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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/06/27 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITYiCOUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday i June 27, 1973 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council was held on the above date beginning at 3:$0 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Also present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson DISCUSSION RELATING TO Mr. James Peterson, Director of Planning, referred AN INDUSTRIAL PARK to the prospectus prepared for the Council approximately one month ago in which he discussed industrial lands for the City and recommended the hiring of a consultant to pursue this study. Revenue Sharing Funds Councilman Egdahl suggested consideration of the use of Revenue Sharing Funds for establishing an office of Area Development or Industrial Relations, specifically for the purpose of promoting industrial parks and industries to the City. Edward C. Moy Mr. Hoy stated that Rohr is in favor of getting additional Rohr Industries industry for Chula Vista and for the formation of an Vice-President, Industrial industrial park which , could be advantageous to Engineering Facilities the City for the following reasons: 1. For the appearance and image of a planned city; 2. There is a lack of sufficient industrially-zoned land in any one area of the City; 3. Development of the Park should be by a private sector versus that of governmental. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Hoy remarked that he is also representing the Industrial Committee Industrial Committee of the Chamber and presented the following report: 1. The Committee is in favor of industrial development for the City. 2. They feel it would be advantageous. 3. It would be preferable to have the Park owned ],y a private sector. 4. If the City is interested in additional income and employment for the City, the following suggestions are made: a. Bring White Front and K-Mart into the City. b. Bring NASSC0 into the Tidelands area. c. Get a graduate student from the State University who would be interested in doing his thesis on this subject and have him make a market ana]ysis. Ross Spalding, Manager Mr. Spalding remarked that he receives about S0 inquiries Area Development ~ a month from business firms, and has helped to locate San Diego Gas & Electric ' 25 companies in the north San Diego area. The South Bay area has had quite a bit of stigma attached to it as far as developers and industrialists~because of labor relations; however, a lot of this has cleared up in the last couple of years. Most of the prospects come from the Los Angeles area. One factor in not being able to get these businesses into this particular area is the lack of land--industrial park or raw land. Ad Hoc Committee Mr. Spalding suggested that the City not hire a con- sultant at a cost of $70,000 or more, but instead, get an Ad Hoc committee together of the Chamber people, real estate people, and himself. In one month, they would be able to identify and locate potential industrial Mr. Spalding added that he felt private developers were the best answer for an industrial park. He declared that in his travels around the country, he has come across many cities that want industry, and once they get them to bid, they "throw the book at them" - from the developer, builder, and on to the industry itself. K. Niek Slijk Mr. Slijk presented some of his personal observations Chamber of Commerce commenting that he receives five to ten inquires a month for industrial sites. One major problem is the lack of land and the lack of industrial buildings that businesses could move right into. Mr. Slijk commented that, in the past, the attitude of the City has not been too friendly toward the business community and he cited NASSCO and K-Mart as examples. He questioned whether the Council has really made them (businesses) "feel welcome." Bud Wilson Mr. Wilson said he hoped the Council would take Chula Vista advantage of all the expertise offered them today. Me encouraged the Council to utilize some of the revenue sharing money to purchase land on which an industrial park, or commercial park, could be located. Clint Mathews Mr. Mathews related his experiences with the industrial 4305 Vista Coronado Drive field while serving as Mayor of National City. He felt the Mayor of the City should make personal contact with the industrialists--make them feel the City really wants them. Motion for Ad Hoc It was moved by Scott, seconded by Egdahl and unanimously Committee carried that the Mayor form an Ad Hoc committee taking in the suggestions of the utilization of Mr. Spalding, real estate men, etc., and someone from the City who would act as liaison for coordination between this committee and the City Council. The committee to be charged with: 1. Determine what land should be zoned industrial and how many acres are needed to get industry into the City, and any other problems (the committee could touch on attitudes, etc.) 2. City-sponsored industrial park versus private industrial park, or not an industrial park at all. 5. What specific steps should be taken to implement the above determinations that would be made on the first two steps. -2- 4. Any other determinations that the committee feels appropriate. 5. Status report to be submitted to the Council within one month. Discussion Councilman Hyde suggested the scope of this committee be expanded to economic development - commercial and financial development which are related to industry. Councilman Scott felt the committee should first concentrate on the industrial scope. Mr. Spalding agreed. Letter to K-Mart It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that a letter be written to K-Mart asking them once again if they would be interested in joining the community of Chula Vista. Discussion Councilman Egdahl felt a visit would be more appropriate. (It was noted that the firm headquarters in Chicago). Councilman Hyde suggested a contact with the local manager first and arrange, at some future time, a meeting with their management leadership when he visits this Councilman Scott indicated that both should be done. ELEMENTS OF THE Councilman Egdahl discussed the recent delays at Council GENERAL PLAN meetings due to some particular aspect of the General Plan. He wondered if the staff could advise the Council as to the feasibility of having one staff member responsible for keeping the General Plan and its various elements up-to-date. Suggestion for Workshop~ Mayor Hamilton commented that the City Manager has requested a workshop meeting between the staff, the Planning Commission and Council on the various elements of the General Plan. This should be scheduled for the early part of August. Motion to hold workshop It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that a workshop on the General Plan be held in the early part of August. CITIZEN COMPLAINT Councilman Egdahl reported that he received a citizen complaint concerning the maintenance in the East J Street area - on the north side of the hill where a watering system has been installed by the City. The citizen claimed that the City hasn't maintained this area for over one year. Referred to staff Mayor Hamilton referred this matter to the staff. BAYFRONT PLAN In answer to Councilman Hyde's query, City Manager Thomson reported that the staff has contacted the consultants and are waiting for details concerning the proposal. The Landscape Planner is now pursuing the landscaping elements of the Plan. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 5:09 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July $, 1975, at 7:00 p.m.