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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-15 RCC MIN MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION October 15, 2007 Ken Lee Building Conference Room 430 'F' Street MEETING CALLED TO ORDER by Chair Jasek at 4:32 p.m. ROLL CALL/MOTION TO EXCUSE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Stanley 'Jasek, Vice-Chair Eric Mosolgo, Commis- sioners Doug Reid, Georgie Stillman, Lynda Gilgun and Richie Macias, Jr. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Brett Davis (unexcused) STAFF PRESENT: Marisa Lundstedt, Principal Planner Linda Bond, Recording Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Pamela Bensoussan, City resident 1. Excuse Commissioner Davis from the July 16, 2007 meeting MSC (Reid/Gilgun) that Commissioner Davis be excused from the July 16 meeting. Vote: (6-0) The Commissioners discussed the policy of excused absences and why .it is so important to make an effort to attend meetings. Ms Marisa Lundstedt (Principal Planner) indicated that, in the next agenda packet, staff could provide a summary synopsis of all the Commissions regarding absences. There would be some items in terms of process. Ms Lundstedt knew that the Commissioners wanted to talk .about disclosure and the meeting Chair Jasek and she had with the Mayor. An item regarding absences would fit. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 16, 2007 i Vice-Chair Mosolgo suggested ..minor word additions ;and the deletion of one quote within his discussion regarding Stormwater Monitoring in Chula Vista. MSC (Mosolgo/Stillman) to approve the minutes of July 16, 2007 as revised. Vote: (6-0-0-1)with Davis absent. •y RCC Minutes - 2 - October 15, 2007 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. OLD BUSINESS 2. Nominations for Environmentalist of.the-Year.and Historic Preservationist of the Year Awards Chair Jasek stated that three nominations for Environmentalist of the Year (Laura Hunter, Theresa.Acerro, Greg Cox) and one nomination for Historic Preservationist of the Year (Art & Rosa Hodges) had been received. Historic Preservationist Commissioner Stillman passed around photographs of a house at 355 First Avenue belonging to the Art Hodges family. This was something brought to her attention by Pamela Bensoussan months ago. This house was designated in the late 1980's. It came on the market in the late 90's and apparently was in need of a lot of restoration. These people bought it and put a ton of money into it. It's been on the home tour. It's an example of French Normandy architecture by a noted architect, which is unusual in Southern California. Ms Pamela Bensoussan (City resident) stated that she would like to, from the floor, submit a nomination for Art & Rosa Hodges. She has seen the house and what they have done, and it is absolutely spectacular. It's visible from the street. It beautifies the neighborhood. They have been very sensitive of the historic nature of the house. They want to apply for the Mills. Act. She thought it stands head and shoulders above any preservation effort that's been made recently apart from the EI Primero Hotel, which received the Historic Preservationist Award at the last ceremony. Ms Lundstedt asked Ms Bensoussan, if this house is selected, would she be willing to help with the Proclamation, drafting the history of this site? Ms Bensoussan responded in the affirmative. MS,C (Reid/Mosolgo) that the RCC nominate Art & Rosa Hodges as Historic Preservationists of the Year. Vote: (6-0-0-1)with Davis absent. Environmentalist Commissioners Reid, Gilgun, Stillman and Ms Lundstedt added items to Laura Hunter's list of accomplishments. Ms Bensoussan strongly urged the Commission to supported the nomination of Laura Hunter. She has given tirelessly of her efforts. She has come to Northwest Civic Association meetings and talked to people. She will come at a moments notice and explain something. We all know her qualifications. We have an incredibly good environmental section in the General Plan Update in large part thanks to her efforts RCC Minutes - 3 - October 15, 2007 on that subcommittee. Ms Bensoussan did not want to downplay Theresa Acerro's efforts as she has done incredible things. as well., Maybe she could be saved for another year. Ms Bensoussan, respectfully, did not support Greg Cox. She.thought that, if anybody in the Cox family could'get'a nomination for Environmentalist of the Year, it would have to be John Willett who is responsible for the efforts in the Otay Valley River Park. He has shouldered that for the last several years and has been incredible at steering the efforts and seeing it through. John Willett would be worthy for a future year. Vice-Chair Mosolgo stated his reasons for nominating Greg Cox: for his work on the Bay Shore Bikeway, Bayfront Conservancy Trust, Otay Valley Regional Park and Project Clean Water in San Diego County. Commissioner Stillman briefly commented on each nominee. She stated that Laura Hunter has dedicated herself, and we are living with the results right now in this community. The RCC voted on the three nominees for Environmentalist of the Year. The results were as follows: • ,Greg Cox - in favor (Mosolgo and Macias) / opposed (Jasek, Reid, Stillman and Gilgun) • Theresa Acerro - in favor (0) /opposed (6 with Davis absent) • Laura Hunter- in favor (Stillman, Gilgun, Reid and Jasek) /opposed (Mosolgo and Macias). Ms Lundstedt stated that the Commission could now make a motion. MSC (Gilgun/Stillman) to elect Laura Hunter as City of Chula Vista Environmentalist of the Year. Vote: (6-0-0-1)with Davis absent. Commissioner Stillman volunteered to write the Proclamation and submit it via email to Ms Lundstedt. NEW BUSINESS 3. Nomination of a RCC Representative and Alternate to the Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) Chair Jasek asked Commissioner Gilgun if she would agree to continue to be the RCC representative. Commissioner Gilgun stated that there are a lot of things going on right now that are taking a lot of energy away from her. She would definitely be willing to stay on, or would be willing to switch positions with Commissioner Mosolgo since she has been on the Committee and he has been the alternate. If he is interested, she would be happy to do that, or we could alternate meetings. RCC Minutes - 4 - October 15, 2007 MSC (Gilgun/Stillman) that the RCC nominate Vice-Chair Mosolgo as the RCC representative to the RAC. Vote: (5-0-1-1) with Mosolgo abstaining and Davis absent. MSC (Mosolgo/Reid) that the RCC nominate Commissioner Gilgun as the RCC alternate to the RAC. Vote: (5-0-1-1) with Gilgun abstaining and Davis absent. INFORMATION ITEM 4. Otay River Valley Cleanup Efforts Ms Lundstedt stated that Mr. John Willettprovided this item as an update on where he is with the cleanup efforts, and the tremendous amount of hours that they have spent out there. Ms Lundstedt was-sure.that if anyone was interested in Mr. Willett coming, staff can always bring him in. We all know what a great job he does out there. No action is necessary on this item. PRINCIPAL PLANNERS COMMENTS Ms Lund'stedt asked if all the Commissioners had received an invitation to the l' Beautification Awards Banquet being held on Monday, November 5. That is an RCC meeting night. We will probably be canceling the, meeting. The Mayor's office needs an RSVP by next Friday. Ms Lundstedt stated that, at the next meeting on November 5, 2007, there would be some Mills Act Contracts as well as one designation; we want to go over some procedures; we can go over absences; we'll put that in your packet. We had a great meeting with the Mayor's office regarding the Brown Act. We'll have an agenda item for that. Chair Jasek and I will share what we learned. CHAIR COMMENTS: Chair Jasek indicated that the meeting with the Mayor went well. There are,a couple items that we will be discussing at our next meeting that we need to become more familiar with. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 5. Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) Update Commissioner Gilgun reported that there was not a RAC meeting in October; therefore, there was nothing to report. Chair Jasek requested that the RCC receive an occasional follow-up, in writing, regarding the current status of items that had come before the RCC, such as: the Home Depot project at Third and Moss, EI Polio Loco project, CORR, St. Rose, etc. RCC Minutes - 5 - October 15, 2007 ADJOURNMENT: Chair Jasek adjourned the meeting at 5:13 p.m. to a regular meeting on Monday, November 5, 2007, at 4:30 p.m. in the Ken Lee Building Conference Room, 430 "F" Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Prepared by: Linda Bond Recording Secretary (J:\Planning\RCC\2007\RCC 101507Mi ns) I