Meeting July 23, 2007

Our next meeting will be at 6:45PM at the MAAC Charter School at 1385 Third Ave. (between Palomar and Quintard, east side of street) on MONDAY. After hearing the presentation last month it became clear that we needed to tell the other side and clarify some of the information presented. Come find out how redevelopment operates statewide and what we need to look out for in Chula Vista.

Redevelopment areas in Chula Vista

The Environmental Health Coalition will present information about the Community Benefits Plan that Pacifica Development has signed as a condition for approval of their 1500 residential units on the Bayfront.

At the last meeting people made it clear that the traffic situation on Palomar must be improved before any more development is allowed. THE CITY LISTENED. The project is being reevaluated. From what we have found out so far it appears the city’s own figures show that this stretch of road is now operating at F. This is a violation of Cummings and according to CV ordinance funds MUST be found to widen bridge and ramps. We need to demand that this happens.

Infrastructure

City engineer asks that all potholes be reported to

397-6000.

Mud, Dirt or Sewage in Street?

CALL: Christina Arias (858) 627-3931, carias@waterboards.ca.gov. She works for the Regional Water Quality Review Board. PLEASE call and take pictures. Enough complaints WILL get action.

Mobile Home and Trailer Park News

Residents need to sign petition and go to meetings to ask commissioners to support a stronger Mobile Home Park Closure Ordinance than city staff is proposing. (Market value for mobile homes/trailers and longer higher rental assistance to aid relocation need to be in ordinance.) This is like insurance. Hopefully no one will need this in the future, but it is important it is in place just in case. Housing Commission July 25 at 3:30PM at Police Community Room on F Street. Mobile Home Rent Review Commission August 16, 6:30PM, council chambers (F & 4^th)

Next Meeting August 27

Representative Bob Filner will join us at 8PM. He has asked for topics we would like him to cover and will answer questions.

Center for Policy Initiatives will have a representative speaking at our meeting about negative effects of redevelopment in San Diego and possible solutions for Chula Vista.

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