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About Crossroads II
Crossroads II was formed in 2003 when eight people sat around a kitchen table and wondered if there was a need for such a group. We were ridiculed when we announced its formation.
Today we are proud to have over 500 members and because there is strength in numbers we are no longer ridiculed - in fact we sometimes have a place at the table.
We are involved in the ongoing discussion of our BAYFRONT DEVELOPMENT, we are watching closely developments regarding THE CHARGERS, and both the BUILDING HEIGHTS and CITY ATTORNEY INITIATIVES. We are also concerned about the CITY COUNCIL'S FORMATION OF A PUBLIC NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (501(c)(3)) to oversee and hasten the redevelopment of the west-side which will be eliminating public input now made through three major citizen commissions.
We publish a quarterly newsletter and contact members through e-mail frequently. We encourage public input whenever possible. Please consider joining us. You will make our voice, and YOUR voice, grow stronger.
MissionPURPOSE::
Crossroads II is a group of South Bay residents who are concerned about how Chula Vista is growing. Crossroads II will:
- monitor land development issues and other issues of significant community concern in the city of Chula Vista,
- disseminate information about land use issues to its membership and the community at large,
- meet on a regular basis to formulate positions on these issues, and
- communicate these positions to decision-makers. (Note: The “communication” process can take many forms, including meetings with city planning/redevelopment staff, individual meetings with councilmembers, presentations at hearings, letter-writing, etc.)
Crossroads II will be non-partisan and will not support or oppose candidates for office or get involved in non-development-related ballot measures or issues.
LEGACY::
In 1986, a group of Chula Vista and Bonita residents became concerned the pro-growth, pro-development philosophy of the Chula Vista City council at that time threatened the quality of life in our community. These residents formed an organization they called “CrossRoads.” Members of CrossRoads’ Executive Board were: Frank Scott, Dr. Peter Watry, Will T. Hyde, George Gillow, Jerry Griffith, Dr. Joseph Cummings, Lowell Blankfort, Carol Freno and Carole Smith. In the late 1980’s CrossRoads published a series of widely distributed, well read newsletters, and became influential in affecting city development policies. In particular, it was the influence and vision of the original CrossRoads that resulted in the city’s current growth management policies. CrossRoads disbanded in 1993, after planning for Otay Ranch was completed.CORE VALUES::
Crossroads II’s roots are in the original CrossRoads. (In fact some CrossRoads founders are Crossroads II Charter Members.) Like CrossRoads, Crossroads II is not anti-growth.
- We believe growth and development are necessary to the continued vitality of Chula Vista.
- We believe growth should be accommodated in a way that respects the values held by residents.
- As redevelopment of the original town of Chula Vista founded in 1911 occurs, we are committed to preservation of its small-town look and feel and its culturally important sites.
- We believe growth should be managed so that the infrastructure (schools, roads, parks, transit systems) necessary to support such growth occurs in advance of or simultaneously with it.
- We believe that appropriate design is critical to the quality our city, and we support a strong design review process.
- We believe in and will encourage broad citizen participation in city governance.
- We believe transparency in government is central to the democratic process.
We believe the city should build on its many strengths, including
- the Greenbelt encircling the city,
- the Olympic Training Center,
- the enormous potential represented by our bay front, including the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, and
- the unique character of Third Avenue, Chula Vista’s historic downtown.