HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2020-3490ORDINANCE NO. 3490
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE BOARD AND COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT PROCESSES, SPECIFY A PROCESS AND
CONSOLIDATE RULES REGARDING MEMBER
ASSIGNMENTS WHEN BOARD OR COMMISSION SEAT
QUALIFICATIONS CHANGE, ADD PROVISIONS FOR
BOARD AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS IN
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, AND MAKE MINOR
CLARIFICATIONS TO RELATED REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, in 2008, the Council adopted Ordinance 3111, which added Chula Vista
Municipal Code chapter 2.25, General Rules for Boards and Commissions, and consolidated prior
rules and regulations that had been contained in the Municipal Code, City Charter, C ouncil
policies, and City Council minutes; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 and 2018, the Council adopted Ordinances 3211, 3212, 3213, and
3435 to remove additional redundant and inconsistent rules from each of the chapters of the
Municipal Code, codify rules for the City’s charter-created boards and commissions, and update
established meeting schedules; and
WHEREAS, further revisions to the rules governing appointment processes for the City’s
boards and commissions are necessary in response to referrals from the City Council, as well as a
desire to streamline processes and further reduce redundancies and inconsistencies among the
City’s Municipal Code and Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may revise seat requirements for boards and commissions
when necessitated by changing practices or situations, such as Ordinance 3435 which converted
seats on the Growth Management Oversight Commission from seats determined by specified
geographical boundaries to the boundaries matching the established City Council districts; and
WHEREAS, seated members, who met the qualifications when initially seated, may or may
not qualify under new requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish procedures for the City Clerk to follow
to address these scenarios that is both equitable and avoids disruption of the board or commission
to the extent possible; and
WHEREAS, both the Measure P Citizens’ Oversight Committee and Measure A Citizens’
Oversight Committee currently have provisions related to redistricting, which the Council desires
to consolidate with the general rules for boards and commissions; and
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WHEREAS, in the current COVID-19 pandemic, due to nationwide stay-at-home orders,
various requirements related to boards and commissions cannot be met, including meeting
frequency and deadlines for reports; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to enact provisions to allow the City Manager, after
consulting with the City Attorney and City Clerk, to waive these requirements during a declared
emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to make minor clarifications to the Definitions
section of the General Rules of Boards and Commissions to clarify the number of voting members
who must be seated in order for a board or commission to take action; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also desires to clarify that boards and commissions may hold
meetings from time to time in locations outside of the City, in accordance with state and local laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does ordain as follows:
Section I. Various chapters of Title 2 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are hereby
amended as follows:
[Sections in Chapter 2 not listed below remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.25 - GENERAL RULES FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
[Sections 2.25.010 remains unchanged.]
2.25.020 Definitions.
[Only the below definition is revised, as indicated; all other definitions remain unchanged.]
“Entire voting membership” or “entire membership” means those individuals who have been appointed to, have
been sworn in to serve on, have not been removed from, have not vacated their seat on, and who are eligible and
entitled to vote as members of a board or commission. It does not include ex officio members and does not
include any seat specified in the Charter provision or ordinance creating the board or commission that is unfilled
due to a vacancy, pursuant to CVMC 2.25.105. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at least one-half of the voting
seats specified in the Charter provision or ordinance creating the board or commission must be filled in order for
the board or commission to act. For example, if a seven-member board has two vacancies, the remaining five
voting members constitute the “entire membership.” Accordingly, an action that requires a majority vote could
be taken if at least three of the voting board members vote in its favor. The City Council intends that this
definition clarify the term “entire membership” as used in Section 603 of the City Charter.
[Sections 2.25.030 remains unchanged.]
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2.25.035 Membership – Changes to Seat Qualifications.
A. If changes are made to the qualifications for one or more seats on a board or commission, including
redistricting having occurred, seats being changed from at-large to district-based, qualifications being changed
for a seat, or a similar event, the City Clerk shall recommend to the City Council for approval the assignments
of the seated members to the seats, with the intent of reducing disruption to the board or commission, to the
extent possible.
B. When a member is reassigned, the member shall retain the term dates they were originally assigned.
Reassigning a seat shall not extend a term or allow a member to serve more consecutive terms than the member
would otherwise be entitled to serve.
C. Notwithstanding subsection A, above, if a member does not qualify under the new requirements for the seat
to which the member has been assigned, the member nonetheless shall be entitled to serve out the remainder of
the member’s term, with a qualified replacement to be appointed and seated for the succeeding term.
[Sections 2.25.040 remains unchanged.]
2.25.050 Membership – Applications and Appointments – General
A. The City Clerk shall maintain applications for prospective membership on boards and commissions for a
period of one year from the date of application. The application shall provide a place for an individual to state
the reasons he or she seeks appointment to a particular board or commission and his or her qualifications for
service on a particular board or commission.
B. An individual who has submitted an application for appointment as a voting or ex officio member of any
board or commission may be interviewed as part of the nomination and selection process.
C. If a vacancy occurs on any board or commission within one year of interviews being conducted for that
board or commission, interviews are not required if all of the following criteria are met: (1) the vacancy was
properly noticed and new applications solicited; (2) no new, qualified applications were received; (3) one or
more qualified applicants from the original interviews remain eligible and interested in being appointed; and (4)
the appointment process for the board or commission does not specifically prohibit this subsection.
D. Members of each board and commission shall be appointed by at least three affirmative votes of the City
Council.
2.25.052 Membership – Appointment Processes
Processes described in this section apply to seats on one or more boards or commissions, as indicated in the
board or commission chapter within this code. If no appointment process is specified for a board or commission,
the General Appointment Process in subsection (A), below, will apply.
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A. General Appointment Process. When a vacancy occurs, the City Clerk shall forward applications received
for the vacant position to the Mayor, who shall review the forwarded applications, select applicants to be
interviewed, Interview selected applicants, and make nominations for appointment, subject to the City Council’s
approval.
B. Full Council Interview Appointment Process. When a vacancy occurs, members shall be appointed in
accordance with Chapter 2.53 CVMC.
C. District Based Appointment Process. Seats on applicable boards and commissions for which this process
applies are tied to a particular Council district seat. When a vacancy occurs, the City Clerk shall forward
applications to the Councilmember filling the corresponding district seat. The Councilmember shall review the
applications, select applicants to be interviewed, Interview selected applicants, and make nominations for
appointment, subject to the City Council’s approval.
D. Designated Member Appointment Process.
1. When a vacancy occurs, designated members shall be selected for nomination by the Nominating
Authorities specified in the applicable Commission section in accordance with policies and procedures
that each Nominating Authority establishes for itself. Up to three nominees may be presented for
consideration. If any of the listed Nominating Authorities decline to exercise their nominating authority
in a timely fashion, or if any ceases to function or exist, that party’s nominating authority shall pass to
a substantially similar organization selected by the City Council.
2. Nominating Authorities shall submit the names and contact information for their nominee(s)
(“Designated Nominees”) to the City Clerk on a form prescribed by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall
provide the Designated Nominees with instructions to complete and submit applications to the City
Clerk within a specified time period. Completed applications timely received by the City Clerk shall be
forwarded to the Mayor.
3. The Mayor shall Interview all Designated Nominees who timely completed applications, and make
nominations for appointment, subject to the City Council’s approval.
4. If a Nominating Authority presents the Mayor with two or three nominees for consideration, and those
nominees properly apply, the Mayor shall make the nomination by choosing among the two or three
nominees presented. If a Nominating Authority presents the Mayor with only one nominee, the Mayor
may reject such nomination and request an alternative submittal. Once rejected, a nominee may not be
re-submitted for the term at issue, but may be submitted for consideration for future terms.
E. Administration. The City Clerk shall administer the appointment processes set forth above, including the
development and publication of all necessary forms. The City Clerk shall have the authority to develop additional
administrative policies and procedures to the extent necessary to implement the terms of this chapter and other
chapters within this code related to board and commission appointments.
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(Ord. 3449 § 1, 2019; Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3393 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3370 § 2, 2016; Ord. 3253 § 1, 2013; Ord. 3213 § 1, 2011;
Ord. 3111 § 1, 2008).
2.25.055 Membership – Reappointment process.
A. In the year of the expiration of a member’s term, unless otherwise requested by the nominating authority for
the particular board or commission seat, the City Clerk shall schedule the reappointments for eligible and
interested members at a meeting of the City Council in July, or as soon as practicable thereafter, for all boards
and commissions.
B. Prior to reappointment, if a majority of the City Council so desires, the Mayor and City Council may
Interview members who are interested in and eligible to be reappointed, whose seats would be otherwise be
appointed using the Full Council Interview Appointment Process described in CVMC 2.25.052(B).
Following the interviews, the Mayor and City Council shall vote whether or not to reappoint the incumbents.
C. Regardless of the applicable reappointment process, each member of a board or commission shall be
reappointed by at least three affirmative votes of the City Council. When an incumbent is not reappointed, the
seat shall be filled using the applicable appointment process. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3366 § 1, 2016).
[Sections 2.25.060 through 2.25.080 remain unchanged.]
2.25.085 Emergency Operations.
During a period of public emergency, as declared in a proclamation of a local emergency, requirements related
to boards and commissions described in this code, including frequency of meetings and specified activity
deadlines, may be temporarily revised or suspended in the discretion of the City Manager, after consultation with
the City Attorney and City Clerk.
2.25.100 Membership – Terms – Filling unexpired terms.
Member terms shall be in accordance with Chula Vista Charter Section 602 and this section:
A. A voting member who currently sits on a particular board or commission may not be appointed to fill the
unexpired term of another voting member’s vacated seat on that same board or commission. An individual who
currently sits as an ex officio member of a board or commission may be appointed to fill the unexpired term of
a voting member’s vacated seat on the same board or commission if the ex officio member meets the eligibility
criteria for voting membership. The appointment process shall be the same as provided for in the applicable
membership section for the board or commission.
B. For purposes of determining whether the unexpired term of a vacated seat is less than, more than, or equals
two years, the starting date of the unexpired term shall be the date the new appointee takes the oath of office,
and the end date of the unexpired term shall be the expiration date of the vacating member’s term of office. (Ord.
3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3213 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3111 § 1, 2008).
[Sections 2.25.105 through 2.25.190 remain unchanged.]
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2.25.200 Operations – Regular meetings required – Special meetings allowed – Time
and location to be established by resolution – Brown Act requirements.
[Only subsection (D) is revised, as indicated; all other subsections remain unchanged.]
D. As a general rule, boards and commissions shall hold their regular and special meetings at a City facility.
Boards and commissions may hold their meetings from time to time in other locations, as long as meetings are
properly noticed and held in accordance with state and local laws.
[Sections 2.25.205 through 2.25.300 remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.28
BOARD OF ETHICS*
[Sections 2.28.010 through 2.28.040 remain unchanged.]
2.28.050 Membership.
A. The Board of Ethics shall be composed of seven members, to be nominated and appointed in accordance
with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
1. When a vacancy occurs, the City Clerk shall forward applications for membership on the Board of
Ethics for review by a panel consisting of one Charter Review Commission member appointed by the
Charter Review Commission and one Board of Ethics member appointed by the Board of Ethics. The
panel shall review the applications, select applicants to be interviewed, Interview selected applicants,
and recommend (by unanimous decision of the panel) one applicant for each available seat to the City
Council for appointment.
2. If the panel is unable to reach a unanimous decision, the panel shall notify the City Clerk, so that
additional applications may be considered.
3. Irregularities in this interview process may be brought to the attention of the City Council.
[Subsections 2.28.050 (B) through (D), and sections 2.28.060 through 2.28.170 remain unchanged.]
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Chapter 2.31
MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW COMMISSION
[Sections 2.31.010 through 2.31.030 remain unchanged.]
2.31.040 Membership.
A. The Commission shall consist of five voting members and up to two ex officio members, to be nominated
and appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
1. All ex officio members and one voting member shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with
the General Appointment Process specified in 2.25.052(A).
2. The four remaining seats are nominated by a particular Council district seat and do not require the
member to reside in the specified district. All four seats shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the District Based Appointment Process specified in 2.25.052(C).
B. The members shall be appointed in accordance with subsection (A) of this section 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. (Ord. 3211 § 5, 2011; Ord. 2804, 2000; Ord. 2502 § 3, 1992; Ord.
2451 § 1, 1991).
[Section 2.31.050 remains unchanged.]
Chapter 2.33
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
[Sections 2.33.010 through 2.33.030 remain unchanged.]
2.33.040 Membership.
A. The Cultural Arts Commission shall consist of nine voting members that represent a diversity of backgrounds,
to be nominated and appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this
chapter.
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1. All nine members shall demonstrate competence, knowledge and experience in cultural arts; and a
minimum of six members shall be appointed from among artists, educators, and those with professional
qualifications and experience in disciplines of arts and culture, including the performing arts, fine arts,
culinary arts, media arts or related arts disciplines.
2. The Cultural Arts Commission may recommend guidelines to be used during the application and
appointment processes, which may include relevant questions to be included on the application, a
checklist of qualifications, and definitions of terms referenced in CVMC 2.33.040, related to the
qualifications of members.
3. When a vacancy occurs on the Cultural Arts Commission, the City Clerk shall forward applications
received for the vacant position to the Mayor and Cultural Arts Manager or other staff assigned to the
Cultural Arts Commission.
4. Throughout the review of applications, selection of applicants to be interviewed and Interviews of
selected applicants, the Mayor shall consider guidelines developed by the Cultural Arts Commission, as
well as recommendations for interviews or appointments that may be made by the Cultural Arts
Commission, City Councilmembers, and the Cultural Arts Manager or other staff assigned to the
Cultural Arts Commission.
5. The Mayor shall review the forwarded applications and select applicants to be interviewed. The Mayor
shall Interview selected applicants and provide the opportunity for the Cultural Arts Manager or other
staff assigned to the Cultural Arts Commission to attend and assist with the Interviews. The Mayor shall
make nominations for appointment, subject to the City Council’s approval.
[Section 2.33.050 remains unchanged.]
Chapter 2.40
GROWTH MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
[Sections 2.40.010 through 2.40.030 remain unchanged.]
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 of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
B. The voting members shall be appointed as follows:
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1. Four of the members shall be appointed based on the City Council district in which they reside. This
classification of members shall be comprised of one resident from each of the four City Council districts.
Those members shall reside in their respective City Council districts at the time of their appointment and
shall reside in their respective City Council districts 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. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3211 § 14, 2011;
Ord. 2447 § 1, 1991; Ord. 2129 § 1, 1985).
C. The members shall be appointed in accordance with the Full Council Interview Appointment Process specified
in 2.25.052(B).
[Section 2.40.050 remains unchanged.]
Chapter 2.41
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
[Sections 2.41.010 through 2.41.030 remain unchanged.]
2.41.040 Membership.
A. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council from
the registered voters of the City in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this
chapter.
1. Three seats shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the General Appointment Process
specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. The four remaining seats are nominated by a particular Council district seat and appointed in accordance
with the District Based Appointment Process specified in 2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the
corresponding Council district and must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.
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B. In the event the City Council contracts with other agencies interested in recreation and parks for joint exercise
of any functions, the contract may provide that the other agencies may have representation on the Commission
during the term of the contract. (Ord. 3212 § 9, 2011).
[Section 2.41.050 remains unchanged.]
Chapter 2.42
PLANNING COMMISSION
[Sections 2.42.010 through 2.42.020 remain unchanged.]
2.42.030 Membership.
A. In accordance with Charter Section 605, the Planning Commission shall consist of seven members to be
nominated and appointed by the City Council from the registered voters of the City in accordance with Article
VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
B. The members shall be appointed in accordance with the Full Council Interview Appointment Process specified
in 2.25.052(B).
C. A minimum of three members of the Planning Commission should be persons sensitive to design
consideration and interested in townscape matters. Persons qualified for these seats should include architects,
landscape architects, land planners, urban planners, civil engineers and other design professionals with suitable
experience. (Ord. 3268 § 3, 2013; Ord. 3211 § 15, 2011).
[Sections 2.42.040 through 2.42.050 remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.43
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
[Sections 2.43.010 through 2.43.040 remain unchanged.]
2.43.050 Membership.
A. In accordance with City Charter Section 609, the Civil Service Commission shall consist of five members
nominated and appointed by the City Council from the registered voters of the City in accordance with Article
VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
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1. Two members shall be appointed by the City Council from a list of four persons to be nominated by
election of the employees in the Classified Service. Following receipt of the list of four persons, seats
shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the General Appointment Process specified in
CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. Two members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the General Appointment Process
specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
3. The fifth member shall be appointed by the City Council from a list of three persons nominated by the
four thus appointed. Following receipt of the list of three persons, seats shall be nominated and
appointed in accordance with the General Appointment Process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
B. The successor of any member of the Commission shall be nominated and appointed in the same manner as
such member was nominated and appointed. (Ord. 3370 § 3, 2016; Ord. 3212 § 1, 2011).
Chapter 2.47
HEALTHY CHULA VISTA ADVISORY COMMISSION*
[Sections 2.47.010 through 2.47.030 remain unchanged.]
2.47.040 Membership.
A. The Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission shall consist of nine voting members, to be nominated and
appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.
1. Five members shall have expertise and experience in at least one of the focus areas of the Healthy
Chula Vista Action Plan: land use, transportation, nutrition, health care, physical activity and/or
environment. These members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the General
Appointment Process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. The four remaining seats shall be nominated by a particular Council district seat and appointed in
accordance with the District Based Appointment Process specified in 2.25.052(C). Members must be a
resident of the corresponding Council district and must maintain their district residency throughout their
tenure. (Ord. 3364 § 1, 2016).
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[Section 2.47.050 remains unchanged.]
Chapter 2.53
APPOINTMENT PROCESS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL
AND SPECIFIED COMMISSIONS
[Sections 2.53.010 through 2.53.020 remain unchanged.]
2.53.030 Definitions.
A. “Application period” means the time frame during which applications are accepted for a particular vacancy
(defined below). The application period for City Council vacancies is defined in CVMC 2.53.040(C). The
application period for specified City commission vacancies is defined in CVMC 2.53.050(B). Once established,
the application period will be posted on the City’s website.
B. “Interview” means the process at a public meeting by which applicants are given an opportunity to present
themselves to the City Council, and the City Council questions and evaluates the applicants. Should an applicant
be unable to attend the scheduled interview, the Council may elect to consider a letter of interest or interview by
other means, such as telephone or video conference, in lieu of an in-person meeting.
C. “Qualified application” means an application received within the application period with all of the required
components. The application form shall be available through the City Clerk’s office and will specify the required
components for an application to be deemed a qualified application.
D. “Specified City commissions” means those City commissions specified elsewhere in this code, in the
chapters and code provisions specifically applicable thereto.
E. Vacancy (or Vacancies). For specified City commission seats, “vacancy” is defined in accordance with
CVMC 2.25.105. For City Council seats, “vacancy” is defined in accordance with Charter Section 303(A). (Ord.
3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3393 § 1, 2016; Ord. 3370 § 1, 2016).
[Sections 2.53.040 through 2.53.060 remain unchanged.]
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Chapter 2.61
“MEASURE P” CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
[Sections 2.61.010 through 2.61.040 remain unchanged.]
2.61.050 Composition – Qualifications – Nomination.
A. Members. The COC shall be comprised of 16 members, each with equal rights and standing to act and vote
on COC matters.
B. Qualifications Applicable to All Members. Per Charter Section 602(d), all COC members must be “qualified
electors” of the City. A “qualified elector” of the City is a City resident that is qualified and registered to vote as
a City resident. COC members must be “qualified electors” at the time they apply and must maintain such status
throughout their tenure. No COC member may be a current City employee or current elected City official per
the requirements of Measure P (CVMC 3.33.160(D)).
C. Designated Members. Eleven (11) of the total 16 COC members shall be nominated, apply and serve as
“designated members.” “Designated members” shall be nominated, one each, by the following nominating
authorities (each a “nominating authority, collectively the “nominating authorities”), subject to the additional
membership qualifications, if any, specified for each:
1. Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce; nominee(s) must have expertise and experience in at least one of
the following areas: accounting, finance, engineering, or a related discipline (including construction);
2. San Diego County Taxpayers Association; nominee(s) must have expertise and experience in at least
one of the following areas: accounting, finance, engineering, or a related discipline (including construction);
3. Chula Vista Youth Sports Council; nominee(s) must be a Youth Sports Council Board Member;
4. Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Commission; nominee(s) must be from this Commission;
5. Chula Vista Growth Management Oversight Commission; nominee(s) must be from this Commission;
6. Sustainability Commission (formerly known as the Resource Conservation Commission); nominee(s)
must be from this Commission;
7. Chula Vista Director of Public Works; nominee(s) must have expertise and experience in engineering
or a related discipline (including construction);
8. San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council;
9. Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, San Diego branch;
10. Chula Vista Fire Chief; and
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11. Chula Vista Police Chief.
Designated members shall be appointed in accordance with the Designated Member Appointment Process
specified in 2.25.052(D).
D. At-Large Members. Five of the total 16 COC members shall apply and serve as representatives of the City
“at-large.” Expertise and experience in accounting, finance, engineering, or a related discipline (including
construction) is desirable, but is not required. “At-large members” shall be comprised of the following:
1. One member may be a resident of any one of the four districts and shall be nominated and appointed in
accordance with the General Appointment Process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).
2. The four remaining members shall be nominated by a particular Council district seat and appointed in
accordance with the District Based Appointment Process specified in 2.25.052(C). Members must be a
resident of the corresponding Council district and must maintain their district residency throughout their
tenure. (Ord. 3394 § 1, 2016).
[Sections 2.61.070 through 2.61.110 remain unchanged.]
Chapter 2.63
“MEASURE A” CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
[Sections 2.63.010 through 2.63.040 remain unchanged.]
2.63.050 Composition – Qualifications – Nomination.
A. Members. The COC shall be comprised of 12 members, each with equal rights and standing to act and vote
on COC matters.
B. Qualifications Applicable to All Members. Per Charter Section 602(d), all COC members must be “qualified
electors” of the City. A “qualified elector” of the City is a City resident that is qualified and registered to vote as
a City resident. COC members must be “qualified electors” at the time they apply and must maintain such status
throughout their tenure.
C. Designated Members. Eight of the total 12 COC members shall be nominated, apply and serve as “designated
members.” “Designated members” shall be nominated, one each, by the following nominating authorities (each
a “Nominating Authority,” collectively the “Nominating Authorities”), subject to the additional membership
qualifications, if any, specified for each:
1. Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce; nominee(s) must be a member of the Chamber;
2. Chula Vista Police Officers Association (POA); nominee(s) must be an active member of this
association;
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3. Chula Vista International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF); nominee(s) must be an active member
of this association;
4. Chula Vista Growth Management Oversight Commission; nominee(s) must be from this Commission;
5. Association of Chula Vista Employee (ACE); nominee(s) must be an active member of this association;
6. Chula Vista Fire Chief;
7. Chula Vista Police Chief;
8. Chula Vista Middle Managers/Professional Employee Group (MM/PROF).
Designated members shall be appointed in accordance with the Designated Member Appointment Process
specified in 2.25.052(D).
D. At-Large Members. Four of the total 12 COC members shall apply and serve as representatives of the City
“at-large.” “At-large members” shall be comprised of one resident from each of the four City Council districts
and shall be nominated by a particular Council district seat and appointed in accordance with the District Based
Appointment Process specified in 2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district
and must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure. (Ord. 3444 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3438 § 1, 2018).
[Sections 2.63.070 through 2.63.110 remain unchanged.]
Section II. Severability
If any portion of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any
reason held to be invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional, by a court of competent jurisdiction,
that portion shall be deemed severable, and such invalidity, unenforceability or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining portions of the Ordinance, or its
application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista
hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, sentences, clauses or
phrases of the Ordinance be declared invalid, unenforceable or unconstitutional.
Section III. Construction
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to
duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in
light of that intent.
Section IV. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirtieth day after its final passage.
Section V. Publication
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Ordinance No. 3490
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The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published or posted according to law.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC Glen R. Googins
City Clerk City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of June 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 3490 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 9th day of June 2020,
and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 23rd day
of June 2020; and was duly published in summary form in accordance with the requirements of
state law and the City Charter.
Dated Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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