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RESOLUTION 2005-290
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A COUNCIL POLICY
REGARDING ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM AND
ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, to address the litter control issue at parks citywide, staff has designed an
Adopt-A-Park program designed to promote civic responsibility, community spirit and
camaraderie, and give our school children an understanding of community responsibility and
respect for the environment; and
WHEREAS, the new Adopt-A-Park program will allow non-political organizations,
corporations, schools, and volunteer groups to participate in maintaining and enhancing City of
Chula Vista's neighborhood and community parks; and
WHEREAS, this program will recognize participants with courtesy signs installed at each
park; and
WHEREAS, all participants will agree to pick up litter in a park for a two-year period.
Litter must be picked up on a weekly basis (52 times a year). For school groups, times may be
adjusted to reflect periods when schools aren't in session. Participants are required to have at
least one adult supervisor for every 10 minors in the park; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Operations Department will provide free trash bags and
will dispose offilled bags.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby adopt a Council Policy regarding Adopt-A-Park Program and establishing
guidelines.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Resolution No. 2005-290
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 23rd day of August, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
McCann, Rindone, and Padilla
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City rk
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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. 2005-290 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 23rd day of August, 2005.
Executed this 23rd day of August, 2005.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, CIty erk
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