Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association
Minutes:12/14/06
1. Call to order: Meeting was called to order by Theresa Acerro at 7:10
p.m.
2. Action: Approval of minutes for October and November:
Correction was made to item number four of the November 16th minutes,
item #4 to read: Rudy Ramirez thanked all for their support in his election
to Chula Vista City Council. Action was motioned by Norberto Salazar and
seconded by Richard Pichette. Motion passed.
3. Theresa requested for all those present to sign Home Depot
petition for an alternative solution. This will hopefully be the first
successful community action taken by the Southwest Chula Vista Civic
Association to protect the character of
a southwest neighborhood.
4.Norberto Salazar explained bureaucratic process needed to qualify for
grant moneys for sidewalks. The money in the current grant is going to the
areas it is going to in Castle Park because they already had formed Assessment
Districts.
5.Action: Permission was given for Norberto to represent SWCVCA
going door to door to gage property owners interest in forming assessment
districts with intention of being ready to apply for any additional funds the
city may get for sidewalks and street improvements. Action was motioned by
Norberto Salazar and seconded by Betty Lupi. Motion passed.
6. Theresa Acerro and
Jackie Lancaster gave a power point
presentation: Chula Vista Bayfront, Facts and Photos. Major concerns were
discussed including: View of bay, traffic on I-5 and bayfront streets, threat
to wildlife, threat to potable water supply, housing for 2000 plus low-wage
workers, and potential impact to health services. Also discussed seven
alternatives.
7. Action: A motion was made to declare all the unmitigatable
negative impacts to be unacceptable. Action was motioned by Dave Davis and
seconded by Ken Colclasure. Motion passed.
8. Action: A motion was made to have the Plan Review
Committee come up with a response to the CVBFMP DEIR as an official response
from the SWCVCA. Action motioned by
Earl Jentz and seconded by Terry Thomas. Motion passed.
9. Theresa continued Power Point presentation. Discussed pros and
cons of project as proposed Cons included all major concerns, $300 mil.+ in
bond subsidies and no return on Chula Vista investment until the year 2027.
Pros: Um-uh ...What do you think???
10. Theresa reminded all to send comments on C.V. Bayfront Master
Plan EIR report by January11, 2007.
11. Action: Adjournment. Action motioned by Terry Hanvey and
seconded by Terry Thomas Motion passed. Adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
12. Next meeting January 18, 2007 at 6:45 p.m. Boys and
Girls Club 333 Oxford St. 91911. This will be first annual meeting and election
of Board of Directors will be held. The SWCVCA will be incorporated as a 501C3
by then.