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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/08/05 Item 23 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 23 Meeting Date 8/5/86 ITEM TITLE: Resolution /2- Supporting location of a UCSD campus extension in Chula Vista SUBMITTED BY: Deputy City Manager Morris REVIEWED BY: City Manager5 1 (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) At its July 15, 1986 meeting, the City Council requested that staff prepare a resolution supporting development of a UCSD campus extension in the City of Chula Vista. RECOMMENDATION: That Council ppovehula Vista. resolution urging development of a the City campus extension in Y r BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable. DISCUSSION: Based upon population trends, availability of land, dynamic City City Chula nmenta compatible industry and a solid educational base, should be considered a prime factors location for a securing UCSD for the City extension. following are all positive of Chula Vista. 1 . Chula Vista represents a dynamic and growing area with a City government that is interested in broadening the scope of educational opportunities for its residents. 2. Chula Vista offers an excellent base from which to expand its educational opportunities given its College. 3. and dsecondary schools, as well as the nationally renowne d Southwestern 3. Both state and local officials have expressed support for location of a new UC campus to better serve educational needs of South Bay residents. 4. In addition to support from state and local officials, local developers have expressed interest in underwriting the cost of land necessary for the new UCSD campus extension, nalthus offering a cost effective means for expansion of the UC educational Proposed to be located in Chula Vista' s eastern territories, the campus site(s) will be developed in conjunction with high tech/commercial sites offering the opportunity for joint ventures and research between the educational and private sectors. Page 2, Item 23 Meeting Date 8/5/86 Currently, no four-year institution exists to meet the educational needs of the approximately 492,878 residents living south of Highway 94. This disparity will only become more significant as the population for this area increases to a projected 616,900 by the year 2000. The development of a four-year institution in the South Bay is strongly supported by the factors noted above and will result in a better balance of educational opportunities for all current and projected residents living south of Highway 94. FISCAL IMPACT: This resolution in support of a UCSD campus extension does not represent a negative fiscal impact to the City of Chula Vista. At some point in the future it may create a positive impact by drawing new industry and residents to the City. WPC 1237D the City Cot oci1 of Chula Vista, California Dated _ - ;;;eir