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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-348
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE YOUTH SOCCER AND
RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION
ACT OF 2002, FOR SPORTS FIELDS IN OTA Y PARK
WHEREAS, in March 2002', California voters passed Proposition 40 to enact the
California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of
2002; and
WHEREAS, tlÍe Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program is a competitive
grant program created to promote team sports among California's youth; and
WHEREAS, through the resulting Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program,
the State has allocated local assistance funds for the development of new youth soccer, baseball,
softball, and basketball recreation opportunities in the State; and
WHEREAS, program priority will be given to communities that can demonstrate a high
demand for sports facilities, with limited resources for providing those facilities; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the sports field at Otay Park is the best candidate for
this program; and
WHEREAS, Otay Park is an existing 4.2-acre neighborhood park located in the
southwest section ofthe City; and
WHEREAS, the existing playing field at Otay Park is centrally located to serve the
community and is currently used exclusively for soccer; and
WHEREAS, the facility is in need of significant upgrades and other improvements in
order to maximize team and league play, and is an eligible project under the grant provisions;
and
WHEREAS, when rehabilitated, the field will provide expanded uses for both softball
and soccer with additional amenities to include a turf soccer field, spectator and player seating,
new irrigation, and security lighting; and
WHEREAS, the planned enhancement to Otay Park will create the only public facility of
its kind in the southwestern area of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve the application for grant funds for the Youth Soccer and Recreation
Development Program under the Clean Water, Clear Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal
Protection Act of 2002 for sports fields in Otay Park.
Resolution 2004-348
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Presented by
Approved as to form by
Buck Martin
Recreation Director
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Ann Moore \
City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista,
California, this 2nd day of November, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
ATTEST:
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SUsãÏlBigelow, MMC, Cit 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. 2004-348 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 2nd day of November, 2004.
Executed this 2nd day of November, 2004.
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