HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-263RESOLUTION NO. 2003-263
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNIFIED PORT OF SAN
DIEGO FOR AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM
PARTNERSHIP AT THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER
WHEREAS, the Unified Port of San Diego ("Port") approached the Nature Center to
partner in the coordination of educational field trips for schools which are located within
watershed areas of San Diego Bay; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the program is to increase participation in existing Nature Center
programs which promote environmental stewardship and educate students and visitors about the
importance of conserving coastal resources; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Port's Environmental Education Program is to provide
memorable experiences that will promote environmental stewardship and instill an understanding
of the importance of a healthy San Diego Bay and serves as an integral part of the Port's
compliance with the San Diego County Municipal Storm Water Permit of 2001 (National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. CAS0108758); and
WI-~REAS, the mission of the Chula Vista Nature Center is to serve the public by
providing a quality nature center/living museum in order to promote coastal resource
conservation and environmental stewardship through education; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project makes use of the existing Chula Vista Nature Center
educational programs for elementary school students through exhibits and emphasis on the
Sweetwater River watershed and what each individual can do to protect the watershed, the bay
and the ocean.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Unified Port of San Diego for
an Educational Outreach Program Partnership at the Chula Vista Nature Center, a copy of which
will be kept on file in the off.ice of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized to execute said Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Nature Center Director
Resolution 2003-263
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of June, 2003, by the following vote:
ATYEST:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
None
None
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. 2003-263 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 17th day of June, 2003.
Executed this 17th day of June, 2003.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerku