HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2010-020RESOLUTION NO. 2010-020
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING ANEW COUNCIL POLICY
GOVERNING THE ENFORCEMENT OF CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE 15.60
WHEREAS, the presence of vacant, abandoned residences can lead to neighborhood
decline; and
WHEREAS, the presence of vacant, abandoned residences can create an attractive public
nuisance; and
WHEREAS, the presence of vacant abandoned residences can contribute to lower
property values; and
WHEREAS, the presence of vacant abandoned residences can discourage potential
buyers from purchasing a home adjacent to or in neighborhoods with vacant abandoned
residences; and
WHEREAS, many vacant abandoned residences are the responsibility of out of area, out
of state lenders and beneficial interests; and
WHEREAS, in many instances the lenders and beneficial interests fail to adequately
maintain and secure these vacant residences; and
WHEREAS, the City has an obligation to protect its residential neighborhoods from
decline and devaluation; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2007, the City Council met, reviewed and discussed the
proposed ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2007, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 3080; and
WHEREAS, CVMC 15.60 also known as Residential Abandoned Property Program
(RAPP), has been in place and enforced since its passage; and
WHEREAS, over the last 28 months much attention has been given to the RAP Program
and it has become a model for several other jurisdictions throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, the RAP Program has been recognized by Harvazd University as an
outstanding program and is a finalist in the Ash Institute Kennedy School -Innovations in
American Government Award competition and was featured in Congressional Hearings
involving the foreclosure crisis; and
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WHEREAS, in response to the criticisms and concerns shared by the local real estate
industry the proposed Council Policy was drafted to provide direction and guidance to staff that
will address and resolve these concems without weakening the ordinance or the positive impact
it has had in Chula Vista's neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby adopt a new Council Policy governing the enforcement of Chula Vista
Municipal Code Section 15.60.
Presented by
Gary albe .E., AICP
Deputy City Manager/Development
Services Director
Approved as to form by
B C. Mie eld
City Atto ey
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 26th day of January 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson and
Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, M or
ATTEST:
Donna R. Norris, C ,City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2010-020 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 26th day of January 2010.
Executed this 26th day of January 2010.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk