HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2020-118RESOLUTION NO. 2020-118
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA DIGITAL
EQUITY AND INCLUSION PLAN
WHEREAS, Chula Vista has a proud history of leadership in civic innovation, and has
made significant progress improving the quality of life of Chula Vista residents through the use
of technology and to create a more efficient and effective government; and
WHEREAS, as part of its smart cities efforts the city has identified addressing the Digital
Divide and the need to encourage universal broadband internet access for Chula Vista residents,
communities and businesses as a priority; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to address the digital divide in the City of Chula Vista, staff
worked with Nutter Consulting to develop the City of Chula Vista’s Digital Equity and Inclusion
Plan that outlines the goals, objectives and initiatives that will help the City achieve its vision;
and
WHEREAS, the Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan was developed through a collaborative
process between the city and regional stakeholders, which included multiple interviews and
interactive workshops, and represents the collective vision of city leadership and stakeholders in
the community; and
WHEREAS, the Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan identified the eight population groups
in Chula Vista most affected by the digital divide. These eight groups include disabled persons,
homeless/housing insecure, job seekers, low-income and unbanked, migrants and refugees, non-
English speakers, students, and seniors; and
WHEREAS, the Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan consists of three goals that are
supported by eight objectives and thirty-seven initiatives, as well as four appendices with
additional information on existing resources, case studies and best practices from other cities
across the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan outlines actionable strategies that will
help Chula Vista residents, businesses and communities get better access to quality internet
connectivity, technology devices, and digital literacy skills to fully participate in the local
economy, in educational opportunities, and other activities; and
WHEREAS, the Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan implementation will be led by the
Smart Cities Working Group, consisting of the City Manager and department heads, which was
established to help coordinate innovation efforts citywide and facilitate information sharing; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated future benefits from full implementation of the Digital
Equity and Inclusion Plan include expanded reliable broadband connectivity, enhanced public
safety, and economic development growth; and
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Resolution No. 2020-118
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it adopts the Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan, and directs staff to begin
implementation and provide regular implementation updates and progress reports.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Eric C. Crockett Glen R. Googins
Deputy City Manager / City Attorney
Director of Economic Development
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 26th day of May 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Diaz, Galvez, McCann, Padilla, and Casillas Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Mary Casillas Salas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do h ereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020-118 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 26th day of May 2020.
Executed this 26th day of May 2020.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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