HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1993-17104 RESOLUTION NO. 17104
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CONCEPTUALLY APPROVING THE WAIVER OF CERTAIN FEES
AND THE FUNDING OF AN ACCESS ROAD ASSOCIATED WITH THE
BUILDING OF A VETERANS HOME/RECREATIONAL FACILITY IN THE
LOWER SWEETWATER VALLEY PROVIDED THAT THE SITE IS
SELECTED BY THE GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON A SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA VETERANS HOME
WHEREAS, the need for a Veterans Home in Southern California is well
established, with over two-thirds {2/3) of the state's veterans residing in
Southern California; and,
WHEREAS, the State of California has created the Governor's Commission on
the Southern California Veterans Home to advise the Governor and the Legislature
on the placement of such a Home; and,
WHEREAS, it is contemplated that, wherever the Veterans Home is located,
it will provide shelter and services to 400 veterans and create 200 to 300 new
local jobs; and,
WHEREAS, the City believes that the social and economic benefits of
developing the Veterans Home in Chula Vista would be very significant; and,
WHEREAS, Income Property Group has expressed interest in submitting a joint
proposal with the Agency to the Governor's Commission regarding a potential
Veterans Home in the Lower Sweetwater Area on property owned by Income Property
Group and the property owned by the Agency.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA does hereby
find, order, determine, and resolve as follows:
1. That a Veterans Home in the City of Chula Vista would be beneficial and
urges the State of California to select a site in Chula Vista for said
Veterans Home.
2. That the City Council of the City of Chula Vista conceptually approves the
waiver of certain fees and the funding of an access road associated with
the building of a Veterans Home/Recreational Facility in the Lower
Sweetwater Valley provided that the site is selected by the Governor's
Commission on a Southern California Veterans Home.
3. That the City is interested in further exploring the possibility of
locating a Veterans Home in the Lower Sweetwater Area and therefore
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directs staff to work with Income Property Group and the Governor's
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Commission in examining the feasibility {inclu ing economi land use, and
environment issues) of locating a Veterans Home in said site.
Chris Salomone Bruce M. Boogaard ~
Community Development Director City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 4th day of May, lgg3, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
Vicki C. Soderqui~.~6eputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17104 was duly passed,
approved, and adopted by the City Council held on the 4th day of May, lgg3.
Executed this 4th day of May, 1993.
Vicki C. Soderquist',~puty City Clerk
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