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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1998-18880 RESOLUTION NO. 18880 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE SEVEN MAJOR AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT WHEREAS, the City Council previously had work sessions to discuss city-wide priorities and identify areas for improvement; and WHEREAS, on September 11, 1997, the City Council completed a final review of the priorities and identified the seven major areas of improvement and received public comment and input on the proposed seven issues at a public hearing on October 21, 1997 and determined that additional public comment was necessary prior to final adoption; and WHEREAS, Councilmembers have given 14 talks to community groups, and reached out to the community in general for input via phone, mail, fax, the Internet and, in addition, articles have appeared in the local paper and the City's newsletter; and WHEREAS, the City Council set an additional public hearing for January 13, 1998, which hearing was continued to January 20, 1998, to allow for further testimony; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the Seven Major Areas of Improvement be adopted. ,,I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby adopt the following Seven Major Areas of Improvement: Bayfront Continue the redevelopment and replanning of the Bayfront Project Area to encourage and facilitate quality visitor-serving commercial, recreational and residential development for the undeveloped coastal related properties west of I-5 between SR-54 and "L" Street. The redevelopment and replanning efforts are to include furthering the joint planning process with the San Diego Port Commission toward the collective goal of expanding the Bayfront Project Area boundaries to include the Port District properties adjacent to the Chula Vista Yacht Harbor, extending "H" Street westerly to Marina Parkway and establishing the Chula Vista Bayfront as a resort destination. Otay Valley Continue the redevelopment and replanning of the Otay Valley Road Project Area to encourage and facilitate quality commercial, entertainment, recreation and industrial development along the Otay Valley Road corridor between 1-805 and the eastern and southern City limits. The redevelopment and replanning efforts are to capitalize and expand on the opportunities created by the Auto Park, MCA Amphitheater and White Water Canyon projects toward the goal of improving the image and character of the area. /" Third Avenue - Downtown Continue the revita~ization of the Town Centre I Downtown District along Third Avenue from "E" to 'T' Street by encouraging and facilitating quality infill commercial and office Resolution 18880 Page 2 development as well as attracting quality commercial tenants. The revitalization efforts are to include continued marketing, leasing, and image enhancement programs with the Downtown Business Association toward the goal of re-estabUshing the Downtown as the commercial-civic focus of the City. Broadway Revitalization Implement a focused revitalization effort along the Broadway commercial corridor to impede the proUferation of blighting influences and encourage quality commercial/retail development. The revitalization effort should include coordination with the Broadway Business Association and further the progress made with the Palomar Trolley Center, the auto dealership relocations, and the completed Broadway Street improvements. Hiqher Education Center/Environmental Sciences Institute Continue to advance the planning for a "Higher Education Center and Environmental Sciences Institute" concept to involve the establishment of a single campus which would house academic programs from San Diego State University, University of California at San Diego, and Southwestern College with emphasis in the areas of high technology and biotechnology, as well as environmental research and commerce. The planning efforts should include further definition of organizational structure, academic and research focus, as well as siting and financial issues. SR-125 (: Continue to support the construction of a Freeway/Tollroad to serve the eastern area north south traffic movement. The facility will be a 6 to 10 lane divided and controlled access highway built to freeway standards beginning at 1-905 in Otay Mesa and traversing north to SR-54. The project has regional funding in the amount of $70 million (approx) to pay for the San Miguel Connector (between SR-54 and San Miguel Rd.) It is important to keep political interest and support for the funding with State, Federal, and local elected officials. Improve City Revenues Base Continue to focus on increasing the revenue base for basic City services, actively participate in lobbying efforts to "return" funds taken from the State, limit the use of one-time revenue sources, make progress toward the Council goal of an 8% reserve, and generally ensure an improvement in the City's long term financial stability. Presented by Approved as to form by Dawn Herring Joh . Kaheny Budget Manager y Resolution 18880 Page 3 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 20th day of January, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas and Horton NAYES: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None ATTEST: ~Authelet, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 18880 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 January, 1998. Executed this 20th day of January, 1998. ~thele~t, ~J~?~'