HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1994/10/10CORRECTED MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:30 p. m. Conference Room #1
Monday September 26 1994 Public Services Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
Chairman Burrascano. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll.
Present: Commissioners Hall, Ghougassian, Marquez. [Fisher arrived late.] Absent:
Guerreiro. Staff present: Mr. Nuhaily, Engineering Department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the meeting of July 25, 1994 could not be
approved due to quorum from that meeting no longer on the Commission. Ghougassian and
Burrascano accepted the minutes as presented. Hall made a change under "Commission
Discussion" for the words "liquidation factor" to be changed to "liquefaction." Minutes
accepted into the record by all members present at the July 25, 1994 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
Viviane Mazquez is the new member and was introduced to the Commission. She gave a
brief history of her background.
2. Greg Cox was available to answer questions on Bonita Hills Executive Estates mitigated
negative declazation IS-91-15. Reid showed the map on the coastal sage disturbed azeas.
Cox noted the applicant will rehydroseed the reservoir site on the western edge of the
underground tank.
[Fisher arrived at 6:40 p. m.]
It was moved and seconded (Ghougassian/Hall) to accept the negative declaration. Mr.
Reid explained that the 4(d) rule permit was also attached to the document and was
included in the motion; vote: 3-2 (no: Marquez, Fisher), motion failed. Ghougassian
asked for the reasons of the no votes. Fisher explained the disconnection of existing
plots and habitat and that no biological survey was conducted.
Ghougassian azgued that Commissioners should be responsible for looking at the total
picture of any project, including the affect on the economy and the people. The amount
of land on this project is so small that it should not greatly impact the environmentally
sensitive azeas, but could hamper development and economic growth for the people.
Mazquez stated her no vote because she would like to see a biological report of where
the cactus wrens aze located and does not want to set a precedent for the taking of coastal
sage habitat.
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3. Regional Transportation Improvement Program was summarized by Mr. Nuhaily of the
Engineering Department. Hall asked if the businesses along the proposed routes would
be assessed, and why these particular projects are being done now when other roads aze
in worse condition. Mr. Nuhaily stated businesses would not be assessed since the
improvements would benefit the general public. He further explained that after Proposi-
tion A's passage of the'/zC sales tax in 1987 to improve the roads, these particulaz
projects had been identified and were just continuing on. Hall also asked if any of the
funding was for the 125 toll road. Mr. Nuhaily stated those were different funds and
TransNet funds aze meant for the work on the specifically named streets on this project.
On a side note, he also explained the difference of the ISTEA funds.
Fisher commented on the Otay Valley Road bridge which supports truck traffic through
San Diego. Mazquez noted that for fiscal 1994-1995 these projects went through without
comments from RCC. Mr. Nuhaily added that the bridge that recently washed out is
being repaired through this funding as well, although it was not specifically stated in the
plans before.
4. Negative Declaration IS-95-O1, The Sports Authority. A motion was made and seconded
(Hall/Mazquez) to accept the negative declaration; vote: 5-0, motion carried.
5. Review of Planning Commission for September 28, 1994. (2A) GPA-94-04/PCZ-94-C:
the representative was ill and unavailable to explain the project. (2B) Chula Vista Local
Coastal Program and Bayfront SPA: no action taken. (3) PCM-94-20/PCA-94-02: The
Landscape Manual is exempt from environmental review; no action taken.
6. Since the forecasted population exceeded the forecast by the General Plan, increased
densities of other proposed projects was made. It was moved and seconded (Hall/Fisher)
to recommend approval of #14 of the Regional Growth Forecast (mofion carried 5-0).
It was moved and seconded (Hall/Mazquez) to recommend approval of #15 of the land
use distribution element; additional recommendations were made by Marquez to include
into the motion and accepted by Hall: (a) plan for new school zones in the azeas which
may be impacted or designated with a higher density; and (b) reconsider locating schools
within the center of a high density population rather than the outer edges where traffic
would increase to bus children to school; motion carried 5-0.
Another motion was made and seconded (Burrascano/Hall) to consider adding more pazk
space in the western side of the city where there will be increased residential population;
motion carved 5-0.
Hall further recommended that the City stay away from high rises over three stories.
Reid explained current zoning in some azeas which already include multi-level structures.
STAFF REPORT:
Status of 4(d) rule permits: Reid explained that these permits allow up to a 5 % take of
coastal sage and the City is currently processing 3 loss permits, including the Church of
Joy on E. "H" Street and Buena Vista.
Ideas to Improve the Environment: Items 1113 and 14 have been eliminated by the City
Council. Burrascano stated she will provide updated information for the next meeting.
3. Reid suggested a workshop for new members to update them on CEQA guidelines. It
was decided for staff to mail them the current outlines rather than meet since both new
members have had some education in CEQA.
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS:
Burrascano stated a new member is needed to replace Commission Johnson.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS:
Hall raised several issues on the yard waste changes by Laidlaw. Reid stated that stickers
which were purchased for yard waste recycling can be brought to the City for reimbursement.
Ghougassian stated that he may not be present for meetings the next two months due to
campaigning, and stated that same reason for his absence of previous meeting and workshop.
A motion was made (Hall/Burrascano) to excuse Ghougassian from the meeting of August 8
and the workshop of September 21, and for absences within the next two months due to
campaigning; motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Burrascano at 8:36 p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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