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SWIMMING POOL SAFETY
With summer upon us, Chula Vista Fire and Recreation departments want to remind residents of the dangers of backyard and community swimming pools. Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in children ages one to four and most drownings occur in residential pools. Nearly half of the victims were last seen in the house and had been missing for fewer than five minutes.
Drowning is preventable: homeowners should install fencing and alarms around pools and lock doors to prevent unauthorized access. Children should learn to swim at an early age and should never be left unattended near a pool. An adult "water watcher" should supervise children when they are swimming. How can you be prepared? Learn CPR and have a phone nearby to call 911 if necessary. If a child is missing, always look in the pool area first.
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MORE POOL INFO -- NEW POOL PUMPS
The Kamali family loved their pool but didn't love paying the high electric bill that came with it every month. After speaking with a trained and licensed pool service contractor, they found out they could upgrade their 2-horsepower single speed pool pump to a variable speed pump that runs longer but at significantly lower power.
Since the new pump was installed, it is saving the Kamalis more than $100 per month compared to the old pump, and the timer has been re-programmed so the cleaning cycle does not run between the peak demand hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. They have also found that their new pump has improved the pool's water quality and is much quieter!
If you have an old single-speed pool pump motor, you can upgrade it to a more energy efficient variable speed pump and significantly reduce your energy use. The City, in partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric and CleanTECH San Diego, recently completed several case studies of Chula Vista residents, who installed new variable speed pool pumps. These residents experienced average electricity savings of 70 percent.
To view the case studies and learn more about the benefits of a similar pool pump upgrade, visit the City's CLEAN website at CLICK HERE. Additionally, SDG&E offers a $200 rebate to help bring down the cost of making the upgrade. If you think you are a good candidate for a new energy efficient pool pump, please contact a local pool contractor today! For further assistance or to receive a free home energy and water evaluation, please contact the City's Conservation staff at (619) 409-3893 or EMAIL. |
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FREE SWIMMING LESSON FUN
And in even more pool news, Chula Vista's Loma Verde Aquatic Center will be participating with thousands of kids and adults around the world for the fourth annual Guinness World's Record "World's Largest Swimming Lesson!" This free simultaneous swimming lesson is available to those ages four and above.
Last year, the City of Chula Vista became record holders for the current Guinness World Record in the simultaneous swimming lesson event. With 24,873 participants representing 15 different countries across five continents, that's quite a feat!
In an effort to introduce water safety and swimming lessons, the annual event intends to help reduce the risk of drowning which is the leading cause of death for children under 14. Research shows that participation in formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88 percent among children ages one to four, yet many receive no formal lessons or water safety training.
To participate in this year's World's Largest Swimming Lesson on Tuesday, June 18, at 8 a.m., provide your name and age to EMAIL or call (619) 409-1687. Loma Verde Aquatic Center is located at 1420 Loma Lane. |
Our Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (CVACF) now offers online pet license registration for first time licenses and renewals. By law, dogs over the age of four months are required to be licensed as well as being vaccinated against rabies. Go to www.cvacf.org for pet licensing information.
The CVACF is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with adoptions processed until 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with adoptions processed until 3 p.m. The shelter is located at 130 Beyer Way. For more information, please call (619) 691-5123.
Also at the CVACF are freespay/neuter clinics for low income residents of Chula Vista, National City, Lemon Grove, Imperial Beach and San Diego. Animals must be two months or older and be in good health. Here's how it works: stop by CVACF to fill out an application and reserve a spot. Please bring proof of low income qualification and current ID. You do not need to bring your pet at that time. Once you have filled out an application and provided proof of income status, you will receive a confirmation slip with your appointment time. Clinics are on Fridays and each clinic is limited to 25 animals. Proof of residency (e.g., utility bill, rental agreement, or mortgage statement) and income verification (e.g., SSI, AFDC, Medical, WIC, EBT) is required.
And don't forget that through December 31, each family adopting a cat or dog from CVACF will receive two complimentary admission tickets for SeaWorld San Diego. |
DID YOU KNOW...
...two distinguished awards have been bestowed upon our fine city recently. Our Climate Adaptation Plan received the 2013 Green Leadership Award in the category of Pioneer. The recognition is awarded to those who have exhibited unparalleled leadership in furthering environmental awareness, conservation efforts, green building, or promoting green economic development.
The other award was a Golden Watchdog from the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for the unique collaborative partnership between our Library and Otay Ranch Town Center for the library project. More than 130,000 visitors have been to the Otay Ranch branch library since it opened in April 2012. The group noted this project met residents' needs in a period when the City cut its budget and also demonstrated how public and private organizations can come together to create innovative solutions for taxpayers even in difficult economic times.
...in late April, 80 volunteers from D-Max engineering along with their families and friends, planted more than 500 drought tolerant plants at the entrance to Rice Canyon Preserve. The volunteer effort was coordinated with the annual Creek to Bay Clean Up, through I Love a Clean San Diego. The newly landscaped area was created to demonstrate how the use of low water use plants can be incorporated in residential landscapes. Other areas in the garden will highlight the use of native plants, cacti and succulents. Eventually there will be a section devoted to creating defensible space for fire fuel reduction in the Wildland Urban Interface along Chula Vista's open space canyons.
...CVPD is currently seeking new recruits: Police Lateral for those who have already completed a CA POST approved academy, and Police Recruit for someone who needs to attend an academy and has no previous experience. To apply for Police Lateral (Peace Officer) position, please visit the City's Human Resources website CLICK HERE and follow the directions for using the on-line application. This is an on-going recruitment effort with no application deadline. If you are interested in receiving a Job Interest Card for the Police Recruit position, please CLICK HERE You will be emailed when the next application process is open.
...the Chula Vista Public Library's summer reading program is about to start! Join us for the 2013 "Reading Is SO Delicious" program from June 3 to July 12. Kids  can earn prizes and free books while keeping up with reading skills over the summer. The entire family is encouraged to participate. Special programs and story times will be offered every week at all three library locations: Civic Center, South, and Otay Ranch Town Center. For more information and a complete calendar of events, CLICK HERE.
...a new unique program for kids and parents is offered this summer at the South Chula Vista Library, 389 Orange Avenue, to prepare your little one for kindergarten. The Kindergarten Boot Camp will help parents learn and strengthen the skills needed to make sure their kindergartner's first year is a great one. Classes will focus on emotional readiness, social and fine motor skills, pre-reading skills, and other basics that can increase family involvement and school success. There are three week-long sessions to choose from: June 17-21, June 24-28, and July 8-12 and all classes are one hour in length. For more information or to sign up, contact Diana Ysla at (619) 585-5760 or EMAIL.
...it's time for spring cleaning! Don't forget that garage sale permits (maximum two per year) are required. You can obtain the free permit from Development Services, located at 276 Fourth Avenue in the Civic Center Complex, Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or download and fax the form: CLICK HERE. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Pick a Camp...Any Camp!
Not sure how to keep the kiddies busy this summer while school is out? Our Recreation Department has a variety of day camps available that will be sure to fit the bill! From sports to science, and from art to dancing, Recreation staff have planned fun and entertaining camps for children ranging from ages 6 to 18. To view all the cool camps scheduled, CLICK HERE.
Summer Sundays
Village Walk at EastLake will host six Summer Sundays from June 2 to July 7. All are invited to enjoy this free event featuring live music, cool  car club exhibits and a children's craft activity each Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m., as well as food samples, giveaways and prize drawings. The shopping center is located at 878 EastLake Parkway. For a complete listing of activities, visit the City's Community Calendar, CLICK HERE.
3rd on Third
The Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA) "3rd on Third" this month is themed "The Endless Summer." To kick off the summer season, visitors are invited to "surf" downtown Third Avenue on Saturday, June 15. Grab hot promotions and discounts as well as enjoy local artists and live music from acoustic musicians. Head to the Village for fun, sun and shopping! For details, please call (619) 422-1982.
Snores-n-S'mores
Sign up now for this fun family community camp out to be held Friday, June 21, beginning at 5 p.m. to Saturday, June 22 at 10 a.m. The seventh annual event features families camping out under the stars in Montevalle Park, having a delicious hot dog dinner with s'mores for desert and enjoying a movie. Other activities include arts and crafts, a snack hunt, plus the recreation center will be open throughout the night. In the morning, enjoy a continental breakfast with juice and coffee. This event sells out fast and space is limited. Cost is $7 for ages three and up; two and under are free. Call (619) 691-5269 for more information.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Local law enforcement are selling tickets for the Padres v Dodgers on Friday, June  21 at 7:10 p.m. Contact Angela Gaines at Chula Vista Police Department Community Relations EMAIL or call (619) 691-5187. A variety of tickets are available from Upper Infield ($19.50) to Field Box ($68). Proceeds benefit programs like the Fallen Officer's Memorial Fund, Shop With a Cop, Law Enforcement Teddy Bear Drive, Explorer Posts and more.
And More Baseball!
Perhaps you'd rather take the family during the day on Sunday, June 23 to benefit the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation. That game - also against the Dodgers - begins at 1:10 p.m. with Field tickets at $24 and Upper Pavilion at $14. The special discount tickets benefit the Foundation which is dedicated to increasing charitable giving for all who live and work in Chula Vista, building a Chula Vista community endowment and providing a vehicle for legacy planning and gifts to benefit the City. To purchase the discounted tickets, CLICK HERE.
From Farm to Bay Food & Wine Classic
The Living Coast Discovery Center will host its fourth annual Food & Wine Classic on Saturday, August 3, from 5 to 9 p.m. to support the center's coastal wildlife conservation and education programs in its largest fundraiser yet! The event theme is "Farm to Bay" with a special emphasis on the local and sustainable food community in the San Diego region.
Tickets are on sale now as some of San Diego's hottest names in food, wine, craft  beer and spirits come together to support the event including Culinary Chair Chef Andrew Spurgin, Plancha Baja Med (Chef Chad White), Brooklyn Girl (Chef Colin Murry), Kitchen 4140 (Chef Kurt Metzger), Sea Rocket Bistro (Chef Tommy Fraioli), Via Lago Trattoria (Chef Joe Busalacchi), Terra American Bistro (Chef Jeff Rossman). In addition, Grant Grill Mixologist Jeff Josenhans, Martini Media (Chef Melissa Mayer), Stone Brewery, Blind Tiger Cocktail Company, Manzanita Brewing Company, 619 Vodka as well as Fish Market/Top of the Market, Elizabethan Desserts/Betty's Pie Whole Saloon, Viva Pops, Romesco Baja Med Bistro and more have lined up to participate this year.
Guests will enjoy the 30 to 40 food and wine samplings as well as live musical performances on multiple stages, live and silent auctions, and up-close animal encounters with Living Coast Discovery Center's beloved animal residents.
Tickets are available CLICK HERE, or by calling (619) 409-5900. Cost is $45 for center members or $50 for the general public. |
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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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