HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1997-2710ORDINANCE NO. 2710
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL QF THE CITY OF
CHULAVISTAAMENDING SECTION 19.04.093THROUGH .095
OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE
DEFINITION OF FAMILY DAY CARE AND FAMILY DAY CARE
HOMES
WHEREAS, the City Council has modified the definition of family day care in the
Municipal Code, and required written notification of the affected property owner or landlord
of use of their property as a family day care home, in accordance with California law and
based on the need for day care for school age children; and
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a Municipal Code text amendment was
initiated with the Planning Department of the City of Chula Vista on April 1, 1997 by the City
of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, said application requests approval of an amendment to the Municipal Code
to change the definition of family day care so that it is consistent with California State law;
and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that this proposal
is exempt from environmental review under CEQA as a 15061 (b)(3) (General Rule) exemption;
and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for a hearing on said amendments to
the Municipal Code, and notice of said hearing together with its purpose was given by its
publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 10 days prior to the
hearing; and
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6 p.m.
on July 15, 1997, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City Council and
the hearing was thereafter closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find,
determine, and ordain as follows:
SECTION h That there are no significant environmental impacts because the
project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to section of State CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION I1: That the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good
zoning practice justify the amendments, and that the amendments are consistent with the City
of Chula Vista General Plan.
SECTION IIh That Section 19.04.093 through .095 of the Chula Vista
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
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Section 19.04.093 Family day care.
"Family day care" means regularly provided care, protection and supervision of 14 or fewer
children in the state-licensed provider's own home, for periods of less than 24 hours per day,
while the parents or guardians are away; provided that the licensee of such family day care
home who rents or leases their home, shall notify the property owner or landlord in writing
that they are operating a family day care home in the rented or leased property.
Section 19~04,094 Family day care home, large.
"Family day care home, large" means a Family day care home, as defined by Section
19.04.093, which provides family day care to 9 to 14 children, inclusive, including children
who reside at the home.
Section 19.04.095 Family day care home, small.
"Family day care home, small" means a Family day care home, as defined by Section
19.04.093, which provides family day care to eight or fewer children, including children who
reside at the home.
Presented by
Planning Director
Approved as to form by
n M. Kaheny
Y
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 5th day of August, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas, and Horton
None
None
None
ATTEST:
Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No, 2710 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 22nd
day of June, 1997 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City
Council held on the 5th day of August, 1997.
Executed this 5th day of August, 1997.
Be~Auihelet, City Clerk