HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-030 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-030
RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA URGiNG THE FEDERAL AND STATE
GOVERNMENTS TO HELP MITIGATE THE ECONOMIC
IMPACTS ON THE BORDER REGION RESULTING FROM
INCREASED BORDER WAIT TIMES
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is part of San Diego County and lies just north of the
westermnost portion of the US- Mexico border; and
WHEREAS, the events that occurred on September 11, 2001, have resulted in increased
security measures at our local ports of entry with Mexico; and the City of Chula Vista
acknowledges the importance of security at our international borders; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego - Tijuana region has developed strong economic, social, and
cultural ties, as many residents of both countries live, work and recreate across the border; and
WHEREAS, such economic, social and cultural exchange have been compromised for
some time due to long border wait times at our ports of entry; and
WHEREAS, many businesses in the border region are heavily dependem upon the ability
of goods and people to flow across the border in a reasonable mount of time; and
WHEREAS, the increased security measures have resulted in increased border wait times
which have in turn negatively affected the local border economies; and
WHEREAS, regional discussions regarding the impacts of border wait times have
resulted in a number of recommendations to address the issue; and
WHEREAS, recommendations include improving staffing levels at the ports of entry,
expanding operational hours at the ports of entry, eliminating salary discrepancies among the
federal policing agencies, and improved use of available technology at the ports of entry; and
WHEREAS, increasing federal resources for the functioning of our local ports of entry
would increase security at these facilities, decrease border wait times, and support the local
economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista hereby request that the United States and California State Governments help mitigate the
economic impacts resulting from increased security measures along the United States - Mexico
border region and allocate sufficient resources to aid local businesses hurt by the reduced flow of
goods and people across the border, and; improve staffing, extend operational hours, eliminate
salary inequities among federal and state policing agencies, and employ technological resources
at our local ports of entry to reduce security threats and increase operational efficiency at these
facilities.
Resolution 2002-030
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Shirley Hc~ton John-5/l. Kaheny ,~j.J
Mayor C~it~) Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 5th day of February, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Hor~, Mayor -
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk 0
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2002-030 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 5th day of February, 2002.
Executed this 5th day of February, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk ,.2