HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1994-17462RESOLUTION NO. 17462
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF THE CENTER OF
EXCELLENCE FOR OIL SPILL MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND
RESEARCH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
WHEREAS, the extensive environmental damage and high recovery and cleanup costs
of oil spills such as the Exxon Valdez, the American Trader, and Mega Borg spills has brought
international attention to the need to respond in a prompt and coordinated fashion when a spill
occurs; and,
WHEREAS, although the probability of future catastrophic incidents is very high, the
Pacific Coast lacks the training and research facilities to address the major problem of lack of
team management, coordination and leadership required during the first critical hours after a
spill occurs; and,
WHEREAS, the use of sophisticated computer based simulation devices allows for
extensive training of all personnel who participate in various phases of an oil spill recovery
operation with an emphasis on providing positive management team training for the entire
management team; crating time sensitive interaction at all levels;, and,
WHEREAS, real world "on-water" drills can be accurately simulated at a fraction of the
cost and with no environmental impacts of actual real "on-water" exercises; and,
WHEREAS, a Center of Excellence for Oil Spill Management Training and Research
utilizing state-of-the art computer simulation will be a world class institution focusing on team
management, coordination and leadership training for the task of managing the recovery and
cleanup of oil spills for the entire Pacific coast including Alaska, Canada and Mexico; and,
WHEREAS, no such center is located in the West and only two exist worldwide, the
California Department of Fish and Game, Office of Oil Spill Prevention and Recovery
recognizes the need for such a Center and will be a major users of the Center; and,
WHEREAS, the center will create jobs, and attract researchers and trainees and their
families who will also utilize tourist facilities; and,
WHEREAS, the potential is high for the Center to attract oil spill environmental
businesses to locate in the area due to the simulator's capability for use in product research
and development; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has supported many port projects outside City limits
in the best interest of San Diego citizens, and the Center of Excellence will benefit the local
economy, citizens of San Diego County and the entire Pacific Coast.
Resolution No. 17462
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby support the location of the Center of Excellence for Oil Spill Management
Training and Research in the City of Chula Vista.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby requests that the Unified Port
District of San Diego and Southwestern College, in cooperation with the City of Chula Vista,
initiate a program to jointly set up a non-profit Center of Excellence for Oil Spill Management
Training and Research which will utilize computer simulation devices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Port and College are requested to proceed in a
timely manner due to the critical need for a Center of Excellence to be in operation to address
needed training and research requirements before another major oil spill occurs.
Presented by
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City Attorney
Resolution No. 17462
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 12th day of April, 1994, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly!~. Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
SS.
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 17462 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 12th day of April,
1994.
Executed this 12th day of April, 1994,
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Beverly A/Authelet, City Clerk
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