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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-120
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING POSTING OF "NO ALCOHOL"
SIGNS AT HARBORSIDE PARK
WHEREAS, Harborside Park, located at 670 Oxford St., was opened in May of2006;
and
WHEREAS, since its opening, the rate of violent and disorder calls at the park have
increased 252% over the rate in 2006; from 2.1 per acre per year to 7.4 per acre per year; and
WHEREAS, alcohol use is a factor in 29% of all calls to the park and 31 % if the
park's disorder calls; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code 2.66.043 makes it unlawful to consume or possess an
alcoholic beverage without a permit within any city park if there are signs posted prohibiting
such activity; and
WHEREAS, Harborside Park currently does not have any sIgns prohibiting the
consumption or possession of alcohol in the park; and
WHEREAS, in January, 2006 the City installed signs prohibiting alcohol in
Lauderbach, Eucalyptus, Memorial and Friendship Parks unless in possession of a valid permit; and
WHEREAS, from January 2006 through December 2007, there was a 25% decrease in
violent and disorder calls in Lauderbach, Eucalyptus, Memorial and Friendship parks; and
WHEREAS, both the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Public Safety
Subcommittee have supported the installation of "No Alcohol" signs at Harborside Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby find that Harborside Park, located at 670 Oxford Street in the City of Chula
Vista, is experiencing problems with the public's consumption of alcohol, and as a result,
pursuant to the provisions of Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.66.043, the City Council
does approve the posting of signs, prohibiting the consumption or possession of alcoholic
beverages at Harborside Park.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
Richard P. Emerson
Police Chief
Resolution No. 2008-120
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 6th day of May 2008 by the following vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS:
Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
None
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ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, 'nlierim City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Norris, Interim City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2008-120 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 6th day of May 2008.
Executed this 6th day of May 2008.
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Donna R. Norris, CM~Interim City Clerk