Eeny, meeny, miny, moe (Catch a developer by the toe)
City Council is expected to discuss the 1,200 acres project at a special meeting on June 1. It could make its recommendation that day or continue the meeting on June 3.
The project is the undeveloped land north of Los Osos High that the county wants to sell to a developer. The city will pick two of five developers vying for the project to recommend to the county. The county will pick one of the two unless the board of supervisors don't like the city's suggestions. By a unanimous vote, the county can toss out the city's picks.
June's special meetings will hopefully shed some light on how the city will make its decision. Will the council base its decision on the developer with the best resume? Or how about the developer with the most money? Or perhaps the developer with the prettiest brochures?
All of the developers' proposals, available for view at the city clerk's office, are fancy and flashy. My favorite is the Richland/Toll Brothers proposal, which promises an ampitheater at the golf course's 18th hole.
"This seating will also be perfect to catch the sunset with a lover, watch your friend be married or celebrate Fourth of July with the Philharmonic," according to the brochure.
The romantic in me thinks the city should pick Richland/Toll Brothers. Who doesn't love watching a sunset with their lover?
It's certainly sweeter than Rancho Alliance, a developer proposing a lake among other ammenities.
Their brochure wants the city to "explore the potential synergistic relationship between the lake park, 25-acre recreation complex and the village core."
No thanks, I'd rather listen to the philharmonic on the Fourth of July.
The project is the undeveloped land north of Los Osos High that the county wants to sell to a developer. The city will pick two of five developers vying for the project to recommend to the county. The county will pick one of the two unless the board of supervisors don't like the city's suggestions. By a unanimous vote, the county can toss out the city's picks.
June's special meetings will hopefully shed some light on how the city will make its decision. Will the council base its decision on the developer with the best resume? Or how about the developer with the most money? Or perhaps the developer with the prettiest brochures?
All of the developers' proposals, available for view at the city clerk's office, are fancy and flashy. My favorite is the Richland/Toll Brothers proposal, which promises an ampitheater at the golf course's 18th hole.
"This seating will also be perfect to catch the sunset with a lover, watch your friend be married or celebrate Fourth of July with the Philharmonic," according to the brochure.
The romantic in me thinks the city should pick Richland/Toll Brothers. Who doesn't love watching a sunset with their lover?
It's certainly sweeter than Rancho Alliance, a developer proposing a lake among other ammenities.
Their brochure wants the city to "explore the potential synergistic relationship between the lake park, 25-acre recreation complex and the village core."
No thanks, I'd rather listen to the philharmonic on the Fourth of July.
a four letter word being used by a developer? GOLF! They got my vote...too bad I don't have one. Rancho has only 1 golf course and most people I know still thinks it is in Ontario. I'm tired of seeing all the local golf tournaments being held at Sierra Lakes in Fontana. I know it's more cost effective, but with another course in town that actually has a banquet facility, then I think that's the way to go.
Another goood way to tell how a developer will get picked is to find which one has contributed the most money to one or more of the city council members.
The RC group has contributed millions to helping make not only RC a better place, but the entire valley. Dontactions for museums, cultural centyers, libraries, hospitals, schools.... Support those who support the residents of this valley. These people should not be held responsible for the wrongdoings of greedy and ignorant politicians (rex gutierrez, bill postmus and others) and their staff's.