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MINUTES OF A SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING
Resource Conservation Commission
Chula Vista, California
6:00 p.m.
Monday, September 20, 1993
Conference Room #1
Public Services Building
CALL MEETING TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order at 6:07 p.m. by
Chairman Kracha. Staff person Barbara Reid, called roll. Commissioners present: Hall,
Kracha, Ghougassian, Myers, Burrascano, Guerreiro. It was MSUC (Hall/Burrascano) to not
excuse Commissioner Johnson from meeting until hearing from Staff Secretary.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was MSUC (HalIIBurrascano) to approve the minutes of the
meeting of July 26, 1993; 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Chairman Kracha introduced Michael Guerreiro as the new member to the RCC. .
2. Discussion and Review of Negative Declaration IS-93-43, was moved up on the agenda
as the fIfst item. The widening of East "H" Street for mitigation was explained by Craig
Fukuyama of Rancho Del Rey Partnership. Guerreiro commented on the replanting of
ornamental shrubs as negative impacts and disagreed with the taking of natural habitats.
He further objected to the continual widening of East "H" Street for mitigation measures.
Staff Reid explained the process of the Section 10(a) permit. After a brief discussion,
it was moved and seconded (Hal1/Ghougassian) to accept the negative declaration subject
to the Federal Section 10(a) permit. Vote 4-2 (nos: Myers/Guerreiro); motion passed.
3. Review of Negative Declaration IS-93- 32, General Plan Conformance. Hall and Myers
objected to the negative impact to already overcrowded schools in the subject area.
Ghougassian suggested the school district and city are not in agreement regarding this
issue. Myers further suggested to convert the area to senior housing development rather
t.ltan multi-family residential, which would impact schools and parks. Following
discussion, it was MSUC (GhougassianlHall) to remand this negative declaration back
to staff to work with the school district on mitigation and agree to the satisfaction of the
school district; motion passed 6-0.
It was requested that at some time in the future Staff show a breakdown of public facilities by
park, city requirement and status.
STAFF REPORT: None
Resource Conservation Commission
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CHAIRMAN'S COMMENTS:
Chair Kracha announced Athena Bradley has relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee. He also
requested Staff write a letter of thanks and to commend her for environmental efforts to the City
of Chula Vista.
Chair Kracha suggested that RCC be a more proactive group. As such, members should make
notes for future discussion and recommendation to the City for improvement of the environment.
An example Ghougassian has suggested in the past is the use of alternative fuel for city vehicles.
It was requested that Doug Reid find out about the CEQA class, especially since most of the
RCC members are new.
Staff was reminded to put on the next agenda the Election of Officers. Also, Kracha asked to
be excused for the October 11th meeting.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS:
Michael Guerreiro shared some information about himself and his concerns as a Resource
Conservation Commissioner.
Burrascano shared she had bad feelings on the approval of the negative declaration as it relates
to gnatcatchers. She noted other species are also on the Environmental Watch List.
Myers asked if the minutes can be sent out earlier for adequate time to review prior to meetings.
She also requested that the meeting be moved to a later time-perhaps 6:15 or 6:30.
Hall noted that parks are sometimes overlooked when discussing impacts to areas.
Ghougassian asked to be excused for the month of October due to campaigning.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Kracha at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
EXPRESS SECRETARIAL SERVICES
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Barbara Taylor