Chapter 2.30
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION*

Sections:

2.30.010    Creation.

2.30.020    Purpose and intent.

2.30.030    Functions, duties and goals.

2.30.040    Membership.

2.30.050    Meeting schedule.

*    Prior legislation: Ord. 2531.

2.30.010 Creation.

There is hereby created an Economic Development Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 4, 2011).

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. (Ord. 3211 § 4, 2011; Ord. 2380 § 2, 1990; Ord. 1215 § 1, 1969; prior code § 2.1301).

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 attract 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 areas 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 market 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.

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 areas of Chula Vista.

7. Work with City staff to revise a brochure for national distribution presenting summary information on Chula Vista’s industrial, commercial and labor markets.

8. Encourage the development of transportation modes to support industrial and commercial development. (Ord. 3211 § 4, 2011; Ord. 2380 § 2, 1990; Ord. 1215 § 1, 1969; prior code § 2.1301).

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, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, 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 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):

–	Market 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

(Ord. 3211 § 4, 2011; Ord. 2524 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2402 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2380 § 2, 1990; Ord. 1215 § 1, 1969; prior code § 2.1301).

2.30.050 Meeting schedule.

The Commission shall hold regular 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 regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3211 § 4, 2011; Ord. 2380 § 2, 1990; Ord. 1215 § 1, 1969; prior code § 2.1301).