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, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 9, 2011; Ord. 2586 § 1, 1994).

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. (Ord. 3211 § 9, 2011; Ord. 2586 § 1, 1994).

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. (Ord. 3211 § 9, 2011; Ord. 2586 § 1, 1994).

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, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, 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 large, and shall, throughout their terms, maintain their residency and elector status. (Ord. 3211 § 9, 2011; Ord. 2586 § 1, 1994).

2.35.050 Meeting schedule.

The Commission shall hold regular 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 regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3211 § 9, 2011; Ord. 2586 § 1, 1994).