HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-172RESOLUTION NO. 2017-172
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA SMART
CITY STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has established itself as a leader in the growing "smart city"
movement, earning recognition locally, nationally, and internationally for its innovative
approach to using technology to create a more efficient and effective government; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to clarify the city's smart city vision and formalize a strategy
going forward, staff worked with Madaffer Enterprises to develop the City of Chula Vista's
Smart City Strategic Action Plan that outlines the goals, objectives, and initiatives that will help
the City achieve its smart city vision; and
WHEREAS, the Smart City Strategic Action Plan was developed through a collaborative
process across city departments and represents the collective vision of city leadership,
department heads, and stakeholders in the community; and
WHEREAS, the Smart City Strategic Action Plan consists of four goals that are
supported by ten objectives and thirty-six initiatives such as the development of a Citywide
Telecommunications Master Plan and a Traffic Signal Communications Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Smart City Strategic Action Plan implementation will be led by the
Smart Cities Working Group, consisting of the City Manager, department directors, Police, and
Fire, which has been established to help coordinate efforts citywide and facilitate information
sharing; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated future benefits from full implementation of the Smart City
Strategic Action Plan include increased efficiency of city operations, optimization of city
resources, reliable broadband connectivity, enhanced public safety, and economic development
growth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it adopts the Smart City Strategic Action Plan, and directs staff to begin
implementation and provide regular implementation updates and progress reports.
Presented by
Eric C. Crockett
Director of Economic Development
Approved as to form by
Glen R. Goggins
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Resolution No. 2017-172
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 12th day of September 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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ATTEST:
Kerry K. q4
low, WC, Acting City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, Acting City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2017-172 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 September 2017.
Executed this 12th day of September 2017.
Kerry K. i elow, NWC, Acting City Clerk