Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association
General Meeting 8/24/2009 at MAAC center, attendance: 70

1.Call to order 6:49 by Theresa
2 Motion to approve minutes of 7/27 made by Richard 2nd by Jim, passed.
3. Discussion of whether we want to continue community service projects and fundraising for same.
4. 5 year redevelopment plan update and solicitation of suggestions.
5. Medical Marijuana Presentation by Theresa in PowerPoint format including the following information: Our current city zoning laws do not allow medical marijuana business, collectives or cooperatives. Although proposition 215 allowed access to medical marijuana, the state left it up to the cities to set policy on if or how this would be accomplished. We are currently under a moratorium on any access in Chula Vista. In order to join a collective a person must get a licensed physician recommendation and an ID card from the county health dept. for $ 166.00
Discussion of the benefits included relief from some symptoms of HIV, multiple sclerosis, migraines and arthritis. There are ongoing studies to verify benefits.
6. Jose Preciado spoke on the issue of water rate hikes and conservation efforts in the Sweetwater district. He urged many unhappy Sweetwater customers to voice their opinion at Sweetwater board meetings. Raises of 3.1% were allowed for this year only for all employees in the district.
7. Raffle drawing to give away donated items and services held and it was reported that a little over $ 200.00 was raised.
8 Motion to adjourn made by David at 8 p.m., 2nd by Doc, passed