HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-390- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-390
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE NATURE CENTER'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
MUSEUMS' RE-ACCREDITATION PROCESS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Nature Center, originally accredited by the American Association of
Museums, (AAM) in 1992 is due to be re-evaluated; and
WHEREAS, the Bayfront Conservancy Trust, though officially dissolved in June 2002,
had on numerous occasions supported the plan to maintain the Nature Center's AAM
accreditation; and
WHEREAS, the first step in the evaluation process is the completion of a self-study
application for submittal to the AAM Accreditation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the second step in the evaluation process is the Visiting Committee On-Site
Evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the third step in the evaluation process is the Final Accreditation Decision;
and
WHEREAS, the Nature Center's self-study materials are due to the AAM on November
30, 2002; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the self-study will be completed on or about November
25, 2002; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary, therefore, to authorize, in advance, the review and execution
of the agreement after it is completed; and
WHEREAS, fimds to cover expenses related to subsequent steps in the accreditation
process have already been included in the Nature Center's operation budget for Fiscal Year
2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby, approve the Nature Center's participation in the American Association of
Museums' re-accreditation process; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the
agreement and related documents.
Resolution 2002-390
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Presented by Approved as to form by
D John M. Kaheny
Nature Center Director City Attomey
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 8th day of October, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Hor~n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk~
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. 2002-390 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 8th day of October, 2002.
Executed this 8th day of October, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk