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March 18, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Agreement: Approve an Agreement with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee for Olympic & Paralympic Training Site Facility Designation License, Use and Access for the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
Report Number: 25-0077
Location: 2800 Olympic Pkwy
Department: City Manager
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: Yes
Environmental Notice : The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving a Training Site Facility Designation License, Use and Access Agreement with the United Olympic & Paralympic Committee for the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center.
SUMMARY
In 2016 the City acquired the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (CVEATC) from the Unites States Olympic Committee for one dollar. Staff has negotiated a successor agreement with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) to maintain the facility as a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site. The Training Site Facility Designation License, Use, and Access Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the USOPC will allow the CVEATC to maintain its designation as a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, in exchange for guaranteed room rates, access, and use of the facility by USOPC athletes and other user s as outlined in the agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities), because the proposed project would not result in a significant effect on the environment, create a cumulative impact, damage a scenic P a g e | 2
highway, or cause a substantial a dverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
In 2014, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) approached the City of Chula Vista with the opportunity to acquire the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center (CVOTC) and continue its operation as a U.S.
Olympic and Paralympic Training Site. Following a series of negotiations, the City Council approved the terms and conditions for the transfer of property and operation of the facility in February 2016.
Under the agreements, the USOC transferred ownership of the facility to the City of Chula Vista for the nominal price of one dollar, and the City agreed to operate the facility as a premier training site for Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Since that time, the City , USOC and Elite Athlete Services have worked collaboratively to ensure the successful operation of the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (CVEATC), with all parties benefitting from the continued operation and designation of the facility as an official U.S.
Olympic and Paralympic Training Site.
The new agreement before the City Council provides for continued access to the facility for USOPC athletes and allows the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center to maintain its designation as an official training site.
The proposed Agreement between the City and the USOPC outlines the terms for continued access to the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center for ath letes representing the USOPC. This agreement is vital for ensuring that the training center retains its designation as a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, a designation that provides significant prestige and opportunity for both the City of Chula Vista and the U.S.
Olympic and Paralympic teams through 2028.
Key provisions of the agreement include:
1. Facility Use and Access: The USOPC and its athletes will continue to have access to key facilities at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, including guaranteed room rates, access to specialized training facilities, and other services related to the operation of the site.
2. Room Rates: The agreement sets forth specific terms for room rates for athletes and other users.
3. Facility Designation : The agreement ensures that the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center continues to be recognized as an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site, supporting the City’s efforts to attract world -class athletes and further establish Chula Vista as a p remier training hub for Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
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 P a g e | 3
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 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 net fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing net fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Olympic & Paralympic Training Site Facility Designation License, Use and Access Agreement Staff Contact: Courtney Chase, Deputy City Manager