New Century Center

The applicant's representative described the two-year public process and touted 12,000 jobs and $4.2 million in annual tax revenue, all funded privately with no public money.

The project architect walked the council through the plan's Market Square, entertainment venue, and campus-style technology environment.

The Kearny Mesa Planning Group chair announced the group's support after 2.5 years of negotiations, citing the high-tech jobs and entertainment uses, though retail levels remain a watch point.

A CPA and Asian Business Association representative enthusiastically endorsed the project, noting it would restore high-paying jobs lost with defense cutbacks.

A University of San Diego real estate professor said the project 'scores a bullseye' for the city's economic development strategy and future high-tech growth.

An attorney for former General Dynamics employees asked the council to continue the vote, arguing the company has repeatedly broken promises, but the council declined and he urged ironclad contractual commitments.