SOUTHWEST CHULA VISTA CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Minutes of a noticed special meeting of the Board of Directors of

The Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association 8/22/07

1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Theresa Acerro at 6:10 p.m.

2. Roll Call: Board members present were: Theresa Acerro, Olga Durazo, Marcia Morris, Esther Arguello-Dreueuo, Guillermo Briseno, James Hunt, Earl Jentz, Karen Ratliff and Norberto Salazar.

3. Southwest outreach project presentation by city of C.V Process Manager, Nancy Lytle and Scott Tulloch, Assistant city manager. Scott and Nancy explained/described the goals and strategies of the Southwest Chula Vista Outreach Project. The main idea was to identify and achieve common goals in Southwest C.V by building partnerships between the city and community, understanding the community’s priorities and attracting and leveraging resources. They also discussed increasing civic engagement by partnering with residents, businesses, property owners, non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and other government agencies and the use of culturally sensitive outreach methods. The board expressed their concern about the Bayvista Walk Project – violation of Cummings Ordinance, and no community input. We also discussed the lack of notices of public hearings being given in a timely manner. Nancy stated that she can get calendars for hearings on any projects and that they should be posted on the city website in a timely manner. Nancy can give a training class on how to access such information. She will attend our next general meeting on September 24^th.

4. Action: Motion was made by Norberto Salazar to approve the minutes of the board meeting of 3/3/07. Seconded by Jim Hunt. Motion passed.

5. Action: Motion was made by Karen Ratliff to approve the minutes of the board meeting of 5/16/07. Seconded by Jim Hunt. Motion passed.

6. Their was discussion about the survey form on redevelopment as to corrections, deletions or any additions to be made. Earl’s addition of PFFP will be added. We will review the survey during our September general meeting and complete it.

7. Theresa reminded all present that all memberships expire in January. We will be starting a new membership drive at our next meeting.

8. Fundraising: We have received a letter from the state acknowledging receipt of 501C3 application. We made $1,100.00 from our yard sale. New ideas for more fundraisers to be discussed at next meeting.

9. Treasury report by Marcia Morris: We currently have a balance of $2,464.47, plus $130.00.

10. Theresa made a request for more outreach to Southwest C.V businesses to join our organization. Guillermo agreed to talk to businesses in his neighborhood.

11. Theresa announced that it is possible that we will have a separate area for mobile home park residents to view DVD at next meeting during presentation by CPI. CPI (Center for Policy Initiatives is not currently taking a position on the mobile home park issue.)

12. Action: Motion was made by Norberto Salazar to hold regular board meetings the fourth Wednesday of the month. Seconded by Jim Hunt. Motion passed.

13. Adjournment: meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.