HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1996/08/26MIN[1TES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:30 P.M.
Conference Room #2
Monday, May 13, 1996 Public Services Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:32 P.Ivt. by Chair
Burrascano. Associate Planner Barbara Reid called roll. Also present: Commissioners Clark,
Hall, Marquez, and Yamada. Commissioner Fisher asked to be excused for business reasons if
he did not make it to the meeting; vote at the end of the meeting if he is absent.
Also present: Bob Leiter, Duane Bazzel
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Review of proposed MSCP subarea plans for submittal to the City of San Diego: Mr.
Leiter introduced the draft report and explained the timing for review. He stated that the subarea
plans were prepared by various agencies and incorporated into the MSCP to be reviewed by all
agencies. The final review date is set for September.
The RCC raised general questions concerning funding issues, revegetation, and the open space
preserve. They felt that sensitive. biological issues within corridors, preservation azeas, and river
valleys were inadequately addressed. Mr. Leiter and Mr. Bazzel pointed out where some of
these issues were addressed and will make note of those needing further research or clarification.
Questions were raised regarding endangered species, how they would be impacted, and whether
they would continue to be protected long after the project was completed. It was explained that
the U.S. Fish & Wildlife and U.S. Fish & Game have to sign offprotection of the endangered
species. The areas for mitigation were depicted on the map.
There were inconsistencies noted between annexed azeas and county plans. Mr. Leiter will
confirm with county as to why and how these plans are to be designated. There were questions
pertaining to fragmented azeas and how they would be linked biologically. It was explained how
they will be linking open space together in some of the azeas as feasible.
A discussion ensued regarding compatible land uses within the preserve; specifically, how the
proposed university site will negatively impact a lot of sensitive species. The RCC suggested
additional permanent open space be obtained to lessen the impact to these species.
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Specific recommendations and comments were made on the subarea preserve plan as follows:
• Page 1 makes reference to developing the preserve using the design criteria in Section 3.2.5
of the MSCP, however, it doesn't appropriately describe the criteria. RCC recommended
moving or deleting that sentence.
• Page 8 -make corrections to the spelling and identification of habitat and species list. Most
of the items are actually species and need to be correctly accordingly.
• Page 8 - 4.1.1.6 - No distinction is made whether this is dedicated open space or dedicated
biological open space.
• Page 9 -Delete the second paragraph about the Sweetwater Marsh as this is a past mitigation
and not a future project.
• Page 14 -correct the word "part" in first pazagraph.
• Page 17 - 4.2.2.4 -the second line should read, "on the east and I-805 on the west ... "
• Page 17 -last paragraph, second sentence, change "plants" to "wildlife." Also, it was
requested that the source be verified to see if the wildlife is still present.
• Page 18 - 4.2.2.5 -Clarify wording as it is unclear if this acreage is within the subarea plan.
• Page 19 -, 4.3.1.1.1 -Online 5, insert a comma between "university" and "open."
• Page 27, 4.3.1.2 - uncleaz about the "special study azeas" in reference to Figure 2 as it's
describing other properties; remove the reference to Watson Land Co.
• Page 28-29 -the draft Concept Plan for the park should be summarized in a synopsis; the
amphitheater is mentioned, however the waterslide park is not.
• Page 31 -this is an inaccurate sentence about the Take Authorizations on this species list as
it is not identical to the MSCP Covered Species list.
• Page 33, 6.2.2.2 - No introduction about active recreation; clarify wording on what's
intended or it could be misunderstood to mean up to 400 activities, for example. Also,
active recreation should be differentiated in another color on the map because it is internally
inconsistent with the comment above it.
• Page 35 - 6.3.1.1 -change wording to indicate that his should always be feasible.
• Page 41 - 6.4.4.1 -Edit the sentence to read, "Fencing, lighting and signage aze permitted in
the brush management zone."
• Page 45, Table 3 -Clarify the table to show how the ratio works within and outside the
preserve.
• Page 46, 8.0 -The RCC suggested that the City attempt to come up with a regional funding
source, or perhaps put the funding effort to a ballot vote.
The document does not cleazly define the requirements for an experienced preserve owner-
manager. RCC also requested Barbara Bamburger, Environmental Resource Manager for
Special Projects, to update them on her current projects.
STAFF REPORT: Mr. Leiter will incorporate all the comments and recommendations by RCC
into the revised draft and make the presentation to Council.
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CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS: Chair Burrascano stated the RCC is still in need of anothec
member.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: A motion was made (HalUMarquez) to excuse Robert
Fisher from the meeting as previously noticed; vote 5-0, motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chair Burrascano at 9:26 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
EXPRESS SECRETARIAT. SERVICES
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Barbara Taylor
MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:30 P.M.
Conference Room
Monday, June 10, 1996 Administrative Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:43 P.M. by Chair
Burrascano. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Also present:
Commissioners Clark, Hall, Marquez, and new member, Terry Thomas. It was moved and
seconded (Clark/Hall) to excuse Commissioner Fisher due to personal business; vote 4-1;
no-Burrascano. Yamada's absence was unknown and will be voted upon at next meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved and seconded (Hall/Marquez) to approve the
minutes of the meeting of May 6, 1996, with the following revisions on Page 2, line 3: "and that
Council fund the Historical Society budget through other means." Under Commissioner
Marquez' comments, add that the recycling bins were utilized well and is improved since adding
a second bin; vote 4-0-1; abstain: Thomas, motion carried.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Introduction and welcome of new member, Terry Thomas.
2. Encouraging Legislative to Require State and Federal Facilities to Meet Solid Waste
Mandates: Michael Meacham read the council agenda statement and presented a brief
overview on the solid waste management programs. He stated that the community will not
be penalized with non-compliance. It is recommend that state legislature provide for local
municipalities and exclude the Navy in this program. It was MSUC (Burrascano/Hall) to
accept the resolution as recommended and for the City to emphasize Option #2 as the
preferred option; vote 5-0, motion carried.
Refuse, recycling, and yazd wastes rate and program review: Michael Meacham
summarized the proposed rate structure for multi-residential. He also explained that mixed
paper recycling reduced waste by 50% and that the options of recycling mixed paper is at
no additional cost to single residences. Multi-families wouldn't have mixed paper included
in their recycling as these are now available by Vons stores. It was MSUC (HalUThomas)
to accept the staff recommendation; vote 5-0, motion carried.
4. Review of Negative Declaration of IS-96-19, Orange Avenue improvements: A brief
review of the negative delcazation was presented. Most of the work is to be done in the
existing right-of--way curb, gutter, and sidewalk. It was MSUC (HalUThomas) to accept
the negative declaration; vote 5-0, motion carved.
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5. Review of Planning Commission Agenda for June 12, 1996: The following items were
reviewed:
a. PCZ-96-B -public hearing; no action taken by RCC.
b. ZAV-96-12 -public hearing; no action taken by RCC.
c. Special Use Permit SUPS-96-04; Variance ZAV-96-16 - no action taken by RCC.
d. PCC-94-47 - no action taken by RCC.
e. Summary of Activities Report - no action taken by RCC.
6. Review of Summary of Activities Report for FY 1995-1996 -the report was not received
and no action was taken by the RCC.
STAFF REPORT: Commissioner Marquez will address Council on behalf of RCC at the budget
review meeting to be held on Wednesday June 12, 1996. She will advise Council that the budget
has been cut 10% with no other monies available to cut further at the next fiscal review. She will
also request that the historical site signs not be counted as part of the commission's 10% cut of
its budget. It was requested that she mention the Chamber of Commerce receiving Transit
Occupancy Tax funds, to divert the budget of signs directly to the historical society, and that it is
the obligation of the city to still provide the signs. Further, the RCC needs to meet twice a
month, the same as the Planning Commission.
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS: Welcome to Terry Thomas.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Commissioner Thomas shared an article on Surveillance
for Water-Borne Disesase Outbreaks associated with recreational water. Copies will be
disseminated with the next packet.
Commissioner Hall thanked the RCC for her nomination as Environmentalist of the Yeaz in
which she was awazded last week.
Commissioner Marquez requested that Barbara Bamberger be asked to speak to the commission
about environmental issues she's involved with when time allows.
Commissioner Clazk announced he was accepted to the graduate program in Phoenix and will
start in late August.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chair Burrascano at 8:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bazbaza Taylor
MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:30 P.Nt. Conference Room #1
Monday, June 24, 1996 Public Services Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:37 r.Nt. by Chair
Burrascano. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Also present:
Commissioners Clark, Hall, Thomas, and Yamada. It was MSUC (HalUClark) to excuse
Commissioner Fisher as he is on vacation, vote 5-0, motion carried. It was MSUC (HalUClark)
to excuse Commissioner Yamada from the meeting of June 10, 1996, as he was moving; vote
5-0, motion carved.
Also present: Frank Herrera, Ken Gangler, and Howard Greenson for the Otay Regional Park;
Joe Monaco, Chris Betterlin, and Randy Mendioris, for the Chula Vista Water Park.
[Commissioner Marquez arrived at 6:43 P.M. ]
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Frank Herrera, Ken Gangler, and Howard Greenson presented a
brief overview of the proposed Otay Valley Regional Park. The goal statement was handed out
and the boundaries, legends, recreational areas, and trails systems were pointed out on the map.
They explained that over 200 studies have been conducted over the past 10 years on the sensitive
species and habitat and these were taken into consideration in the planning of the open space. It
was pointed out that the Otay Ranch project has already dedicated about 400 acres of pazk land
for recreational use. All the data has been compiled by Terry McIntyre Associates and will be
incorporated for review through the MSCP.
NEW BUSINESS:
Negative Declaration IS-96-21 - C}~ula Vista Water Park -Joe Monaco described the
overall geophysical air quality and negative impacts on the project. Mr. Betterlin,
representing the applicant and Mr. Mendioris, principal of project design, presented the
detailed information on the project. The water pazk will operate approximately 120 days
of the year during the same season as the adjacent amphitheater and therefore, will not
have a negative impact during its schedule of operation. The park's traffic flow will utilize
the same entrance roads as the amphitheater as well but with different driveways to its
respective sites. The hours of operation were a concern for the RCC, but it is the full use
of time under the CUP. There is no significant impact from traffic noise and the river is
considered a buffer. Questions on the effects of air quality and water filtration system
were answered and they assured that it does meet the stringent requirements of the health
depaztment. It was MSUC (Yamada/Hall) to accept the mitigated negative declaration;
vote 6-0, motion carried. Commissioner Hall additionally commented to do a check for
valley fever and other health concerns prior to excavation due to recent outbreaks.
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2. Review of Planning Commission Agenda for June 26, 1996
a. PCM-96-O5, Rancho del Rey SPA III -public hearing; no action taken by RCC.
b. PCS-96-06, Subdivision Map for Rancho del Rey SPA -public hearing; no action
taken by RCC.
OLD BUSINESS:
a. Budget review -Commissioner Marquez reported to Caunci] that there were no
further funds available to cut from the current budget and from next year's budget.
b. Summary of Activities - Mr. Reid presented a draft summary and will add the MSCP
review to the document.
c. It was MSUC (Clark/Hall) to elect Commissioner Burrascano as Chair, and
Commissioner Marquez vice-chair; vote 6-0, motion carried.
STAFF REPORT: Barbara Reid will fill in for Doug Reid for the next two meetings.
CHAIIiMAN'S COMMENTS: None.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Commissioner Marquez reported that Commissioner Fisher
had called to notify her of his absence. His dates were mixed up as he had the wrong date on
calendar but now his absence this meeting is due to vacation.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chair Burrascano at 8:40 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES
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Barbara Taylor