City of Chula Vista

Regular Planning Commission Meeting

MINUTES

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA

Commissioners Present:

• Commissioner Burroughs, 
• Commissioner Combs, 
• Chair De La Rosa, 
• Commissioner Leal, 
• Vice Chair Torres, 
• and Commissioner Zaker 

Absent:

• Commissioner Felber 

Also Present:

• City Clerk Bigelow, 
• Development Services Director Black, 
• Director of Housing and Homeless Services Kurz, 
• Planning Manager Philips, 
• Outside Counsel Spath, 
• Senior Planner Stanley, 
• Housing Manager Warwick, 
• Secretary Zepeda, 
• and Assistant Director of Development Services Cass 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

Secretary Zepeda called the roll.

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

Commissioner Combs led the Pledge of Allegiance.

4.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were none. 

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and no earlier than specified in the notice. 

5.1

Amend Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 19 (Planning and Zoning) To Update and Add Chapters Related to the Production of Affordable Housing and Associated Policies for Low- and Moderate-Income Households

Senior Planner Stanley gave a presentation on the item and Consultant Mark Sawicki with RSG was available for questions.

Chair De La Rosa opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Chair De La Rosa closed the public hearing.

• Moved by Commissioner Leal
  Seconded by Commissioner Zaker

  To approve the resolution as presented with the amendment to section 19.91.050.A to reflect changing the threshold number of units from 10 to 25. The motion was carried by the following vote:

  Yes (6)

  Commissioner Burroughs, Chair De La Rosa, Vice Chair Torres, Commissioner Zaker, Commissioner Combs, and Commissioner Leal

  Result, Carried (6 to 0)

6.

ACTION ITEMS

6.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes

• Moved by Commissioner Zaker
  Seconded by Commissioner Leal

  To approve minutes dated March 27, 2024 and April 10, 2024. The motion was carried by the following vote:

  Yes (6)

  Commissioner Burroughs, Chair De La Rosa, Vice Chair Torres, Commissioner Zaker, Commissioner Combs, and Commissioner Leal

  Result, Carried (6 to 0)

6.2

Written Communication

• Moved by Commissioner Combs
  Seconded by Commissioner Leal

  To approve the absence. The motion was carried by the following vote:

  Yes (6)

  Commissioner Burroughs, Chair De La Rosa, Vice Chair Torres, Commissioner Zaker, Commissioner Combs, and Commissioner Leal

  Result, Carried (6 to 0)

7.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

There was none.

8.

CHAIR'S COMMENTS

Chair De La Rosa thanked staff for answering questions on housing and affordability.  

9.

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS

Commissioner Combs thanked staff and consultants for their work on the affordable housing report.  

Vice Chair Torres reported on attendance at recent events and made community announcements.

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

Minutes prepared by: Mariluz Zepeda, Planning Commission Secretary.