Chapter 2.34
CHILD CARE COMMISSION

Sections:

2.34.010    Creation.

2.34.020    Purpose and intent.

2.34.030    Functions and duties.

2.34.040    Membership.

2.34.050    Meeting schedule.

2.34.010 Creation.

There is hereby created a Child Care Commission. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC and this chapter shall govern this Commission. (Ord. 3211 § 8, 2011; Ord. 2404 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2358 § 1, 1990).

2.34.020 Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of the City Council in establishing the Child Care Commission to create an advisory body to serve as a resource to advise and make recommendations to the City Council and the City Manager on child care needs and issues, and to promote the availability of quality, affordable child care within the community.

The purpose of the Commission is to focus community energies and resources on child care issues that, as accomplished, will positively affect the physical, social, and the economic life of Chula Vista. (Ord. 3211 § 8, 2011; Ord. 2404 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2358 § 1, 1990).

2.34.030 Functions and duties.

The functions and duties of the Child Care Commission shall be as follows:

A. Create a forum for City-wide discussions, research, and analysis of critical issues of child care.

B. Mobilize agencies to develop resources and share them with the community in a coordinated fashion.

C. Promote affordable child care within the City by providing direct communications and recommendations to City departments, boards and commissions with regard to such issues as zoning, health, licensing, building codes, and public safety.

D. Draft a child care policy for consideration and adoption by the City of Chula Vista.

E. Address child care legislation issues.

F. Encourage cooperative approaches toward the development and implementation of child care services.

G. Promote the creation of affordable, quality child care for infants and toddlers.

H. Investigate and recommend sources of public funds for child care.

I. Promote the creation of programs that are intergenerational.

J. Define the process and advise staff on appropriate procedures and fees to increase the number of child care spaces available in the City. (Ord. 3211 § 8, 2011; Ord. 2404 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2358 § 1, 1990).

2.34.040 Membership.

The Commission shall consist of seven voting members, to be appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter and Chapter 2.25 CVMC. (Ord. 3211 § 8, 2011; Ord. 2404 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2358 § 1, 1990).

2.34.050 Meeting schedule.

The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Avenue. The Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution, in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3211 § 8, 2011; Ord. 2404 § 1, 1990; Ord. 2358 § 1, 1990).