2604
sak@carrierjohnson.com
For Legal Notice Copy to:
Same as above.
2. Required Services
A. General Description:
Develop a comprehensive master plan for capital improvements over the next 10 years and a 20 -year vision
for the buildout of the Chula Vista Police Department. The master plan will include the following:
1. Existing Facilities Conditions Evaluation and Needs Assessment
2. Response Time and Service Gap Analysis
3. Staffing and Operational Requirements
4. Project Conditions and Programming Needs
5. Operational Concept Development and Analysis
6. Develop Master Facilities Plan
a. Develop 10-year capital improvement schedule with estimated costs.
b. Provide 20-year master facilities plan.
7. Eastern Substation Feasibility Study, Conceptual Design and Site Planning (if required)
8. Project Management
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B. Detailed Description:
Carrier Johnson will perform the following:
Task Description Deliverables Completion Date
1 Existing Facilities Evaluation &
Needs Assessment (report)
- Needs Assessment Report June 4, 2026
2 Response Time & Gap Analysis - Response Time and Gap
Analysis Report with
Maps illustrating current
and projected service
coverage
July 9, 2026
3 Staffing & Operational Requirements - Staffing and Operational
Requirements Summary
July 30, 2026
4 Projected Conditions and
Programming
- Facility Program and
Space Needs Report,
including a 10-year
capital improvement
schedule
August 20, 2026
5 Operational Concept Development &
Analysis
- September 18, 2026
6 Master Facilities Plan - Final Master Plan
incorporating all
findings and
recommendations, and
long-term (10- and
20-year)
implementation
strategies.
October 18, 2026
7 A: Substation Feasibility Study
(report)
B: Conceptual Design
C: Site Planning
- Eastern Substation
Feasibility Report and
Conceptual Design
Package— including
site analysis,
functional program,
response time
improvement
potential, justification
for the substation, site
November 18, 2026
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plans, floor plans, and
renderings.
3. Term: In accordance with Section 1.10 of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall begin April 21,
2026 and end on April 20, 2027 for completion of all Required Services.
4. Compensation:
A. Form of Compensation
☒ Fixed Fee Paid in Increments. For the completion of each Deliverable of the Required Services, as identified
in section 2.B., above, City shall pay the fixed fee associated with each Deliverable, in the amounts set forth
below:
Task No. Deliverable Amount
1 Existing Facilities Evaluation &
Needs Assessment (report)
$127,646
2 Response Time & Gap Analysis $35,609
3 Staffing & Operational
Requirements
$37,015
4 Projected Conditions and
Programming
$31,472
5 Operational Concept
Development & Analysis
$14,824
6 Master Facilities Plan $48,476
7 (a) Substation Feasibility Study
(report)
$56,750
7 (b) Conceptual Design $26,400
7 (c) Site Planning $15,625
In accordance with the Budget identified below:
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Should the City elect, in writing, to the optional services, the budget shall be:
B. Reimbursement of Costs
☒ None, the compensation includes all costs
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount to be paid to the Consultant for services performed through
April 13, 2027 shall not exceed $393,815.00
5. Special Provisions:
☒ Permitted Sub-Consultants: Arrington Watkins, Jensen Hughes, OCMI
☐ Security for Performance: None
☒ Notwithstanding the completion date set forth in Section 3 above, City has option to extend this Agreement
for one (1) additional one-year term provided that any extension of term may not increase the Agreement not-to-
exceed amount without City Council approval. The City Manager or Director of Finance/Treasurer shall be
authorized to exercise the extensions on behalf of the City. If the City exercises an option to extend, each extension
shall be on the same terms and conditions contained herein, provided that the amounts specified in Section 4
above may not be increased. The City shall give written notice to Consultant of the City’s election to exercise the
extension via the Notice of Exercise of Option to Extend document.
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Consultant shall adhere to all terms and conditions of Section 3 of the Agreement and agrees to provide the
following types and minimum amounts of insurance, as indicated by checking the applicable boxes (x).
Type of Insurance Minimum Amount Form
☒ General Liability:
Including products and
completed operations,
personal and
advertising injury
$2,000,000 per occurrence for
bodily injury, personal injury
(including death), and property
damage. If Commercial General
Liability insurance with a general
aggregate limit is used, either the
general aggregate limit must apply
separately to this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit must be
twice the required occurrence limit
Additional Insured Endorsement
or Blanket AI Endorsement for
City*
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
Insurance Services Office Form
CG 00 01
*Must be primary and must not
exclude Products/Completed
Operations
☒ Automobile Liability $1,000,000 per accident for bodily
injury, including death, and
property damage
Insurance Services Office Form
CA 00 01
Code 1-Any Auto
Code 8-Hired
Code 9-Non Owned
☒ Workers’
Compensation
Employer’s Liability
$1,000,000 each accident
$1,000,000 disease policy limit
$1,000,000 disease each employee
Waiver of Recovery Endorsement
☒ Professional Liability
(Errors & Omissions)
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2,000,000 aggregate
Other Negotiated Insurance Terms: NONE
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EXHIBIT C
CONSULTANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST DESIGNATION
The Political Reform Act1 and the Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code2 (“Code”) require designated state and
local government officials, including some consultants, to make certain public disclosures using a Statement of
Economic Interests form (Form 700). Once filed, a Form 700 is a public document, accessible to any member of
the public. In addition, consultants designated to file the Form 700 are also required to comply with certain ethics
training requirements.3
☒ A. Consultant will not exert influence over the official or contracting decisions of City and is therefore
EXCLUDED4 from disclosure.
☐ B. Consultant WILL exert influence over the official or contracting decisions of City and their disclosure
designation is as follows:
APPLICABLE DESIGNATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL(S) ASSIGNED TO PROVIDE SERVICES
(Category descriptions available at www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-clerk/conflict-of-interest-code.)
Name Email Address Applicable Designation
Enter Name of Each Individual
Who Will Be Providing Service
Under the Contract – If
individuals have different
disclosure requirements,
duplicate this row and
complete separately for each
individual
Enter email address(es) ☐ A. Full Disclosure
☐ B. Limited Disclosure (select one or more of
the categories under which the consultant shall file):
☐ 1. ☐ 2. ☐ 3. ☐ 4. ☐ 5. ☐ 6. ☐ 7.
Justification:
☐ C. Excluded from Disclosure
1. Required Filers
Each individual who will be performing services for the City pursuant to the Agreement and who meets the definition
of “Consultant,” pursuant to FPPC Regulation 18700.3, must file a Form 700.
2. Required Filing Deadlines
Each initial Form 700 required under this Agreement shall be filed with the Office of the City Clerk via the City's online
filing system, NetFile, within 30 days of the approval of the Agreement. Additional Form 700 filings will be required
annually on April 1 during the term of the Agreement, and within 30 days of the termination of the Agreement.
3. Filing Designation
The City Department Director will designate each individual who will be providing services to the City pursuant to the
Agreement as full disclosure, limited disclosure, or excluded from disclosure, based on an analysis of the services the
Consultant will provide. Notwithstanding this designation or anything in the Agreement, the Consultant is ultimately
responsible for complying with FPPC regulations and filing requirements. If you have any questions regarding filing
requirements, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk at (619)691-5041, or the FPPC at 1-866-ASK-FPPC, or
(866) 275-3772 *2.
Pursuant to the duly adopted City of Chula Vista Conflict of Interest Code, this document shall serve as the written
determination of the consultant’s requirement to comply with the disclosure requirements set forth in the Code.
Completed by: Adrianna Relph, Special Projects & Legislative Manager
1 Cal. Gov. Code §§81000 et seq.; FPPC Regs. 18700.3 and 18704.
2 Chula Vista Municipal Code §§2.02.010-2.02.040.
3 Cal. Gov. Code §§53234, et seq.
4 CA FPPC Adv. A-15-147 (Chadwick) (2015); Davis v. Fresno Unified School District (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 261; FPPC Reg.
18700.3 (Consultant defined as an “individual” who participates in making a governmental decision; “individual” does not incl ude
corporation or limited liability company).
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EXHIBIT D
CONSULTANT LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURE
California Government Code section 84308, commonly referred to as the Levine Act, prohibits any City of Chula
Vista Officer5 (“Officer”) from taking part in decisions related to a contract if the Officer received a political
contribution totaling more than $500 within the previous twelve months, and for twelve months following the
date a final decision concerning the contract has been made, from the person or company awarded the contract.
The Levine Act also requires disclosure of such contribution by a party to be awarded a specific contract. The
Levine Act does not apply to competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts; contracts valued at
under $50,000; contracts where no party receives financial compensation; or contracts between two or more public
agencies.
☒ A. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) DOES NOT apply to this Agreement.
☐ B. The Levine Act (Govt. Code §84308) does apply to this Agreement and the required disclosure is as
follows:
Current Officers can be located on the City of Chula Vista’s websites below:
• Mayor & Council - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/mayor-council
• City Attorney - https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/city-attorney/about-us
• Planning Commissioners – www.chulavistaca.gov/pc
• Candidate for Elected Office – www.chulavistaca.gov/elections
1. Have you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, made political contributions
totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months preceding the date you submitted your proposal, the date
you completed this form, or the anticipated date of any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
2. Do you or your company, or any agent on behalf of you or your company, anticipate or plan to make political
contributions totaling more than $500 to any Officer in the 12 months following the finalization of this Agreement
or any Council action related to this Agreement?
YES: ☐ If yes, which Officer(s): Click or tap here to enter text.
NO: ☐
Answering yes to either question above may not preclude the City of Chula Vista from entering into or taking any
subsequent action related to the Agreement. However, it may preclude the identified Officer(s) from participating
in any actions related to the Agreement.
5 “Officer” means any elected or appointed officer of an agency, any alternate to an elected or appointed officer of an agency, and any candidate for elective office in
an agency. GC § 84308
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Item 8.4
Contract Award and CIP Appropriation:
Approve a Consultant Services Agreement with Carrier Johnson
+ Culture for the City of Chula Vista Police Department Facilities
Master Planning Effort and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP
Budget Accordingly
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Background
2001
Civic Center Master Plan Update & Police Headquarters
Master Plan
2004
Chula Vista Police Headquarters Opens
January 2025
Chula Vista population reaches 281,401
March 2025
City Council referral on substation in eastern Chula Vista
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Built in 2004, the building is approximately 150,000 square feet and
includes core functions such as dispatch, investigations, administrative
offices, evidence storage, a crime laboratory, and a holding facility.
Status of Police Headquarters
Item 8.4 | Carrier Johnson + Culture Agreementt
Policing services are anticipated to expand which will increase staffing and
related technological infrastructure.
Long-term projections anticipate the city reaching approximately 350,000
residents at full build-out.
Large-scale developments including the Chula Vista Bayfront, Millenia,
Otay Ranch, and University District are expected to significantly
increase population density, tourism, traffic, and calls for service.
As the city continues to expand geographically and demographically, the
department must maintain adequate staffing levels and operational readiness.
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Item 8.4 | Carrier Johnson + Culture Agreementt
November 2025
City issues RFP P16-2026 seeking firms to provide master facilities planning services to evaluate existing facility
conditions,develop a ten (10)year capital improvement plan for CVPD,and a twenty (20)year master facilities plan.
Scope of Work
Master Planning Services
Evaluation of
existing space of
Police Department
Headquarters,
identifying both
physical and
operations issues
of space quality,
layout and detail.
An in-depth needs
assessment of
police services
and staffing
requirements
based on current
and buildout
service demands.
A detailed
analysis of current
response times
and identification
of service gaps.
Recommendations
for building and
parking space to
meet operational
needs.
Recommendations
for site placement
of potential
substation in
eastern Chula Vista
if warranted.
This will include
conceptual design
and cost estimation.
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Team Delivering Your Master Plan
•Carrier Johnson + Culture –Local leadership, civic
and police facility expertise, Chula Vista experience
•Arrington Watkins –Programming, facility
assessment, police facility planning
•Jensen Hughes –Staffing, deployment, response
time & gap analysis
•OCMI –Cost estimating
Local Leadership + National Expertise
aligned to Chula Vista’s needs
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What’s Involved –Our Approach
Item 8.4 | Carrier Johnson + Culture Agreement
•Completed MP (7 Months) –November 2026
•Facility Condition Assessment
•Operational + Staffing Analysis
•Response Time + Deployment Modeling
•Programming + Space Needs
•Master Plan + Substation Feasibility
•Substation Concept Design (If Required)
This is a stakeholder involved
data-driven approach that results
in a plan grounded in real data,
not assumptions.
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What Happens During the Process –
Stakeholder Engagement
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•Workshops with CVPD Leadership
•Staff Interviews + Surveys
•Facility Walk-throughs
•Data Collection, Analysis, + Validation
•Benchmarking of Operations of City’s with Similar Size
•Ongoing Check-ins with City Staff
This is not a black-box study -we work
alongside your team throughout
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What the Master Plan
Delivers
Item 8.4 | Carrier Johnson + Culture Agreement
•10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
•20-Year Faculties Master Plan
•Clear Roadmap for:
Facility + Improvements
Policing Strategies
Staffing Alignment
Response Time Improvements
Substation Feasibility + Concept (if required)
•Value for Chula Vista
Built on Real Chula Vista Growth Projections
Aligns:Facilities + Staffing + Operations
Designed for:Eastward Growth | Increased
Service Demand
Produces:Actionable + Fundable Plan
This Master Plan provides the City with a
clear, actionable roadmap -guiding the
right investments at the right time.
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Recommended Action
1) Approve Carrier Johnson + Culture agreement for Police
Department facilities master planning services for a not-to-exceed
amount of $393,815; and
2) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) budget by appropriating funds to the capital improvement
project “Police Substation Feasibility Study” (SAF0171) from
available fund balance of the Public Facilities Development Impact
Fee Fund
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Chapter 5.56
TOBACCO RETAILER
Sections:
Definitions.
Tobacco retailer’s permit required.
Permit application and procedure.
Issuance of a permit.
Permit renewal and expiration.
Permits nontransferable.
Permit conveys a limited, conditional privilege.
Permit fee.
Tobacco retailer operating requirements and prohibitions.
Sale of certain items prohibited.
Compliance monitoring.
Suspension or revocation of permit.
Violations – Penalties.
Requirement for tobacco retailer permit – Operative date.
CROSS REFERENCE: Sales and use tax, see Ch. 3.36 CVMC. Smoking prohibited, see Ch. 8.22 CVMC.
Prior legislation: Prior code §§ 20.2.1, 20.2.5 – 20.2.9; Ords. 1133, 1178, 2506 and 2693.
5.56.010
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the meanings defined in this section
unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
A. “Arm’s Length Transaction” means a sale in good faith and for valuable consideration that reflects the fair
market value in the open market between two informed and willing parties, neither of which is under any
compulsion to participate in the transaction. A sale between relatives, related companies or partners, or a sale for
which a significant purpose is avoiding the effect of the violations of this chapter is not an Arm’s Length
Transaction.
B. “Applicant” means the Person applying for a permit pursuant to this chapter.
C. “Chief of Police” means the Chief of Police of the City of Chula Vista, or his/her designee.
D. “City” means the City of Chula Vista.
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E. “City Attorney” means the City Attorney for the City of Chula Vista, or his/her designee.
F. “Crime of Moral Turpitude” means a crime involving a readiness to do evil, an act of moral depravity of any
kind that has a tendency in reason to shake one’s confidence in their honesty, deceit, or fraud.
G. “Drug Paraphernalia” has the meaning set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 11014.5, as that
section may be amended from time to time.
H. “Electronic Smoking Device” means an electronic device that can be used to deliver an inhaled dose of
nicotine, or other substances, including any component, part, or accessory of such a device, whether or not sold
separately. “Electronic Smoking Device” includes any such device, whether manufactured, distributed, marketed,
or sold as an electronic cigarette, an electronic cigar, an electronic cigarillo, an electronic pipe, an electronic
hookah, or any other product name or descriptor. “Electronic Smoking Device” also includes cartridges,
cartomizers, e-liquid, smoke juice, tips, atomizers, Electronic Smoking Device batteries, Electronic Smoking Device
charges, and any other item specifically designed for the preparation, charging, or use of Electronic Smoking
Devices.
I. “Flavored Tobacco Product” means a Tobacco Product that contains or emits a taste or smell, other than the
taste or smell of tobacco, including, but not limited to, any taste or smell relating to fruit, mint, menthol,
wintergreen, chocolate, cocoa, vanilla, honey, candy, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb, or spice. “Flavored Tobacco
Products” do not include products approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale either as a
tobacco cessation product or for other therapeutic purposes, where the product is marketed and sold solely for
such an FDA-approved purpose.
J. “Loose-Leaf Tobacco” means cut or shredded pipe tobacco, usually sold in pouches, excluding any tobacco
product which, because of its appearance, type, packaging, or labeling, is suitable for use and likely to be offered
to, or purchased by, consumers as tobacco for making cigarettes, including roll-your-own cigarettes.
K. “Owner” means a Person with an ownership or managerial interest in a business. An ownership interest shall
be deemed to exist when a Person has a 20 percent or greater interest in the stock, assets, or income of a
business other than the sole interest of security for debt. A managerial interest shall be deemed to exist when a
Person can or does have or share ultimate control over the day-to-day operations of a business.
L. “Person” means any natural person, partnership, cooperative association, corporation, personal
representative, receiver, trustee, assignee, or any other legal entity.
M. “Premium Cigars” means any cigar that is handmade, has a wrapper that is made entirely from whole tobacco
leaf, and has a wholesale price of no less than $12.00. A Premium Cigar does not have filter, tip, or nontobacco
mouth.
N. “Police Department” means the Chula Vista Police Department, and any agency or Person designated by the
Department to enforce or administer the provisions of this chapter.
O. “Self-Service Display” means the open display or storage of Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia in a
manner that is physically accessible in any way to the general public without the assistance of the retailer or
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employee of the retailer and a direct person-to-person transfer between the purchaser and the retailer or
employee of the retailer. A vending machine is a form of Self-Service Display.
P. “Shisha” means a tobacco product that is mixed with molasses, honey, fruit, or dried fruits and is sold for use
in a hookah.
Q. “Tobacco Paraphernalia” means any item designed for the consumption, use, or preparation of a Tobacco
Product.
R. “Tobacco Product” means:
1. Any substance containing or derived from tobacco leaf or nicotine, including but not limited to cigarettes,
cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff, chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, or any other preparation of tobacco;
2. Any Electronic Smoking Device;
3. Notwithstanding any provision of subsections (R)(1) and(R)(2) of this section to the contrary, “tobacco
product” includes any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product, whether or not sold separately.
“Tobacco Product” does not include any product that has been approved by the United States Food and Drug
Administration for sale as a tobacco cessation product or for other therapeutic purposes where such product
is marketed and sold solely for such an approved purpose.
S. “Tobacco Retailer” means any Person who sells, offers for sale, or does or offers to exchange for any form of
consideration tobacco, Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia. “Tobacco Retailing” shall mean the doing of
any of these things. This definition is without regard to the quantity of Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia
sold, offered for sale, exchanged, or offered for exchange. Tobacco Retailer does not include persons licensed by
the City to conduct commercial cannabis activity in accordance with Chapter 5.19 CVMC. (Ord. 3525 § 1, 2022; Ord.
3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.020
It shall be unlawful for any Person to act as a Tobacco Retailer in the City without first obtaining and maintaining,
for each location at which Tobacco Retailing is to occur, a valid Tobacco Retailer’s permit pursuant to this chapter,
a valid business license pursuant to Chapter 5.02 CVMC, and any and all required state licenses, including but not
limited to a California Cigarette and Tobacco Products Retailer’s License. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.030
A. All applications shall be submitted on a form supplied by the Police Department and shall include, but not be
limited to, the following information:
1. The Applicant’s business name and address.
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2. The address of the proposed Tobacco Retailer business location.
3. If the Applicant is a natural Person:
a. The full true name and any other names ever used by the Applicant;
b. The current residential address and telephone number of the Applicant;
c. Written proof that the Applicant is 21 years of age or older;
d. The Applicant’s height, weight, and color of eyes and hair;
e. The Applicant’s valid social security number;
f. Photographs of the Applicant as specified by the Chief of Police;
g. The Applicant’s business, occupation, and employment history for the five years immediately
preceding the date of application, including addresses and dates of employment;
h. A list of all crimes for which the Applicant has been convicted, including those dismissed pursuant to
Penal Code Section 1203.4, except traffic infractions, and a statement of the dates and places of such
convictions.
4. If the Applicant is a corporation, the name of the corporation exactly as shown in its Articles of
Incorporation or Charter, together with the state and date of incorporation, the names and residential
addresses of each of its current officers and directors, and of each stockholder holding more than 25 percent
of the stock of the corporation.
5. If the Applicant is a partnership, the name and residential address of each of the partners, including
limited partners. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the Applicant shall provide the information
about that partner required by subsection (A)(4) of this section.
6. If the Applicant is a limited partnership, a copy of the limited partnership’s certificate of limited
partnership as filed with the County Clerk. If one or more of the partners is a corporation, the Applicant shall
provide the information about that partner required by subsection (A)(4) of this section.
7. If the Applicant is a corporation or partnership, the name of the responsible managing officer pursuant
to subsection (C) of this section.
8. A single name and mailing address authorized by the Applicant to receive all communications and
notices (the “Authorized Address”) required by, authorized by, or convenient to the enforcement of this
chapter. If an Authorized Address is not supplied, the Applicant shall be understood to consent to the
provision of notice at the address specified in subsection (A)(1) of this section.
9. All fictitious business names ever used by the Applicant and the respective addresses of those
businesses.
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10. Whether the Applicant has ever had any license or permit issued by any agency or board, or any city,
county, state, or federal agency, suspended or revoked, or has had any professional or vocational license or
permit suspended or revoked within five years immediately preceding the application, and the reason for the
suspension or revocation.
11. The name and address of the current Owner and lessor of the real property upon which the proposed
Tobacco Retailing business is to be conducted, and a copy of the lease or rental agreement.
12. Copies of all business tax certificates and local business licenses.
13. Copies of applications for licenses and licenses issued pursuant to California Business and Professions
Code Section 22970 et seq., the “Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003.” If an application for a
license pursuant to the “Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003” has been denied, copies of
documentation regarding the reason for the denial of such license.
14. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, such other identification and information, including fingerprints,
as may be required in order to discover the truth of the matters herein and/or deemed necessary for the
administration or enforcement of this chapter as specified on the application form required by this section.
B. Owners, Corporate Officers, Partners Deemed Applicants. Each Owner of a Tobacco Retailer Applicant is deemed
a co-Applicant and each shall provide the information required in subsection (A) of this section. For Tobacco
Retailer Applicants with less than 20 employees, each corporate officer or partner of a Tobacco Retailer is deemed
a co-Applicant and each shall provide the information required in subsection (A) of this section.
C. Designation of Responsible Managing Officer. A Tobacco Retailer Applicant that is a corporation or partnership
shall designate one of its officers or general partners to act as its responsible managing officer. The responsible
managing officer may complete and sign all applications on behalf of the corporate officers and partners.
D. Change in Information. An Applicant shall inform the Police Department in writing of any change in the
information submitted on an application for a Tobacco Retailer’s Permit within 10 business days of a change.
E. All information specified in an application pursuant to this section shall be subject to disclosure under the
California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) or any other applicable law,
subject to the laws’ exemptions.
F. Application Fee. The Applicant shall pay an application fee in an amount to be set by the City Council to cover
the costs incurred by the City to process the application. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.040
A. Upon the receipt of a complete application for a Tobacco Retailer’s permit and the permit fee required by this
chapter, the Chief of Police shall have authority to grant or deny the application for Tobacco Retailer permit. An
application for permit may be denied by the Chief of Police for any of the following reasons:
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1. The application is received after the designated time and date.
2. The application is not in the required form and/or is incomplete.
3. The Applicant has made a false, misleading, or fraudulent statement, or omission of fact in the
application or in the application process.
4. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has failed to submit fingerprints or other information deemed necessary
by the Chief of Police pursuant to CVMC 5.56.030.
5. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has within five years immediately preceding the date of the filing of the
application been convicted of, suffered any civil penalty, or faced administrative action against any type of
license for violations of any tobacco control law, including but not limited to the following offenses: Penal
Code Section 308, Business and Professions Code Section 225950 et seq. (“Stop Tobacco Access to Kids
Enforcement Act” or the “STAKE Act”), Business and Professions Code Section 22970 et seq. (“Cigarette and
Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003”), or a charge of violating a lesser-included or lesser-related offense
including, but not limited to, Penal Code Section 415, in satisfaction of, or as a substitute for, an original
charge of any of the offenses listed in this section.
6. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has within 10 years immediately preceding the date of the filing of the
application been convicted of any felony criminal offense or any Crime of Moral Turpitude.
7. There are charges pending against the Applicant or a co-Applicant for a felony offense, a Crime of Moral
Turpitude, or an offense involving the use of a weapon.
8. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has within five years immediately preceding the date of the filing of the
application been convicted of, suffered any civil penalty, or faced administrative action for violation of local,
state, or federal law.
9. The Applicant seeks authorization for Tobacco Retailing that is prohibited pursuant to this chapter, that
is unlawful pursuant to this Code including without limitation the zoning, building, and business license tax
regulations and codes, or that is unlawful pursuant to any other law.
10. The Applicant or a co-Applicant has had a Tobacco Retailer’s renewal permit or an application for a
Tobacco Retailer’s permit denied within one year prior to the date of application.
11. The Applicant or a co-Applicant is ineligible for a Tobacco Retailer permit pursuant to CVMC 5.56.120.
B. The Chief of Police shall serve the Applicant, either Personally or by first class mail addressed to the
Authorized Address, with dated written notice of the decision to approve or deny the application for a Tobacco
Retailer’s permit. If the application has been approved, the notice shall state the permit fee amount, the date by
which the permit fee must be paid, and the location where payment must be made. If the application has been
denied, the notice shall state the reasons for denial, the effective date of the decision, and the right of the
Applicant to appeal the decision to the City Manager. Any appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk within
14 days of service of the notice. The City Manager’s determination regarding the application shall be final. The City
Manager shall provide dated written notice to the Applicant, either Personally or by first class mail addressed to
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the Authorized Address, of the City Manager’s determination and the right of the Applicant to seek judicial review
of the City Manager’s determination.
C. No permit shall issue pursuant to this chapter unless the permit fee, established in accordance with CVMC
5.56.080, has been timely paid pursuant to the notice issued above.
D. A permit issued under this chapter shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of the issuance or
from the date of renewal. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.050
A. A Tobacco Retailer’s permit shall automatically renew on an annual basis unless the Chief of Police
determines prior to the date on which the permit is to be automatically renewed that any of the factors identified
in subsection (C) of this section exist. A Tobacco Retailer shall have the duty to ensure that all City records
generated pursuant to this chapter are accurate and up to date prior to automatic renewal.
B. The Tobacco Retailer shall pay a renewal fee established pursuant to CVMC 5.56.080 prior to the date on
which the permit is to be automatically renewed.
C. The Chief of Police shall have authority to grant or deny the renewal permit. A renewal permit may be denied
by the Chief of Police for any of the following reasons:
1. Any of the grounds for suspension or revocation under CVMC 5.56.110 exist.
2. The permit is suspended or revoked at the time of the application.
3. The Tobacco Retailer has not been in regular and continuous operation in the four months prior to the
renewal application.
4. The Tobacco Retailer fails to or is unable to renew any required state licenses.
5. The Tobacco Retailer has failed to pay the renewal fee established pursuant to CVMC 5.56.080 prior to
the date on which the permit is to be automatically renewed.
6. The Tobacco Retailer fails to ensure that all City records generated pursuant to this chapter are accurate
and up to date prior to the automatic renewal.
D. The Chief of Police is authorized to make all decisions concerning the issuance of a renewal permit. In making
the decision, the Chief of Police is authorized to impose additional conditions on a renewal permit if it is
determined to be necessary to ensure compliance with state or local laws and regulations or to preserve the
public health, safety or welfare.
E. The Chief of Police shall serve the Tobacco Retailer, either Personally or by first class mail addressed to the
Authorized Address, with dated written notice of the decision to approve or deny the renewal permit. A denial
notice shall state the reasons for the action, the effective date of the decision, and the right of the Tobacco Retailer
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to appeal the decision to the City Manager. Any appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk within 14 days of
service of the notice. The City Manager’s determination regarding the renewal permit shall be final. The City
Manager shall provide dated written notice to the Tobacco Retailer, either Personally or by first class mail
addressed to the Authorized Address, of the City Manager’s determination and the right of the Tobacco Retailer to
seek judicial review of the City Manager’s determination. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.060
A. A Tobacco Retailer’s permit may not be transferred from one Person to another or from one location to
another. A new Tobacco Retailer’s permit is required whenever a Tobacco Retailer has a change in more than 20
percent Ownership of the Tobacco Retailer or whenever a Tobacco Retailer changes location.
B. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, prior violations at a Tobacco Retailer location shall
continue to be counted against the location and permit ineligibility periods shall continue to apply to the location
unless:
1. The location has been transferred to the new Owner in an Arm’s Length Transaction; and
2. The new Owner provides the City with clear and convincing evidence that the new Owner(s) have
acquired or are acquiring the location in an Arm’s Length Transaction. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.070
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to grant any Person obtaining and maintaining a Tobacco Retailer’s
permit any status or right other than the limited conditional privilege to act as a Tobacco Retailer at the location in
the City identified on the face of the permit. It is the responsibility of each Permittee to be informed regarding all
laws applicable to Tobacco Retailing, including those laws affecting the issuance of a Tobacco Retailer’s Permit. No
Permittee may rely on the issuance of a permit as a determination by the City that the Permittee has complied
with all laws applicable to Tobacco Retailing. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to vest in any Person
obtaining and maintaining a Tobacco Retailer’s license any status or right to act as a Tobacco Retailer in
contravention of any provision of law. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.080
The fee to issue or to renew a Tobacco Retailer’s permit shall be established from time to time by resolution of the
City Council. The fee shall be calculated so as to recover the cost of administration and enforcement of this
chapter, including, for example, issuing a permit, administering the permit program, retailer education, retailer
inspection and compliance checks, documentation of violations, and prosecution of violators, but shall not exceed
the cost of the regulatory program authorized by this chapter. All fees and interest upon proceeds of fees shall be
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used exclusively to fund the program. Fees are nonrefundable except as may be required by law. (Ord. 3417 § 1,
2018).
5.56.090
A. Compliance with All Laws Required. In the course of Tobacco Retailing or in the operation of the business or
maintenance of the location for which a permit issued, it shall be a violation of this chapter for a Permittee, or any
of the Permittee’s agents or employees, to violate any local, state, or federal law applicable to Tobacco Products,
Tobacco Paraphernalia, or Tobacco Retailing.
B. Fixed Location Required. No Person shall engage in Tobacco Retailing at other than a fixed location. For
example, Tobacco Retailing by Persons on foot or from vehicles is prohibited.
C. Display of Permit. Each Tobacco Retailer permit shall be prominently displayed in a publicly visible location at
the permitted location.
D. Positive Identification Required. No Person engaged in Tobacco Retailing shall sell or transfer a Tobacco
Product or Tobacco Paraphernalia to another Person who appears to be under the age of 27 years without first
examining the identification of the recipient to confirm that the recipient is at least the minimum age under state
law to purchase and possess the Tobacco Product or Tobacco Paraphernalia.
E. Self-Service Displays Prohibited. Tobacco Retailing by means of a Self-Service Display is prohibited.
F. Tobacco Display Prohibited without Valid Permit. A Tobacco Retailer without a valid Tobacco Retailer permit
shall not display Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia in public view. A Tobacco Retailer without a valid
Tobacco Retailer permit shall not display any advertisement relating to Tobacco Products or Tobacco
Paraphernalia that promotes the sale or distribution of such products from the Tobacco Retailer’s location or that
could lead a reasonable consumer to believe that such products can be obtained at that location.
G. Drug Paraphernalia. It shall be a violation of this chapter for any Permittee or any of the Permittee’s agents or
employees to violate any local, state, or federal law regulating controlled substances or Drug Paraphernalia,
except that conduct authorized pursuant to state law shall not be a violation of this chapter.
H. Windows.
1. In the course of Tobacco Retailing or in the operation of a business or maintenance of a location for
which a permit issued, it shall be a violation of this chapter for a Permittee, or any of the Permittee’s agents or
employees, to cover more than 20 percent of the window area with window signs in accordance with CVMC
19.60.500.
2. All windows shall be maintained to ensure law enforcement Personnel have a clear and unobstructed
view of the interior of the premises, including the area in which the cash registers are maintained, from
exterior public rights-of-way or from the entrance. However, this subsection shall not apply to premises
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where there are no windows, or where the design or location of windows or landscaping precludes a view of
the interior of the premises from exterior public rights-of-way or from the entrance.
I. Change in Information. A Tobacco Retailer shall inform the Police Department in writing of any change in the
information submitted on an application for a Tobacco Retailer’s permit within 10 business days of a change. (Ord.
3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.095
A. Sale of Flavored Tobacco Prohibited. Beginning January 1, 2023, it shall be unlawful for any Person to sell or
offer for sale, or to possess with intent to sell or offer for sale, any Flavored Tobacco Product in the City of Chula
Vista.
1. There shall be a permissive inference that a Tobacco Retailer in possession of four or more Flavored
Tobacco Products, including but not limited to individual Flavored Tobacco Products, packages of Flavored
Tobacco Products, or any combination thereof, possesses such Flavored Tobacco Products with intent to sell
or offer for sale.
2. There shall be a permissive inference that a Tobacco Product is a Flavored Tobacco Product if:
a. A public statement or claim is made or disseminated by the manufacturer of a Tobacco Product, or
by any person authorized or permitted by the manufacturer to make or disseminate public statement
concerning such tobacco product, that such Tobacco Product has or produces a taste or smell other than
tobacco; or
b. Text and/or images on the Tobacco Product’s Labeling or Packaging explicitly or implicitly indicates
that the Tobacco Product is a Flavored Tobacco Product.
B. Exempted Products. This section does not apply to the sale of Shisha, Premium Cigars, or Loose-Leaf Tobacco.
(Ord. 3525 § 1, 2022).
5.56.100
A. Compliance with this chapter shall be monitored by the Police Department. In addition, any peace and/or
code enforcement officer may enforce the provisions of this chapter.
B. The Police Department shall inspect each Tobacco Retailer at least one time per 24-month period. Nothing in
this subsection shall create a right of action in any Permittee or other Person against the City or its agents.
C. Right of Access. The Police Department and/or their authorized representatives shall have full access to enter a
permitted Tobacco Retailer location to conduct an inspection during the operating hours of the Tobacco Retailer.
Failure to cooperate with any Police Department inspection may result in a permit violation subject to suspension
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or revocation. This subsection shall not be construed to deprive a licensee of any privilege guaranteed by the Fifth
Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, or any other constitutional or statutory privileges. (Ord. 3417
§ 1, 2018).
5.56.110
A. Suspension or Revocation of Permit for Violation. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, a Tobacco
Retailer’s permit may be suspended or revoked if any court of competent jurisdiction determines, or the Chief of
Police finds, based on a preponderance of the evidence, after the Permittee is afforded notice and an opportunity
to be heard, that the Permittee, or any of the Permittee’s agents, officers, partners, representatives, managers, or
employees, has violated any of the requirements, conditions, or prohibitions of this chapter, or has pleaded guilty,
“no contest” or its equivalent, or admitted to a violation of any law designated in CVMC 5.56.020 as follows:
1. Upon a finding by the Chief of Police of a first violation of this chapter at a location, the Permittee shall
be issued a warning by the Department.
2. Upon a finding by the Chief of Police of a second violation of this chapter at a location within any
60-month period, the permit shall be suspended for 90 days.
3. Upon a finding by the Chief of Police of a third violation of this chapter at a location within any 60-month
period, the permit shall be suspended for one year.
4. Upon a finding by the Chief of Police of a fourth violation of this chapter at a location within any
60-month period, the permit shall be revoked.
B. The Chief of Police shall serve the Tobacco Retailer, either Personally or by first class mail addressed to the
Authorized Address, with dated written notice of the decision to suspend or revoke the permit. A suspension or
revocation notice shall state the reasons for the action, the effective date of the decision, and the right of the
Permittee to appeal the decision to the City Manager. An appeal to the City Manager is not available for a
revocation made pursuant to subsection (C) of this section. Any appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk
within 14 days of service of the notice. The City Manager’s determination regarding the suspension or revocation
shall be final. The City Manager shall provide dated written notice to the Tobacco Retailer, either Personally or by
first class mail addressed to the Authorized Address, of the City Manager’s determination and the right of the
Tobacco Retailer to seek judicial review of the City Manager’s determination.
C. Revocation of Permit Wrongly Issued. A Tobacco Retailer’s permit shall be revoked if the Chief of Police finds,
after the Permittee is afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard, that one or more of the bases for denial of a
permit under CVMC 5.56.020 existed at the time application was made or at any time before the permit issued, or
one or more of the bases for denial of a renewal permit under CVMC 5.56.050 existed at the time the renewal
permit was issued. Notice and appeal of the revocation shall be conducted in accordance with subsection (B) of
this section.
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D. If a permit issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked, all Tobacco Products and Tobacco
Paraphernalia at the suspended or revoked Tobacco Retailer’s location shall be removed from public view for the
duration of the suspension or revocation. The Tobacco Retailer additionally shall not display any advertisement
relating to Tobacco Products or Tobacco Paraphernalia that promotes the sale or distribution of such products
from the Tobacco Retailer’s location or that could lead a reasonable consumer to believe that such products can
be obtained at that location for the duration of the suspension or revocation. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.120
A. It shall be unlawful for any Person to violate any provision, or to fail to comply with the requirements, of this
chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder. Any Person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with
any of the requirements of this chapter or any regulation adopted hereunder shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for a period of not more than six months, or by
both a fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues is deemed to be a new and separate offense.
No proof of knowledge, intent, or other mental state is required to establish a violation.
B. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this chapter shall also
constitute a violation of this chapter.
C. Any condition caused or allowed to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any regulation
adopted hereunder is a public nuisance and may be abated by the City, or by the City Attorney on behalf of the
people of the state of California, as a nuisance by means of a restraining order, injunction, or any other order or
judgment in law or equity issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. The City, or the City Attorney on behalf of
the people of the state of California, may seek injunctive relief to enjoin violations of, or to compel compliance
with, this chapter or seek any other relief or remedy available at law or equity, including the imposition of
monetary civil penalties. Each day that a violation continues is deemed to be a new and separate offense and
subject to a maximum civil penalty of $2,500 for each and every offense.
D. Tobacco Retailing without a Valid Permit – Ineligibility for Permit. In addition to any other penalty authorized by
law, if the Chief of Police finds based on a preponderance of evidence, after notice and an opportunity to be
heard, that any Person has engaged in Tobacco Retailing at a location without a valid Tobacco Retailer’s permit,
either directly or through the Person’s agents or employees, the Person shall be ineligible to apply for, or to be
issued, a Tobacco Retailer’s permit as follows:
1. After a first violation of this section at a location within any 60-month period, no new permit may issue
for the Person or the location (unless Ownership of the business at the location has been transferred in an
Arm’s Length Transaction), until 30 days have passed from the date of the violation.
2. After a second violation of this section at a location within any 60-month period, no new permit may
issue for the Person or the location (unless Ownership of the business at the location has been transferred in
an Arm’s Length Transaction), until 90 days have passed from the date of the violation.
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The Chula Vista Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 3602, passed October 21, 2025.
Disclaimer: The City Clerk’s Office has the official version of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. Users should contact
the City Clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.
City Website: www.chulavistaca.gov
To be notified when additions, amendments, or revisions are made to the code, send your e-mail address to (be
sure to add "Chula Vista Municipal Code" in the subject line) cpc@generalcode.com.
Hosted by General Code.
3. After of a third or subsequent violation of this section at a location within any 60-month period, no new
permit may issue for the Person or the location (unless Ownership of the business at the location has been
transferred in an Arm’s Length Transaction), until five years have passed from the date of the violation.
E. Whenever evidence of a violation of this chapter is obtained in any part through the participation of a Person
under the age of 18 years old, such a Person shall not be required to appear or give testimony in any civil or
administrative process brought to enforce this chapter and the alleged violation shall be adjudicated based upon
the sufficiency and persuasiveness of the evidence presented.
F. The remedies specified in this section are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available under
State or local law for a violation of this Code. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
5.56.130
For a Tobacco Retailer business not in existence, a Tobacco Retailer permit must be obtained prior to
commencement of Tobacco Retailing. For an existing Tobacco Retailer business, a Tobacco Retailer permit must be
obtained the later to occur of six months after the date the Police Department begins accepting applications for
Tobacco Retailer permits or upon renewal of the Tobacco Retailer’s business license issued pursuant to Chapter
5.02 CVMC. (Ord. 3417 § 1, 2018).
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Attachment 4 – Comparison of San Diego and California Jurisdictions TRL Regulations
San Diego County and Local Jurisdictions with TRL Regulations
Carlsbad
Chula Vista Yes $322.00 Chapter 5.56
No
No
El Cajon Yes 2004 $730.00 Chapter 8.33
Penalties:
Revocation of license, proprietor is blacklisted
No
Escondido Yes 2020 $88.00
No
La Mesa Yes 2024 $500.00 Chapter 6.07
2018
2025
Oceanside Yes 2020 $319.63
Prohibit against entry by minors
2007
2021
No
Solano Beach Yes 2009 Chapter 6.17 Arm’s Length Transactions
2005
SD County Yes 2020 $730.00 Sec. 256
- Prohibit pharmacies
- Density No new TRL within 500 feet of existing
- Caps at 330
- Transfer to immediate family
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Other California Jurisdictions with TRL Regulations
City TRL Effective Fee Codes Other Requirements, Prohibitions, and/or Limitations
Alameda Yes 2018 Article XVII
Limits on Eligibility for a Tobacco Retailer License:
- No pharmacies
- Youth populated areas – 300 feet
- No new TRL within 500 feet from already licensed location
- Not transferable to a different person or arm’s length transaction, if
2022 Chapter 5.90
Concord Yes Chapter 5.100
Limits on Tobacco Retailer Licenses
- No electronic devices
El Cerrito Yes 2015 Chapter 6.100
Separation Requirements:
- Schools, Parks, and Rec Center that are youth populated – 500 foot
buffer (excluding the Ohlone Greenway)
- Other tobacco retailers – 1,000 foot buffer
Fremont Yes 2019 Chapter 8.75
- Outreach and education
- Cigarettes sold in packs of 20, $8 price minimum
Hermosa Beach Yes 2019 Chapter 5.78
Limits on eligibility and location
- No pharmacies
2021 Chapter 5.80
Lynwood Yes Section 4-33.03
Limitations
- No license issued in exclusively zoned for residential use
- Youth populated – 500 feet
- No TRL within 200 feet
2018
Chapter 5.28
Article XIV
2024 Chapter 5.75
San Jose Yes Chapter 6.87
Limits on eligibility and location:
- Sensitive uses – 500 feet
Santa Rosa Yes 2024 $1,013 Chapter 6-20 Limits on eligibility for tobacco retailer license:
- No pharmacies
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- Youth oriented areas - No new TRL within 600 feet
- Total TRL shall be lesser than the number of State licenser at time
of adoption or one to each 2,500 people
Union City Yes 2024 Chapter 5.42 Limits on eligibility for a tobacco retailer license.
- No new TRL within 500 feet from already licensed location
Alameda County Yes 2020 Chapter 3.58
Limits on eligibility for a tobacco retailer license:
- No pharmacies
- Youth-populated areas – 1000 feet
- No new TRL and No existing will be renewed – 500 feet
Humboldt County Yes Chapter 7
Limits on Eligibility for a Tobacco Retailer License:
- Prohibits pharmacy
- Youth – 500 feet
- No new TRL and No existing will be renewed – 500 feet
Chapter 11.35
No
Sonoma County Yes 2017 $350.00 Chapter 32A
Limits on eligibility for a license:
- No pharmacies
- No new TRL if exceeds 1 retailer per 2500 people
- Youth Oriented areas - 1000 feet
- No new TRL within 500 feet from already licensed location
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Attachment 4 – Buffers Around Sensitive Locations Page 1 of 4
Exhibit 1 – Tobacco Retailers Impacted by School Buffers
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Exhibit 3 – Tobacco Retailers Impacted by Major Transit Stops Buffers
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Project Engagement
VIEWS
532
PARTICIPANTS
123
RESPONSES
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COMMENTS
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1. Please select your age group.
122 respondents
87% 21+
13% Ages 16-20
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2. What is your zip code?
120 respondents
37
%
34
%
10
%
8%
5%
4%
3%
91910
91911
91913
91915
Other
91914
91902
3. How often do you use tobacco products (including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or smokeless
tobacco)?
118 respondents
61
%
17
%
17
%
5%
I have never used tobacco products
Daily
I used to, but I quit
Occasionally
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4. How easy do you think it is for youth (under 21) in our community to purchase tobacco products?
118 respondents
30
%
28
%
16
%
14
%
12
%
Very easy
Somewhat easy
Somewhat difficult
Very difficult
Unsure
5. How do you usually purchase tobacco products?
87 Respondents
52%45 ✓
49%43 ✓
9%8 ✓
6%5 ✓
Other
Purchased at a retail store
Given by family or friends
Purchased online
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6. Do you believe tobacco products are marketed or sold in ways that appeal to youth (under 21)?
111 respondents
66% Yes
24% No
10% Unsure
7. Have you noticed tobacco or vaping product sales near schools, parks, or youth-oriented areas?
110 respondents
31% Sometimes
30% Often
23% Rarely
16% Never
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8. How concerned are you about the health impacts of tobacco use in your community?
112 respondents
50
%
28
%
16
%
6%
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not very concerned
Not at all concerned
9. Would you support stronger local regulations to reduce youth access to tobacco and vaping
products?
112 respondents
73% Yes
20% No
7% Unsure
10. Please share any comments or suggestions about tobacco use or prevention efforts in our
community
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No advertising near schools
Educate youth about the harm of smoking.
I support freedom and convenience for all the adults anywhere
Less flashy lights on smoke shops
Provide better ways to dispose of tobacco products in public streets. City of El Cajon provides small receptacles for the
public to drop their cigarette butts rather than on the street or better yet, ban public tobacco use.
Current measure in place ensure tobacco products are not sold to those under 21 as per the law. Furthermore, the
greatest appeal of tobacco products (specifically vapes) to under 21 individuals was flavor. This too has been banned.
Current laws already ensure community safety. If anyone thinks otherwise, I encourage them to travel to other
cities/states in the country that don't have these protections, they will be appalled.
As a college student at San Diego State University who spends time in Chula Vista, I’ve seen how easy it is for youth to
access vapes, especially through local smoke shops. Despite age restrictions, many young people seem to know which
stores will sell to them amking vaping feel normalized among teens.
I think stronger enforcement of tobacco retail laws, regular compliance checks, and meaningful penalties for shops that
sell to minors are critical and needed. It would also help to limit the number and location of smoke shops near schools
and youth-centered spaces.
The tobacco industry has proven itself time and time again to target those under 21. In the 1990's there was a trove of
documents released from Philip Morris in a court case where Philip Morris folks literally stated if they could get someone
to start smoking at 14 they would have a customer for life. I do not think they have veered away from this attitude. Just
become more sly in how they appeal to youth. From pushing vaping to flavors etc. I recommend looking up info from this
organization to learn about this history and current efforts to curb tobacco marketing to youth both in the US and
abroad. https://corporateaccountability.org/tobacco/
Place the SAME regulations and restrictions of Tobbacco Smoking on Cannibus. The marijuana smell much worse NO
ONE IN THE PUBLIC SHOULD HAVE TO PUT UP SMELL OF CANNIBUS AND TOBBACO SMOKE!
Please enforce alcohol establishments to not sell tobacco products to our youth.
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Schools should emphasize the derogatory effects of vaping on a regular basis.
Limit the amount of shops per district and strengthen fines.
Have policy I place or an ordinance that prohibits a store or liquor stores to not sell tobacco products in their stores if
they are with 200 yards near schools.
Many of the multi-use buildings in the Otay Ranch area have smoke shops located next to parks and pedestrian
walkways with high foot traffic. These locations should be limited to the advertising they can display on windows and
open doorways. Doors to these establishments should be closed at all times, since paraphernalia and other Tabacco
products are in view of minors.
Chula Vista should contact the community groups who are assisting the City of El Cajon in their efforts to limit tobacco
use by minors. Also, the city should pursue grant funding like the Tobacco Grant Program.
Share more experiences/stories of people who suffer consequences from using these products
I don’t have any
Stop a child immediately you see them using one
I believe we should provide more help and support for those who struggle with tobacco addiction.
I feel like there is little effort on prevention of Tabacco products in our community and it affects everyone
Ok
Delay issuance of a driver's license to youth with multiple infractions for tobacco use.
Youth tobacco use rates have been dropping. Enforce existing laws and regulations. I've been told parents help youth
circumvent the laws
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Both my parents smoked in the house until I was 15 years old. I had candy cigarettes as a kid and watched people
smoke on TV and in movies. I never tried smoking. Neither did my brother. We were surrounded by smoking and never
tried it. It's illegal to sell to someone under 21. City has bigger problem than tobacco use. Otherwise use social media for
your prevention efforts. Only way to reach the kids.
It is important to hold tobacco retailers accountable and ensure they are following local and state laws in order to protect
youth and our community as a whole.
Thank you
None at this time
I don't purchase tobacco products.
Try to not let the businesses that sell these products to be so lit up example looks like holiday lights neons, to the youth
it’s very enticing makes them curious to see what’s in the shop
The colors and the smells
Enough as a older person knowing what’s sold there the bright lights are attractive
I think that smokers have the same right to smoke and have smoking areas , like the non-smokers have the right to
breath fresh air.
Please take the smoking áreas back, thats out right too.
You also need to include smokeless tobacco products, for example Zyn.
Those who purchase of age with a valid ID , have the right to do so. There’s already law of 25’ from building public
accesses’. Businesses that are exclusively for that product / purpose should be designed most of the ones I’ve seen
have proper ventilation and none smokers don’t need to enter nor participate. As for children under 21, they will find a
way to acquire it like anything else. I would prefer to less dispensaries in Chula Vista. The taxes aren’t yielding positive
results, because recent reports are showing users are going back to the street corners / dealers. That’s where the real
influence is on are children, implying drugs are okay.
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1.- Fuera de establecimientos donde se ve den vapeadores y cigarrillos con frecuencia son comprados por adultos y
dados a menores de edad.
2.- El 95 % de los fumadores consumen el producto muy cerca de las entradas a negocios, deberían de regular eso,
necesitan irse a fumar o vapear al menos 25 metros de las entradas a negocios.
3.- Cómo es posible que autoridades permitan que la gente ande caminando y fumando mariguana, pregunta, entonces
cualquier persona puede ahora andar en la vía pública tomando licor? Al final son drogas como una si la permiten y la
otra la regulan.
As a smoker (who smokes MENTHOL cigarettes) I know I need to quit, and I know children should never start. That
being said, I do resent being demonized for my bad habit considering how much money I pay into the system through
taxes. I try to be as considerate as possible, but I believe I also have the right to walk down the street with a cigarette (or
vape) considering how many other irritants and pollutants are in the same open-air space.
Any substance that has a proven addiction profile. Should be kept ftom children, and education for everyone should be
ongoing
Tobacco use is also tied to littering. Users tend to litter in public with no regard to environmental impact
Schools need to check backpacks, when I went to high school in 2020. Kids would smoke vapes in class, at the time I
did tell the teacher but if that happened in 2020 I can imagine it is still going on. My grandmother got told a couple
weeks back if she could purchase a vape for a teenager he would pay her double, she said no. We need police officers
outside liquor stores or security guards.
I have seen students vaping inside high school bathrooms. My daughter feels uncomfortable using the school bathrooms
because of other students vaping and doing drugs.
I have seen students vaping inside high school bathrooms. My daughter feels uncomfortable using the school bathrooms
because of other students vaping and doing drugs.
Make tobacco and vaping illegal to consume in public spaces, have stronger regulations for where sellers of tobacco
and vaping products are located, push them out of the communities and more out to industrial areas.
Some stores actually require a Drivers License to prove age - and I am in my 70's.
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Have you noticed tobacco or vaping product sales near schools, parks, or youth-oriented areas? you do know whaT 7
-11 SELLS RIGHT, HOW ABOUT LIQUOR STORES ? your targeting kids not asking real questions i'll name some vape
products you do nothing about cause vape products some in many forms just you dont want to ask fair questions you
want to frame the questions. : High 90's Live Resin | 1g - Baja Gusherz - AIO - Hybrid ; many more if this is about
tobacco vapes or nicotine vapes . i would you add more ages as to not target kids. i think your survey sucks.
I believe they are more influenced through friends and social media. If you are stricter on prohibiting in certain areas, they
will still find somewhere to smoke no matter what.
I was excited to hear that the City Council is considering multicultural districts along Broadway. I don't think all the
cigarette butts or stores advertising and selling cheap tobacco products are conducive to the environment you are trying
to create.
Code enforcement will be key to success of any program. Thank you!
Gas stations and/or liquor stores. etc. that sell tobacco products (and alcohol) are within walking distances of elementary
schools, middle schools, or high schools. For example: 407 E St., 1401 Hilltop Dr., 401 Telegraph Canyon Rd., many,
many more.
The smoke shops are out of control. They advertise products like mushrooms on sidewalks signs with designs that are
appealing to youth. I recommend that every Council member and city staff member visit one or more of these shops.
They are all up and down Broadway. It's disgusting!
I believe youths should be protected from tobacco products and educated on its side affects. But adults should have the
right to chose if they want to use tobacco products of any kind. The ban on vaping products is unjust and government
overreach.
The amount of middle school and high school age kids who vape in public is astounding and bothersome.
Having government entities regulate what type of tobacco or nicotine products one consumes is insane. I understand
there are some flavors that may appease younger people but you shouldn’t chop down the whole tree because of a few
rotten apples. You have craft beers now with labels that have “Fruity Pebbles, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Bros” and
other cartoon characters on them and nothing is being done about that. If you’re going to shut down these kind of
advertising, might as well do it across the whole board.
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Seven Eleven and gas stations sell tabbacco and vape products very close to schools. My high school daughter tells me
kids smoke in the school restrooms and threaten people who will rat on them
If it’s underaged minors acquiring tobacco products or vaping equipment they would not be allowed to purchase the
products themselves they can only acquire from someone they know or they find it it discarded as trash by another
person
It is the parents responsibility to monitor their kids, and how they spend the money they get. As a former smoker and
current e-cig user, we should not be penalized for youth smokers and vapers.
In addition to the effects on youth while it may seem very strict I think local ordinances to keep our community safe from
secondhand smoke of vaping and traditional cigarette products would be helpful. I believe it's unfair that I have to inhale
someone else's smoke even if they are Outdoors it's not only unpleasant it's unhealthy and even what we learned during
covid about the spread of particulates and viruses I think it's worth exploring actually having a local ordinance to ban
people from smoking and community areas outdoors not just the 25 ft distancing from the doors of businesses.
Additionally, I believe it's worth exploring even how smoke inhalation affects members of the community I for example
live in a nice community yet my neighbor is constantly smoking traditional cigarettes as well as marijuana daily and this
lingers in my whole neighborhood next to Residents who have kids not only is it harmful for them to be inhaling that but
also it's just unpleasant to try to be in my own backyard and have to breathe in people's marijuana and cigarette smoke.
No more regulations. Education and awareness may help. Start early in elementary and middle school.
It's not good for you in the long term. Smoking can cause lung cancer, COPD, and severe illnesses such as pneumonia
and bronchitis.
I would like to see more disciplinary action taken on kids using these products (for example zero tolerance for using them
in schools)
Education on the effects of vaping. Pop-ups throughout the community for youth interaction. Give retailer incentives.
Ban smoke in any public areas
My kid goes to a high school and let me know there is vaping going on in classrooms and bathrooms all day. You see
kids vaping at parks and purchasing them at the mall.
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1) Smoke stop shop 411 3rd Ave is a 2 min walk across the street to CVLCC Middle School 314 Park Way.
2) I live on tv East side of a neighbor who smokes right next to my bedroom window and the ocean breeze pushes the
smoke into not only my bedroom but my house. I can’t open my windows since he started smoking, can we please put
an ordinance that requires neighbors to be a certain distance away?
3) in apartment/rental homes that are in residential neighborhoods can there be an ordinance where tenants can’t smoke
within certain feet of the neighbors house if they are on the west?
3) could we make an ordinance to only smoke in the front or back yard but not side yards so the smoke. Is less likely to
go directly into neighbor windows?
I have bronchial issues and don’t want to die from second hand smoke and I’ve never even tried a cigarette, vape or
anything!
Thank you for this survey, hopefully you take suggestions seriously.
I think there is enough government control already, people even young people will make their own choices.
None
I’ve seen adults buying for kids.
Most under age kids have someone buy them Tobacco products
The vaping laws are already too much. If applicable child knows someone willing to buy for them they will get it. No law
will stop that.
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VIEWS
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PARTICIPANTS
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RESPONSES
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COMMENTS
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1. What type of business do you operate?
12 Respondents
42%5 ✓
33%4 ✓
25%3 ✓
25%3 ✓
17%2 ✓
0%0 ✓
Other
Liquor store
Convenience store
Gas station
Smoke/vape shop
Grocery store
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13 respondents
31
%
31
%
15
%
15
%
8%
0%
91910
91911
91914
Other
91913
Others
3. Does your business currently sell any of the following products?
11 Respondents
55%6 ✓
45%5 ✓
45%5 ✓
45%5 ✓
27%3 ✓
9%1 ✓
Cigars or cigarillos
Traditional cigarettes
Smokeless tobacco (chew, snuff)
E-cigarettes or vaping products
None of the above
Flavored tobacco products
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4. Approximately what percentage of your total sales come from tobacco or vaping products?
10 respondents
40
%
20
%
20
%
10
%
10
%
0%
10–25%
Less than 10%
26–50%
More than 75%
Not sure
51–75%
5. How would you describe the number of tobacco or vape retailers in your area?
11 respondents
45
%
27
%
18
%
9%
About the right amount
Not sure
Too many
Too few
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6. How familiar are you with local and state tobacco sales laws (such as age restrictions and
licensing requirements)?
11 respondents
91
%
9%
0%
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Others
7. In your experience, how often do underage customers attempt to buy tobacco or vaping
products?
10 respondents
40
%
30
%
20
%
10
%
Rarely (once every few months)
Never
Sometimes (a few times per month)
Often (several times a week)
8. Do you have any comments or suggestions for improving communication or compliance support
for retailers?
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12/30/2025
there should be more monitoring on the smoke shops . a lot of them are selling illegal products and they get away with it
.
most smoke shops are selling most of the illegal products that are not approved to be sold . there should be some
monitoring .
More check ups on smoke shops
Nope
Reach out to every tobacco license holder to inform them of upcoming discussions like this one and possible law
changes. A yearly update on all the latest laws in the area would be incredible! Work with State, County and federal
agencies to be more streamline in compliance.
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Attachment 7 – Summary of CVMC 5.56 Tobacco Retailer Policy Areas
Policy Options for Discussion to Reduce the Number of Tobacco Retailers
of Retailer
No current law in
place.
No specific
were received
from community members
regarding limiting specific retailer
types from selling
tobacco products.
Focus on the "bad actors".
the City’s leadership
in tobacco control
and recommended
prohibiting pharmacies
from selling
tobacco products.
pharmacies from obtaining
a Tobacco Retailer Permit.
Consider restricting smoke
shops as permitted tobacco
retailers due to higher
violation rates identified
during compliance
Set Maximum
Caps on Permit
Issuance
No current law in
place. the concentration of tobacco
retailers in certain areas of the
City, particularly western
Chula Vista.
a position and deferred
to City Council regarding
potential permit caps
by Council District or
retailer density.
establishing a maximum
number of tobacco
retailer permits citywide
&/or by geographic area
based on population
thresholds or Council
District boundaries.
Consider regulations to
establish permit caps
Permit
Proximity
Buffers
No current law in
place. raised concerns
about the concentration
of tobacco retailers in western
Chula Vista.
retailer permits within 1,000
feet of another permit.
Apply the restriction to new
Consider establishing
minimum distance
requirements between
tobacco retailers.
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and tourism.
permits seeking
relocation, while providing
a “legacy” status
to existing retailers
currently operating within
the 1,000-foot buffer.
Allow permit transfer to new
qualified applicants at the
Should restrictions apply
to existing businesses?
Sensitive
Locations
No current law in
place. raised concerns about proximity
to schools, parks, and
other youth-serving locations.
Consider “legacy” status for
businesses that existed prior
to sensitive location.
retailer permits within 1,000
feet of sensitive
locations (schools grades
K–12, parks, and major
transit stops).
Apply the restriction to new
permits and existing
permits seeking
relocation, while providing
a “legacy” status
to existing retailers
currently operating
within the 1,000-foot buffer.
Allow permit transfer to new
qualified applicants at the
minimum distance
requirements around
sensitive locations.
Should restrictions apply
to existing businesses?
Transfer of
Retail Permits 5.56.060 - Permits
Retailers expressed interest in a
pathway to sell their approval process
Guidance for business
owners on the City website
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Permits are currently
non-transferable.
a tobacco retailer permit. approval for a tobacco
retailer permit prior
to business
ownership transfer.
regarding the tobacco
retailer permit process.
Consider amendments
to CVMC Chapter 5.56.060
to allow a conditional permit
pre-approval process
for prospective buyers.
Determine if existing
businesses should have
a “legacy” status for
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Staff Recommendations to Strengthen CVMC Chapter 5.56
Focus Area Current Law Community Input HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
Staff Recommendation
Compliance CVMC Chapter 5.56.100 -
Compliance Monitoring
Tobacco retailers shall be
inspected at least once
every 24 months to
ensure compliance
with tobacco
retailer permit
requirements.
and retailers
expressed confusion
regarding state
inspections versus
local compliance inspect
ions and the roles of
different enforcement
agencies.
inspection frequency of one
inspection every 24
months, unless violations
are identified.
Consider expanding
compliance inspections
to additional
City departments to
enforcement efforts.
Additional resources
being considered for SIU to
assist with administration.
Authorize other
departments to assist with
inspections.
Require permit review before
renewal rather than automatic
renewal.
Administrative
Citations Administrative Citations
Progressive within 12-
month period:
members expressed that
financial penalties should
act aa a meaningful
deterrent, particularly for
repeat violators.
Expressed 60 months is
too long.
violations while retaining
the cumulative timeframe at
60 months.
higher
administrative fines
for tobacco-related
violations, particularly for
repeat or serious violations.
Violations and Penalties
Violations of the
Tobacco Retailer Permit
ordinance may result
civil penalties of up to
between minor and
major violations within
the penalty structure.
civil penalty structure
and maximum
penalty amounts.
penalty structure
that distinguishes between
minor and major violations.
Explore higher penalties
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$2,500 for each and
every offense, in addition
to permit suspension
or revocation.
tools
violators who do not respond
to lower-level interventions.
Explore setting
a maximum cap with
flexibility based on the
Revocation Suspension &
Revocation
Violation Escalation
Structure within 60-month
period:
terest in ensuring
the violation
and penalty structure
is consistent
with other regulatory pro
grams and provides
clear accountability for
repeated violations.
violation timeframe to 48
months and include one
warning before
suspension penalties.
Provide discretion to
the Police Chief to deny,
modify, suspend, or
revoke permits based on
violations, with the right to
request an
administrative hearing to
appeal the decision.
Clarify the types of
violations associated with
each enforcement penalty.
authority for violations by
owners, permittees, or
employees.
Allow the City to
impose conditions or
restrictions based on
violations.
Establish a clear process
for written notice of violation
and intent to deny, modify,
suspend, or revoke a permit.
Maintain the right to
request an administrative
hearing to appeal
enforcement decisions.
Unflavored
Tobacco List Certain Items Prohibited
Defines flavored tobacco
and prohibits
Community members expr
essed interest in aligning
local definitions
with state law to
No
formal recommendation
adopted.
State Unflavored
Tobacco List (UTL).
Incorporating the UTL into
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accordance with state
law.
consistent enforcement. to City Council for
policy direction.
local enforcement
authority rather than relying
solely on state enforcement.
Marketing to
Youth
Defines prohibited
advertising.
colorful or highly visible
signage that may appeal
to youth.
restrict
both outdoor and
window advertising to
reduce youth exposure.
street-facing
and window advertising.
Options may include
limits on advertising visibility,
youth-appealing imagery, or
Employee
Training
Tobacco
holder signs
a Statement of
Understanding
acknowledging
compliance with tobacco
sales laws.
expressed interest in
additional employee
education and tools to
help ensure staff
comply with tobacco
sales laws and
prevent violations.
employees
sell tobacco products to sign
a Statement of
Understanding
acknowledging tobacco
sales laws and
retailer responsibilities.
Return to HWAC to
further discuss employee
education and training
options.
employees
tobacco products to sign
a Statement of
Understanding
acknowledging tobacco sales
laws and retailer
responsibilities.
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April 17, 2026
Chula Vista City Council
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
RE: Comments On Potential Tobacco Policy Amendments
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
The California Fuels & Convenience Alliance (CFCA) represents a majority of California’s
12,000+ retail fuel and convenience store operators, including in the city of Chula Vista. We
appreciate the opportunity to share our perspective as the City moves forward with exploring
potential policy changes. Below, you will find CFCA’s recommendations for any tobacco policy
amendments that the Council may consider.
POLICYMAKING DECISIONS SHOULD BE DRIVEN BY TRIED-AND-TRUE METHODS
We understand and support the City’s intention to regulate safe and compliant tobacco sales.
However, we would caution against doing so while utilizing arbitrary regulatory tactics such as
geographic distance restrictions from community-frequented areas and other retailers. These
zoning restrictions could impose undue strain on small “mom-and-pop” convenience store
operators. The CDC and U.S. Surgeon General have provided guidance for proven and effective
tobacco regulation measures, many of which are successfully implemented throughout
California. Some of these guidelines include taxation of tobacco products, bans on smoking in
public spaces, public education campaigns, and strong enforcement and hefty fines for non-
compliant retailers. Despite scrupulous studies regarding public health, there has not been a
demonstrated causal link between tobacco retailer proximity and underage tobacco use. Hence,
we strongly urge the Council to prioritize tried-and-true methods of tobacco regulation backed by
evidence and real-world implementation, as opposed to arbitrary tactics that only serve to harm
small businesses.
CURRENT TOBACCO REGULATIONS ARE EFFECTIVE
According to the City’s data on tobacco enforcement and inspections, the rates of compliance
amongst Chula Vista’s tobacco retailers sit at an impressive 99% in 2025. This indicates that the
City’s current tobacco regulatory structure has been exceptionally effective when implemented in
full. Some recent violations involving flavored tobacco products stemmed from ambiguity
regarding the new Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL), rather than being driven by malice. It is
Written Communications
Item No. 8.5 Lam
4-17-26
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expected that following the publication of the new UTL, flavored tobacco violations will decline
to nearly 100 percent compliance as a result of the added clarity.
Introducing additional regulations could only prove to hinder and complicate business operations
for the City’s already-compliant tobacco retailer base.
THE CITY’S PENALTIES ARE ALREADY AMONG THE STRICTEST IN THE REGION
In addition to Chula Vista’s existing tobacco regulatory structure, tobacco retailers are also
subject to the City’s stringent penalty structure. Out of the 18 cities within the San Diego region,
Chula Vista ranks in the top three for penalty severity. A 90-day and 365-day suspension for a
retailer’s second and third violation respectively, coupled with a five-year lookback period, are
what have led to the City’s success with tobacco regulation. We respectfully suggest that any and
all penalties be made proportionate to violation severity and frequency, particularly for compliant
retailers who may make unintended errors.
TOBACCO LICENSE TRANSFERABILITY PRESERVES BUSINESS EQUITY
We recognize and applaud the City’s intention pertaining to the management of tobacco retailer
density in certain neighborhoods. That said, any new caps on Tobacco Retail Licenses (TRL)
should consider the financial realities of running a small business in today’s business landscape.
In an industry where a majority of businesses are family-owned and operated, businesses
themselves could represent an operator’s primary retirement asset. Unlike workers with a
traditional retirement pension or 401(k), these business owners rely on their business valuation at
the time of sale to fund their retirement. As is the reality for many small retail convenience store
operators in other municipalities, owning a store where TRL caps or geographic restrictions have
been implemented, severely depreciates the business’ value and impacts the owner’s retirement
possibilities. We respectfully urge the City not to include any caps on the number of TRL’s
citywide, and to omit any language that would prohibit tobacco license transferability.
We respectfully urge City Council to enforce the current tobacco policy, emphasize tried-and-
true methods of tobacco regulation, and prioritize Chula Vista’s local businesses when exploring
potential policy changes moving forward. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Bryan Lam, Policy & Engagement Analyst
California Fuels & Convenience Alliance
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From:Rana
To:CityClerk
Subject:Protect Responsible Small Businesses – Tobacco Retail Policy Feedback
Date:Tuesday, April 21, 2026 10:53:14 AM
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Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council,
I am writing as a business owner/manager in Chula Vista to respectfully
ask that you carefully consider the impact of any new tobacco retail
regulations on small, responsible businesses like ours.
We do not support youth tobacco use or the sale of illegal products. We are
committed to compliance by consistently checking identification, training
staff, and adhering to all applicable laws and regulations. Responsible
retailers should not be penalized for violations they actively work to
prevent.
As you consider new policies, we strongly encourage the inclusion of
protections for existing businesses in good standing. Specifically, we ask
that current retailers be allowed to transfer ownership and continue
operating under a new owner, regardless of caps or distance buffer
requirements. A clear grandfathering provision is essential to ensure that
business owners can sell their businesses without losing their livelihood or
investment.
We also have concerns about adopting the proposed “massage business”
enforcement model. Its lack of clarity may create uncertainty and increase
the risk of inconsistent or unfair enforcement. Instead, we recommend
strengthening the current system by incorporating a structured fine-based
approach that supports increased inspections and consistent accountability.
Written Communications
Item No. 8.5 Habib
4-21-26
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Additionally, when ownership changes, the new owner should be evaluated
independently. Violations associated with a previous owner should not
carry over, as this creates an unfair burden and discourages responsible
business transitions.
We respectfully urge the City Council to focus enforcement efforts on
addressing actual violations, while protecting businesses that are in
compliance and contributing positively to the community. Thoughtful,
balanced policies will help maintain public health goals without
unintentionally harming small, law-abiding retailers.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Saad Habib
Broadway Smoke Shop in Chula Vista
04/21/2026
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First-Ever Local Tobacco Sales Ban Nearly Elin1inated Tobacco P11rchases In California Cities
Almost every store in Beverly Hills and Manhattan Beach
that was subject to the ban stopped selling these products
within three months, and the policy did not decrease overall
retail sales nor push business to stores in neighboring
areas.
January 23, 2026
BY JILLIAN MCKOY
Item 8.5 - Additional Information
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Policy Discussion:
Reducing Tobacco Retailer
Permits Under CVMC
Chapter 5.56
City Council
April 21, 2026
Presented by:
Nicole Carnahan, Deputy City Attorney
Dan Peak, Acting Police Chief
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Council Referral
May 13, 2025
Research and evaluate potential
updates to the City’s Tobacco
Retail Permit (TRP) program to:
Staff Identified Areas for
Further Evaluation:
1) Strengthen local regulations Compliance, Enforcement, &Penalties
(to be brought back in the near future)
2) Explore strategies to reduce the
overall number of tobacco retailers
Policies for:
-Type of Retailers
-Permit Issuance Cap(s)
-Retailer Proximity
-Buffer from Sensitive Locations
-Transfer of Permit
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Community Outreach Timeline
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History of Tobacco Policy in Chula Vista
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•California's statewide flavored
tobacco ban (2022 SB 793)
•Established Unflavored
Tobacco List (UTL) (2025
•Other California cities
have adopted stronger
TRP policies, such as:
•Caps on retailer density
•Distance requirements
from schools
•Non-Transferable licenses
Evolving Regulatory Landscape
State & Local Laws Since 2018
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•SB 1314: January 1, 2028, would
prohibit smoke shops from:
•Within 600-foot radius of a
school or a day care center.
•Retail sales 10:00 p.m. to 6:00
a.m.
•Creation of a separate license
category and fee rates.
•AB 957: Would prohibit pharmacies
from selling tobacco products.
•AB 762:Ban single-use disposable,
battery-embedded vapor inhalation
devices
Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Proposed Legislation as of 4/1/2026
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Existing CVMC 5.56
Tobacco Retailer
Program
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CVMC 5.56
Tobacco Retailer Permit Process
Application to Police Department
-Ownership interest
-Prior business/employment
-Certain criminal history
Chief of Police Approval
-Permitted for 1 year
-Retailer responsible for records
Chief of Police Denial
-Application Issues
-Legal/compliance issues
-Criminal history/pending
-Prohibited activities
-Past denials/ineligibility
Automatic Renewal
-Automatic unless noncompliance
Renewal Denial
-Conditions warrant
suspension/revocation
-Permit currently suspended/revoked
-Failure to renew state licenses
-Fail to pay renewal fee
-Fail to maintain records
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How Compliance Inspections Are Conducted
Example of Inspection Checklist Used by the CVPD
Compliance Inspection
Areas:
•Licensing & Permits
•Sales Restrictions
•Product Restrictions
•Store Operations
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CVMC 5.56 Compliance Inspections 2022 -2025
106
RETAILER
INSPECTIONS UNDER
CVMC 5.56
88
MINOR DECOY
OPERATIONS
FURNISHING
TO MINORS
FLAVORED
TOBACCO
THC
SALES
17
16
4
99
UNDERCOVER
BUYS
37 Major
Violations
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Major Violation
Large Seizures
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Major Violation
Hidden Product
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Compliance Checks by the State 2022 -2025
147
INSPECTIONS
FLAVOR BAN
SEIZURES
15
CIGARETTE
SEIZURES
3
CITATIONS
ISSUED
13 2022
5
2023
43
2024
0
2025
99
California Department of
Tax and Fee Administration
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CVMC 5.56 Tools for Compliance
Citations
Progressive within
12-month period:
$100
$200
$500 +
Civil Penalties
Permit Actions
Progressive over
60-month period:
1
2
3
4
Warning
90-day Suspension
1-year Suspension
Revocation
Criminal
Misdemeanor
punishable by a fine of
not more than $1,000 or
imprisonment for a
period of not more than
six months
$2,500 for each
and every offense
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CVMC 5.56 Examples of 1st Violation
$100
Citation Permit Actions
1 WarningTools for compliance:&/or
Example #1: Lack of Required Signage
Violation of CVMC 5.56.090(A). Compliance with All Laws Required.In
the course of Tobacco Retailing or in the operation of the business or
maintenance of the location for which a permit issued, it shall be a
violation of this chapter for a Permittee, or any of the Permittee’s
agents or employees, to violate any local, state, or federal law
applicable to Tobacco Products,Tobacco Paraphernalia, or Tobacco
Retailing.
Example #2: Possession of Flavored Tobacco
Violation of CVMC 5.56.095(A)(1).There shall be a permissive
inference that a Tobacco Retailer in possession of four or
more Flavored Tobacco Products, including but not limited to individual
Flavored Tobacco Products, packages of Flavored Tobacco
Products,or any combination thereof, possesses
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Staff Recommended Amendments to
CVMC 5.56 -Tobacco Retailer
Amendments/Updates
•5.56.090 –Operating requirements
•Employees
•Marketing
•5.56.095 –Product restrictions
•UTL
•5.56.100 -Compliance Monitoring
•Inspection Authority
•5.56.110 –Suspension and revocation
•Permit Violations
•5.56.120 -Violations-Penalties
•Administrative Citations
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Policy Discussion to
Reduce Permits
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Range of Options to Restrict Tobacco Retailers
General Considerations:
•Applicability to existing and/or new permits
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Examples Around California
Restrictions on Type of
Retailer
Limit # of Permits
Issued
Distance
Between Permits
Buffer Around
Sensitive Locations
Local
Jurisdicti
ons
Prohibit pharmacies:
SD County, Alameda City &
County,Fremont, Hermosa
Beach, Santa
Rosa,Humboldt County,
Sonoma County, National City
Caps on Issuance:
25 = Oakley
54= National City
330 = SD County
1 per 1,000 people =
Hesperia, Lynwood
1 per 2,500 people = Santa
Rosa, Alameda
County,Humboldt County,
Sonoma County
No new permits
surrounding existing
permit:
200 ft.= Hesperia, Lynwood
500 ft. = SD County, Alameda
City & County, San Jose, Union
City, Alameda
County,Humboldt County,
Sonoma County
1,000 ft.=El Cerrito, National
City
Youth populated
areas:
300 ft.= Alameda
500 ft.= El Cerrito,
Fremont, Hermosa Beach,
Hesperia, Lynwood,
Humboldt County
600 ft.= Santa Rosa
1,000 ft.= Union City,
Alameda County,Sonoma
County, National City
Sensitive uses:
500 ft. = San Jose
Residential zone:
Hesperia, Lynwood
Proposed
State Law
AB 957:
Prohibit pharmacies
SB 1314:Limit smoke
shop sales hours 10:00
p.m.to 6:00 a.m. &
create a separate license
SB
1314:Prohibit smoke
shops from within 600-
foot radius of a school
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Current
Tobacco
Retail
Landscape
in Chula
Vista
(142 Retailers)
Distric
t 2:
56
Distric
t 1:
19
Distric
t 4:
51
Distric
t 3:
14
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1) Type of Retailer
Policy Discussion
Community
Input
HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
No specific
comments were
received from
community
members
limiting
retailer types
selling
products.
Focus on the
actors".
Commission noted
the City’s
in tobacco
recommended
prohibiting
pharmacies from
selling tobacco
products.
Policy Options
Consider amendments to CVMC
5.56 –Tobacco Retailer
Permit Requirements to:
• Prohibit pharmacies (4)
from obtaining a Tobacco
Retailer Permit.
• Consider restricting smoke
shops (19) as permitted
tobacco retailers due to
higher violation rates
identified during compliance
inspections.
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2) Caps on Permit Issuance
Policy Discussion
Community Input HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
Concerns were raised about the
concentration of tobacco retailers
certain areas of the City,
western Chula Vista.
Should consider future growth.
HWAC did not take a
position and deferred
to City Council
regarding potential
permit caps by
Council District or
retailer density.
Council District or Geography Population
(Based on estimated City population of 280,000)
1 per 5,000
= appr. 56
1 per 2,500
= appr. 112
Policy Options
Consider establishing
a maximum number
of tobacco retailer
permits citywide or
by
geographic area based
on
population thresholds
or Council District
boundaries.
Consider regulations
to establish permit
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3) Permit Proximity
Policy Discussion
Community Input HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
Community members raised
concerns about the
of tobacco retailers in
Chula Vista.
Consider future growth
and tourism.
Prohibit new tobacco
retailer permits within
1,000 feet of another
permit.
Apply the restriction to
new permits and existing
permits seeking
relocation, while
providing a legacy
exemption to existing
retailers currently
operating within the
1,000-foot buffer.
Allow permit transfer to
new qualified applicants
Policy Options
Consider establishing
minimum
distance requirements
between tobacco
retailers.
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4) Buffer Sensitive Locations
Policy Discussion
Community Input HWAC Advisory Recommendation
Community members raised
concerns about proximity
schools, parks, and
other youth-serving
locations.
Consider legacy
businesses that existed
prior to sensitive
location.
Prohibit new tobacco
retailer permits within
1,000 feet of sensitive
locations (schools grades K–
12, parks, and major transit
stops).
Apply the restriction to new
permits and existing permits
seeking relocation,
while providing a
legacy exemption
to existing retailers
currently operating within
the 1,000-foot buffer.
Allow permit transfer to new
Policy Options
Consider establishing
minimum distance
requirements around
sensitive locations.
Should restrictions
apply to existing
businesses?
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3) Permit Proximity & 4) Buffer Sensitive Locations
Impact in Reducing Permits
66
Existin
g
Permits
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5) Transfer of Retail Permits
Current Law Community Input HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
CVMC 5.56.060 –
Permits
Nontransferable
Retailers
interest in a
to sell their
with assurance
a potential
could qualify
tobacco
permit.
Establish a
conditional
process
prospective
to obtain
for a tobacco
retailer permit
to business
ownership
City Improvements &
Policy Options
Guidance for business owners on
the City website regarding the
tobacco retailer permit
process.
Consider amendments to CVMC
5.56.060 –Permits
Nontransferable to allow a
conditional permit approval
process for prospective buyers.
Determine if existing
businesses should have a legacy
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Direction from City Council:
Potential Amendments to CVMC 5.56 -Tobacco Retailer
New Policy Areas for Discussion
1)Restrict type of retailers
2)Set issuance caps
3)Limit permit proximity
4)Buffer sensitive locations
5)Establish conditional transfers
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Backup
Slides..
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Public Health Considerations
•Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
U.S.
•Over 490,000 deaths annually linked to smoking and secondhand smoke.
•Nearly 90% of smokers begin before age 18.
Access and Violations
•Community….
•Business…
•62% of full compliance inspections in 2025 yielded major violations.
CVMC 5.56 Implementation Challenges
•Narrow scope of authority.
•Evolving tobacco industry.
•Ability to enforce locally and appropriately for offense.
•Confusion over state v. city laws.
Reasons to
Strengthen
CVMC 5.56
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Required Licenses / Permits
License/Permit
Required
California Department of Tax and
Fee Administration (CDTFA)
Chula Vista Tobacco Retailer Permit
(CVMC 5.56)
Chula Vista Business
License
Initial & Annual
Renewal Fee
$265 (Prior to July 1, 2026)
$450 (after July 1, 2026)
$322 5 or less employees $25.00
$25.00
More than 5 employees
$52.50
Inspection
Frequency
Approximately 1-3 years or
more frequent w/ violations
Within 24 months or
more frequent w/ violations
N/A
Inspection Items •CDTFA license
•Supporting purchase/sales invoices for
for inventory
•Valid California tax stamps affixed
•Excise tax was paid on inventory
•State License, City Permit & City Business
License
•Proper signage (underage tobacco warning
warning signs)
•Employees over 18
•No single cigs or cigs sold in packs less than 20
N/A
Flavored Tobacco
Products
Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL) identifies
specific products that have no characterizing
characterizing flavor and are prohibited.
Prohibits any tobacco product with a taste or smell
smell other than tobacco (e.g., fruit, mint, menthol,
menthol, candy, dessert, alcohol, herbs, spices).
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Compliance
Current Law Community
Input
HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
CVCM 5.56.100
Tobacco
shall be
least once
months to
compliance with
tobacco
permit
Community
members and
retailers
expressed
confusion
regarding
state
inspections
versus local
compliance
inspections
and the roles
of different
enforcement
agencies.
Retain the current
inspection frequency of
one inspection every 24
months, unless
violations are
identified.
Consider expanding
compliance inspections
to additional City
departments to support
enforcement efforts.
City Improvements &
Staff Recommendations
Additional resources
considered for SIU to
administration.
• Authorize other
to assist with
• Consider requiring
review before renewal
than automatic renewal
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Administrative Citations
Current Law Community Input HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
CVMC 1.41.100 -
Administrative citatio
Progressive within
12-month period:
Community members
expressed that
financial
penalties should
act aa
a meaningful
deterrent,
particularly for
repeat violators.
Expressed 60
months is too
long.
Increase
penalties for
violations
while retaining
the cumulative
timeframe at 60
months$100
$200
$500 +
Staff Recommendations
Consider amendments to
establish higher
administrative fines
for tobacco-related
violations,
particularly for
repeat or serious
violations.
Explore setting a
maximum cap with
flexibility based on
the severity of the
violation.
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Civil Penalties
Current Law Community Input HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
CVMC 5.56.120 –
Violations and
Penalties
Violations of the
Tobacco Retailer
Permit ordinance
may result in
civil penalties of
up to $2,500 for
each and every
offense, in
addition to permit
suspension or
revocation.
Interest in
distinguishing
minor and major
violations
within the
penalty
structure.
Maintain the
civil penalty
and maximum
amounts.
Staff Recommendations
Consider amendments to
CVMC 5.56.120 –Violations
and Penalties to allow for
a more graduated penalty
structure that
distinguishes between
minor and major
violations.
Explore higher penalties
or enhanced enforcement
tools for repeat or long-
term violators who do not
respond to lower-level
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Suspension & Revocation
Current Law Community
Input
HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
CVMC 5.56.110
Violation
Escalation
Structure within
60-month period:
War
ning
90-
day Suspension
1-
year Suspension
Re
Stakeholders
expressed
interest in
ensuring the
violation
and penalty
structure is
consistent
with other
regulatory
programs and
provides
clear
accountabili
ty for
repeated
violations.
Reduce the cumulative
violation timeframe to 48
months and include one
warning before suspension
penalties.
Provide discretion to the
Police Chief to deny,
modify, suspend, or revoke
permits based on
violations, with the right
to request an
administrative hearing to
appeal the decision.
Clarify the types of
violations associated with
each enforcement penalty.
1
2
3
4
Staff
Recommendations
Consider amendments to
CVMC 5.56.110 –
Suspension or
Revocation of Permit
to:
• Clarify enforcement
authority for
violations by owners,
permittees, or
employees
• Allow the City to
impose conditions or
restrictions based on
violations
• Establish a clear
process for written
notice of violation and
intent to deny, modify,
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Unflavored Tobacco List
Current Law Community
Input
HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
CVMC 5.56.095 -
Sale of Certain
Items Prohibited
Defines flavored
tobacco products
and prohibits
their sale in
accordance with
state law.
Community
members
expressed
interest in
aligning local
definitions
with state law
to reduce
confusion and
ensure
consistent
enforcement.
No formal
recommendation
adopted.The
Commission
City Council for
direction.
Staff Recommendations
Consider amendments to CVMC
5.56.095 –Sale of Certain
Prohibited to adopt the
Unflavored Tobacco List
Incorporating the UTL into
ordinance would allow local
enforcement authority rather
relying solely on state
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Marketing to Youth
Current Law Community
Input
HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
CVMC 5.56.090
Windows
Some
retailers use
colorful or
highly
visible signag
e that may
appeal to
youth.
Further restrict
both outdoor and
window advertising
to reduce youth
exposure.
City Improvements &
Staff Recommendations
Consider amendments
to CVMC 5.56.090 –Tobacco
Retailer
Operating Requirements and
Prohibitions to address
street-facing and
window advertising. Options
may include limits on
advertising visibility,
youth-appealing imagery, or
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Employee Training
Current Law Community Input HWAC Advisory
Recommendation
Tobacco
permit holder
signs a
of
acknowledging
compliance
tobacco sales
laws.
Retailers
interest in
employee
education and
tools to help
staff comply
tobacco sales
and prevent
violations.
Require employees who
tobacco products to
Statement of
acknowledging tobacco
laws and retailer
responsibilities.
Return to HWAC to
discuss employee
and training options.
City Improvements/
Policy Options
Consider amendments to
CVMC 5.56.090 –Tobacco
Retailer Operating
Requirements and
Prohibitions to require
employees who sell
tobacco products to sign
a Statement of
Understanding
acknowledging tobacco
sales laws and retailer
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Tobacco Retailers in Proximity
500 ft & 1,000 ft Buffer Analysis
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Tobacco Retailers Located Near Schools
500 ft & 1,000 ft Buffer Analysis
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Tobacco Retailers Located Near Parks
500 ft & 1,000 ft Buffer Analysis
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Tobacco Retailers Located Near Transit
500 ft & 1,000 ft Buffer Analysis
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April 21, 2026
ITEM TITLE
City Boards and Commissions: Place an Ordinance on First Reading Amending the Municipal Code to
Implement District-Based Nominations for Certain Boards and Commissions
Report Number: 26-0164
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
Place an ordinance on first reading amending the Chula Vista Municipal Code to redesignate four seats on
the Board of Library Trustees, Charter Review Commission, Sustainability Commission, Traffic Safety
Commission, and Veterans Advisory Commission to use a district-based nomination process, one seat per
district; require appointees to the district-designated seats on the Traffic Safety Commission to reside in the
corresponding district; provide that appointees to the district-designated seats on the other listed bodies are
not required to reside in the corresponding district; and clarif y that the existing Municipal Code process for
the City Clerk to propose reassignment of seat designations for City Council consideration and approval
applies when appointment processes are adjusted. (First Reading)
SUMMARY
On December 16, 2025, City Council made a referral to the City Clerk, in coordination with the City Attorney,
to review the City’s boards and commissions appointment framework and return with recommended
amendments to support greater district-based representation, consistent with legal constraints, subject-
matter expertise, and the City Charter.
On January 20, 2026, City Council received a presentation and directed staff to return with an ordinance to
change four seats to use a district-based nomination process, without a district residency requirement for
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the members, for the following bodies: Board of Library Trustees, Charter Review Commission, Sustainability
Commission, Traffic Safety Commission, and Veterans Advisory Commission.
On April 14, 2026, the City Council considered a draft ordinance based on the direction provided on January
20, 2026. In addition, staff recommended clarifying language to confirm that the existing Municipal Code
process for the City Clerk to propose reassignment of seat designations for City Council consideration and
approval applies when appointment processes are adjusted, in addition to when seat qualifications are
modified. The City Council also directed staff to revise the draft ordinance to require that appointees to the
district-nominated seats on the Traffic Safety Commission reside in the corresponding district.
The proposed ordinance implements that direction.
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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Boards and commissions with potential recommended changes to their structure were notified prior to and
following the City Council meetings related to this item and were invited to submit written or in-person
comments.
DISCUSSION
Background
The proposed ordinance implements City Council direction provided on January 20, 2026, following a review
of opportunities for greater district-based representation on City boards and commissions. City Council
directed staff to return with an ordinance redesignating four seats on specified bodies to use a district-based
nomination process, one per district, without a district residency requirement for appointees . On April 14,
2026, City Council further directed that appointees to the district-nominated seats on the Traffic Safety
Commission be required to reside in the corresponding district.
Proposed Amendments
The proposed ordinance would amend the Municipal Code to redesignate four seats, one per district, on each
of the following bodies to use a district-based nomination process:
Board of Library Trustees
Charter Review Commission
Sustainability Commission
Traffic Safety Commission
Veterans Advisory Commission
Under this structure, each of the four seats would be nominated by the corresponding District
Councilmember and appointed by a majority vote of the full City Council in accordance with the City Charter.
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Appointees to these seats would not be required to reside in the corresponding district, except for district-
nominated seats on the Traffic Safety Commission, for which appointees would be required to reside in the
corresponding district.
Seat Reassignment Clarification
The Municipal Code currently establishes a process by which seat designations are reassigned when seat
qualifications are modified. To provide clarity, staff recommends including language confirming that this
existing process also applies when appointment processes are adjusted.
This clarification is consistent with current practice and is intended to ensure an orderly transition as terms
expire and seats are redesignated.
Transition and Implementation
Because the district-based nomination process would not include a district residency requirem ent for the
affected bodies, other than the Traffic Safety Commission, the change would not affect the qualifications of
any current members to continue serving in their seats. Appointees to district-nominated seats on the Traffic
Safety Commission, however, would be required to reside in the corresponding district upon appointment
or reappointment.
The City Clerk would propose reassignment of seat designations to align with the updated appointment
processes, with such reassignments brought forward for City Council consideration and approval. As of the
effective date of the ordinance, the new appointment process for redesignated seats would apply to any
existing vacancies and to future vacancies as they occur, whether scheduled (expiration of term) or
unscheduled (e.g., resignation).
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and have 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 are not independently aware and have 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
No fiscal impact associated with the introduction and adoption of the proposed ordinance.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
No ongoing fiscal impact is anticipated.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Redline version of recommended changes to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
Staff Contact: Kerry Bigelow, City Clerk; Marco Verdugo, City Attorney
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C:\Program Files\eSCRIBE\TEMP\e5729dde-e5e8-48d5-9fc5-d17ee8b16b4c\16483217237Ordinance - District-Based Commission Seats.docx
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO IMPLEMENT DISTRICT-BASED NOMINATIONS
FOR CERTAIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, AND
CLARIFY THE PROCESS FOR REASSIGNMENT OF SEAT
DESIGNATIONS WHEN APPOINTMENT PROCESSES ARE
ADJUSTED
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2025, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista directed
the City Clerk, in coordination with the City Attorney, to review the City’s boards and
commissions appointment framework and return with recommended amendments to support
greater district-based representation, consistent with applicable legal requirements, subject-matter
expertise considerations, and the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2026, the City Council received a presentation regarding
potential amendments and directed staff to return with an ordinance redesignating four seats, one
per City Council district, on certain boards and commissions to use the district-based nomination
process described in CVMC Section 2.25.052(C), without imposing a district residency
requirement on appointees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council’s direction applied to the following bodies: the Board of
Library Trustees, Charter Review Commission, Sustainability Commission, Traffic Safety
Commission, and Veterans Advisory Commission; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2026, the City Council further directed that appointees to district-
nominated seats on the Traffic Safety Commission be required to reside in the corresponding
district; and
WHEREAS, under the proposed district-based nomination process, each redesignated seat
would be nominated for appointment by the corresponding District Councilmember subject to
approval by a majority vote of the full City Council in accordance with the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, CVMC 2.25.035 currently establishes a process by which the City Clerk shall
propose reassignment of seat designations for City Council consideration and approval when seat
qualifications are modified; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to clarify that this existing reassignment process also
applies when appointment processes are adjusted, in order to promote administrative clarity and
ensure orderly transition as terms expire and seats are redesignated.
NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I. The following sections in various chapters in Chula Vista Municipal Code Title
2 are hereby amended and shall read as follows:
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2.25.035 Membership – Changes to seat qualifications.
A. If changes are made to the qualifications for one or more seats on a board or
commission, including redistricting having occurred, seats being changed from at-large to district-
based, qualifications or the applicable appointment process being changed for a seat, or a similar
event, the City Clerk shall recommend to the City Council for approval the assignments of the
seated members to the seats, with the intent of reducing disruption to the board or commission, to
the extent possible.
B. When a member is reassigned, the member shall retain the term dates they were
originally assigned. Reassigning a seat shall not extend a term or allow a member to serve more
consecutive terms than the member would otherwise be entitled to serve.
C. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, if a member does not qualify under the
new requirements for the seat to which the member has been assigned, the member nonetheless
shall be entitled to serve out the remainder of the member’s term, with a qualified replacement to
be appointed and seated for the succeeding term.
2.29.040 Membership.
The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with Article
VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
1. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district.
2.32.060 Membership.
The Sustainability Commission shall consist of seven Voting Members and two Youth Advisory
Members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25
CVMC.
1. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district.
3. Youth Advisory Members. Two Youth Advisory Members shall meet the qualifications
specified in CVMC 2.25.030(E) and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with
the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2.39.040 Membership.
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The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with Article
VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
1. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district.
2.44.030 Membership.
The Traffic Safety Commission shall consist of seven Members who shall be appointed in
accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
1. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district and must maintain their
district residency throughout their tenure.
2.45.040 Membership.
In accordance with Charter Section 605, the Board of Library Trustees shall consist of five Voting
Members and one Youth Advisory Member, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the
City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
1. General Appointment. One Voting Member shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district.
3. Youth Advisory Member. One Youth Advisory Member shall meet the qualifications
specified in CVMC 2.25.030(E) and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with
the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
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 C hula 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.
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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
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC Marco A. Verdugo
City Clerk City Attorney
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2.25.035 Membership – Changes to seat qualifications.
A. If changes are made to the qualifications for one or more seats on a board or commission,
including redistricting having occurred, seats being changed from at-large to district-based,
qualifications or the applicable appointment process being changed for a seat, or a similar event, the
City Clerk shall recommend to the City Council for approval the assignments of the seated members
to the seats, with the intent of reducing disruption to the board or commission, to the extent
possible.
B. When a member is reassigned, the member shall retain the term dates they were originally
assigned. Reassigning a seat shall not extend a term or allow a member to serve more consecutive
terms than the member would otherwise be entitled to serve.
C. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, if a member does not qualify under the new
requirements for the seat to which the member has been assigned, the member nonetheless shall
be entitled to serve out the remainder of the member’s term, with a qualified replacement to be
appointed and seated for the succeeding term.
Charter Review Commission:
2.29.040 Membership.
The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with Article
VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
1. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district.
Sustainability Commission:
2.32.060 Membership.
The Sustainability Commission shall consist of seven Voting Members and two Youth Advisory
Members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
1. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district.
3. Youth Advisory Members. Two Youth Advisory Members shall meet the qualifications
specified in CVMC 2.25.030(E) and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the
general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
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Veterans Advisory Commission:
2.39.040 Membership.
A. The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with
Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
1. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district.
Traffic Safety Commission:
2.44.030 Membership.
The Traffic Safety Commission shall consist of seven Members who shall be appointed in accordance
with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC.
1. General Appointments. Three Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district and must maintain their
district residency throughout their tenure.
Board of Library Trustees:
2.45.040 Membership.
In accordance with Charter Section 605, The the Board of Library Trustees shall consist of five
Voting Members appointed by the City Council from the Registered Voters of the City and one Youth
Advisory Member, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25
CVMC.. The City Council may change the number of Members comprising the Board by ordinance.
1. General Appointment. One Voting Member shall be nominated and appointed in accordance
with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. District-Based Appointments. Four Voting Members shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the district-based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C).
Members are not required to reside in the corresponding City Council district.
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3. Youth Advisory Member. One Youth Advisory Member shall meet the qualifications specified
in CVMC 2.25.030(E) and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general
appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
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District-Based Nominations for Certain
Boards and Commissions
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Purpose
of
Ordinance
•Implements City Council
direction from January 20,
2026, and April 14, 2026
•Expands district-based
nominations
•Applies to select City boards
and commissions
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New Appointment Process
Four seats per commission (one per district)
Nominated by corresponding District City Councilmember
Appointment by full City Council
District residency required for Traffic Safety; no district
residency requirement for other affected commissions
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Applicabili
ty and
Implementat
ion
•District residency not required:
•Board of Library Trustees
•Charter Review Commission
•Veterans Advisory Commission
•Sustainability Commission
•District residency required:
•Traffic Safety Commission
Applies to:
•No impact to current members’ eligibility
•Applies to current and future vacancies
•Clarifies existing seat reassignment
process
•Seat alignments for current members will
return to City Council for approval
Transition
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Emergency Communications
Campaign Update
John Cihomsky
Chief Communications
Officer
April 21, 2026
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Overview of Existing Notification Tools
•Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
(IPAWS)
•Managed by FEMA, IPAWS is the secure
platform cities, counties, states and federal
agencies use to send official emergency alerts
•The County of San Diego Office of Emergency
Services is the Administrator for IPAWS in our
county
•The City (and other municipalities) have
access and are authorized to use IPAWS
through established agreements with the
County of San Diego.
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Overview of Existing Notification Tools
•Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA)
•WEA is a delivery method within IPAWS
•Other methods include broadcast alerts on
the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and
NOAA Weather Radio
•WEAs are short, urgent messages sent
to mobile phones via cell towers (like
an AMBER alert)
•Public not required to sign up for WEAs
•The City has the authority to issue a
WEA when necessary, following all
required guidelines
•While delivery method is geotargeted,
messaging often extends outside the
intended area
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WEA Message
Categories
•Specific WEA message categories exist to
provide clear direction to recipients:
•Shelter: Take shelter in place
•Evacuate: Relocate as instructed
•Prepare: Make appropriate preparations
•Execute: Execute a pre-planned activity
•Avoid: Avoid a certain area
•Monitor: Attend to information sources
for more details
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WEA Messaging
Message Format
•Source, Threat, Location, Guidance/Time,
Additional Info
Example 1 (90 characters)
•CVFD. Wildfire in Rolling Hills Ranch.
Evacuate via Telegraph Cyn Rd. See
AlertSD.org
Example 2 (360 characters)
•Chula Vista Fire Dept. has issued an
evacuation alert for the Rolling Hills Ranch
neighborhood due to an advancing wildfire.
Evacuate now to points west via Proctor
Valley Rd. or Telegraph Cyn Rd. Evacuation
center at Southwestern College at 900 Otay
Lakes Rd. For more information, visit
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WEA
Monitor
Message
•When an emergency first erupts, an
initial WEA can alert the public
about the incident and provide
direction on how to continually
monitor the situation through the
City’s website or social media
channels
•Once the public’s attention is
captured, frequent updates can be
provided via the above channels
•If warranted, additional WEAs
would be issued to communicate
critical life-safety information
and any necessary actionable
updates
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WEA Monitor Message
Example
•Note: Typing @thinkchulavista
into a browser brings up links
to all the City’s social media
channels and website
Wildfire on Otay Mountain in east Chula
Vista. No immediate threat. For updates
about this incident search @thinkchulavista
or visit www.chulavistaca.gov or
AlertSD.org.
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Delivery Method:
Emergency Apps
•Genasys Protect –an evacuation mapping app that pushes
targeted notifications to specific neighborhoods or an entire
region. Residents can subscribe to geographic zones that are
most common to their everyday life. The Genasys Protect app
allows up to 1,200 characters, providing much more detail than
WEA. The Genasys Protect app is used in conjunction with
WEAs and AlertSanDiego notifications.
•AlertSanDiego –the region’s official opt-in emergency
notification system and information hub, used by the City, to
send urgent alerts to residents during critical incidents.
Residents can choose how to receive their alerts (text, phone,
email, etc.).
•Messages can be in both English and Spanish
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Citywide Emergency Alert Awareness
Campaign
Objectives
•Increase resident sign-ups of the Genasys Protect and AlertSanDiego apps so
they can receive critical, in-the-moment alerts during an emergency
•Educate residents how they can receive frequent informational updates from
the City through its social media channels and website during an emergency
Tactics
•Media Relations / Campaign Launch
•Campaign launch on Saturday, May 2, National Wildfire Preparedness Day, at Fire Station
5; incorporate Animal Services / Nat’l Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
•Continued opportunities around state and national disaster observances such as The
Great American ShakeOut
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Awareness Campaign cont’d
•Social Media Campaign
•Emergency app how-to video
•Social media posts
•Community Voices Survey
•Community Connections e-newsletter
•Councilmember newsletters
•Special Events
•Tabling opportunities at special events, eg, 4thFest, HarborFest, to promote sign-ups
Assessment
•Conduct annual citywide on NextDoor test three months after campaign launch
•Measure increase in app contact records after six months
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