HomeMy WebLinkAboutrda min 2003/01/11 CC MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
JANUARY 11, 2003 9:00 A.M.
Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Chula Vista were called to order at 9:10 a.m. in the Norman Park Senior Center, located at 270 F
Street, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla
ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: McCann
ALSO PRESENT: Agency Director/City Manager Rowlands, Assistant City Attorney
Googins, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
ACTION: Chair/Mayor Padilla moved to excuse Agency/Councilmember McCann's
absence. Agency/Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carded 4-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ed Kravitz, representing San Diego Railroad Partners, asked that the Coronado Branch rail line
on the bayfront properties be used to encourage tourism for the area, as well as for potential
freight development. He also expressed his disappointment that his request for public records
from the City Attorney's office had not been fulfilled.
MJ Claycomb spoke regarding wheelchair accessibility, stating that the poor condition of City
sidewalks has resulted in damage to her wheelchair. She stated that she also has to avoid
obstacles such as telephone poles and hydrants situated on the sidewalk. Ms. Claycomb
suggested that smooth bike paths be constructed in the City to provide safer accessibility for
wheelchairs, baby caniages, and cyclists.
BUSINESS
1. EVALUATE OPTIONS FOR CHULA VISTA'S MID-BAYFRONT
The workshop was the second in a series to give community members and interested
organizations an opportunity to provide input regarding the future development of the mid-
bayfront property, a 126-acre site located within the Bayfront Redevelopment Project Area. The
site is generally north of Lagoon Drive (F Street), west of Bay Boulevard, and east of the
Sweetwater National Wildlife Refuge.
Chula Vista Development Manager Salomone presented a brief summary of the project site,
describing the original configuration and history of the property. Sam Gennawey of MIG
Consultants facilitated the meeting, which included an evaluation of the City's criteria for the
project and a review of observations taken from the meeting of December 7, 2002.
BUSINESS (Continued)
Mr. Gennawey then presented an overview and options for "Opportunity Areas" 1 through 6: the
refuge edge; the bayfront edge; the northern transition zone; the southern transition zone; the
bayview zone; and the seasonal wetland. Members of the public were asked to express their
likes and concerns on the options as presented.
Sandy Duncan presented key findings from a survey conducted by the Environmental Health
Coalition of over 300 Chula Vista residents. The survey indicated that 93% of those surveyed
favored restored natural habitat as the proposed use for community space, and 48% favored an
eco-tourism center as the proposed use for development space.
Chair/Mayor Padilla recessed the meeting at 11:10 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:19
a.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mr. Gennawey presented an overview and options for Opportunity Areas 7 through 11: the
northern interior; the southern interior; the gateway; under the wires; and the freeway site.
Members of the audience were then invited to comment on the options as presented.
Chair/Mayor Padilla thanked everyone for participating. No action was taken by the City
Council or Redevelopment Agency.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair/Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting at 12:25 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of the City
Council and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on January 14, 2003,
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Lorraine Bennett, Deputy City Clerk
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