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Home My WebLink About2011/12/06 Item 17TY COUNCIL STATEMENT ~~~ CITY OF CHULAVISTA 12/6/11, Item ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL P LILY REGARDING BUFF-A-BLOCK PROGRAM AND E LISHING GUIDELINES SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORK ASSISTANT DIRECTO OF P ORKS ,,~~ REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER ASSISTANT CITY ANAGER G~~ 4/STHS VOTE: YES ^ NO SUMMARY In 2008, the Public Worlcs Department staff created a program called "Buff-A-Bloclc" whereby residents, business, students, non-political organizations, corporations, schools and volunteer groups could participate in the eradication of graffiti and trash pick up in their neighborhoods and surrounding areas. This program is designed to promote civic responsibility, community spirit and camaraderie and give the school children an understanding of community responsibility and respect of the environment by vohmteering and committing to remove graffiti on public as well as private property. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Enviromnental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 [Existing Facilities] of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed action consists of maintaining and enhancing existing neighborhoods through volunteer clean-up programs resulting in no expansion of an existing use. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. 17-1 12/6/11, Item Page 2 of 2 DISCUSSION The existing Buff-A-Bloclc Program will allow non-political organizations, corporations, schools and volunteer groups to participate in maintaining and enhancing City of Chula Vista's neighborhoods. All participants will agree to eradicate graffiti in their neighborhoods and surrounding areas for a period agreed upon. Participants are required to have at least one adult supervisor for every 10 minors. The Public Worlcs Department will provide free supplies, paint, paint brushes, graffiti wipes, scrapers and gloves for all participants. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a){1) is not applicable to this decision. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact from approving this resolution. Any funding required for supplies will be included in the department's base budget. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct ongoing fiscal impact from approving this resolution in that fiends expended for subsequent fiscal years will have been approved through the normal budget or appropriation process. ATTACHMENTS 1. Buff-A-Bloclc Program Policy Prepared by: Norr~za Rodriguez, Public Works Specialist, Public Works Dept. H: IPUBLIC WORKSIAGENDAICAS?0! ! 1 l2-06-/ / IAGENDA STATEMENT 12-6-1 l A!!3 BUFF A BLOCK PROGRAM revised.doc 17-2 COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: BUFF-A-BLOCK PROGRAM POLICY EFFECTIVE NUMBER DATE PAGE 1 OF 3 ADOPTED BY: DATED: AMENDED BY: BUFF-A-BLOCK PROGRAM BACKGROUND • Established in 2008 to allow non-political organizations, corporations, schools, residents and groups to participate in maintaining and enhancing City of Chula Vista's neighborhoods and community by removing graffiti. • The Graffiti Buff-A-Block Program functions in the same fashion as the Adopt-A- Park Program. • It is a group effort on behalf of community residents to commit to "adopting" a particular location and ensuring it remains clean and free of graffiti. • Is designed to be fun and educational, to promote civic responsibility, community spirit and camaraderie, and to provide an opportunity to accomplish something positive. • Is designed to give our school children an understanding of community responsibility and respect for the environment • Is designed to help school children earn community service hours by helping and cleaning the environment. • Removal locations can be on public or private property and can range from a single stricture, or an area of one or multiple blocks. If on private property, the Public Works Department has to be notified and is responsible for getting approval and consent from the resident or business. • It is designed to operate with a minimum of red tape and with minimum supervision from the Public Worlcs Department. • The program is designed for volunteers to commit and remove graffiti as soon as possible. • Is designed to allow citizens to work responsibly at their own convenience. PROGRAM DETAILS POLICY • All participants agree to eradicate (buff) graffiti in their designated block(s) or structure(s) for a contracted period of time. • Participants clean up all of the graffiti except for pressure washing and color matching. The Public Worlcs Department shall be notified of these areas that need these services. • The Public Worlcs Department will provide free graffiti removal supplies. 17-3 COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: BUFF-A-BLOCK PROGRAM POLICY EFFECTIVE NUMBER DATE PAGE 20F3 ADOPTED BY: DATED: AMENDED BY: BUFFABLE BLOCKS The Buff-A-Bloclc Program applies to any block(s) and/or structure(s) in participant's neighborhood. Participants shall notify the Public Works Department prior to conducting a clean up. All private property will need a consent form signed before work can be performed. The Public Worlcs Department should be notified and will be responsible for obtaining a consent form from resident/business. SAFETY Buff-A-Bloclc Program participants' safety is always the utmost concern of the Public Worlcs Department. The Buff-A-Bloclc Program is designed so that common sense safety will prevail. Participants bear individual responsibility for personal safety and appropriate behavior when working. Group and individual liability waivers are required. These waivers are to agree not to hold the City of Chula Vista liable for injuries or property damages arising from any negligent action or non conformance with these safety requirements. Waivers for minors must be signed by their parent or legal guardian in order to participate. Participants will work without direct supervisor from the Public Worlcs Department staff. Groups are required to have at least one adult supervisor for every 10 minors. Group leaders are responsible for conducting safety briefings for all participants prior to each cleanup event. Safety topics should include: • Wearing proper safety gear and appropriate clothing • Stay away from traffic • Be alert at all times • Do not work when weather is poor • Do not touch potentially toxic substances • Do not confront taggers • Staying away from jagged objects, snakes or other hazards COUNCIL POLICY CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUBJECT: BUFF-A-BLOCK PROGRAM POLICY EFFECTIVE NUMBER DATE PAGE 30F3 ADOPTED BY: DATED: AMENDED BY: GUIDELINES 1. Buff-A-Block requires an application. 2. Any group containing personnel under 18 years of age must have adequate adult supervision. A minimum ratio of one adult for each 10 participants tinder 18 years of age is required. 3. No work shall be performed under adverse weather conditions (i.e. rain, wind, etc). 4. Groups shall notify the Public Worlcs Department 48 hours prior to conducting a clean. up. 5. Groups will receive confirmation from the Public Works Department when consent forms have been obtained prior to conducting a clean up on private property. 6. Groups shall agree to sign a liability waiver release. 7. Group leaders~are responsible for conducting safety briefing for all participants prior to each clean up event. 17-5 RESOLUTION NO. 2011- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING BUFF-A-BLOCK PROGRAM. AND ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES WHEREAS, in 2008, the Public Works Department staff created a program called "Buff- A-Block" whereby residents, business, students, non-political organizations, corporations, schools and volunteer groups could participate in the eradication of graffiti and trash pick up in their neighborhoods and surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, this program is designed to promote civic responsibility, community spirit and camaraderie and give school children an understanding of community responsibility and respect of the environment by volunteering and committing to remove graffiti on public as well as private property; and WHEREAS, the existing Buff-A-Bloclc Program will allow non-political organizations, corporations, schools and volunteer groups to participants in maintaining and enhancing Chula Vista's neighborhoods. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby establish and adopt Council Policy No. regarding Buff-A-Block Program. A copy of this Policy is attached hereto and by reference made a part of this Resolution. Presented by Approved as to form by Richard A. Hopkins Glen R. Googms t7 ' `~ Director of Public Works City Attorney 17-6