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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1994/04/254826522 EXFR~S°, SECFE?HRIHL 135 P62 RPR 26 '94 1x:47 MINUTF,S OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:30 p.m. 11, 1994 Council Conference Room Citv Hall Building CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:40 p, m. by Chairntan Kracha. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Hall, Kracha, Ghougassian, Johnson, and Burrascatto. It was MSUC (Johnson/Hall) to excuse Commissioner Myers from last meeting and also through the summer until she fmishes school; motion carried 5-0. It was MSUC (HallBurrascano) to excuse Guerreiro from the meeting of March 7 and April 1l due to his school exams; motion carried 5-0. It was MSUC (Hall/Burrascano) to excuse Johnson fmm the meeting of March 21 due to vacation; motion carried 5-0. Kracha stated he will be on vacation May 2-June 10, 1994. APPROVAL OF MINUTI:,S: It was MSUC (Johnson/Hall) to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 7, 1994. The minutes of March 21 could not be approved due to no quorum present from that meeting. It was noted that the minutes of February 7, 1994 aze Brill unapproved. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Used Motor Oil Grant Application -Michael Meacham explained the grant requirements and how he is seeking to have some of the money charged from the oil to be returned to the City. The $240,000 regional grant application is being done on behalf of Imperial Beach, National City and Chula Visa. He will also ask assistance from schools and businesses to educate the public on programs to recycle oil. The Nature Center currently has these classes and will work with them on preserving the environment. It was MSUC (Hall/Ghougassian) to recommend that Council approve the grant; motion carried 5-0. 2. Review of Negative Declaration IS-94-10, Bonita Road Bicycle Lane: It is noted that the lanes were included in the General Plan. Opposition to the negative declaration included comments on the cost, excess traffic, and that underground utilities would need to be relocated. A motion was made by Ghougassian to reject the project as it is not economical to the City; motion died due to ]ack of second. A motion was made by Hall, seconded by Burrascano to accept the negative declaration; motion carried 4-1, no: Ghougassian. Another motion was made by Hall, seconded by Ghougassian that the project be denied due to safety problems with traffic. Burrascano felt that the bicycle lane was the best 4826E^a2 EXPF~SS SECRETRRIRL 1S6 P83 RPP, 2E1 '94 14:42 Resource Conservation Commission Pace 2 alternative for bikes. However, Hall and Ghougassian felt the danger existed for bikes to be riding in the busy intersection too close to the freeway; motion failed 3-2, no: Burrascano, Kracha. A motion was made by Ghougassian, seconded by Hall to deny the project due to unnecessary expense; motion failed 3-2, no: Burrauano, Kracha. 3. Review of Negative Declaration IS-94-14, European Parts Club, presented by Mr. Martinez. After brief discussion, it was MSUC (Ghougassian/Burrascano) to accept the negative declaration; motion carried 5-0. 4. Review of Negative Declaration IS-94-19, Modification to the EastJ.aloe Greens GDP/SPA. Information was relayed on the density transfer within the approved azeas of Eastlake Greens, and exchange of property between Otay Ranch and Eastlake. It was MSUC (Burrascano/Hail) to accept the negative declaration; motion carried 5-0. [Ghougassian left the meeting at 7:50 p. m.] 5. Environmental Health Coalition: ICracha was distressed that this item was sent to Councll before RCC saw the draft. He questioned how long in advance this was docketed to council. Further, he wondered if there would be other surprises to expect from the relationship between the Environmental Health Coalition and the Environmental Resource Manager. Kraclta commented on how parts of the packet appeared to be generated by the City, however, it is on record that the information is already in effect in San Diego County. The packet further pertains only to City programs and operations, and he thought it should be a countywide program. Since too many questions were left unanswered, this will be an agenda item again at the next meeting. 6. Historical Signs: Kracha again expressed his dissatisfaction that the City Council appropriated funding of $3700 to the Cultural Arts Commission in support of its activities for the remainder of the fiscal yeaz. Consequently, he was offended that in order to cut its budget, the Council had removed the item of historical signs from RCC's budget with the intention that the City Manager would find alternative funding for the signs. However, this has not been done to date, yet the Council appropriated other funds for another Commission. A motion made by Hall and seconded by Burrascano to take the excess and unspent monies in RCC's current budget and designate it to a fund to pay for signs for the historical buildings; vote: 2-2, no: Johnson, Icracha. The no vote was expressed because it does not solve the City's problem nor the City Manager's obligation of finding. alternative funding. Kracha stated that the problem of the signs has been unresolved for over five years and residents are still waiting for the signs. 462E~682 E>;PPESS SECRETRRIRL 136 P©q APR 26 '44 14:49 Resource Conservation Commission Page 3 It was suggested that a recommendation be made to the City Manager that it consider a budget transfer and requirement funding of the signs. Additionally, as no other source of alternative funds have been found, that this be reinstated as a line item into RCC's budget. The RCC also seeks a commitment from the Council to purchase the balance of the signs for designated historical buildings. 7. Environmentalist of the year award; no criteria for nomination was included in the agenda packet. The Commission was informed that a presentation could be made at the Beautification Award banquet on May 31, 1994. Since no nominations were made by this date, nothing will be done for this year. It was suggested that criteria be developed for nominations and that planning begin in a timely manner nett yeaz. STAFF REPORT: Doug Reid handed out information for the staff contact person on the issue papers. CFIAIRMAN'S COMMENTS: Kracha communicated his disappointment in the way RCC is going. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Bumascatto reported she heard back from Staff on the Landscape Manual and Brush Management. Doug Reid said that staff members are willing to answer questions before the Commission if requested. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Kracha at 8:30 p. m. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES Barbara Taylor