HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/12/07 RDA MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
DECEMBER 7, 2002 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 9:12 a.m. in the Chula Vista High School cafeteria, located at
820 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla
(Councilmember Rindone arrived at 9:16 a.m.)
ABSENT: Couneilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Assistant City Attorney Googins, and
City Clerk Bigelow
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Ed Kravitz, representing San Diego Railroad Partners, spoke regarding the Coronado Branch rail
line on the bayfront properties and asked that it be used for transportation purposes only, perhaps
to bring tourists into the area.
BUSINESS
1. "SHARE YOUR VISION" FOR CHULA VISTA'S MID-BAYFRONT
The workshop was the first 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.
City Manager Rowlands provided the framework for development of the bayfront, stating that
any project must be sensitive to the environment, have public access, be economically feasible,
and be a quality project. Mr. Ashok Israni of Pacifica, the developer, acknowledged the
concerns of residents regarding the proposed development plans for the property and stated that
he hopes to bring back a redesigned, lower density project. Community Development Director
Salomone provided a history of the property. Sam Gennawey of MIG consultants facilitated the
meeting, taking comments from the audience on their concerns, values, expectations and visions
for the site.
Councilmember McCann left the meeting at 11:20 a.m. Mayor Padilla recessed the meeting at
11:40 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:50 a.m. with all Councilmembers present except
Councilmember McCann.
For the record, the following written communications were received:
· a letter from Lois and Dennis Klepin providing their vision for the bayfront -
· a letter from Susan Walter opposing the "Bayfront Village" development and
suggesting alternative uses for the property
· a letter from William E. Claycomb, President of Save Our Bay Inc., requesting in-depth
study of the likely effects of development on global wanning
· 71 letters from students of the Sweetwater Union High School District opposing the
"Bayfront Village" development
· 2 letters from students of the Sweetwater Union High School District supporting the
"Bayfront Village" development
· 265 signatures on flyers developed by the Environmental Health Coalition opposing the
"Bayfront Village" development and suggesting alternative concepts for the site
Input obtained at the workshop will be compiled and presented at a second workshop to be held
on January 11, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Norman Park Senior Center. No action was taken by the
Council.
ADJOURNIVlENT
Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting at 12:15 p.m. to the Regular Meeting of the City Council
and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on December 10, 2002,
beginning at 6:00 p.m
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk
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