HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2011-3211ORDINANCE NO. 3211
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATED TO THE CITY'S BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the City Clerk's Department provides support for boards and commissions
by receiving applications, collecting attendance and activity reports; and providing assistance to
members and staff on meeting protocol, agenda and noticing requirements, and operational rules
and regulations; and
WHEREAS, prior to March 2008, the rules and regulations governing boards and
commissions were contained in the Municipal Code, City Charter, Council Policies, and City
Council minutes; and
WHEREAS, because of the varied locations and inconsistencies between the various
regulatory documents, it was difficult for staff, the public, and the volunteer appointees to the
boards and commissions to find the appropriate regulation(s). These inconsistencies resulted in
inefficiencies and a waste of resources in the administration of boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the City Clerk, in conjunction with the City Attorney's office and a
legislative consultant embarked on a project to consolidate all the rules that govern the City's
boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, in 2008, by ordinance, the City Council adopted general rules to govern all
the City's boards and commissions, thereby eliminating the need for these provisions for
individual boards and commissions in the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, in 2008, by resolution, the City Council rescinded the Council Policies that
were duplicative; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk proposes to retain the substantive functions, duties, and
responsibilities of each board and commission and remove provisions that are redundant or
inconsistent with the general rules in CMVC Chapter 2.25.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
SECTION I. Chapter 2.26 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.26
BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADVISORS*
Sections:
2.26.010 Creation.
2.26.020 Purpose and intent.
2.26.030 Functions and duties.
2.26.040 Membership.
2.26.050 Meeting Schedule.
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* For state law adopting building codes and other codes to apply as housing construction
regulations throughout the state, see Health & Safety Code § 17922; for Charter provisions
regazding appointive boards and commissions, see City Charter §§ 600 - 606.
2.26.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Board of Appeals and Advisors. The provisions of Article VI of the
City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Board.
2.26.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Boazd of Appeals and Advisors
to create an advisory body to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the
City Council, the City Manager, the Building Official and the Fire Chief on matters relating to
building construction; and to act as an alternative administrative appellate review body for
persons affected by decisions of those officers to abate public nuisances arising out of
application of Uniform Codes.
2.26.030 Functions and duties.
The function and duties of the Boazd of Appeals and Advisors shall be as follows:
A. Create a forum for City-wide discussions, research, and analysis of critical issues of building
construction, including plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations.
B. Where authorized by a Uniform Code adopted by the City to do so, investigate and advise as
to the suitability of alternate materials, types of construction, and interpretation of that adopted
Uniform Code.
C. Conduct public hearings and recommend to the City Council the passage of new legislation
pertaining to the design and construction of buildings.
D. Act as an administrative appellate body, as an alternative to the heazing examiner specified
under CVMC section 1.20, at the option of the City Manager, to hear appeals relating to
determinations by the City Manager, Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Chief or Building Official,
pursuant to City-adopted Uniform Codes, that conditions or circumstances are public nuisances
and should be abated. Such codes include, but are not limited to, the Uniform Building, Uniform
Mechanical, Uniform Fire, Uniform Housing, Uniform Plumbing and National Electrical Codes
as adopted from time to time by the City Council. Hearings of the Board shall be conducted in
accordance with the procedures set forth in such Uniform Codes and particularly the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings or the provisions of CVMC Chapters 1.30 and
1.40. The decision of the Board shall be final.
2.26.040 Membership. The Boazd of Appeals and Advisors shall consist of seven voting
members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and CVMC Chapter
2.25.
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2.26.050 Meeting Schedule.
The Board shall hold regulaz meetings on the second Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m., in
Conference Room 137, located in Building 200 (Development Services) in the Civic Center, at
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista. The board may change its regulaz meeting day, time or
location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200.
SECTION II. That Chapter 2.27 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.27
ACCESS APPEALS BOARD
Sections:
2.27.010 Creation.
2.27.020 Definitions.
2.27.030 Designation of Building Official.
2.27.040 Purpose and intent.
2.27.050 Functions and duties.
2.27.060 Membership.
2.27.070 Meeting schedule.
2.27.010 Creation.
There is hereby created an Access Appeals Boazd. The provisions of Article VI of the City
Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Board.
2.27.020 Definitions.
The term "disabled" is defined in a manner identical with the definition found in the federal
Americans with Disabilities Act.
2.27.030 Designation of Building Official.
Building Official shall be designated by the City Manager.
2.27.040 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Access Appeals Boazd to
create a body to conduct hearings on written appeals brought by any person regarding actions
taken by the Building Division of the City, as in enforcing the requirements of California Health
and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 5.5.
2.27.050 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the Access Appeals Board shall be to hear and decide written appeals
of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application
and interpretation of disabled access issues pursuant to California Health and Safety Code,
Division 13, Part 5.5 and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (State Building Code),
in accordance with California Health and Safety Code, Section 19957.5.
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2.27.060 Membership.
A. The Access Appeals Board shall consist of five voting members, to be appointed in
accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25, and this chapter.
B. The voting members must also meet the eligibility criteria as set forth in the California Health
and Safety Code, Section 19957.5, as follows: two members shall be physically disabled persons,
two members shall be persons experienced in construction, and one member shall be a member
of the public.
2.27.070 Meeting schedule.
The Boazd shall meet on an as-needed basis, as determined by the filing of disabled access
complaints, but shall hold no more than one meeting each month. The meeting shall commence
at a time designated by the chair or at 4:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month,
immediately prior to the meeting of the Boazd of Appeals and Advisors. The Board shall meet in
Building 200 (Development Services), located in the Civic Center, at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista. The Boazd may change its regulaz meeting day, time or location by written resolution in
accordance with CVMC section 2.25.200.
SECTION III. Chapter 2.29 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.29
CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION
Sections:
2.29.010 Creation.
2.29.020 Purpose and intent.
2.29.030 Functions and duties.
2.29.040 Membership.
2.29.050 Meeting schedule.
2.29.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Charter Review Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City
Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.29.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Charter Review Commission to
create an advisory body to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the City
Council and the City Manager on issues affecting the provisions of the City Charter. The
Commission will review the organizational framework of City government, work to identify
language to amend the City Charter to clarify or improve the workings of the City government;
and recommend changes sufficiently in advance of elections to allow thoughtful City Council
review and determination of whether to place the matter on the ballot.
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2.29.030 Functions and duties.
The function and duties of the Charter Review Commission shall be as follows:
A. Constitute a forum for City-wide discussions, research and analysis of matters relating to
current or proposed provisions of the City Charter, and amendments thereto.
B. Help coordinate citizen and staff ideas with regazd to potential Charter changes.
C. Formulate specific language for proposed Charter changes to be submitted to the City Council
in a form appropriate for placement on the ballot at an election wherein the proposed Charter
changes can be submitted to the electorate.
D. Provide analyses and reports to the City Council in connection with said recommendations.
E. Prepare and submit proposed ballot arguments in favor of or against proposed Charter
changes.
2.29.040 Membership.
A. The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance
with Article VI of the City Charter and CVMC Chapter 2.25.
2.29.050 Meeting schedule.
A. Regular Meetings. The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the date and at the
time as called by the Chair or a majority of the Commission, in the Community Room, located in
the Chula Vista Police Department at 315 Fourth Avenue.
B. Pre-Election Meetings. The Commission shall meet no later than the first Wednesday of
the seventh month preceding the next regularly scheduled municipal election, at which time the
Commission shall assign duties to its members as may be necessary; and consider agenda issues
for further deliberation and discussion by the Commission. If apre-election meeting is the
Commission's first meeting held during the City's fiscal year, it shall constitute a "regular
meeting," as that term is used in CVMC Section 2.25.180.
C. The Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in
accordance with CVMC 2.25.200.
SECTION IV. Chapter 2.30 is hereby amended to read as follows
Chapter 2.30
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Sections.
2.30.010
2.30.020
2.30.030
2.30.040
2.30.050
Creation.
Purpose and intent.
Functions, duties and goals
Membership.
Meeting schedule.
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2.30.010 Creation.
There is hereby created an Economic Development Commission. The provisions of Article VI
of the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.30.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, in establishing the Economic Development
Commission, to create an advisory and coordinating body to serve as a resource to advise and
make recommendations to the City Council and City Manager on economic development issues
and opportunities that would benefit the community.
2.30.030 Functions, duties and goals.
A. The goals of the commission shall be as follows:
1. Assess the job needs of the residents of Chula Vista, and after doing so, engage in a
variety of activities that will help create, retain and amact jobs and capital investment
that will meet the employment needs of the community.
2. Help ensure that there are adequate educational programs available to support the
instructional needs of the jobs being created.
3. Immediately establish a specific plan of action to help implement the objectives of the
City Council.
4. Help assure prospective industrial and commercial developers and existing commercial
and industrial interests of the cooperation of the City to benefit both business and the
community.
5. Catalog current and planned industrial and commercial sites, and furthermore, identify
other potential industrial and commercial azeas that would complement and not
interfere with existing and planned residential developments.
6. Work with the planning department to coordinate land use designations appropriate to
current and future mazket demand.
7. Work with realtors/developers to market Chula Vista as a viable alternative to other
Southern California markets.
8. Work with planners and developers to encourage retail and resort land uses (e.g.,
restaurants, retail promenades and other commercial recreation facilities) with specific
design criteria that will encourage development most beneficial to the City's long-term
interests.
B. The initial plan of action of the commission shall be as follows:
1. In conjunction with City staff, help develop and maintain a system to ensure the
prompt and expeditious review of industrial and commercial development applications.
2. Communicate and coordinate with the South County Economic Development
Council in achieving the objectives of the commission.
3. Enlist cooperation of all utilities and major financial institutions to provide the
facilities to support an industrial and commercial development program.
4. Notify and establish lines of communication with national and regional economic
development commissions, industrial and commercial real estate brokers and
developers concerning the plans and objectives of the Commission.
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5. Help develop informational materials concerning the economic and commercial
possibilities of Chula Vista to be transmitted to representatives of interested companies.
6. Work with the Development Services Department to redevelop azeas of Chula Vista.
7. Work with City staff to revise a brochure for national distribution presenting
summary information on Chula Vistas industrial, commercial and labor markets.
8. Encourage the development of transportation modes to support industrial and
commercial development.
2.30.040 Membership.
A. The Commission shall consist of nine voting members and up to five ex-officio members, to
be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25, and this
chapter.
B. The voting members shall be appointed as follows:
1. Two of the voting members shall be appointed from nominees by the Association of
Directors of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, and shall, at the time of their
appointment and throughout their terms, have membership in the Chamber of
Commerce.
2. One voting member shall be a nominee from the Association of Directors of the
South San Diego Bay Cities Association of Realtors and shall, at the time of their
appointment and throughout their term, have membership in the South San Diego Bay
Cities Association of Realtors.
3. Six voting members shall be residents of the City at large and shall, throughout their
term, maintain their residency and elector status. These six voting members shall be
nominated by a separate member of the Council, on a rotating basis, with the
nomination confirmed by the Council as provided in CVMC Section 2.25.050(H),
4. In order to ensure the highest caliber of talent and experience and a diversity of
viewpoints, the council should appoint members and ex-officio members with one or
more of the following areas of expertise (in addition to the nominees from the Chamber
of Commerce and Association of Realtors):
- Mazket research
- Residential developer
- Commercial/industrial developer
- Banker/lender
- Major employer
- Small business owner
- Job training/employment services
- Major land owner
- Labor leader
- Major utility
- Maquiladora/international business
- Educational institution
- San Diego economic development corporation
- South San Diego County economic development commission
- Commercial real estate broker
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2.30.050 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold regulaz meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.
in Building 200 (Development Services), located in the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The
Commission may change its regulaz meeting day, time or location by written resolution in
accordance with CVMC Chapter 2.25.200.
SECTION V. Chapter 2.31 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.31
MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION
Sections:
2.31.010 Creation.
2.31.020 Purpose and intent.
2.31.030 Functions and duties.
2.31.040 Membership.
2.31.050 Meeting schedule.
2.31.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Mobilehome Rent Review Commission. The provisions of Article VI
of the City Charter, CVMC section 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.31.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, in establishing the Commission, to create an
advisory body to provide an independent review of the disputes over rent increases in
mobilehome pazks within the City of Chula Vista under CVMC Chapter 9.50.
2.31.030 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the commission shall be as follows:
A. Pursuant to CVMC Chapter 9.50, act as the "due process," unbiased decision maker regarding
mobilehome pazk rent disputes.
B. Adopt rules and regulations to procedurally administer hearings under CVMC Chapter 9.50 to
determine whether the pazk owner's rent increase is in excess of the applicable cost of living
increase or is a fair return on the pazk owner's property.
C. Consult with and provide advice to the City Council and City Manager on matters relating to
mobilehome parks.
2.31.040 Membership.
A. The Commission shall consist of five voting members and up to two ex-officio members, to
be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, CVMC Section 2.25.050(G), and
this chapter.
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B. The members shall be appointed in accordance with 2.31.040(A) and as follows:
1. No member shall own or be a tenant in a mobilehome park.
2. One ex-officio member shall be a tenant in a mobilehome park within the City at the
time of appointment and throughout the member's term.
3. One ex-officio member shall be an owner of a mobilehome park within the City at the
time of appointment and throughout the member's term.
2.31.050 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold regulaz meetings quarterly on the third Thursday of July, October,
January, and April at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in Building 100 (City Hall) in
the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may change its regular meeting day,
time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC Section 2.25.200.
SECTION VL Chapter 2.32 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.32
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION*
Sections:
2.32.010 Creation.
2.32.020 Purpose and intent.
2.32.030 Statement of City goals and policies.
2.32.040 Functions and duties.
2.32.050 Administrative functions.
2.32.060 Membership
2.32.070 Meeting schedule.
2.32.100 Repealed.
Prior legislation: Prior code § 1.718, Ords. 1299 and 1310.
2.32.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Resource Conservation Commission. The provisions of Article VI of
the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.32.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, in establishing the Resource Conservation
Commission, to create a broadly based multifunctional commission to provide citizens' advice to
the City Council in the areas of energy and water conservation, resource recovery, environmental
sustainability, and other related fields as determined by the City Council. The Commission shall
also provide this citizens' advice to the other boards and commissions, the City Manager and
members of the City Manager's staff on these matters.
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2.32.030 Statement of City goals and policies.
The goals and policies of the City that relate to the duties of the Resource Conservation
Commission are:
A. Create and maintain sustainable conditions under which man and nature can exist in
productive harmony to fulfill the social and economic requirements of present and future
generations;
B. Take all actions necessary to provide the people with clean air, land, and water, enjoyment of
aesthetic, natural and scenic qualities, and freedom from excessive noise;
C. Prevent the elimination of fish or wildlife species due to population intrusion, assist in
assuring that these populations do not drop below self-perpetuating levels, and preserve for
future generations representations of indigenous plant and animal communities;
D. Ensure that the long-term protection of the environment shall be the guiding criterion in
decisions by the City;
E. Maximize the conservation and efficient utilization of nonrenewable energy resources, and
encourage the utilization of renewable energy sources;
F. Maximize the recovery, recycling and reuse of discazded resources and minimize waste
generation through City action and cooperation with other public agencies and private concerns;
G. Seek the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all Chula Vista citizens with respect to
the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and
policies;
H. Minimize any conflict with any national, state, regional or local environmental goals.
2.32.040 Functions and duties.
A. The Commission shall provide the City Council with a citizens' assessment of the following:
1. The effectiveness of proposed goals, policies, procedures and regulations of the City
in accomplishing the purpose, intent and goals of this chapter;
2. The extent to which the capital improvement program implements this chapter;
B. The Commission may submit to the City Staff, other boazds or commissions, or the City
Council recommendations concerning existing or new goals, policies, procedures or regulations
necessary to implement this chapter;
C. The Commission may recognize individuals or groups in the community who have
implemented notable measures to foster the purpose, intent and goals of this chapter;
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D. The Commission may hold heazings relating to any matter under investigation or in question
before this commission.
E. With regazd to energy and water conservation and resource recovery:
1. The Commission shall review and make a recommendation to the City Council for the
disposition of appeals regarding the administration of CVMC Title 20, Energy and Water
Conservation, except those portions which are within the scope of the Board of Appeals
and Advisors and the Planning Commission.
2. The Commission shall review and make a recommendation to the City Council for the
disposition of appeals regarding the administration of CVMC Chapter 8.24, Solid Waste
and Litter, and Chapter 8.25, Recycling, except those portions which are within the scope
of the Planning Commission.
2.32.050 Administrative functions
A. In the event that private funds or funds from other governmental agencies are made available
for special projects, surveys, educational programs or general program support, the City Manager
is authorized, upon recommendation of the Commission and approval of the Council, to enter
into appropriate contracts for the utilization of such funds in furtherance of the purpose and
intent of, and the duties and functions of, the Commission.
B. The Resource Conservation Commission shall have no power or right to acquire any property
for or on behalf of itself or the City, nor shall it acquire or hold any money for itself or on behalf
of the City.
2.32.060 Membership.
The Resource Conservation Commission shall consist of seven members, to be appointed in
accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and CVMC Chapter 2.25.
2.32.070 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold its regular meetings on the second Monday of each month at 4:00
p.m. in the Executive Conference Room (C-103), located in Building 100 (City Hall) in the Civic
Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may change its regular meeting day, time, or
location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC section 2.25.200.
SECTION VII. Chapter 2.33 is hereby amended to read:
Chapter 2.33
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Sections:
2.33.010 Creation.
2.33.020 Purpose and intent.
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2.33.030 Functions and duties.
2.33.040 Membership.
2.33.050 Meeting schedule.
2.33.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Cultural Arts Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City
Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.33.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Cultural Arts Commission to
create an advisory body to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the City
Council and the City Manager on cultural arts issues affecting the citizens of the City. The
focused efforts of the Cultural Arts Commission will be to identify cultural arts needs and issues.
The purpose of the Commission is to focus community energies and resources on developing a
highly visible City with a cultural arts personality and to develop, support, and nurture those
ideas that expand and enrich arts and cultural opportunities for the entire community.
2.33.030 Functions and duties.
The function and duties of the Cultural Arts Commission shall be as follows:
A. Encourage the preservation of Chula Vista's cultural heritage and the creation of an
atmosphere - a Chula Vista image - in which our citizens could take pride and have increased
stature.
B. Help coordinate and marshal support for the arts.
C. Encourage the provision of cultural and artistic facilities and features in public and
commercial construction.
D. Formulate recommendations for a City arts program, including funding mechanisms, criteria
for the selection and placement of public art, procedures for review plans, and guidelines to carry
out a City arts program.
E. Regularly assess, review and update recommended goals and long-range plans for the City;
and regularly solicit public input on the arts.
F. Encourage the development of arts and cultural programs for the youth of Chula Vista.
G. Promote the creation of a cultural environment to attract visitors and income.
H. Advise the Redevelopment Agency regarding the expenditure of fine arts in-lieu fees.
I. Make recommendations to the Redevelopment Agency on fine arts features with
redevelopment districts.
The Commission, by having a definite focus and by demonstrating a high degree of commitment
to the arts, can conduct strategic long-range planning to help reach these goals.
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2.33.040 Membership.
The Cultural Arts Commission shall consist of nine voting members, to be appointed in
accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and CVMC Chapter 2.25.
2.33.050 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold regulaz meetings on the second Monday of every Januazy, Mazch,
May, July, September, and November at 5:45 p.m. in the Civic Center library, 365 F Street The
Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in
accordance with CVMC Section 2.25.200.
SECTION VIII. Chapter 2.34 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.34
CHILD CARE COMMISSION
Sections:
2.34.010 Creation.
2.34.020 Purpose and intent.
2.34.030 Functions and duties.
2.34.040 Membership.
2.34.050 Meeting schedule.
2.34.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a child care commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City
Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.34.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Child Care Commission to
create an advisory body to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the City
Council and the City Manager on child care needs and issues, and to promote the availability of
quality, affordable child care within the community.
The purpose of the Commission is to focus community energies and resources on child care
issues that, as accomplished, will positively affect the physical, social, and the economic life of
Chula Vista.
2.34.030 Functions and duties.
The function and duties of the Child Caze Commission shall be as follows:
A. Create a forum for City-wide discussions, research, and analysis of critical issues of child
care.
B. Mobilize agencies to develop resources and share them with the community in a coordinated
fashion.
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C. Promote affordable child care within the City by providing direct communications and
recommendations to City departments, boazds and commissions with regard to such issues as
zoning, health, licensing, building codes, and public safety.
D. Draft a child care policy for consideration and adoption by the City of Chula Vista.
E. Address child caze legislation issues.
F. Encourage cooperative approaches towazd the development and implementation of child Gaze
services.
G. Promote the creation of affordable, quality child caze for infants and toddlers.
H. Investigate and recommend sources of public funds for child care.
I. Promote the creation of programs that are intergenerational.
J. Define the process and advise staff on appropriate procedures and fees to increase the number
of child care spaces available in the City.
2.34.040 Membership.
The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with
Article VI of the City Charter and CVMC Chapter 2.25.
2.34.050 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in
the South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Avenue. The Commission may change its regulaz
meeting day, time or location by written resolution, in accordance with CVMC Section 2.25.200.
SECTION IX. Chapter 2.35 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.35
HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION
Sections:
2.35.010 Creation.
2.35.020 Purpose and intent.
2.35.030 Functions and duties.
2.35.040 Membership.
2.35.050 Meeting schedule.
2.35.010 Creation
Pursuant to Section 34291 of the California Health and Safety Code, there is hereby created a
Housing Advisory Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, CVMC
Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
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2.35.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council, in establishing the Commission, to create an
advisory and coordinating body which is to serve as a resource, to advise and to make
recommendations to the Housing Authority, Redevelopment Agency, City Council, and City
Manager on housing issues and opportunities that would benefit the community.
2.35.030 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the Housing Advisory Commission shall be as follows:
A. Serve as an advisory body to the Housing Authority, City Council, Redevelopment Agency,
and City Manager.
B. Periodically assess the housing needs of the residents of Chula Vista and review housing
policies and strategies, including the housing element of the general plan, the comprehensive
housing affordability strategy, and the redevelopment agency housing plan; and to make
recommendations to improve said plans to address identified community housing needs.
C. Review and make recommendations on all matters to come before the housing authority,
except emergency matters and matters which the housing authority, by resolution, excludes from
its review.
D. Review all proposed affordable housing projects to be assisted with public funds or incentives
and make recommendations concerning said projects.
E. Review all affordable housing projects proposed under the City's affordable housing program
and related development agreements and make recommendations concerning said projects.
F. Review ongoing housing programs of the Housing Authority, City, and Redevelopment
Agency and make recommendations for improvement thereof, including efforts to publicize the
availability of housing opportunities to City residents.
G. Perform such others functions or duties as may be delegated by the Housing Authority.
2.35.040 Membership.
A. The Housing Advisory Commission shall consist of seven voting members and up to two ex-
officio members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, CVMC
Chapter 2.25, and this chapter.
B. The voting members shall be appointed according to the following specifications:
Three members shall have expertise and experience in at least one of the following fields:
Lending, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, and Real Estate Brokerage; two members
shall be appointed as representatives of tenants of the Housing Authority, and shall, at the time of
their appointments and throughout their terms, reside in assisted housing or receive Section 8
rental housing assistance from the housing authority; one of these two members shall be 62 years
of age or older; and two members shall be residents of the City at lazge, and shall, throughout
their terms, maintain their residency and elector status.
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2.35.050 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold regulaz meetings quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of July,
October, January, and April at 3:30 p.m., in the Council Conference Room (C-101), located in
Building 100 (City Hall) in the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may
change its regulaz meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC
section 2.25.200.
SECTION X. Chapter 2.36 is hereby amended to read:
Chapter 2.36
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION*
Sections:
2.36.010 Creation.
2.36.020 Purpose and intent.
2.36.030 Functions and Duties.
2.36.040 Membership.
2.36.050 Funding.
* For statutory authority for cities to act on behalf of interracial, interethnic and interreligious
peace, see Gov. Code §§ 50261, et seq.
2.36.010 Creation. There is created a Human Relations Commission. The provisions of Article
VI of the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.36.020 Purpose and intent.
A. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to redefine and broaden the duties and
functions of the Human Relations Commission as an advisory body, to make recommendations
and offer advice to the City Council and the City Manager in the improvement and effectiveness
of the interrelationships between the various racial, religious, ethnic, socioeconomic, age and
disabled groups of citizens forming the social body of the City and to advise the City on how it
may best proceed in the realization of its stated goal to provide both physical and social answers
to the human Gaze needs of said groups and to accomplish, among other things:
1. The development of a mutual understanding and respect among all such groups in the
City;
2. The establishment and maintenance of contacts with groups in the community which
are concerned with interracial and intercultural understanding, and to report to the City
Council and City Manager regarding the activities of these groups;
3. The promotion of new and improved programs of services to all local citizens in
cooperation with peer boazds and commissions as well as the City Manager;
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4. The encouragement of citizen participation in local government by providing a forum
for discussion so as to avoid recourse to conflict and disorder as a means of resolving
community relationship problems;
5. The protection and strengthening of the rights of various racial, religious, ethnic,
socioeconomic, age and disabled groups of citizens of Chula Vista to insure full
enjoyment of their constitutional privileges without regard to race, color, creed,
national origin, sex or age and the elimination thereby of prejudice, discrimination or
bigotry in this community;
6. The advancement of programs to assist senior citizens in the realization and
satisfaction of their needs for adequate and decent housing, food, clothing and other
social concerns;
7. The strengthening and improvement of programs to stimulate housing for low and
moderate income families and individuals;
8. The encouragement of policies and programs to fully integrate disabled persons into
the mainstream of community life in the City.
B. It is also intended that the Human Relations Commission will advise the City Council on
matters involving Chula Vista public transportation services, relating to operational activities and
especially as to how well these services serve the needs of Chula Vista citizens.
C. It is the intent of the City Council to create healthy, enlightened attitudes, policies and
practices by establishing this commission as an official body, not primarily as an enforcement or
audit agency, but as a commission which will conduct careful surveys, advise intelligently, and
use the tools of education and motivation to the realization of the objectives stated herein, which
are the fulfillment of democracy's promises and realization of constitutional guarantees.
2.36.030 Functions and Duties.
In cooperation with other relevant boards and commissions, the Human Relations Commission
shall perform the following duties and functions:
A. Foster mutual understanding, respect and good will among all racial, religious, national,
ethnic, socioeconomic, age, sex and disabled groups in the City;
B. Enlist the cooperation of the various racial, religious, ethnic, socioeconomic, age, sex and
disabled groups, fraternal and benevolent associations and other groups in Chula Vista in
programs and campaigns devoted to eliminating group prejudice, intolerance, bigotry and
discrimination;
C. Study the problems of prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and disorder occasioned
thereby in all or any fields of human relationship;
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D. Study, review, analyze and report to the City Council and the City Manager the studies of
state and federal agencies, and legislative enactments of state and federal governments, including
but not limited to the several civil rights acts of the United States government and the state;
E. Work together with City, State and federal agencies in developing programs showing the
contributions of the various racial, religious, ethnic, age, sex and disabled groups to the culture
and traditions of the City, State and Nation;
F. Promote the establishment of local community organizations in such neighborhoods as it may
be necessary and desirable to carry out programs to lessen tensions or improve group relations in
the community;
G. Work with the several boazds and commissions and departments of the City toward the
improvement of municipal services and community relations, including assistance in the
development of housing programs for low and moderate income families and individuals, the full
range of programs providing assistance to senior citizens and disabled persons, and actions to
eliminate age and sex discrimination;
H. Initiate and investigate complaints and initiate its own investigation, after consultation with
the City Manager, relative to the actions of City officials or City agencies, except that instances
of discrimination within the jurisdiction of any federal or state commission or agency shall be
referred to such commission or agency;
L Hold heazings and take testimony of any person under oath or otherwise, relating to any matter
under investigation or in question before the commission;
J. Advise the City Council and the City Manager of policies and programs of a formal and
informal nature that will aid in eliminating all types of discrimination based on race, creed,
national origin, ancestry, age or sex, and secure the furnishing of equal services to all residents
and maintain the quality of opportunity for employment and advancement in the city
government;
K. Consider Chula Vista public transportation services, including, but not limited to, route
structures; fares; vehicles; interface with all other forms of transit; and bench, bus stop and bus
shelter locations;
L. Assess Chula Vista public transportation services from the standpoint of Chula Vista residents
and keep the City Council informed of the adequacy of service;
M. Consider and recommend to the City Council the levels of public transportation services in
Chula Vista;
N. The Commission shall be advisory in its function, and shall have no police or enforcement
powers. It shall issue no reports or recommendations except through the City Council and the
City Manager.
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2.36.040 Membership
A. The Human Relations Commission shall consist of seven members, to be appointed in
accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25, and this chapter.
B. The members shall be representative of the total social spectrum of the City, specifically
chosen to reflect the interests and desires of the various racial, religious, ethnic, socioeconomic,
age and disabled groups, as well as a member or members having a close association with the
business and civic activities of the City.
2.36.050 Funding.
In the event that private funds or funds from other governmental agencies are made available for
special projects, surveys, educational programs or general program support, the City Manager is
authorized, upon recommendation of the Commission and approval of the Council, to enter into
appropriate contracts for the utilization of such funds in furtherance of the purposes and intent of,
and the duties and functions of, the commission.
SECTION XI. Chapter 2.37 is hereby amended to read:
Chapter 2.37
COMMISSION ON AGING
Sections:
2.37.010 Creation.
2.37.020 Purpose and intent.
2.37.030 Functions and duties.
2.37.040 Membership.
2.37.050 Meeting schedule.
2.37.060 Funding.
2.37.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Commission on Aging. The provisions of Article VI of the City
Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.37.020 Purpose and intent.
A. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council to establish the Commission on Aging to make
recommendations and advise the City Council and the City Manager on all matters affecting the
older residents of the City, who constitute nearly 16 percent of the population of the City.
B. It is the intent of the City Council to create healthy, enlightened attitudes, policies and
practices by establishing this commission as an official body, not as an enforcement or reviewing
agency, but as a commission that will carefully survey, intelligently plan and use the tools of
education and motivation to the realization of the objectives stated in this chapter.
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2.37.030 Functions and duties.
A. The Commission shall undertake investigations and studies for the purpose of making
recommendations to the City Council concerning, but not limited to, the following:
1. Social service and/or human service programs and facilities;
2. Leisure time activities and recreational and social programs;
3. Development of part-time employment opportunities;
4. Programs for the understanding of the problems of senior citizens.
B. In addition to investigative research activities, the Commission on Aging is specifically
chazged with a responsibility to:
1. Take such steps as aze necessary based upon their analysis of the current situation to
develop a mutual understanding and respect between seniors and the balance of the
community;
2. Promote new and improved programs of service to older residents in cooperation
with peer boards and commissions as well as the City Manager;
3. Review the effectiveness of programs presently being used and, when necessary,
recommend modification, redirection, and use of alternate or additional resources;
4. Work together with city, county, state and federal agencies in developing programs
for the older residents;
5. Actively encourage local retirement clubs, churches and senior groups to exchange
ideas on programs, activities and social action which will benefit seniors and decrease
their isolation from the community;
6. Promote intergenerational programs that will cause and result in an interchange of
ideas and activities between the elderly and the youth of our community;
7. Determine the extent of, and make recommendations with regard to, senior citizen
involvement and participation in the processes of government;
8. Provide a forum for senior citizens to bring specific problems;
9. Periodically prepare comprehensive reports to the City Council describing the
commission's activities, accomplishments and recommendations as to future efforts;
10. Establish a list of priorities on needs and programs and to advocate appropriate
action by the City Council in accordance with the list of needs and programs.
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2.37.040 Membership.
The Commission on Aging shall consist of seven members, to be appointed in accordance with
Article VI of the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25, and this chapter. The members shall be
representative of the total racial, religious, ethnic and social spectrum of the senior citizens.
2.37.050 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the second Wednesday of January, March, May,
July, September, and November at 2:45 p.m. in Conference Room C-106, located in Building
100 (City Hall) in the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may change its
regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC Section
2.25.200.
2.37.060 Funding
In the event that private funds or funds from other governmental agencies are made available for
special projects, surveys, educational programs or general program support, the City Manager is
authorized, upon recommendation of the commission and approval of the City Council, to enter
into appropriate contracts for the utilization of such funds in furtherance of the purpose and
intent and the duties and functions of the Commission.
SECTION XII. Chapter 2.38 is hereby amended to read:
Chapter 2.38
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION
Sections:
2.38.010 Creation.
2.38.020 Functions and duties.
2.38.030 Membership.
2.38.040 Meeting schedule.
2.38.050 Recommendations subject to City Council approval.
2.38.060 Authorized Expenditures.
2.38.010 Creation.
There is created the International Friendship Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the
City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.38.020 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the Intemational Friendship Commission shall be as follows:
A. Recommend to the City Council a city (or cities) in a foreign land or lands, with which in its
opinion, it would be appropriate for the City of Chula Vista to carry on and promote cultural and
economic interchange. Such city or cities, when finally chosen by the City Council, may be
referred to as a sister city;
B. Further the economic cooperation, cultural interchange and mutual understanding on the basis
of mutual friendship and amity between the City and such sister city or cities, as well as other
foreign communities both local and national wherein the City has economic and cultural
interests;
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C. Plan, develop and carry out mutual economic and cultural activities with the counterpart
commission in the foreign land or lands, and with the officials and citizens of such sister city or
cities, and such other local and national foreign communities.
2.38.030 Membership.
The International Friendship Commission shall consist of nine members, to be appointed by the
City Council in accordance with the provisions of Article VI of the City Charter and CVMC
Chapter 2.25.
2.38.040 Meeting schedule.
The International Friendship Commission shall hold regular meetings on the third Wednesday of
each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Civic Center library at 365 F Street. The Commission may
change its regulaz meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC
section 2.25.200.
2.38.050 Recommendations subject to City Council approval.
After the International Friendship Commission has submitted to the City Council the name of an
appropriate city or cities in a foreign land or lands, the City Council shall have the power, upon
receiving the recommendation of the Commission, to accept or reject the Commission's
recommendation.
2.38.060 Authorized Expenditures.
If sufficient funds are provided in the annual budget, the International Friendship Commission
may expend funds for the following purposes:
A. Visits or expenses incurred by reason of visits by official sister city dignitaries to the
City.
B. Sister city cultural visitors, such as Odawaza's Lantern Dancers.
C. Sister city student visitors.
D. Gifts for official representatives of sister cities.
E. Two receptions per year for all foreign exchange students in Chula Vista.
F. Other expenditures as may be approved by the City Council on a case-by-case basis.
SECTION XIII. Chapter 2.39 is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 2.39
VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Sections:
2.39.010 Creation.
2.39.020 Purpose and intent.
2.39.030 Functions and duties.
2.39.040 Membership.
2.39.050 Meeting schedule.
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2.39.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Veterans Advisory Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the
City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.39.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the Veterans Advisory Commission to serve as a resource to
provide advice and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager on issues
affecting veterans and on matters with which veterans have special areas of knowledge and
expertise, and to serve as a focal point for mustering various segments of the community to
provide volunteers for various community-oriented projects.
2.39.030 Functions and duties.
The function and duties of the Veterans Advisory Commission shall be as follows:
A. Provide advice to the City Council on matters directly relating to veterans.
B. Serve as an information resource to the City Council on matters relating to the City's policy
regarding veterans' entitlement programs established by federal, state, or county legislation.
C. Promote and assist the City on Veterans Day or Memorial Day observations and other City
military recognition events.
D. Encourage and promote patriotism in the City, including support as available to military
services recruitment offices.
E. Provide a forum for discussion of issues relating to military veterans.
F. Coordinate with the city veterans fraternal organizations regarding resources available for
mobilization in case of a disaster or emergency, and act as liaison between the City and veterans'
fraternal organizations regarding community programs.
G. Provide advice regarding matters of protocol with which veterans are especially familiar, such
as flag presentation, color guard procedures and other military and paramilitary procedures; and
promote interest in flag etiquette and display and represent the City in providing notices of flag
use violations.
H. Coordinate individual City recognition programs for active duty military and veteran residents
of the City who have achieved significant merit.
1. Provide advice and assistance to City residents when requested regarding resources available
to veterans' spouses, and dependents.
J. Formulate and develop a recommended City position and endorsement regarding proposed
legislation affecting veterans and military personnel.
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K. Attend meetings of, and report on actions affecting the City taken by, the San Diego County
Veterans Advisory Council.
L. Study future needs of veterans, including veterans' homes and veterans' halls
M. Provide various analyses and reports to the City Council.
2.39.040 Membership.
A. The commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with
Article VI of the City Charter and CVMC Chapter 2.25.
2.39.050 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., in
the Chula Vista Veterans Home, located at 700 East Naples Court in Chula Vista. No regular
meeting shall be held in the month of December. The Commission may change its regulaz
meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC Section 2.25.200.
SECTION XIV. Chapter 2.40 is hereby amended as follows
Chapter 2.40
GROWTH MANAGEMENT
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Sections:
2.40.010 Creation.
2.40.020 Purpose and intent.
2.40.030 Functions and duties.
2.40.040 Membership.
2.40.050 Meeting schedule.
2.40.010 Creation.
There is hereby created a Growth Management Oversight Commission. The provisions of Article
VI of the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.40.020 Purpose and intent.
It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Growth Management
Commission to create an advisory body to provide an independent annual review of the
effectiveness of the General Plan regarding development issues. The Commission should use the
threshold criteria to make determinations regazding the impact of development on the "quality of
life" in Chula Vista, publish findings and make recommendations regarding those findings.
2.40.030 Functions and duties.
The functions and duties of the Growth Management Oversight Commission are as follows:
A. Consider the quality of life threshold standazds set forth in the growth management plan (and,
when adopted, in the new growth management ordinance) and make determinations, or
recommendations, asappropriate, regazding the following:
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1. Whether compliance with the thresholds has been met on both a project and
cumulative basis;
2. Whether each threshold is appropriate for its goal;
3. Whether any new threshold should be adopted for any issue;
4. Whether any new issues should be added to, or deleted from the thresholds analysis
group;
5. Whether the City has been using fees and funds derived from developers for the
intended purpose;
6. Whether enforcement is being achieved.
B. Annually, on or before June 30th, make and publish its findings and recommendations,
including those for imposition of a moratorium or formal "statement of concern" regarding
water, sewer, schools, and air quality thresholds.
C. The Commission's annual report shall be forwazded to City Council in a timely manner
through the Planning Commission.
D. Annually review implementation of the growth management element of the General Plan and
the growth management program. Such review shall include the adequacy of master facility
plans to account for the effective use of public facilities required by future growth in connection
with the planning and phasing of development projects.
2.40.040 Membership.
A. The Commission shall consist of nine voting members and up to three ex-officio members to
be appointed in accordance with Article VI, CVMC Chapter 2.25, and this chapter.
B. The voting members shall be appointed as follows:
1. Four of the members shall be appointed from a classification consisting of residents of
the City's four residential quadrants: 1. North of L Street/Telegraph Canyon Road/Otay
Lakes Road and west of La Media Road; 2. North of L Street/Telegraph Canyon
Road/Otay Lakes Road and east of La Media Road; 3. South of L Street/Telegraph
Canyon Road/Otay Lakes Road and west of La Media Road; and 4. South of L
Street/Telegraph Canyon Road/Otay Lakes Road and east of La Media Road. Those
members shall reside in their respective azeas at the time of their appointment and shall
reside in their respective azeas for the duration of their membership on the Commission.
2. One member shall represent local educational interests.
3. One member shall represent development interests.
4. One member shall represent environmental interests.
5. One member shall represent business interests.
6. One member shall be a member of the Planning Commission.
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2.40.050 Meeting schedule.
The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month at
6:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room (C-103) in Building 100 (City Hall) of the Civic
Center, located at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may change its regulaz meeting day,
time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC section 2.25.200.
SECTION XV. Chapter 2.42 is hereby amended to read:
Chapter 2.42
PLANNING COMMISSION*
Sections:
2.42.010 Creation.
2.42.020 Functions and duties.
2.42.030 Membership.
2.42.040 Meeting schedule.
2.42.050 Statutory provisions applicable.
* For statutory provisions regarding local Planning Commissions, see Gov. Code § 65100, et
seq.; for City Charter provisions regarding appointive boazds and commissions, including a
Planning Commission, see Charter §§ 600 - 608.
CROSS REFERENCES: Community Planning Committee, see Ch. 2.48 CVMC; Zoning
Administrator, see CVMC Title 19.
2.42.010 Creation.
The Planning Commission is created by City Charter Section 605. The provisions of Article VI
of the City Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25 and this chapter shall govern this Commission.
2.42.020 Functions and duties.
In accordance with Charter Section 606, the Planning Commission shall have the power and duty
to:
A. Recommend to the City Council, after a public hearing, the adoption, amendment, or
repeal of a Master Plan or any part thereof for the physical development of the City; and
B. Exercise such functions with respect to land subdivisions, planning and zoning as may be
prescribed by ordinance.
2.42.030 Membership.
In accordance with Charter Section 605, the Planning Commission shall consist of seven
members to be appointed by the City Council from the registered voters of the City. The number
of members to comprise the Commission may be changed by ordinance of the City Council;
however, the number may be set at no fewer than five and no more than nine.
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2.42.040 Meeting schedule.
The Planning Commission shall meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:00
p.m., in the Council Chambers located in Building 100 (City Hall) at 276 Fourth Avenue. The
Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in
accordance with CVMC section 2.25.200.
2.42.050 Statutory provisions applicable.
Chapter 3, excepting only Article 4 thereof, and Chapter 4 of Title 7 of the Government Code of
the State, relating to conservation, planning, and zoning, are hereby adopted by and made
applicable in and to the City, except insofar as the same may conflict with the Charter or the
provisions of CVMC Chapter 2.55, in which case the provisions of the Charter or Chapter 2.55
CVMC shall be controlling.
SECTION XVI. Chapter 2.44 is hereby amended to read:
Chapter 2.44
SAFETY COMMISSION
Sections:
2.44.010 Creation.
2.44.020 Functions and duties.
2.44.030 Membership.
2.44.040 Meeting schedule.
2.44.010 Creation.
There is created and established the Safety Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City
Charter, CVMC Chapter 2.25, and this chapter shall govern this commission.
2.44.020 Functions and duties.
The duties of the Safety Commission shall be to conceive and develop ideas or suggestions that
would specifically or generally contribute to the improvement of personal or property safety
within the City area, receive and process such ideas from any individual or groups of individuals,
and after such suggestions have been given careful consideration and study by members, both
individually and collectively, make appropriate recommendations, by resolution, to the City
Council. All recommendations shall be considered and acted upon favorably or unfavorably. The
scope of the operations of the Commission may embrace any hazardous condition, whether it be
physical or material that would jeopardize human safety, or cause damage to property both
within and outside the home or industry; provided, however, that the basic function of the
Commission shall be related to matters of vehicular or pedestrian traffic safety within the public
rights-of--way in the City and safety hazards that may exist on or about publicly-owned land and
facilities.
2.44.030 Membership.
The Safety Commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed in accordance
with Article VI ofthe City Charter and CVMC Chapter 2.25.
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2.44.040 Meeting schedule.
The Safety Commission shall hold regulaz meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at
6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, located in Building 100 (City Hall) in the Civic Center at
276 4`h Avenue. The Commission may establish regulaz meeting dates by written resolution and
may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with
CVMC Section 2.25.200.
SECTION XVIL This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the thirtieth day after its
adoption.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Dorma R. Norris
City Clerk
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of October 201 ], by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda and Ramirez
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Donna R. Norris, MC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 3211 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of October
2011 and its second reading and adoption at a regulaz meeting of said City Council held on the
25th day of October 2011; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the
requirements of state law and the City Charter.
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Dated Donna R Norris, CMC, City Clerk