HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2002-2860 ORDINANCE NO. 2860
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.09.040 A AND B
OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
GROWTH MANAGEMENT QUALITY OF LIFE THRESHOLD
STANDARDS FOR POLICE AND FIRE/EMERGENCIf
MEDICAL SERVICES THRESHOLD STANDARDS /
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WHEREAS, at the initial request of the City of Chula Vista Police and Fire Departments,
the City's Growth Management Oversight Commission (GMOC) has evaluated the need for
amendment of the respective Police and Fire/Emergency Medical Services (Fire/EMS) Threshold
Standards as part of its annual review process; and
WHEREAS, the GMOC, with the concurrence of the Police and Fire Departments,
presented a revised Police and Fire/EMS Threshold Standards as part of its 2000 Annual Report;
and
WHEREAS, at the May 31, 2001, joint workshop with the GMOC, the Planning
Commission and City Council unanimously accepted GMOC Annual Report and directed staff to
prepare the proposed changes in threshold standards for formal adoption; and
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2001 a public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission to consider approving a resolution in support of the proposed amendments, but no
action was taken in regard to the Police and Fire/EMS Threshold Standards; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2002 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing, and voted (4-1-1-1) to recommend that the City Council enact the amendment in
accordance with its Resolution PCA 02-03; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that
there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment;
therefore, pursuant to Section 15061Co)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not
subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby find,
determine, and ordain as follows:
SECTION I: That Section 19.09.040A of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended to read:
A. Police
Emergency Response: Properly equipped and staffed police units shall respond to 81 percent of
"Priority One" emergency calls within seven (7) minutes and maintain an average response time
to all "Priority One" emergency calls of 5.5 minutes or less.
1. Respond to 57 percent of "Priority Two" calls within seven (7) minutes and maintain an
average response time to all "Priority Two" calls of 7.5 minutes or less.
SECTION II: That Section 19.09.040B of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is amended to read:
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B. Fire and Emergency Medical
1. Emergency response: Properly equipped and staffed fire and medical units shall respond
to calls throughout the City within 7 minutes in 80 percent of the cases.
SECTION III: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect on the thirtieth day
from and after its second reading and adoption.
Presente~l~y Approved as to form by
REtiard P. Emerson JohI~. Kaheny A ~ r-
Police Chief CigrAttomey U
Fire Chief ~-~
Robert A. Leiter
Planning and Building Director
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 28th day of May, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmcmbers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horto~/Mayor
ATYEST:
Donna Norris, ~tssi~tant City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna Norris, Assistant City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
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foregoing Ordinance No. 2860 had its first reading at a regular meeting held on the 14 day of
May, 2002 and its second reading and adoption at a regular meeting of said City Council held on
the 28th day of May, 2002.
Executed this 28th day of May, 2002. ~,~_
Donna Norris, Assistant City Clerk