HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1992/11/23MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:00 p.m. Conference Room
Monday, November 9, 1992 Otay Ranch Office Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Chairperson Hall. City Staff person Barbara Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Hall,
Fox, Kracha; absent: Ghougassian, Johnson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of August 24, 1992 were reviewed. It was then
moved and seconded (Fox/Kracha) to approve the minutes of the meeting. Motion failed for
lack of quorum from that meeting, however, it is noted that there are no corrections or
revisions to those minutes.
1. Maureen McNair was introduced and welcomed as a new member of the Commission.
2. The Election of Chair and Vice-Chair was moved down the agenda to accommodate
guests.
3. Dawn Herring, Budget Manager, presented RCC's budget in relation to the city's
overall expenses. The Commission was requested to present a cut list of 1 %, 2% and
5% to ensure a balanced budget with minimal cut-backs. A memo should also be
submitted with priorities of costs listed. The City budget is due some time in January
1993. Hall requests staff prepare a percentage of expenditures per month for RCC.
4. Patrick Crowley, Project Manager for Rancho Del Rey, spoke on the rezoning request
from light industrial to commercial center. Current zoning is 55 acres; 6 retail and 49
light industrial. New projects require an Air Quality Improvement Plan and Water
Conservation Plan.
Jay Kniep added information regarding a subsidy with Southwestern College students
to use public transportation. Hall suggests more high school students also be
encouraged to use public transportation.
Kracha commented on the 23,000 vehicle trips per day on East "H" Street. He
suggested public transportation be offered by businesses with 50+ employees. It was
moved and seconded (Fox/Kracha) that RCC recommend approval of the submitted
Draft of Air Quality Improvement Plan; vote was 3-0-1; McNair abstained, noting that
the abstention should not be interpreted as lack of support, but that as a new member
receiving her packet on the day of the meeting, she was unable to adequately review
the documents presented.
5. Kracha commented on the Water Conservation Plan and use of gray water. Craig
Fukuyama says promotion of the use of gray water is not supported by health
agencies. As an industry, they will not pursue the issue. Use of reclaimed water is
not cost effective. The change to commercial zoning anticipates less water usage than
light industrial.
It was moved and seconded (Kracha/Fox) to recommend approval of the Water
Conservation Plan; vote 3-0-1; McNair abstained, noting same reason as above.
6. John Kracha was nominated Chairman for RCC. With no other nominees, it was
MSUP (Fox/Hall) to elect John Kracha as Chairman; motion passed 4-0.
Barbara Hall was nominated Vice-Chairman for RCC. With no other nominees, it was
MSUP (Fox/Kracha) to elect Barbara Hall as Vice-Chairman; motion passed 4-0.
7. Review of Negative Declaration IS-92-39 Margarita Romero; Barbara Hatl questioned
whether the Montgomery Planning Committee reviewed and supported this proposal.
She further opposes the industrial area being located against a residential
neighborhood. RCC suggests the Phase I Hazardous Waste Assessment be reviewed
and the owner should be responsible for completion prior to granting of the General
Plan Amendment and Rezoning. It was moved and seconded (Kracha/Fox) to
recommend adoption of Negative Declaration to include the comments listed; 3-0-1 ,
motion failed; McNair abstained, noting same reason as above.
8. Negative Declaration IS-92-42 Abode Plaza; Barbara hralt again questioned w~hethe: the
Montgomery Planning Committee reviewed and supported this proposal. She opposes
the industrial area located up against a residential neighborhood and that some homes
would be removed. The owner should be responsible for completion of Phase I
Hazardous Waste Assessment prior to granting of the General Plan Amendment and
Rezoning. Kracha agrees the mitigation measures are acceptable. It was moved and
seconded (Kracha/Fox) to recommend adoption of Negative Declaration IS-92-42
Abode Plaza; motion failed 3-0-1; McNair abstained, notice same reason as above.
STAFF REPORT:
Welcome of Maureen McNair to the Resource Conservation Commission.
Reminder that the Commissioner's Banquet is Monday, November 16, 1992.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS:
As Secretary of the Chula Vista Earth Day Committee, Kracha reported on meeting
with city school science teachers and San Diego Earth Day Committee. Afund-raiser
is being planned for January 23, 1993 at Nature's Interpretive Center. Support was
received from RCC for this project.
Eob Fox announced his resigns±ion from RCC effective November 30, 1992, following
his election to the City Council, effective in December. He encouraged members to
recruit new members to this commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
In her last official duty as Chairman, the meeting was adjourned by Barbara Hall at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES
Barbara Taylor