HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-193 RESOLUTION NO. 2002-193
AGE3ICYRESOLUTIONNO. 1781
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING THE SIGN DESIGN CONCEPT FOR
THE DOWNTOWN MONUMENT SIGN, AND LOCATION;
AND DIRECTING STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS FROM
QUALIFIED SIGN CONTRACTORS TO FABRICATE AND
INSTALL THE SIGN WITHIN THE TOWN CENTRE I
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
WHEREAS, The Town Centre I Redevelopment Area was adopted in 1976 as a unique
area in Chula Vista that requires special attention and consideration in order to eliminate and
reverse physical and economic deteriorating conditions, and provide and maintain the necessary
infrastructure to revitalize and redevelop the area; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Monument Sign is part of the comprehensive effort to
revitalize and redevelop the downtown area, and implement the "vision" of establishing
downtown Chula Vista as the business, entertainment, civic, and cultural focal point of the city;
and
WI-IEREAS, the Downtown Monument Sign is the culmination of proactive business
efforts from the downtown business community, and recent and proposed redevelopment
activities that is steadily transforming downtown into a vibrant central business district; and
WHEREAS, the design work for monument sign was officially initiated in early February
2002 when Graphic Solutions, a firm experienced in the creation of similar sign projects, was
retained by the City to provide design expertise; and
WHEREAS, staff and downtown stakeholders provided input, which guided Graphic
Solutions to design a unique crossover monument sign that is creative, colorful, and
complementary to the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed area for installation of the monument sign is located at the
narrowest segment of Third Avenue between "F" and "G" Streets, specifically the sidewalk
pop-outs, located just south of the east-west pedestrian crosswalk adjacent to Park Way; and
WHEREAS, the proposed location for installation of the monument sign was selected
due to the visual impact the monument sign would make at the proposed location, the site's close
proximity to Memorial Park, the site working well with downtown special events, access to
electrical power, and the site being located along the narrowest segment of Third Avenue,
thereby making it more cost efficient and physically feasible for installation of a crossover sign;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Centre Project Area Committee voted unanimously in favor of the
concept design for the Downtown Monument Sign, and the proposed location for installation of
the Monument Sign; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department Planning and Environmental
Manager has determined that the project is categorically exempt from the California
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Environmental Quality Act under Class 3 of Section 15303(c), which refers to the new
construction of small structures; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan, Zoning
Ordinance, Town Centre I Redevelopment Plan, and Town Centre I Land Use Policy; and
WHEREAS, funding of the project out of the Tax Allocation Bond Proceeds is
contemplated; the final decision on funding will be considered at the time the fabrication contract
is awarded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council and Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Chula Vista do hereby adopt a joint resolution to approve:
1. The sign design concept for the Downtown Monument Sign, and the location for
installation of the Downtown Monument Sign; and
2. Directing staff to solicit bids from qualified sign contractors to fabricate and install the
Downtown Monument Sign within the Town Centre I Redevelopment Project Area.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Chris Salomone /Jo.~ M. Kaheny , ~
Community Development Director 642ity Attorney/Agency Comtaff
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED b~ the City Council and the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 4 day of June, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Horton
NAYS: Agency/Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None
Shirley Hort~n, Mayor/Chair
ATFEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk t~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing City
Council Resolution No. 2002-193/Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 1781 was duly
passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council and Redevelopment Agency at a regular
meeting held on the 4th day of June, 2002.
Executed this 4th day of June, 2002.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk