Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association
1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Theresa Acerro at 6:55 p.m.
2. Communications: Theresa made an announcement that newsletters and minutes, etc. will
be e-mailed beginning September in order to keep expenses down. We need
volunteers to stuff envelopes and stamp them for those that prefer to continue
receiving information by mail. Membership applications are available, the
larger our membership, the more influence we’ll have with the city.
3. Action: Motion was made by Tony Macias to approve the minutes for July.
Seconded by Doc Howard. Motion passed.
4. Penny Bollinger reported
that we made $1,100.00 from our first yard sale and that we are working on new
fundraising ideas.
5. The redevelopment survey was
discussed and filled out. We will have to get an amendment to the general plan
to protect residents. Issues of displacement of residents must be dealt with.
6. The members divided into two
groups for presentations on buying mobile home parks and on redevelopment. Dean
Sergeant gave the mobile home park presentation about the procedures to buying
mobile home parks. Ken Grimes from the Center for Policy Initiatives gave the
presentation on promoting responsible development. Discussed issues such as developer
accountability for quality jobs, affordable housing and environmental
standards. Mr. Grimes Gave the example of the Downtown San Diego Ballpark
Village Project, highlighting some of the strengths and weaknesses. He stated
that the agreement is the first of its’ kind in San Diego and that it is
extremely important to build and keep an on-going relationship between the
coalition and the developer. Chula Vista City Manager, David Garcia commented
that the redevelopment process in Chula Vista hasn’t and doesn’t work and that
he intends on trying to fix it.
7. Congressman Filner presented
Earl Jentz with a Citizen of the Month Award for his dedication to the
community and for going above and beyond his duties to get the community
involved in preserving the character of Chula Vista. Congressman Filner also
discussed and answered questions concerning redevelopment. He discussed topics
such as the mobile home park issue and the need to find a way to preserve
mobile home parks. He stated that he is willing to help in any way that he can
but that the Citizens of Chula Vista need to take the first steps.
8. Action: Motion was made by Tony
Macias that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Doc Howard. Motion passed.
Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
9.
Next meeting : September 24, at 6:45 MAAC
Charter School