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Did any of you waste your time attending the Feb. 20 sham council meeting? It was held at our illustrious city hall, known for frequent microphone and visual screen malfunctions. You certainly didn’t miss any display of brilliance. Only the shadow of gloom prevailed. When Agenda Item 19 began – Steadfast’s project – there was no discussion of pros and cons of a zone change at Jeronimo and Los Alisos. The discussions were all concerning items in Steadfast’s contract to build condos, including affordable housing units. Hey! What happened to a vote on a zone change before a contract is discussed between a developer and the city for building housing on a commercially zoned property? I am repeating the same questions I asked at the meeting – of course, all unanswered. Will the citizens of Mission Viejo be informed of the various requirements in Steadfast’s contract? Is it true that the council and the residents CANNOT object in any way to ANY AND ALL of Steadfast’s projects and activities in the city of Mission Viejo once this contract is signed? If Target decided not to build its store (betting pools are popping up around town on this issue), who or what will control that section of Aliso Ridge? What will it cost the CITY for Steadfast’s profit-making development of Aliso Rdge? How many millions of dollars? Has Steadfast paid off any of our council members? If so, whom and how much? Wasn’t it gratifying to see the three council members who insisted upon removing Steadfast’s escape hatch to pay off the city in lieu of building any affordable housing? Now we can look forward to brighter days following the November elections when real leaders will govern our city. Beverly Cruse |
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