Chula Vista Municipal Code Ch. 2.47 Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission

Sections:

• 2.47.010 Creation.

• 2.47.020 Purpose and intent.

• 2.47.030 Functions and duties. 2.47.040 Membership. 2.47.050 Meeting frequency.

*** Code reviser’s note:** Chapter 2.47 formerly contained provisions concerning the Design Review Board, which were repealed by Ordinance 3268.

The Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission, originally named the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission, was created as a result of the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan adopted January 5, 2016. The Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission was combined with the Commission on Aging in 2022 to create a comprehensive advisory body that incorporated health, wellness, and aging matters. The general rules governing Boards and Commissions set forth in Chapter 2.25 CVMC shall govern the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission, except as specifically provided below. (Ord. 3539 § 1(N), 2022; Ord. 3364 § 1, 2016).

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 City Council and City Manager on health-, wellness-, and aging-related policies and opportunities, including the General Plan, Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan, and Age-Friendly Action Plan that would benefit the community, as well as provide a forum for older adults and the community to bring forward public health and aging matters. (Ord. 3539 § 1(N), 2022; Ord. 3364 § 1, 2016).

The functions and duties of the Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission shall be as follows:

• A. Serve as an advisory body to the City Council and City Manager.

B. Periodically assess the health, wellness, and aging needs of the residents of Chula Vista and review health-, wellness-, and aging-related policies and strategies, including the General Plan, Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan, and Age-Friendly Action Plan, to make recommendations to improve said plans to address identified community health, wellness, and aging needs.

• C. Serve as a forum for older adults and the community to bring forward public health and aging matters.

D. Perform such others functions or duties as may be delegated by the City Council. (Ord. 3539 § 1(N), 2022; Ord. 3364 § 1, 2016).

A. The Health, Wellness, and Aging Commission shall consist of nine Voting Members and one Youth Advisory Member, to be nominated and appointed in accordance with Article VI of the City Charter, Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter.

1. Five Voting Members shall have expertise and experience in at least one of the focus areas of the Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan or the Age-Friendly Action Plan: land use, transportation, nutrition, health care, physical activity, environment, and/or older adults. These Members shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A).

2. The four remaining Voting Members shall be nominated by a particular Council district seat and appointed in accordance with the district based appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(C). Members must be a resident of the corresponding Council district and must maintain their district residency throughout their tenure.

3. The Youth Advisory Member shall meet the qualifications as specified in CVMC 2.25.030(E) and shall be nominated and appointed in accordance with the general appointment process specified in CVMC 2.25.052(A). (Ord. 3539 § 1(N), 2022; Ord. 3490 § 1, 2020; Ord. 3364 § 1, 2016).

The Commission’s meeting schedule shall include at least one regular meeting per month, at the day, time, and location established by written resolution of the Commission. (Ord. 3435 § 1, 2018; Ord. 3364 § 1, 2016).