Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association

Minutes: January 28, 2008

1. Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by Theresa Acerro at 7:20 p.m., 30 present

2. There was discussion about the end of year report for 2007. Topics discussed, but not limited to, were the following: redevelopment, presentations, petitions, mobile home parks, and donations of money, time, materials and meeting space.

3. Theresa announced that Councilman Rudy Ramirez will be holding a meeting at the Orange Ave. Library regarding the Peaker Plant, the Hanson Cement Co., and other environmental issues in the southwest. The meeting will be on Monday, Feb. 4^th at 6:00 p.m.

4. There was discussion concerning on-going issues for 2008. Topics included, but were not limited to, the following: infrastructure, Bay Vista Walk, Mobile Home Closure Ordinance, Peaker Plant, Western Salt Works, Code Enforcement, Southwest Strengthening Strategies, and discussion to amend bylaws.

1. Scott Tulloch announced an infrastructure workshop which will be on Feb. 7^th, at 6:00 p.m. in council chambers. The workshop will focus on areas around schools, undergrounding projects, and funding.

2. Ned Ardagna volunteered to conduct a workshop to teach the community “How to do a freedom of information request” from the city/county, etc.

3. Norberto Salazar suggested amendment of bylaws be tabled until brought before board in Feb.

4. Ned Ardagna recommended generating a draft of amendment.

5. Action: Theresa Acerro motioned to accept the slate of nominees for board of directors as listed, adding Hugo Salazar. Seconded by Gloria Fontz. Motion passed.

Slate of nominees: Theresa Acerro, Marcia Morris, Ken Coclasure, Bette Lupi, Earl Jentz, Doc Howard, Norberto Salazar, Guillermo Briseno, Derrick Dudley, Steve Palma and Hugo Salazar.

Karen Ratliff and Olga Durazo to temporarily hold positions until filled or reduction in number of board members is approved.

6. Theresa announced recirculation of petitions for Sweetwater and Chula Vista Elementary School Districts/Board Members.

7. Zach Schlagel of UCSD discussed a personal community project at Harborside Park for a proposed mural on the back of Wal-Mart. They are trying to get Wal-Mart to pay for the project. Zach is asking for a letter of support from SWCVCA.

8. Action: Theresa motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Olga Durazo. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:45p.m.