HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.08.12 PC MinutesCity of Chula Vista
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
MINUTES
August 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
Present: Commissioner Combs, Vice Chair Torres, Chair Leal
Absent: Commissioner Jones, Commissioner Sanfilippo
Also Present: Deputy Director of Development Services Colamussi, Deputy
Director of Development Services Bridgeford, Deputy City
Attorney Horvath, Deputy City Clerk Zepeda
Minutes are prepared and ordered to correspond to the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6'02 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Zepeda called the roll.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
Led by Commissioner Combs.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 4.1 through 4.3)
Moved by Commissioner Combs
Seconded by Vice Chair Torres
To approve the recommended actions appearing below consent calendar Items
4.1 through 4.3. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Commissioner Combs, Vice Chair Torres, and Chair Leal
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
4.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes
To approve minutes dated: June 10, 2026
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4.2 Consider Request for Excused Absence
To approve excused absence for Commissioner Combs from the June 10,
2026, meeting.
4.3 Proposed Street Name Changes for the Chula Vista Bayfront
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-007.
Item 4.3 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE STREET NAME CHANGES FOR TWO (2)
EXISTING AND TWO (2) NEW STREETS WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA
BAYFRONT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lee Kohse, Chula Vista resident, spoke on ways to support the arts in Chula
Vista.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Municipal Code Update Regarding Allowable Uses and Process
Improvements to Approve Community Purpose Facilities Within the
Planned Community Zone
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.
Senior Planner Mallec gave a presentation on the item, and Deputy
Director of Development Services Colamussi assisted in answering
questions.
Chair Leal opened the public hearing.
There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Chair Leal
closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Chair Torres
Seconded by Commissioner Combs
To adopt Resolution No. 2026-008. The motion was carried by the
following vote:
Yes (3): Commissioner Combs, Vice Chair Torres, and Chair Leal
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
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Item 6.1 heading:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 19.04.002, 19.48.025, AND 19.48.040 REGARDING
ALLOWABLE USES AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO APPROVE
COMMUNITY PURPOSE FACILITIES WITHIN THE PLANNE❑
COMMUNITY ZONE
6.2 Continuation of Public Hearing Recommending City Council Approve
an Outdoor ❑ining Ordinance
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements,
and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than the time
specified in the notice.
Deputy Director Bridge ford gave a presentation on the item.
Director of Economic Development Graham and Assistant Director of
Public Works Flores assisted in answering questions on the item.
Chair Leal opened the public hearing.
Dominic LiMandri spoke in support of the item.
There being no additional members of the public who wished to speak,
Chair Leal closed the public hearing.
Moved by Vice Chair Torres
Seconded by Commissioner Combs
To adopt Resolution Nos. 2026-009 and 2026-010 with the following
amendments:
1. Add provisions to include a City -provided standard design and build
template that establishes standardization and aesthetic uniformity
for certain corridors.
2. Strike the proposed Sidewalk Cafe initial Permit Fee of $1,250.
3. Strike the proposed Sidewalk Cafe Annual Renewal Fee of $500.
4. Strike the proposed Right -of -Way Occupancy Fees.
5. Add a transfer fee of $500 in the event that there is a change in
ownership of the restaurant business or property itself.
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6. Recommend that a two-year all -encompassing report be provided
by staff to the City Council as to what lessons were learned in the
implementation of the ordinance.
The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Commissioner Combs, Vice Chair Torres, and Chair Leal
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
Item 6.2 headings:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-009 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY ❑F CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
AMENDMENTS TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING
CHAPTER 19.59 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR
❑INING FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, INCLUDING
SIDEWALK CAFES AND POCKET PATIOS
B) RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ❑F
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES RELATE❑ TO
OUTDOOR DINING FACILITIES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY,
INCLUDING SIDEWALK CAFES AN❑ POCKET PATIOS AND UPDATING
THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.1 Election of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Moved by Vice Chair Torres
Seconded by Chair Leal
To elect Commissioner Leal as Chair and Commissioner Combs as Vice
Chair. The motion was carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Commissioner Combs, Vice Chair Torres, and Chair Leaf
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
8. STAFF REPORT
Deputy Director of Development Services Colamussi provided comments and
informational updates.
9. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Leal thanked Vice Chair Torres for his service as Vice Chair.
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10. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioners made comments and provided updates.
Moved by Chair Leal
Seconded by Commissioner Combs
To authorize the Chair to address the City Council at the meeting when Item 6.2
is presented, to explain the Commission's deliberations and the basis for its
recommendations regarding the Outdoor Dining Ordinance. The motion was
carried by the following vote:
Yes (3): Commissioner Combs, Vice Chair Torres, and Chair Leal
Result, Carried (3 to 0)
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk
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Mariluz Zepeda, Deputy City Clerk
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