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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-349
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE STATE URBAN PARKS AND
HEAL THY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION
ACT OF 2002, FOR UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT MONTEVALLE
COMMUNITY 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, the California Urban Parks and Healthy Communities Program was created
to promote active recreation among California's children; and
WHEREAS, through the resulting State Urban Parks and Healthy Communities Program,
the State has allocated local assistance funds for the development of active recreational
opportunities in Southern California; and
,
WHEREAS, the primary goal of the grant is to "get kids moving" by supporting the
construction of recreational facilities for sports and play, including permanent play structures;
and
WHEREAS, Montevalle Community Park is one of a number of planned parks under
construction or in design in Rolling Hills Ranch; and
WHEREAS, Montevalle Community Park will provide an array of recreational amenities
to promote physical exertion and play, including opportunities for children to play in a
well-appointed playground; and
WHEREAS, the community has expressed an interest in providing facilities for the 7.5%
of Chula Vista children who face challenges to being recreationally active ranging from physical
to emotional disabilities; and
WHEREAS, a playground equipped with "universally accessible" recreation equipment
provides the opportunity and exceeds the intent of traditional playgrounds to "get kids moving"
because it allows a high level of interactive play for all children, including those facing physical
and emotional challenges; and
WHEREAS, at present there are no opportunities for children with disabilities to play in
Chula Vista or anywhere in the South Bay; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation and General Services Departments recommend enhancing
Montevalle Community Park to include universally accessible playground equipment; and
WHEREAS, the master plan for Montevalle Community Park calls for implementation of
mandatory guidelines outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act; and
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WHEREAS, park construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2005, with an anticipated
opening date of February 2006; and
WHEREAS, the planned enhancement to Montevalle Community Park will create the
first playground of its kind in the South Bay area.
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.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Bu k Martin
Recreation Director
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula 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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Susan Bigelow, MMC, Ci 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. 2004-349 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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Susan Bigelow, MMC, C 'Clerk
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