Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association
Board of Directors Meeting
845 Broadway
July 12, 2009

I: Call to order at 1:00pm by President Theresa Acerro      
II: Roll call: Theresa, Kenn, Earl, Derrick, Norberto, Bettie, David
III: Minutes from last Board Mtg. approved by Earl, seconded by Norberto. passed
IV: REPORTS:
1: Theresa reported on the  Convention held on the 21st of June at Loma Verde.  Turn out was very poor, more presenters than  attendees, those in  attendance  were not from this area.  Discussion included  lack of professionalism by some presenters.  Earl announced the next convention would be about selecting areas for specific plans.  Theresa stated that Palomar Gateway would likely be a main issue since that was in the report to the council on carbon reduction.
2:  Bettie asked for completed volunteer forms & passed out blank ones.
V: OLD BUSINESS:
1: MMC Peaker Plant:  Theresa reported that a mid-August hearing with the California Energy Commission & MMC will be set up more like a trial.  Videos will be allowed & Theresa is creating one to be shown. 
2: Translator payment discussed:  Marsha paid translator at last General Meeting.
VI: NEW BUSINESS:
1: Facelift Program:  Earl explained this project as a community housing, non-government/non-profit organization that selects a block that needs a "facelift".  Group provides volunteers & materials to rehabilitate chosen area with fencing, painting & exterior maintenance.  On July 18th at 4:00pm there will be a tour of a recently completed project in North Park for those interested in attending. 
The Board is considering this project.
2:Meeting date for Board:  Agreed on third (3rd) Thurs of each month at Earl's office, 397 Third Ave.
3:Theresa announced the resignation of Hugo Salazar from the Board.  She also announced that Ed Herrera had agreed to replace Hugo as Vice President.  She made a motion to accept, this was seconded by Bettie.  Motion passed.
4: David has agreed to replace Hugo as a board member. Membership can vote on this 7/28
5: Norberto, Kenn & Derrick will record a "ditty" to the "Tin Man" for You Tube or?
6: CVBMP DEIR:  This will be discussed at next General Meeting.   Attendees will be asked to give suggestions & encouraged to write letters with their concerns & issues.  Density, environment & wildlife were among the topics brought up with acknowledgement that many issues were unresolved with no provision or guarantee that any of these were a concern to Gaylord, Pacifica, the Port or the City Government.
7: Discussed internships of available United Educational Institute (UEI) students to assist SWCVCA. Areas of possible interest would be writing a business plan that would incorporate 501c3, grants & organizing.  Kenn & Norberto will make the proper contact.
VII: Next General Meeting Agenda & Date:  July 28th, 6:45pm , MAAC Project, Third Ave.
Agenda: 1: CVBMP DEIR. 2: Fliers & Membership, possibly Facelift program.
VIII:  Meeting adjourned at 3:20pm, motion made by Derrick, seconded by Kenn, carried.