Res 99-004 RESOLUTION NO. 99-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA,
ENDORSING THE DESIGNATION OF CHULA VISTA AS A SITE FORA FUTURE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
WHEREAS, the University of California Board of Regents has previously expressed
a desire to construct one or more new University of California campuses; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego region is one of the fastest growing areas in the state
and nation, and Otay Ranch is one of the largest land holdings adjacent to an urban area
in the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista and the County of San Diego jointly approved a
General Development Plan/Subregional Plan for the 23,000-acre Otay Ranch on October
28, 1993, which includes a site for a 1,100-acre university overlooking Otay Lakes and the
Otay Valley; and
WHEREAS, Otay Ranch, which is located in south San Diego County, offers an
unparalleled opportunity to plan and construct a magnificent new community in an area
that is experiencing strong economic and population growth; and
WHEREAS, south San Diego County is ethnically and culturally diverse due to its
proximity to the international border, has gained international stature due to the U.S. Arco
Olympic Training Center located in Chula Vista, and will become a major regional hub due
to development on Otay Mesa; and
WHEREAS, an overwhelming interest has been expressed by the public to locate a
University of California campus within the Otay Ranch, and such a campus would
enhance the economic, educational, and cultural vitality of the San Diego region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, does hereby endorse the designation of Chula Vista as a site for a University of
California campus.
PASSED, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Poway,
California, at a regular meeting thereof this 26th day of January, 1999.
ATTEST:
~ Peoples, City Cl[rk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
I, Lori Anne Peoples, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify under
penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 99-004 was duly adopted by the
City Council at a meeting of said City Council held on the 26th day of January, 1999, and
that it was so adopted by the following vote:
AYES: EMERY, GOLDBY, HIGGINSON, REXFORD, CAFAGNA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
nne"-Peoples, Ci{'y~lerk
City of Poway