HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-070 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-070
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED REPRESENTATIVES AND THE
ADDITION OF THREE NEW CLUSTER INDUSTRY
REPRESENTATIVES TO SIT ON THE CITY'S ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (EDS) BLUE RIBBON
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2000, Council approved an agreement with Economics
Research Associates (ERA) to assist staff in the preparation of a comprehensive Chula Vista
Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDS) and related Economic Development Element of
the City's updated General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the EDS will act as a basic blueprint for short-range and long-range city
development as relates to ensuring a balanced, ~scally strong community; and
WHEREAS, a critical component of the EDS is the active involvement of community
stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, on February 13, 2001, Council approved the creation of an Economic
Development Strategy (EDS) Blue Ribbon Committee and a list of executive-level candidate
members, and directed staff to extend invitations to these individuals on behalf of the Mayor and
Council; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee includes local and regional decision-makers from a
broad range of public and private interests, including business management, business-related
infrastructure and partnering jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor is requesting the replacement of two previously approved
representatives; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting the addition of three new cluster industry representatives;
and
WHEREAS, invitations have been sent to all approved individuals with the exception of
the two slots being considered for replacement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it hereby approve inviting the Chula Vista Port Commissioner in lieu of the Port
Director, and a representative from SDG&E rather than PacBell.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a member from each of the following technology
industry clusters be added to the EDS Blue Ribbon Committee: 1) biosciences, 2)
telecommunications, and 3) software, and that staff be directed to request each of the
corresponding professional associations: BioCom, Telecom Council, and Software Council, to
select their respective representative.
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BE IT FLIRTHER RESOLVED that if for whatever reason any one of the three
associations does not formally select a representative, staff is authorized to directly invite another
individual from the respective cluster.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 20th day of March, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilia, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Rindone
ATTEST:
Donna Norris, Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna Non'is, Deputy City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2001-070 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 20th day of March, 2001.
Executed this 20th day of March, 2001.
Donna Norris, Deputy City Clerk