SWCVCA GENERAL MEETING, MAY 18, MAAC CHARTER SCHOOL, attendance 18
1.
Call
to order at 6:50PM by Theresa motion to approve minutes of 4/27 by Jim, second
by Earl, passed.
2.
Introduction
of guest Larry Breitfelder representing the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association.
Larry gave a presentation on a six step plan to bring fiscal responsibility and
balance to city budget and finances. The plan included: Pension reform,
manpower review, economic development, long range strategy, contracting
overhaul and the possibility of retaining funds now taken away by prop 172 and
given to the county. These funds are approx. 14 million dollars collected for
public safety with only $ 700,000 returned to Chula Vista. The alternative of
bankruptcy was also brought up.
3.
Sherry
from Alta Consultants discussed the Pedestrian Master Plan for Chula Vista and
solicited input from everyone in the form of a survey of walking issues. After
collecting opinions and observations they will make suggestions to the city
regarding walking issues and priority for improvements.
4.
Theresa
led a discussion of changes to the general plan in regard to redevelopment in
the Southwest. Areas included: South Broadway, South 3rd, Main St.,
Palomar and West Fairfield. Consensus reached regarding the city plan to
increase residential density mostly throughout the southwest (not practical),
extend industrial zones into residential housing (absurd). City redevelopment plans
should also include a lot more neighborhood parks. There are many more issues
to consider and as a group the SWCVCA urges all residents of the Southwest to
become more involved to have a voice on redevelopment.
5.
Call
to adjourn at 8:45 by Bettie, second by Earl, passed