HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1995/02/06MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:30 P.IvI. Conference Room #1
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CALL MEETING TO ORDERJROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:32 P.M. by Chair
Burrascano. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present:
Commissioners Hall, Marquez, Fisher; absent: Ghougassian, Guerreiro. It was MSUC
(HalUFisher) to not excuse Commissioners Ghougassian and Guerreiro from the meeting since
Lhey did not call in for excused absence. Guests present: Lance Becker, agent for applicant
Church of Joy; Amy Wolfe, Planning Dept.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was MSUC (Fisher(Hall) to approve the minutes of the meeting
of November 7, 1994; 4-Q motion carried. It was MSUC (Ha1UFisher} to approve the minutes o£
the meeting of November 21, 1994; 4-0, motion carried.
ORAL. COMMUNICATIONS: None.
NBW BUSINESS:
Michael Meacham reported on the Used Oil Opportunity Grant for 199511996, which would
provide curbside oil recycling services to the City. Hsll opposed any kind of rate increase,
and also preferred more available service centers rather than to allow used oil along with
other recyclables at the curbside. She opposed the general concept of the grant but agreed to
vote for approval for the second year of the program. It was MSUC (Burrascano/Hall) to
approve recommendation of the grant; 4-0, motion carried.
(Agenda items taken out of order to accommodate guests present].
2. Review ofNegative Declaration IS-95-12, Source Reduction and Recycling Element and
Household Hazardous Waste Element: Meacham explained this negative declaration was
already accepted in 1992 and must be resubmitted to conform to CEQA Guidelines for
formality only. It was MSUC (Ha1lBurrascano) to recommend approval; 4-0, motion
carried.
3. Review of Church of Joy Negative Declaration for IS-94-2$ and CS-95-02: The project area
was described as containing unoccupied coastal sage scrub. Many other plant species were
found on the property as indicated on the report. Although some were being replanted, its
survivability was listed as very low. Lance Becker, agent for the applicant, answered
questions. Marquez said she would like to encourage the applicant to maintain as much of
the natural vegetation as possible. Fisher suggested that in the future, Pacific Southwest
Biologicai Services conduct its surveys during the proper seasons when some of the habitat
are more apt to be present, thus providing a more accurate report. It was MSUC
(Hall/Marquez) to recommend approval of both IS-94-28 and CS-95-02; 4-0, motion carried.
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4. Review of Negative Declaration for IS-95-11, Eastlake High TechBio Tech zone: Amy
Wolfe from the Planning Department reported that the Design Review Committee and the
Planning Cammissipn have already approved this item, and that the City was attempting to
streamline and simplify the regulatory process within the Eastlake project area. It was
MSUC (Ha1lBurrascano) to recommend approval of the negative declaration; 4-Q motion
carried.
5. Review of Coastal Scrub Loss Permit for CS-95-05, Jehovah Witness, was continued to the
next meeting-
6. Review of Coastal Scrub Loss Pernnit for CS-95.04, OTC Wueste Road: Doug Reid
explained that this loss permit process may not even be necessary. After a brief discussion, i1
was MSUC (FisherBurrascano) to accept the notice of proposal; 4-Q motion carried.
7. Review of Negative Declaration for IS-95-13, Solid Waste Diversion: After a brief
explanation of the impact of transport of solid waste to Miramar, it was MSUC (Fisher/Hall)
to recommend approval of the negative declaration; 4-0, motion tamed.
8. Communication from Taxpayers for Preservation: It was MSUC (Pisher/Burrascano) to
read and accept the letter as sent; 4-0, motion carried.
9. Review ofthe Planning Commission Agenda for January 11, 1995: Public hearings; no
action by the commission.
STAFF REPORT; The CEQA assembly wall be on January 26, 1995 at 6 P.M.
CHAIItMAN5 COMMENTS: New members are needed on the commission. Doug Reid
reported he met with Mayor Horton who stated she will be filling a position. She also requested
council subcommittee oversee the attendance records of the various commissions.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Fisher noted that Mitch Beauchamp, owner/consultant of
Pacific Southwest Biological, is a newly elected councilman for the City of National City. This
position could possibly pose a conflict of interest in dealing with the City of Chula Vista; Doug
Reid to consult with the city attorney. Fisher also requested City business cards for purchase.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chair Burrascano at 8:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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