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IT'S EARTH MONTH!
Chula Vista is committed to sustaining a green, clean and healthy environment for us all. To celebrate Earth Month - Earth Day is April 22 - many special events are planned. Bring the entire family to one or all of the following activities:
- South Bay Energy Roadshow Trailer, April 22, 3 to 6 p.m., Civic Center Library, 365 F Street
- Earth Month Proclamation and CLEAN Champion Awards, April 23, 2 to 3 p.m., Chula Vista City Council Meeting, 276 Fourth Avenue
- Environmental Film Festival, "Story of Stuff," April 23, 6 to 8 p.m., Civic Center Library Auditorium, 365 F Street
- Environmental Film Festival, "Food, Inc.," April 24, 6 to 8 p.m., Civic Center Library Auditorium, 365 F Street
- Environmental Film Festival, "Earth," April 25, 6 to 8 p.m., Otay Ranch Town Center food court, 2015 Birch Road
- Go Green & Clean Family Day, April 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road. Activities include CLEAN scavenger hunt, grocery bag exchange, oil change kits, and much more.
- Disposal Event, April 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Otay Ranch Town Center (parking lot near P.F. Chang's). Dispose of antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint, electronics, and fluorescent lights/tubes. Also, it's "National Prescription Take-Back Day." Same time and place you can dispose of expired/unused prescription medicine - no questions asked!
- Creek to Bay Cleanup, April 27, 9 a.m. to noon, various Chula Vista locations. To register, CLICK HERE.
- Composting Workshops, Sundays from 1 to 2 p.m., Living Coast Discovery Center. Call (619) 409-5900 to reserve a spot.
- Master Composter Training Course, Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Call (619) 409--5912 for more information and reservations.
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PRESERVATION SHAPING THE FUTURE
Recently, the Chula Vista Historic Preservation Commission approved the designation of 23 historical resources. The properties were determined to meet the criteria required for designation on the City's Register of Historical Resources. These include architectural significance, and/or association with persons or events of significance to Chula Vista's history. The property owners requested designation and are helping to lead the charge in sustaining and protecting valuable resources that define the unique character of Chula Vista.
Earth month serves as a reminder that the environment is composed of many resources that when preserved result in a healthy and sustainable environment. The recognition and preservation of valuable historical resources, like the 23 that were just recently designated, as well as several other City initiatives such as the Climate Change Initiative and the Watershed Initiative, help to advance the health and sustainability for today and the future.
There are now 96 locally designated Historical Resources in Chula Vista. For more information on historic preservation, or for the City's complete list of designated historical resources, EMAIL, or call (619) 691-5101.
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ENTERPRISE ZONE
Recently, the City hosted an Enterprise Zone workshop on tax incentives for 20 local businesses. What is an Enterprise Zone, you ask? It's a geographically designated area in which businesses can receive substantial state tax breaks and other benefits. They were created to help stimulate California's business investments and to increase job opportunities. Some advantages of the Enterprise Zone program include tax savings and other deductions, access to specialized technical and financial assistance programs, and no-cost job referral service.
Chula Vista became part of the San Diego Regional Zone, which includes the City of San Diego and National City, in 2006. Last year, over 140 businesses used the Zone to generate approximately $23 million in tax savings and 1,400 additional jobs to Chula Vista.
For more information about the Chula Vista Enterprise Zone program, CLICK HERE. |
 KISS TRAFFIC GOODBYE WITH SR 125!
Eight months after SANDAG cut tolls across the board for using South Bay Expressway (State Route 125 toll road), a record number of motorists are taking advantage of the underused facility. FasTrak customers save up to 80 percent off the cash/credit tolls, and local trips are just 50 cents between H Street and Birch Road. You can get $5 in free tolls when you pick up a FasTrak transponder at Costco, 895 East H Street in Chula Vista. If you already have an SBX account, take advantage of the Refer-A-Friend promotion to earn $10 in free toll credits for every new account opened with your referral code (your friend's new account gets $10 too).
South Bay Expressway stretches for 10 miles through eastern Chula Vista from State Route 905 near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry to State Route 54 near the Sweetwater Reservoir. The highway provides quick and convenient travel choices between eastern Chula Vista, Downtown San Diego, East County, Sorrento Valley, I-8, I-15, Otay Mesa, and Mexico.
To learn more about the South Bay Expressway, CLICK HERE. |
Applications are due Friday, April 19, 2013.
DID YOU KNOW...
...Pet licenses can now be applied for and paid online. CLICK HERE and select the link "License Your Pet Online". Looking for a new pet? Visit the Animal Care Facility, 130 Beyer Way, Tuesday-Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
...Chula Vista currently ranks #2 in the statewide Cool California Challenge. The statewide sustainability competition between jurisdictions allows each community to earn points when its residents and businesses sign-up and reduce their monthly energy use. Sign-up today, CLICK HERE, to ensure that Chula Vista becomes the "Coolest City" in California! Participants can also partner with their family members, friends, and neighbors to form a Cool California Team (up to five households). Need help reducing your energy use? Contact the City for a free energy evaluation and free promotional items at (619) 409-3893 or EMAIL.
...The Otay Recreation Center continues to network with the Sweetwater Unified School District IT Internship Program. Currently, SUHSD is providing at no cost to the City, two high school students who assist with day-to-day activities, the Summer Food Lunch Program (SFLP), City taught pre-school classes, set-up and clean-up of equipment, and checking out of game room equipment. We are pleased to have these students assist with the daily programming for the Otay community. For more information on the internship program, please contact Joseph Prosapio, Sweetwater Union High School District, at (619) 796-7526, or EMAIL.
... as part of the Blue Line Stations and Rail Rehabilitation project, the J Street trolley crossing area in Chula Vista requires complete closure from 10 p.m. Friday, April 12, to 6 a.m. on Monday, April 15. The road closure will physically be at the railroad/trolley tracks where they cross J Street. 
Track installation will be from just south of H Street to just north of L Street, (but only blocking J Street). The rails, which are one solid piece of steel, are 1,600 feet long and are coming in on a train that is 2,000 feet long! The road cannot be reopened until these new rails are installed, and the massive train - almost one half of a mile in length -- cannot be moved until this operation is completed. Then the train will be reloaded with the old rails which will be melted down at a steel mill and made into new rails for future use elsewhere in the country.
The ramps to I-5 freeway to and from J Street will remain open, but only accessible from Bay Boulevard to the west of the freeway. Traffic wanting to access the freeway from east of the J Street trolley crossing will be detoured to either H or L Street which will be open. Check the City's homepage under "Media Center" for any updates on the project. CLICK HERE
...Maria Kachadoorian, the Director of Finance/Treasurer for the City of Chula Vista, was honored as San Diego "CFO of the Year" at the San Diego Business Journal awards program in March. The San Diego Business Journal recognizes individuals who go above and beyond their duties as CFO by playing a major role in the success of their businesses.
Under her leadership, the City of Chula Vista has weathered one of its most volatile financial periods culminating in the layoffs of over 331 city employees in three years, and a drastic reduction in services. Chula Vista was one of the first cities in the San Diego County to implement mandatory pension reform of its employees which provided a $6 million annual cost savings to the City. More recent, however, Kachadoorian reported to the City Council that the City has maintained a balanced budget and is near its goal of having 15 percent in reserves.
... The Bayfront Cultural and Design Committee (BCDC) has been created to act as an advisory committee to the San Diego Unified Port District (District), through the Board of Port Commissioner's approval of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan. The purpose of the BCDC is to advise the District regarding the design of parks, walkways, bikeways, cultural facilities, and development projects within the District's jurisdiction. If you are interested in submitting an application to be considered for participation on this committee, please CLICK HERE. Applications are due by Friday, April 19. |
April Pools Day
The City of Chula Vista is kicking off May as Drowning Prevention Month with an April Pools Day event on Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Parkway Family Aquatic Center, located at 385 Park Way. Children 6 months to 16 years will have an opportunity to participate in free swim lessons. Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children under age 14. April Pools Day is a national campaign that is designed to spark awareness about drowning prevention efforts prior to the summer swim season.
Participants can either pre-register for the swim lessons by calling (619) 409-1985, or they can register the day of the event if space is available. For more information, please visit the Aquatics homepage, CLICK HERE.
The Village Street Faire
Come celebrate the historic Third Avenue Village by attending the Village Street Faire on Sunday, April 14. The festival features two stages with live entertainment, food, artisan, and community booths, a kid's fun zone, contests and more. Enjoy the festivities between G to E streets from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Third Avenue Village Association, (619) 422-1982.
Rec Centers
Recreation is constantly thinking of new and fun events each month. Here are a few of the featured activities for April:
Loma Verde Center, 1420 Loma Lane, will have Dodgeball Night on Friday, April 19, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; cost is $2 per person.
Montevalle Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Road, features the popular Parents Night Out on Friday, April 19 for kids ages 5-12. From 6 to 9 p.m. drop the kids off for an evening of supervised fun, movie, arts and crafts, and dinner. Then go enjoy your own movie and/or dinner! Cost $10 per child for Chula Vista resident/$13 per child non-resident. Sign up at the Center.
Salt Creek Recreation Center has added a number of new classes for the spring which include: Sketching Cartoon Characters in Color, taught by former DC Comics Art Director, Ed Roeder, and Get Fit with Frances Youth Fit, a free after school class, offered on Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm. Salt Creek offers a variety of other classes, programs, camps and clinics including ceramics, Karate-Do, judo, junior tennis, ping-pong, volleyball, pre-school art & culture, little sports, ballet and dance classes. For more information about any of the programs, contact Salt Creek at (619) 585-5739 or CLICK HERE.
Day of the Child
The Chula Vista Community Collaborative presents the 13th Annual Day of the Child event on Saturday, April 20. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., all are welcome to Memorial Park for a fun filled day of free family activities and entertainment. Don't miss it!
Cycle EastLake and EastLake Half Marathon 
Cycle EastLake returns on Saturday, April 27! Five biking routes all leaving from Otay Ranch Town Center will have every member of the family peddling for a fun day promoting healthy living while raising funds for local schools. The first ever EastLake Half Marathon kicks off this year providing participants with spectacular mountain and lakeside views all from local running trails. Space is limited to the first 100 runners. Sponsored by the EastLake Educational Foundation. To register, CLICK HERE.
Bon Appetit Fundraiser
Tickets are still available for the popular Chula Vista Public Library Foundation food and wine tasting fundraiser on Saturday, April 27. The event will be held at the Otay Ranch Town Center from 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at any library branch, First Bank at 2314 Proctor Valley Road, or at the door. |
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Contacts
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SERVICES
Environment
CLEAN Business Program:
409-1975
Energy & Water Conservation:
409-3893
Storm Water Hotline: 397-6000
Environmental Services,
Household Hazardous Waste, Recycling and Solid Waste:
691-5122
Community
Graffiti Hotline: 691-5198
Graffiti IN PROGRESS: 911
Park Reservations Online
Library
Civic Branch: 691-5069
South Branch: 585-5755
Otay Ranch Branch: 397-5740
Library Online
Recreation
Administration: 409-5979
Recreation Online
CV Woman's Club: 691-5083
Heritage Center: 421-7032
Loma Verde Center: 691-5082
Loma Verde Pool: 691-5081
Montevalle Center: 691-5269
Norman Park Center: 691-5086
Otay Center: 476-5325
Parkway Center: 691-5083
Parkway Pool: 691-5088
Parkway Gym: 691-5084
Salt Creek Center: 585-5739
Veterans Center: 691-5260
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DEVELOPMENT
Land Development: 691-5024
Building: 691-5272
Planning: 691-5101
Code Enforcement: 691-5280
Redevelopment & Housing:
691-5047
Development Services Online
Economic Development:
409-5870
Small Businesses: 691-5248
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency: 911
Fire
Main Line: 691-5055
Prevention Division: 691-5029
Prevention Online
Police
Report Crime/Dispatch:
691-5151
Report Crime Online
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GOVERNMENT
Mayor & Council: 691-5044
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ADMINISTRATION
City Attorney: 691-5037
City Clerk: 691-5041
City Manager: 691-5031
Communications
Media Relations &
Special Events: 691-5296
Finance
Main Line: 691-5250
Purchasing: 691-5141
Business Licenses Online
Human Resources
Main Line: 691-5096
Job Hotline: 691-5095
Volunteering: 691-5000
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