HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1996-18514 RESOLUTION NO. 18514
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE A LETTER TO THE
SAN DIEGO REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY ALLIANCE (RTA) FOR
THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE REGARDING THE DRAFT
"DEVELOPMENT OF A SEAMLESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR SAN DIEGO" STUDY
WHEREAS, the San Diego Regional Technology Alliance (RTA) is a state-funded,
private non-profit organization serving companies wishing to develop dual use technologies
through assistance in obtaining state and federal grants; and
WHEREAS, the RTA is also working to develop a regional Economic Development
strategy; and
WHEREAS, the RTA commissioned the consulting firm of Celeste and Sabety, Ltd. to
evaluate existing economic development services throughout San Diego County and to
recommend actions to create a "seamless economic delivery system"; and
WHEREAS, the resulting Draft Study's methodology, findings and recommendations
have been questioned by economic development organizations throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 1996, the County Board of Supervisors adopted a
resolution to: 1 ) disapprove the report; 2) ask the RTA to postpone consideration of the study
pending input from Town Hall meetings; and 3) appoint County staff to identify suggested
recipients of the proposed study; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, a letter from the Director of Community Development
was sent to the RTA Chairman Ken Widder requesting an opportunity for Council, the Chula
Vista Economic Development Commission, and the BECA Board to comment prior to any RTA
action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby authorize staff to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to the San Diego Regional
Technology Alliance (RTA) expressing the City's concerns and requesting that a revised draft
study be redistributed to the public prior to its adoption by the RTA Board.
Presented by Approved as to form
Chris Salomone~' y~/n'~. Kaheny
Community Development Director y Attorney
Resolution 18514
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of December, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas, and Horton
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Shirle~Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Beverly A/Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
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. 18514 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 17th day of
December, 1996.
Executed this 17th day of December, 1996.
Beverly A~. Authelet, City Clerk