HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1991/09/23MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:00 p.m. Conference Room 2
Mondav. September 9, 1991 Public Services Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
The meeting was called to order with a quorum at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Robert Fox. City
Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called the roll.
Present: Commissioners Fox, Hall, Ghougassian, Kracha, McQuade
Absent: Commissioners Ray and Johnson
Staff Present: Douglas Reid, Athena Bradley, and MaryAnn Miller
Also in attendance were representatives of Dudeck and Associates.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the July 22, 1991, as presented. It was seconded
and passed. It was clarified that election of officers will be at the next meeting.
1. CHULA VISTA'S CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM QUARTERLY UPDATE
The report given by Athena Bradley included proposal of a maximum of 10 collectors working
in the City so there could be a good monitoring system and yet have open competition. These
haulers would be approved by permit. She stressed the need for monitoring and stated in the
RFP she would make a set of guidelines and would submit the cost estimation of the hauler and
the business would be recommended which would guarantee a price for 1-2 yeazs. Price
gouging could be avoided by setting a level of gross receipts. Monitoring would also enable
businesses to have the same services. The aim is for a sepazate program for multi-family
dealings with the possible building of a processing facility. With AB 939, the waste must be
reduced. Regarding greens recycling, composting sites at the landfill were suggested.
Commissioners Ghougassian and Fox questioned the need for further staff and whether there is
justification for charging customers.
Response by Ms. Bradley indicated all monies collected would go back into the recycling
program.
Commissioner Ghougassian moved that the Commission consider the material again and, if need
be, come up with a vote on certain issues and submit them to City Council. Jackie McQuade
seconded this motion.
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Discussion concerned the constitutionality of monitoring fees. Commissioner Kracha wanted to
make note that the RCC has serious questions regarding monitoring.
Response by Ms. Bradley was that only the grant presentation will be brought to Council and
the Commission will be given more time to review the document and present written
recommendations.
The motion previously made by Commissioner Ghougassian was withdrawn.
2. SCRIPPS EIR (EIR-90-071
The Scripps EIR report was presented by MaryAnn Miller. Commissioner Kracha abstained
from any vote and staff member Reid stepped down because of a conflict of interest. The EIR
preparers from Dudeck and Associates were introduced.
Commissioner Hall voiced concern on the "G" Street entrance being used as an emergency
entrance because of the noise impact on surrounding residents, though the primary entrance will
be on "H" Street.
Commissioner Kracha stressed the strong need for the medical facility of Scripps because of the
influx of people at Eastlake and felt the approval of the EIR was essential.
Phase I of the facility is due to begin in 1992, with 10-15 yeazs for full build-out.
MOTION: Chairman Fox moved that it be recommended to the Planning Commission to certify
the recirculated draft EIR 90-07 as presented. It was seconded and passed.
MOTION: Commissioner Hall moved to recommend no "G" Street access. Chairman Fox
seconded. Discussion included finding of no significant environmental impact, no objection if
not used as a regulaz access for ambulances, but noise accepted as an impact. If safety is
involved, the Planning Commission will take that into consideration. Vote on the motion failed
on 2-2-1 vote.
3. REVIEW OF NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS:
3a. IS- 1- 9 -Jogging trail/bicycle path at the west end adjacent to Sweetwater Road and
Willow. Staff member Reid recommended that this be adopted as there is no significant
impact. It was so moved, seconded and passed.
3b. IS- 2- 1 -Rancho del Rey - 5 sites designated to have churches or parks. Member
Ghougassian moved that findings are of insignificant impact. Member Kracha seconded
the motion. Passed.
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3c. IS 91.47 -Chula Vista Women's Club designation as a historical site. Commissioner
Ghougassian moved that findings aze of insignificant impact. Commissioner Hall
seconded. Passed.
3d. IS-91-48 -Physical extension of 5th Avenue. Discussion presented the need to give some
right-of-way dedication on property that has been surfaced and graded. The plan is for
the azea to be developed for light industrial business. 0.24 acre of wetlands will be
restored west of the project. Chairman Fox moved that there were findings of
insignificant impact. Member Ghougassian seconded. Passed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
Commissioner Kracha proposed the possibility of getting young people involved in the
Commission activities. Discussion resulted in the decision of Chairman Fox to write to
Southwestern College and Sweetwater School District to give them possible ideas of offering one
unit credit for this type of student participation.
STAFF REPORT:
Douglas Reid reported on the creation of a long-range calendar of meetings for the Planning
Commission. The expansion of the shopping center will include Mervyns, a pazking structure
and the theaters. State law now requires public notice regazding EIRs in the paper and sending
out notices in a 300' boundary. Council has expanded that to 500' for public hearings for
projects up to 5 acres. Radius has been expanded to 1000' for over 5 acres.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS -Election of officers at next meeting.
Commissioner McQuade commented on a pazcel of land on First Avenue across from St. John
and contiguous with the park and the plan to build three houses there. She felt the Commission
should take a strong position on any houses being built there.
Commissioner Ghougassian commented on an empty lot by the KOA park where mobile homes
are being dumped. Chairman Fox will put this on next agenda to investigate and in the
meantime Commission members can look at the property.
Chairman Fox introduced the new member, Jackie McQuade, who expressed along-time interest
in land use.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:40 p. m. to the regular business meeting of September 9, 1991, at 6:00
in Conference Room 2.
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