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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRCC MIN 1992/05/18MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Conference Room 1 Monday, April 20, 1992 Public Services Building CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order with a quorum at 6:21 p.m. by Chairperson Hall. City Staff Environmental Review Coordinator Doug Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Fox, Ray and Kracha. Absent: Ghougassian and Johnson. Jackie McQuade had submitted her resignation from RCC, leaving one vacancy. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: With the resignation of McQuade, minutes of the meeting of March 9, 1992 cannot be approved as there is no longer a quorum from that meeting. The minutes of March 23, 1992 were not approved due to lack of quorum present from that meeting. Continue to next meeting of May 11, 1992. NEW BUSINESS: Review of Negative Declaration IS-92-10, ECS So. Bay Head Start -comments included Hall's concern of the inspection and maintenance of the fence around the drainage ditch. It should be inspected not less than once a quarter and be maintained by the city. It is further suggested that the Mitigation Necessarv to Avoid Sionificant Effects (Page 5, Number F-21 should read: "The opening between structures on the east side of the site shall be closed off by shrubbery and a wooden gate." After brief discussion, it was then MSUP (Kracha/Fox) to accept the Mitigated Negative Dec with the additional noted comments on the maintenance of the drainage ditch and the change of wording noted above; motion carried 4-0. Review of Negative Declaration IS-92-20, Rollerskateland -Comments included the following: On Page 1, Paragraph A: Change the word "flaunted" to "bounded". Ray expressed concern of possible graffiti and the need for security in the area. It was suggested that Rollerskateland seek permission to use the Office Depot parking lot Tor its overflow during non-business hours, and avoid parking on the streets. It was then MSUP (Fox/Ray- to approve the Negative Declaration; motion carried 4-0. 3. Review of Negative Declaration IS-92-29, Hazard/Koll 5th And CStreet -There were several significant environmental impacts noted on Pages 3-4 requiring mitigation. After brief discussion, it was MSUP (Kracha/Fox) to approve the Mite ted Negative Declaration subject to the Mitigation Necessarv to Avoid Sionificant Effects as stated on Pages 4-5; motion carried 4-0. 4. In an attempt to set a hearing date for Historical District Ordinance, John Kracha announced he will be absent May 1 1 to the end of June. Due to an RCC vacancy, it was requested of Staff to request the City Council to appoint a new member as soon as possible for a quorum at meetings. In the meantime, a hearing date was tentatively set for May 18, 1992 on the Historical District Ordinance. Page 2 5. Economic Commission Permit Process Streamlining Subcommittee Recommendations- Comments included the following: It was specifically noted that RCC reports and comments on EIR's and that these formal hearings should not be duplicated as it is already done in the Planning Commission. Kracha made note that changes were made to the RCC charter a couple years ago without receiving any feedback from the City Attorney. He suggests the ordinance should stand as approved, which allows RCC to call public hearings as necessary. The charter also needs to be reworded to the fact that RCC also reviews negative declarations and historical sites. Requests further information from City Attorney on this issue. STAFF REPORT: 1. Report on the Western Chula Vista Drainage was unavailable and contin4ed to next meeting. 2. Awards Banquet on May 21, 1992 -Barbara Hall to make presentations to Robin Putnam, Tim Nader and the Environmental Panel. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Hall at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES Barbara Taylor MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING Resource Conservation Commission Chula Vista, California 6:00 p.m. Mayor's Council Conference Room Monday, May 11, 1992 City Hall Building CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. by Chairperson Barbara Hall. City Staffperson Barbara Reid called roll. Present: Commissioners Johnson and Ghougassian. Absent: Fox, Ray, Kracha. 1. Barbara Bamburger, Environmental Resource Manager presented information only on the Environmental Agenda's Conservation packets. A full review will be given in July. [Commission Fox arrived at 6:22 p.m.] 2. Review of Negative Declaration IS-92-04 Eastlake Green Clustering: Marilyn Ponseggi gave a brief overview of this item, including the amendment. After brief discussion it was moved and seconded (Fox/Johnson) to recommend adoption of the negative declaration and amendment with the provision that the density bonus is not included; Ayes -Fox, Johnson, Hall; No -Ghougassian; motion failed. Ghougassian stated his reason for voting against the Negative Declaration was that it did not provide specific assurance that townhomes or condominiums would be built in the area. He stated he did not want to see 10 single family homes built per acre. A no vote was not because of the CEQA concern. 3. Review of Negative Declaration IS-92-25 Brauchla Tentative Parcel Map; this item is continued to the next meeting and will include the map for review. 4. The Negative Declarations IS-92-19 Date-Palm Villas and IS-92-29 Hazard Koll 5th and C Street have previously been reviewed by RCC. 5. Items for the Planning Commission Agenda for the meeting of May 13, 1992 were reviewed and included the following: PCC-92-17: CUP for Head Start Program has been previously reviewed by RCC. PCC-92-34: CUP to allow 60-bed Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center -Information was not received on this item and will be continued to the next meeting.. 6. RCC Budget 1992-1993: It was MSUP (Johnson/Fox) to approve the budget as submitted; 4-0. Resource Conservation Commission CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS: Page 2 Streamlining Subcommittee Report -Barbara Hall dictated the correct wording as it pertains to RCC to Barbara Reid. Barbara Hall stated she has not received any information on the upcoming Awards Banquet. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS: Hall reported that Tim Nader requests all RCC reports and comments to the City Council via the Planning Commission be included on one page. He further encouraged Commissioners to make appointment to meet with him to voice their concerns of this commission. The Growth Oversight Commission requests a report from RCC. Staff will confirm the due date of the report. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairperson Hall at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES ~~-~ Barbara Taylor