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LOUD PARTY AND SOCIAL HOST
Summer is almost over and it's time to start thinking about football parties, family gatherings and holiday celebrations. The City of Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) wants our residents to have fun, but also to be safe and obey the laws. The City does not require a noise permit, however, there are several ordinances party planners should be aware of prior to making plans. To help make your party a success, remember the following:
* The Social Host ordinance cracks down on anyone who hosts or allows a party where minors are drinking alcohol.
* The Loud Party ordinance discourages music, radios or other amplified noise that are turned up too loud in residential neighborhoods between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.
So what happens if you violate any of these laws? CVPD can cite offenders on a first response to a complaint of a loud party. Similarly, the Social Host ordinance gets tough about underage drinking. Adults, often family members, are frequently a source of alcohol for minors. Social host liability laws send a clear message that adults have a responsibility in the way they manage their homes or other properties to prevent underage drinking parties. Offenders are people who host, organize or allow the event; and people responsible for the residential or commercial property where the drinking occurs. Those who violate the ordinances may face serious consequences including fines up to $1,000 and jail sentences as long as six months.
The Loud Party ordinance allows police to seize, as evidence, any equipment creating too much noise, including vehicles.
For more information about these ordinances, please call the CVPD Community Relations Unit at (619) 691-5187.
For further information on Chula Vista's municipal code, please CLICK HERE for loud parties (§17.24.040 through §17.24.060) and social host (§9.14.010 through §9.14.070). The California Business and Professions Code explains the law for selling alcohol to person a under 21 (§23300); furnishing alcohol to a person under 21 (§25658) and possessing alcohol by a person under 21 (§25662(a)). CLICK HERE to find the Code. |
DISTRICTING COMMISSION SET
Recently, Chula Vista's City Council ratified the appointments of three additional members to the newly formed Districting Commission, which will recommend four City Council districts to be used in future City elections. Four members were previously selected randomly by the Charter Review Commission and the final three were selected by those four members in mid-August. More than 20 applications were received for the Districting Commission. All commission members live in and are registered to vote in the City of Chula Vista.
Currently, Chula Vista is not divided by districts and residents vote for each council candidate citywide. In 2012, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter that City Councilmembers will be elected by geographic district beginning with the 2016 election. Those running for Council must reside in the district they wish to represent and residents will vote only for candidates in their respective district. For example, the Councilmember serving District 1 will reside in District 1 and be elected only by voters who reside in District 1. The Mayor will continue to be elected at-large by all voters in the City.
The final three members of the Districting Commission are Patty Chavez, Cheryl Goddard and Jerome Torres.
Ms. Patty Chavez is a Communications Consultant with over 20 years experience in marketing and public outreach in public, private and non-profit sectors. She served as a former appointed Chula Vista City Councilmember, Community Relations Director for South Bay Community Services, a consultant for local organizations, and is actively involved in several service organizations.
Ms. Cheryl Goddard is a Land Use/Environmental Planner for the County of San Diego and primarily works in the South County. She has a background in Urban Studies and Planning and Ethnic Studies and also serves on the Casillas Elementary School Site Council.
Mr. Jerome Torres is a former Chairperson of the Redistricting Commission for the Long Beach Community College District and participated in the redistricting of the Council Districts for the City of Long Beach. He is a Senior Management Analyst and Risk Manager for the City of Coronado and has served as an analyst on the city, county, school district and university level.
The first four members selected include:
Ms. Rita Buencamino-Andrews is a retired analyst from the City Clerk's office, City of San Diego. She served as a Partnership Specialist for 2010 U.S. Census, and has been recognized for exemplary leadership and service to the Filipino American community.
Dr. John Korey is a retired professor of Political Science from Cal Poly Pomona. He has published papers on political and voting trends, civic engagement, and California politics. He has been active in local service organizations and was an instructor for citizenship training classes.
Dr. Reynaldo Monzon is an administrator at San Diego State University. He has been involved in various committees, councils and community based organizations in Chula Vista including the Chula Vista Elementary School District and Sweetwater Union High School District.
Mr. William Richter is an administrative associate at Sempra U.S. Gas & Power. He has experience in government affairs and communications. He has been involved in community and civic efforts and served on the City of Chula Vista Charter Review Commission.
A consultant will be selected to work with the Districting Commission members who will assist in conducting public outreach on the process. Public input is a key component for developing the new district boundaries. The members will have several months to complete the task of recommending the boundaries for the four electoral districts. For more information on City Council meetings or all City boards and commissions, CLICK HERE. |
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PULSEPOINT APP
A new innovative smartphone app, PulsePoint, can literally save a life. Several local agencies have collaborated to offer the free app that alerts CPR-trained bystanders if someone nearby is having a sudden cardiac arrest that may require CPR. The app is activated by one of the five public safety communications centers in the county at the same moment that fire department and EMS resources are dispatched to the scene.
Every minute a victim of sudden cardiac arrest waits for CPR, their chance of survival drops by up to 10 percent. After four to six minutes, brain damage begins to occur. After 10 minutes, it's often too late. Few resuscitation attempts succeed. Now, with PulsePoint, citizens trained in CPR know when their help is needed, allowing them to step in during those critical moments before a paramedic arrives. Also available through PulsePoint is a companion app called PulsePoint AED, which allows the public to register the locations of publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in their community.
The San Diego County region will be one of the largest so far to begin using the PulsePoint app. For more information and to download the app, please CLICK HERE. |
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COX EXTENDS C2C PROGRAM
Chula Vista families with K-12 children on the federal free school lunch program can participate in Connect2Compete (C2C), a program that offers discounted computers and Internet service through Cox Communications. Cox recently announced that it has extended its support of Connect2Compete through 2016.
Whether it's doing homework and research, checking grades, or applying for college, the Internet has become an essential learning tool for students, yet there are still many youth who don't have computers or broadband technology in the home. Connect2Compete was designed to bring computers and Internet access to families to help bridge the digital divide.
In addition to free school lunch, Cox has expanded its proof of eligibility for Connect2Compete to include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Cox was the first company nationwide to roll out Connect2Compete, piloting the program for the FCC in San Diego County in 2012. The Sweetwater Union High School and Chula Vista Elementary school districts participated in the Cox pilot. Cox launched the program nationally in 2013.
To see if you're eligible for Connect2Compete, CLICK HERE or call (855) 222-3252.
As part of its digital literacy efforts, Cox currently provides Internet service to all of the City of Chula Vista's public computers at no cost. |
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LEARNING AT THE LIBRARY
There's always lots to learn and do at the library! Here's the latest news:
 Our Chula Vista Library has expanded the hours for its U.S. Passport Office at the Civic Center Branch. New hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. Appointments are now required by calling the branch at (619) 691-5069. You can check availability online, CLICK HERE. The library's Passport Office averages 250 applicants per month, and processed the passport for Cassandra Kunze, Miss California USA, before she headed to the national pageant.
Save the date of October 20 for "Ideas to Action - The Chula Vista Conversation Continues." Join the lively and interactive exchange of ideas about what it means to live and work in Chula Vista. The event will be facilitated by Political Science professor and political analyst Carl Luna, director of the Institute for Civil Civic Engagement (ICCE), a partnership between the University of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College and San Diego City College. The ICCE works actively throughout San Diego County to promote public dialogue that builds community consensus and resolves problems for the common good. Reservations are not required. The event is set for Monday, October 20, with registration and refreshments from 5:30 to 6 p.m. and the program from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Hub, the Otay Ranch Town Center's new library community room. September is Adult Literacy Awareness Month in the City of Chula Vista, and the library will receive a proclamation at the September 9 City Council meeting. The proclamation will be presented to Glenda Hogg, Chair, Community Service Committee, Altrusa International Inc., of Chula Vista, and to Paula Tschauner, longtime literacy volunteer tutor. Altrusa initiated the library's Adult Literacy Program in 1986. In its 28 year history, the program has delivered a wide range of learning and literacy services to thousands of adult learners through the dedicated efforts of more than 800 volunteer tutors.  A partnership among the Library, the City's Public Works Department and the Chula Vista Garden Club has renovated the former planter box outside the front doors of the South Chula Vista Branch. The upgrade has created a beautiful and serene entrance in an area that was in great need. Thanks to all who helped make this beautiful garden. |
DID YOU KNOW...
... registration is now open for the 12th annual Beautify Chula Vista Day scheduled for Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers can participate at Rice Canyon/Discovery Park, or at Harborside Park. To register, CLICK HERE. Last year, over 600 volunteers spanned out across Rice Canyon at Discovery Park and Otay Recreation Center where they removed litter and graffiti, pulled invasive plants, and planted native plants. More than three tons of debris was removed from the Rice Canyon trails and the surrounding neighborhoods of Discovery Park and Otay Recreation Center.
... Read to Swim is a unique program offered thanks to a grant from USA Swimming Foundation. Children are rewarded for reading by receiving free swimming lessons at either City aquatic center. Sessions will be held at Loma Verde on September 15-26, and Parkway will host sessions from September 22-October 4, and October 6-17. All lessons will be held Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Please CLICK HERE for more information.  ... our Chula Vista Fire Department sent 15 firefighters to Northern California to assist with several large fire incidents last month. Most of these required the firefighters to drive 10 to 15 hours north just to arrive on scene. Fires included those in Mendocino County, Siskiyou County and two fires in Shasta County. As resources in our state continue to dwindle due to the number and size of these fires, the state's Office of Emergency Services reaches further and further south requesting mutual aid assistance. During these deployments, we continue to backfill our nine fire stations maintaining the staff needed to respond to emergencies in Chula Vista.
...congratulations to Gary Halbert, named City Manager by the City Council in July and Maria Kachadoorian, Deputy City Manager, appointed by Mr. Halbert to join Deputy City Manager Kelley Bacon.
...more congratulations are extended to Fire Engineer Mike Kirby who retired last month after 39 ½ years of dedicated service to the citizens of Chula Vista. Thank you, Mike, for your commitment and loyalty, and enjoy your much-deserved retirement!
...all of us need to help conserve water with the extreme drought conditions in California.  Some simple ways to reduce water use is to avoid washing down driveways and sidewalks (unless for health and safety reasons), limit watering your plants and lawn to three days or fewer per week, and always use a shut-off nozzle on your garden hose. In addition, there are rebates available for high efficiency clothes washers and toilets, rain barrels, weather-based irrigation controllers, and other water-saving devices. Incentives of up to $3.50 per square foot can help you replace your thirsty lawn with more California-friendly plants. Apply for water conservation rebates today, CLICK HERE. Need more ideas for saving water around your home or business? Schedule a free water evaluation through the City's Conservation Section at (619) 409-3893 or EMAIL. ...Montevalle Recreation Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Road, has some great activities planned in September! Kids ages 4-10 can participate in a free arts and crafts event on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. On Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., middle school kids can play in a variety of free tournaments: Sept. 5 is Ultimate Handball; Sept. 12 isDodgeball, Sept. 19 is Ultimate Frisbee, and Sept. 26 is Kendama. CLICK HERE for more information.
...open play badminton is now available at Salt Creek Recreation Center at 2710 Otay Lakes Road. Set for Saturday mornings in September between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the north gym. Call (619) 585-5739 for details.
 ... the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility (CVACF) is ready to help you with back-to-school time! Make sure to check your list: pencils, notebooks, backpack, iCAT or iDOG! Yes, you saw that right...everyone needs a homework buddy! Visit the ACF during September for these special adoption rates: adult cats are $20, kittens $50 and dogs $50. The CVACF is located at 130 Beyer Way, Call (619) 691-5123 for more information.
...several classes are offered on a monthly basis at Norman Park Center. Tuesday and Thursday you will find Shuffleboard, the first Tuesday of the month is a Parkinson's Support Group, and the third Wednesday offers an AARP Driver Safety Course. In addition, the Center offers membership to their Fitness Center with cardio equipment, balance activities, weight machines, stability balls, and more. For more information on any of these great services - many which are free or for a small fee - call (619) 409-1930.
...two certified Farmer's Markets happen in our City every week (except holidays): Tuesdays at the Otay Ranch Town Center from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursdays downtown on Center Street (adjacent to Third Avenue) from 3 to 7 p.m.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Blake Shelton Tour Bus Stop
Blake Shelton's "Ten Times Crazier" tour bus will be visiting the Chula Vista Center JCPenney parking lot to give lucky fans and JCPenney shoppers an opportunity to get their hands on free concert tickets, exclusive store coupons, gift cards and special "Ten Times Crazier" tour merchandise. The "Ten Times Crazier" tour bus event is planned for Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. until approximately 11:30 a.m.
 Full Body Boot Camp
Here's your last chance to try this special camp this year! Set for Sundays, September 7-28, the Full Body Boot Camp is held at Salt Creek Recreation Center from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m. Fee for resident is $108 and $135 for non-resident. For more information, call (619) 585-5739.
Cold vs Flu?Muscle aches, coughing, fever, sore throat, runny nose and fatigue. Are you feeling under the weather? Do you have a common cold or the flu? Come learn how to tell the difference and what treatments are recommended. Scripps Family Residency program will present this free program on Monday, September 8, at 10 a.m. at the Norman Park Center. Healthy snacks will be provided.
Dribble, Dribble, Shoot! Salt Creek Recreation Center announces adult fall basketball league registration opens on Monday, September 8. Three divisions are offered: Women only with league play beginning on Monday, October 13; Men age 35 and over beginning Tuesday, October 14; and Men's divisions D2, D1, and C beginning Wednesday, October 15. Team fee is $285 and games will be played at Montevalle, Parkway and Salt Creek Recreation Centers. For more information, contact Frank Byrd at (619) 585-5653 or EMAIL.
Pre-school CampTwo end of summer pre-school camps are set for September 9-12 and 16-19, for children ages 3 to 5. The camp, held at Salt Creek Recreation Center, will offer a full morning of fun and educational activities. Costs are $45 for resident and $56 for non-resident. Call (619) 585-5739 for details.
Cool Zone Movie Marathon
If you didn't make our movie marathon at Norman Park Center last month, round two is set for Thursday, September 11, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stay for both movies - with free ice cream served in between - or just for one. The first free movie begins at 11 a.m. and the second one at 1:30 p.m. Call (619) 409-1930 to reserve your cool spot!
South Bay Pride
South Bay Pride Art & Music Festival at the J Street Marina in Bayfront Park will be held on Saturday, September 13, from noon to 10 p.m. The event will feature great food, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skis, inflatables, Euro Bungy rides, beverage gardens, EDM DJs, arts and crafts, and much more! Live entertainment includes Danielle LoPresti & the Masses, Todo Mundo, Royal Heart, True Stories, Three Chords Justice, Rhythm & the Method, Sue Palmer & her Boogie Woogie Band, Social Animal, Radios Silent and Stargo! Free admission. CLICK HERE for more information.
Not sure what to do with food/table scraps? Want to reduce your use of pesticides and fertilizers? Then sign up for the free Master Composter Training Course! No experience is  needed in this six week class that offers hands-on training with instruction, lectures, field trips and discussion. After course graduation and community service hours, you will be certified to teach composting to others! The next course begins Thursday, September 18, and will be held on Thursday evenings. Call (619) 476-2409 to register and for details.
Or maybe you just want to learn how to use your yard clippings and some composting at a one day class. The Living Coast Discovery Center offers a Composting Workshop every Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. The workshop is included with the cost of admission to the Center. Call (619) 409-5900.
Clean Up Time!Help keep Chula Vista clean by participating in "Coastal Cleanup Day" on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Coastal Cleanup Day is the largest volunteer event in the state with over 58,000 volunteers removing 750,000 pounds of trash and recyclables from California's beaches, lakes, and waterways in 2013. This year, there will be at least five clean up sites within Chula Vista including Bayfront Park (by the boat ramp), Sweetwater Marsh (at the Living Coast Discovery Center as well as Bay Boulevard Park), Del Rey Canyon, and Rice Canyon (at Discovery Park). Volunteers should register for a specific site, CLICK HERE. If possible, bring a reusable water bottle, work gloves, and bucket to help cut down on waste. Coastal Cleanup Day is organized in San Diego County by I Love A Clean San Diego, a non-profit environmental group, CLICK HERE.
Here's your last chance this season to get a reduced Padre baseball ticket to support your community and get a Padres Bobblehead! Save $10 per ticket by purchasing through the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation for the Padres vs Giants game on Saturday, September 20, at 5:40 p.m. Go online at Padres.com/ChulaVista.
Staying Healthy With DiabetesLearn about meal planning and eating to help control your diabetes at this free  presentation by a registered diabetes dietitian educator. Monday, September 22, from 9 to 10 a.m. Hosted by Norman Park Center, the class is designed for people with diabetes or those who care for someone with the disease. Reserve your seat at (619) 409-1930.
More Time for Fun
Otay Recreation Center will be offering extended recreation programming Monday, September 22, through Friday, September 27 from 12 to 4 p.m. Special events, arts and crafts, and games will be offered while Chula Vista public schools are on fall break.
Health Fair at NPC
Norman Park Center will be hosting its annual health fair on Thursday, September 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event features over 30 booths and several health care screenings including balance, blood pressure checks, flu shots and more. Also at the fair are a variety of safety, housing, and care booths geared towards those 55 and over, as well as an opportunity drawing for prizes. Call (619) 409-1930 for more information.
Montevalle Movie
A free family movie will be held at Montevalle Recreation Center on Friday, September 26, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Recreation activities begin at 7 p.m. with the movie, "The Hotel Transylvania," airing at 8 p.m. Open to all ages, snacks and drinks also will be available.
Learn About Solar Learn all about solar electric systems for your home at a free informational workshop  hosted at City Hall (276 Fourth Avenue, Building C, Room B111) on Thursday, October 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Experts from the Center for Sustainable Energy will explain the fundamentals of solar electricity, go over how to apply for available incentives and share valuable tips that can help you feel more confident when evaluating solar for your home. Topics will include: calculating your home's energy use, properly sizing a solar system to meet your unique needs, researching and comparing solar contractors and evaluating a contractor bid or contract. To register for the workshop please, CLICK HERE
Mariachi Oktober Fiesta
Save the date for the Chula Vista Rotary's unique Mariachi Oktober Fiesta set for Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 4 p.m. in Memorial Bowl. This family-friendly, fun-filled event will feature Mexican and German food, music and cultural experiences. Live Mariachi bands, bratwursts and beer, tacos and tequila will be available at this downtown Chula Vista event. Tickets are $50 which includes entertainment, food and drink, or $10 for general admission for the music concert and entertainment only. CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. |
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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: 409-1980
Heritage Center: 421-7032
Loma Verde Center: 409-1939
Loma Verde Pool: 409-1987
Montevalle Center: 691-5269
Norman Park Center: 409-1930
Otay Center: 409-1999
Parkway Center: 409-1980
Parkway Pool: 409-1985
Parkway Gym: 409-1990
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
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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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