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March 17, 2026
ITEM TITLE
General Plan: Acceptance of the General Plan 202 5 Annual Progress Report and Submission to the State of California
Report Number: 26-0044
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Development 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 State Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Accept the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2025.
SUMMARY
The General Plan Annual Progress Report (“APR”; Attachment 1) is a state -required informational report prepared each year that is sent to various state agencies showing the progress by the City of Chula Vista (“City”) in implementing the policies and goals found in its General Plan. California Government Code Section 65400(a)(2) requires the City Council to consider the APR at a public meeting and to submit the report to the state by April 1st of each year.
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 . T herefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
Background
The City’s General Plan is a long -term policy docum ent that provides the vision, goals, and general policy guidelines which the City uses to guide future land use and natural resource decisions. All cities and counties in California are required by state law to have a general plan that is comprised of at least seven mandated elements. Those elements include land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, and safety.
Specifically, the City expresses its commitment to achieving this long -term vision in the General Plan ’s Implementation Plan (“Chapter 11”). Chapter 11 provides the framework through which the City can review and monitor the effectiveness of the General Plan as the City works toward achieving its vision of a vibrant community with opportunities for comfortable and safe living, r ecreation, and economic development that enrich the lives of its citizens.
Statutory requirements
Government Code Sections 65400 and 65700 mandate that each local jurisdiction submit an annual report on the status of its General Plan and the progress on its implementation for each calendar year. State law requires that the local legislative body review the APR prior to submittal to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
The APR helps inform the LCI of local planning activities and provides the local legislative bodies and the public with information regarding the implementation of the General Plan for their city. This gives LCI the opportunity to identify state wide trends in land use decision making and how local planning and development activities relate to statewide planning goals and policies. The APR is due to both agencies on April 1st of each year.
Report structure
The APR provides information on projects and activities undertaken by the City in 2025 that are in alignment with and help to realize the vision of the General Plan, which was last comprehensively updated in 2005. The report organizes these activities under these categories:
• Introduction
• Background
• Housing Element Report
• Housing and Homelessness
• Development Services
• General Plan Amendments
• Ordinance Amendments
• City Projects - Highlights
• Conclusion
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A few highlights from this year’s APR include:
I. Prohousing Designation
In May 2025, Chula Vista received the Prohousing designation from HCD, which provides benefits only available to designated jurisdictions , such as the ability to apply for grant funds through the Prohousing Incentive Program. This accomplishment highlights the City’s overall progress in meeting goals and objectives identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element to support housing production in Chula Vista.
II. Rohr Wohl Specific Plan
The Project involves the preparation of a specific plan that would govern future development within the project site. The specific plan was created to ensure that projects develop in an organized and cohesive manner and incorporate a development framework for detailed land use, including circulation, infrastructure (including drainage, sewer, and water facilities), design, and landscape plans.
III. Chula Vista Bayfront and Bayfront Shuttle
The City, the Port of San Diego and other South Bay leaders and partners celebrated the opening of the Gaylord Pacific Hotel in May 2025, along with representatives of Marriott, Gaylord Hotels, and many partners and community supporters. Gaylord Hotels is the large convention hotel brand of Marriott International – Gaylord Pacific is the brand’s first west coast location and Chula Vista’s first world-class hotel and convention center. The hotel features 1,600 guest rooms and suites, more than 10 restaurants from fine dining to causal cuisine; multiple pools, waterslides and a lazy river; public promenades; a spa; and more. The convention center boasts four ballrooms, t hree (3) levels of meeting space, and two (2) outdoor meeting and event lawns . The Chula Vista Bayfront Shuttle provides no-cost, emissions-free rides connecting the Chula Vista Bayfront to key areas and operates seven (7) days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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 member s 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.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There are no current-year fiscal impacts as a result of this action. All staff time and costs to prepare this report were included in the current fiscal year budget.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There are no ongoing fiscal impacts as a result of this action.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Staff Contact: Robin Luna, Associate Planner, Development Services Mayra Medel, Principal Planner, Development Services
Roy Sapa’u, Director of Development Services