HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1991-16360 RESOLUTION NO. 16360
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ENDORSING THE SITING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA CAMPUS IN CHULA VISTA
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, The University of California Board of Regents has expressed a
desire to construct three new University of California campuses over the next 20
years; and,
WHEREAS, one of these University of California campuses will be located in
Southern California; and,
WHEREAS, the University of California system plans to select a Southern
California campus location within the next few years; and,
WHEREAS, the San Diego region is one of the fastest growing areas in the
State and Nation; and,
WHEREAS, Otay Ranch is one of the largest land holdings in sole ownership,
adjacent to an urban area in the State of California; and,
WHEREAS, the Baldwin Company, Otay Ranch property owner, has proposed a
General Development Plan for Otay Ranch; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed plan identified a 400 acre site overlooking Otay
Lakes to locate a new University of California campus; and,
WHEREAS. the County of San Diego and City of Chula Vista are jointly
planning the 23,000 acre Otay Ranch property; and,
WHEREAS, Otay Ranch offers an unparalleled opportunity to plan and
construct a magnificent new community; and,
WHEREAS. Otay Ranch is located in an area that is experiencing strong
economic and population growth, the South San Diego County subregion; and,
WHEREAS, South San Diego County is ethnically and culturally diverse due
to its proximity to the International Border; and,
WHEREAS South San Diego County will become a major regional hub due to
development on Otay Mesa and the SR-125 corridor; and,
WHEREAS South San Diego County has gained international stature due to the
U. S. Olympic Arco Training Center located in Chula Vista; and,
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WHEREAS, proposed Otay Ranch plan and the Chula Vista General Plan
designated a major portion of Otay Ranch to become a major regional commercial
destination through the development of the Eastern Urban Center; and,
WHEREAS, overwhelming interest has been expressed by the public to locate
a University of California campus within Otay Ranch; and,
WHEREAS, a University of California campus would enhance the economic,
educational and cultural vitality of the San Diego region in general and the
South San Diego County in particular; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
conceptually endorses the Otay Lake/Wueste Road site within Otay Ranch as a new
University of California campus, subject to appropriate environmental and land
use review.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Tim Nader Ruth'M
Mayor Assistant City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, California, this 1st day of October, 1991, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Grasser Horton, Malcolm, Moore, Nader
NOES: Councilmember: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Rindone
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Tim Nader, Mayor
ATTEST:
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. 16360 was duly passed, approved,
and adopted by the City Council held on the 1st day of October, 1991.
Executed this 1st day of October, 1991.
~ut~elet, City Clerk