25 Oct 2002
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Newspaper
San Clemente Sun Post News
Location
San Clemente, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 2002
Page
1
Strong sense of community drives a large cadre dedicated to improvement. Nonprofits support people and efforts to boost the city. Government remains relatively stable as it advances toward financial stability. The community can unite on major issues like drainage and double tracking, while concerns arise about revenue needs and balancing overall town needs against special interests.
Wayne Eggleston and Jim Gregerson present a resident’s view on San Clemente’s strengths and flaws. The piece extols the city’s beauty and community pride while urging action to fund services, control development, and manage growth amid infrastructure strain. The authors critique a small political group and call for active citizenship.
Voters discuss city governance noting a new city manager and planner, Marblehead Coastal approval, and revenue needs. They urge updating the 1995 General Plan, stricter expense controls, broader citizen participation, and cost cutting, while praising staff dedication and public access improvements to city documents.
City aims to grow its economy through Marblehead Coastal, Plaza Pacifica, and Del Mar El Camino Real renewal while preserving a Spanish Village feel. Proposes a Main Street program, diversified tax base beyond property taxes, and a city manager to revive downtowns. Coastal areas reserved for housing, backcountry for economic base.
A four year effort outlines a 250 acre Marblehead Coastal project blending residential, commercial and open space with urban runoff treatment. The Coastal Commission may require scale back and denial was once recommended. City seeks approval or a modified plan preserving San Clemente’s small town character and funding city services.
Marblehead Coastal should be developed per the current plan featuring a coastal bluff top park and trail, protected habitat and canyons, limited single family homes, a new park with sports fields beside the middle school, and a retail entertainment complex next to the freeway.
Local residents weigh the long term Rancho Mission Viejo development issue with a 30 year outlook. Concerns focus on traffic air quality water quality and service costs for San Clemente while urging county input and possible open space preservation nearby.
A debated stance on Foothill South toll road versus La Pata as an I-5 relief, with concerns about sprawl, environment, and traffic. Proponents urge extension to divert congestion while minimizing local impact. opponents warn of noise, pollution, and local disruption.
The Surfrider Foundation will host a candidate forum at 8 p.m. Monday in the Community Center located at the corner of Avenida Del Mar and Calle Seville to meet city council hopefuls.
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