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Boards, Commissions & Committees
Board of Appeals and Advisors - more...
Works with the Planning and Building Department to address issues
pertaining to building construction; investigates and advises on
the suitability of alternate materials, types of construction and
interpretation of the adopted Uniform Code; conducts public hearings
and recommends to the City Council the passage of new legislation
concerning construction; hears appeals relating to determinations
by the Fire Chief or Director of Planning and Building pursuant to
adopted Uniform Codes.
Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:15 p.m., Public Services
Building, Conference Room 137.
Board of Ethics
Works with the City Attorney's Office; receives and initiates complaints
of violations of the City's Code of Ethics; hears and investigates
violations and transmits findings to the appropriate authority or
City officer; renders advisory opinions or interpretations with
respect to applications of the Code; proposes revisions to the Code
to ensure its continuing pertinence and effectiveness. Board members
are recommended by the presiding judge of the municipal court of
the South Bay Judicial District.
Meets at the call of the Chair, or majority vote of the Board, City Hall, 276 4th Avenue, Conference Room S112.
Board of Library Trustees
Works with the Library Director; represents the needs of the community
and advises the City Council on issues pertinent to the City's libraries;
reviews library policies regarding the use of library facilities
(such as the auditorium and meeting rooms) and the selection of
books and films.
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m., Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street,
Conference Room.
Charter Review Commission
Constitutes a forum for Citywide discussion, research and analysis
of matters relating to current or proposed provisions of the City
Charter and amendments; helps coordinate citizen and staff ideas
with regard to potential Charter changes; formulates specific language
for proposed Charter changes in a form appropriate for placement
on the ballot; prepares and submits proposed ballot arguments in
favor or against proposed Charter changes.
Meets at the call of the Chair or majority vote of commission, City Hall, 276 4th Avenue, City
Attorney's Conference Room.
Child Care Commission
Works with the Library; creates a forum for Citywide discussion, research, and analysis of critical issues of child care; promotes the creation of affordable, quality child care for all children; advises Staff on appropriate procedures and fees to increase the number of child care spaces available in the City; addresses child care legislation issues. Instrumental in development and continued support of Youth Policy Advocate Position.
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Chula Vista South Chula Vista Branch Library, 389 Orange Avenue, Meeting Room A. http://www.chulavistalibrary.com/locations.asp#SouthBranch
Civil Service Commission
Works with the Human Resources Department; holds public hearings
and provides recommendations to the City Council regarding the adoption,
amendment, or repeal of civil service rules and regulations not
in conflict with the City Charter; hears appeals of permanent employees
in the classified service relative to suspension, demotion or dismissal;
may investigate the administration of personnel and report findings
to the City Manager and City Council; assists in maintaining proper
employer-employee relations.
Meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at 5:15 p.m., City
Hall, 276 4th Avenue, Conference Room C-106.
Commission on Aging
Works with the Recreation Department; recommends and advises the
City Council and City Manager on matters affecting the older residents
of the City; takes steps to develop a mutual understanding and respect
between seniors and the balance of the community; promotes new and
improved programs for seniors; reviews existing programs and recommends
modifications; provides a forum where senior citizens may voice
their concerns and suggestions.
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m., Norman
Park Senior Center Conference Room, 270 F Street.
Cultural Arts Commission
Works with the Library; encourages the preservation of Chula Vista's
cultural heritage and the creation of an atmosphere - a Chula Vista
image - in which citizens can take pride and have increased stature;
helps coordinate and marshal support for the arts; encourages the
provision of cultural and artistic facilities and features in public
and commercial construction; formulates recommendations for a City
arts program; regularly assesses, reviews and updates recommended
goals and long-range plans for the City and regularly solicits public
input on the arts; encourages the development of arts and cultural
programs for the youth of Chula Vista; promotes the creation of
a cultural environment to attract visitors and income; advises the
Redevelopment Agency on the expenditure of fine arts in-lieu-of
fees and recommends fine arts features within redevelopment districts.
Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m., Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street, Conference Room.
Design Review Committee - more...
Works with the Planning and Building Department; reviews plans for the establishment,
location, expansion or alteration of residential uses or structures
in the R-3 zone, in redevelopment project areas (such as the Chula
Vista bayfront and the Downtown Business District), as well as in
precise plan, commercial, and industrial zones. The review process
includes site plans, elevations, signs, landscape areas and materials.
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 4:30 p.m., Council
Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue.
Economic Development Commission (This Commission is currently inactive)
Serves 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; helps ensure the availability
of educational programs to support the instructional needs of jobs
being created; helps assure prospective industrial and commercial
developers and existing commercial and industrial interests of the
City's cooperation to benefit both business and the community; works
with the Planning and Building Department to coordinate land use designations
appropriate to current and future market demand; works with planners
and developers to encourage retail and resort land uses with specific
design criteria that will encourage development most beneficial
to the City's long-term interests.
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 3:00 p.m., Public
Services Building, 276 4th Avenue, Conference Rooms 2 & 3.
Growth Management Oversight Commission - more...
Considers the quality of life threshold standards set forth in the
Growth Management Plan and makes determinations or recommendations
regarding those standards; annually reviews implementation of the
Growth Management Element of the General Plan and the growth management
program, including the adequacy of master facility plans to account
for effective use of public facilities required by future growth
in connection with the planning and phasing of development projects.
Meets at the call of the Chair, Lee Building, 430 F Street, Conference Room.
Housing Advisory Commission
Serves as an advisory body to the Housing Authority, City Council,
Redevelopment Agency, and the City Manager. Periodically assesses
the housing needs in the City and reviews housing policies, strategies,
and proposed affordable housing projects; reviews and makes recommendations
on matters before the Housing Authority.
Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m., City Hall Conference Room C-106.
Human Relations Commission
Advises and makes recommendations to the City Council on matters
pertaining to the protection and strengthening of the rights of
the various racial, religious, ethnic, and socio-economic groups
to ensure that all citizens of Chula Vista realize full enjoyment
of their constitutional privileges without regard to race, creed
or national origin; encourages the development of mutual understanding
and respect among all such groups; encourages an understanding of
citizen participation in local government; advises the City Council
on issues regarding mass transit, such as routes and fares.
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m., Police Department Community Room, 315 4th Avenue.
International Friendship Commission
Plans, develops and carries out economic cooperation, cultural interchange
and mutual understanding on the basis of mutual friendship between
the City and its sister cities. Chula Vista's sister cities are
Odawara, Japan and Cebu City, Philippines. A committee is set up
to help prepare visits and entertain visitors and exchange students.
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m., Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street, Conference Room.
Mobilehome Rent Review Commission
Provides advice to the City Council and the City Manager on matters
relating to mobilehome parks; adopts rules and regulations to administer
hearings to determine whether a park owner's rent increase is in
excess of the applicable cost of living increase; acts as the "due
process" unbiased decision-maker regarding mobilehome park rent
disputes.
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Council
Chambers, 276 4th Avenue.
Nature Center Board of Trustees
Provides advice to the City Council and the City Manager on all
matters pertaining to the Nature Center; focus is on community energies
and resources on developing a highly visible city with a unique
and educational Nature Center and to develop, support, and nurture
those ideas which expand the Nature Center for the entire community;
the preservation of environmental resources, environmental education
and the existence of the Nature Center are of regional significance.
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every other month, 3:30 p.m., Nature Center, 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive.
Parks and Recreation Commission more...
Works with the Recreation Department; advises the City Council on
issues pertinent to parks, open space, playgrounds, and recreation
programs; assists in planning programs for the community and stimulating
interest in the programs among the residents of the City; solicits
interest and cooperation of school authorities and other public
and private agencies in the recreation programs.
Meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., John Lippitt Public Works Center Lunch Room, 1800
Maxwell Road.
Planning Commission - more...
Works in conjunction with the Planning and Building Department; serves as the
official planning agency of Chula Vista; evaluates major land use
proposals in terms of their impact on the City; conducts public
hearings on significant planning, zoning, and land subdivision matters;
recommends action and policy to the City Council. The General Plan
and Specific Plans are also prepared under the guidance of the Commission.
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 276 4th Avenue; and the
3rd Wednesday as needed same location and time.
Resource Conservation Commission - more...
Works in conjunction with the Planning and Building Department; studies legislation
and issues regarding the environment; works with other agencies
and citizen groups to provide the City Council with information
on natural resources, energy conservation, and historical sites.
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, at 4:30 p.m.,
Lee Building, 430 F Street,Conference room.
Safety Commission
Works in conjunction with the Engineering Department; conceives and develops ideas and suggestions to contribute to the improvement of personal, traffic or property safety within the City.
Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m., Chula Vista Police Department, Community Room, 315 4th Avenue.
Veterans Advisory Commission
Provides advice to the City Council on matters directly relating
to veterans. Sample duties include: promoting and assisting the
City on Veteran's Day or Memorial Day observations and other events;
encouraging and promoting patriotism and interest in flag etiquette
and display; studying future needs of veterans, such as veterans'
homes and halls; providing a forum to discuss issues relating to
military veterans; and formulating and recommending a City position
and endorsement regarding proposed legislation affecting veterans
and military personnel.
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m., Chula Vista Police Department, Administrative Conference Room, 315 4th Avenue.
 Click here for a
list of Chula Vista Veterans and their Biographies
Application for 2006-2007 San Diego County Veteran of the Year
Commemorative Brick Application
Youth Action Council
Establish a direct communication link between the young people of the City and the City Council. Members will assist in those matters which are of concern to the young people, by providing written recommendations and suggestions to the City Council. The Youth Action Council provides students with the opportunity to perform community service, gain first-hand experience in local government, and become informed stakeholders in the community. Members must be a resident of Chula Vista and shall be high school students in grades 10, 11 or 12. The member's high school locations is not limited to the City of Chula Vista.
Meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m., Civic Center Branch Library Conference Room.
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