SOUTHWEST CHULA
VISTA CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Minutes of General
Meeting of November 21, 2011
South Library
Branch room “B”
Call to order at 6:10 with 18 attendees
1. Motion to approve the minutes from October 24 made by
David Davis, second by Richard and passed.
2. Introduction of our first guest Amanda Gois
representing St. Paul’s PACE (program of all-inclusive care for the elderly) PACE
has purchased the facility at 630 “L” St. for 3.2 million dollars, is in the
process of remodeling and is on track to open in March, 2012. The goal of PACE
is to keep low-income seniors with health problems in their own homes and out
of nursing homes by utilizing a program of diet, exercise and medical care.
100% of clients qualify for
Medi-cal. These programs save the state 13% in nursing
home costs, reduce hospital visits by 79% and reduce fall risk by 21%. PACE is
actively seeking 300 patients for the new facility and can be contacted at www.stpaulspace.org
3. Introduction of Bob Coleman representing CCSE
(California Center for Sustainable Energy)
This program is brought by the city of Chula Vista to
engage homeowners who wish to participate in upgrading their homes energy and
water systems. Now in the southwest section of the city, the plan is to save
residents money utilizing rebates, low interest loans and incentives to improve
their homes. Recommended improvements include: Insulation, lighting,
HVAC-ductwork, windows, pool pumps and solar pv/thermal. Home assessments cost
from $3- $79
Rebates are up to $ 13,975 with the average cost of
upgrades before rebates of $12,000. Late in January they will hold a town hall
meeting for interested parties.
4. Scott Tulloch from the city of Chula Vista introduced
Anne Steinberger, the new marketing director. After listening to community
groups she will market Chula Vista to help compete for business.