Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association
General Meeting Minutes, March 24, 2008;
30 people attending
I: Call to order at 6:45pm by President Theresa Acerro.
2: Approval of minutes of February 25, 2008, moved by Earl,
seconded by John Vogel
3: Reports: Scott Tulloch, Assistant City Manager, reported that
the Bayside power lines will be buried by SDGE from "J" Street
North this year. The ones to the south will be buried only after the Southbay
plant is gone. The Traffic Developmental Impact Fees from 805 West - to be
effective in 30-60 days, fee of $3,200. per housing unit.
These fees would go into an account to help with traffic problems caused by
development. He announced that April 3 would be a budget workshop at the
council chambers at 6pm. On March 27 At 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Civic Center
Library and on March 29 from 11am-12pm at the Montevalle Park Recreation Center
the city manager’s plan to cut the budget deficit of 15 million dollars will be
discussed.
4. Treasurer report: Marcia reported; Income of:
$115.00 Disbursements: $243.60 Total: $2,279.24
5. Norberto reported on the Southwest Strengthening Strategies Committee, a
joint effort with the city to improve the southwest community. 300
questionaires have been returned from the public, regarding what they
want. Contact Norberto for any questions.
6. Theresa stated that people should express their opinions about what they
want regarding the peaker plant, mobile homes and other issues the SWCVA voted
to support.
7. Earl reported that he, John Vogel, Bill Perno, Derrick Dudley, and Ed
Herrera have met to develop a questionnaire for the Candidates Forum,
IV: OLD BUSINESS:
1: Motion to approve Ed Herrera to fill empty board seat as recommended
by the board was made by Derrick Dudley & seconded by Jim Headland, motion
carried.
2: Motions on a policy for the organization on issues mentioned at last
meeting:
a. SWCVCA should urge the city to spend resources on prevention of graffiti as
well as eradication. (report problems to 691-5198 (if you witness someone in
the act of doing graffiti CALL 911!) Motion made by Allan Brill to
accept, seconded by Jim Headland, motion carried.
b: SWCVA should urge the city to adopt the same park to resident
ratio in the west as in the east and seek funding to provide more
parks. Motion to accept made by Earl Jentz, seconded by John Vogel
c: It should be a policy of SWCVA to promote the preservation of
historic buildings in the Southwest. Motion made by Earl Jentz, seconded by
Manual Durazo to accept, motion carried.
d: A committee of those concerned about safety issues such as
traffic lights, speed, and lighting shall be formed to attend safety commission
meetings and voice the concerns of community members in the name of
SWCVA. Motion made by Derrick Dudley to accept, seconded by Earl Jentz,
motion carried.
IV: NEW BUSINESS:
1: Manual Durazo made a motion for SWCVA to support the Climate Control
Workshop Group. Brenda Mason seconded this, motion carried.
2. Motion made to amend agenda to add position on Initiatives 98
and 99 by Derrick, seconded Earl, passed Motion made by Theresa to go on record
as urging people to vote No on 98 and Yes on 99. seconded by Derrick passed
V: Captain Wedge gave a presentation about public complaints to the
police dept., the step-by-step procedures to carry out investigation for both
complainant and accused. He also spoke about methods of officer response,
statistics of dept., etc. Regarding Neighborhood Watch: He
extended opportunity for those interested to call Police Dept- Community
Relations if interested in forming a watch.
VI: Motion to adjourn meeting made by Theresa Acerro, seconded by Bettie Lupi at 9:05 pm, motion carried.