HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1994/03/21MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:30 p.m. Conference Room #1
Monday, Mazch 7, 1994 Public Services Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p. m. by
Chairman Kracha. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll.
Present: Commissioners Hall, Kracha, Ghougassian, Johnson and Burrascano. The reasons for
absence for Commissioners Myers and Guerreiro were not lmown at the time they called in to
be excused. It was agreed to vote on their excuse at the next meeting after hearing from them.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved and seconded (Hall/Johnson) to approve the minutes
of the meeting of December 4, 1993; 4-0-1 (Ghougassian abstained as he was not present at that
meeting). The minutes of the February 7, 1994 meeting could not be approved as there was no
quorum present from that meeting. This item will be added to the next agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. IS-94-04: Bonita Caz Wash-The applicant, Paul McDonald was present with his agent,
Mr. Tibbits to report on their project. They stated that residents were mostly concerned
about the traffic signals on the corner, which is an ongoing problem for them; however,
they were generally in favor of the project. The applicant anticipated about 125 customer
trips spread throughout the day, which would not significantly impact traffic. The
architect's drawing of project was shown to the commission. Following a brief discussion,
it was MSUC (Hall/Burrascano) to accept the negative declazation; vote carried 5-0.
2. IS-94-15: Food-4-Less-Architect for the project showed the preliminary site plan and
explained how they met the criteria for traffic. After a brief discussion and clarification,
it was MSUC (Johnson/Hall) to accept the negative declaration; vote carried 5-0.
3. Doug Reid presented some bids on historical site plaques. There aze 45 historical sites
designated and only 32 or 33 have plaques at this time. This item was originally in RCC's
budget, then withdrawn by the City Manager. It was decided they pursue alternative
funding, however, no other options have been presented to date.
[Ghougassian left the meeting at 7:00 p. m.]
Doug Reid showed the video of the Council's meeting where ICracha presented the RCC's
"Improving the Environment" list. Council voted to accept the list, excluding #4 to hire a
recycling coordinator which was already done; #13 on council's responsibility for overcrowded
schools; and #14 for building aesthetic guidelines.
Commissioners were assigned specific items to follow up on and be the contact person with
Council: Burrascano: #1-recycling, #6-brush management, #7-landscaping, #12-Brown Field
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flight path. Kracha: #2-composting, #3-purchasing, #10-city landscaping/mulching. Hall:
#5-CUP's, #8-parks. Guerreiro: #11-quality of life, land use. Johnson: #9-schools involved
with environmental concerns.
STAFF REPORT:
Reid reported he attended the meeting with the Secretary of the Interior-Babbitt, along with
Burrascano and Myers.
Reid will be absent next meeting.
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS:
Kracha announced Disclosure Statements should be turned into City Clerk as soon as possible.
Michael Meacham represented the City at the recent Hazbor Days Festival and received negative
comments from anti-recyclers. Kracha reiterated the importance of educating the public on the
City's recycling efforts and more concern for the environment.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS:
Johnson commented on the Council addressing classroom size limits and the favorable comments
as seen on the video tonight. As Izracha's presentation to Council was the first proactive move
by this commission, Johnson said he would work closely with the schools in educating them
about environmental concerns.
Hall reported her involvement in CUP meetings. They aze trying to differentiate with those
items that one-time use and those that need continual follow-up.
Burrascano said she may be absent at next meeting, but will be unable to call in ahead of time
as she will be in the desert and will have no access to a telephone.
Kracha expressed his desire that the City of Chula Vista be known as a City which is
environmentally responsible. He will focus initially on educating school children.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Kracha at 8:16 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES
Barbara Taylor ~'