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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
February 14, 2011
City of Chula Vista, Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: By Chair Stillman at 4:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Stillman, Vice Chair Rahimzadeh, Commissioners
Coleman, Cory, Davis, and Ross
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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STAFF PRESENT: Public Works Director Hopkins, Environmental Resource
Manager Reed, Conservation Specialist Downs, and Sr.
Secretary Fields
OTHERS PRESENT: Jeremy Hutman, Better Buildings Program Manager
from California Center for Sustainable Energy
MOTION TO EXCUSE: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of November 22, 2010 were approved.
Minutes of January 10, 2011 were approved with the
following amendment to Action Item # 1, NatureScape-In-
a-Box Grant Application: Commissioner Cory submitted to
Environmental Resource Specialist Castagnola a list of
native trees that are fire resistant for consideration in the
NatureScape-In-a-Box program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. Retrofit California Neighborhood Pilot Project
Conservation Specialist Cory Downs introduced Jeremy Hutman from the California
Center for Sustainable Energy who made the presentation. He gave background
information on the project, discussing the program at the national level and at the local
level. He spoke about the neighborhood approach in Chula Vista, and then responded
to questions from the board. The Chair asked that the board be provided with periodic
updates on the project.
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2. California Sustainability Showcase Award
Environmental Resource Manager Reed announced that the City will be receiving the
2010 California Sustainability Showcase Award from the California Sustainability
Alliance, which is apublic-private partnership that promotes energy efficiency and other
sustainability measures throughout California. The City is receiving this award under the
Local Government Sector Program. He commended all the departments, divisions,
sections, and staff throughout the City that regularly work on environmental and
sustainable projects. He added that Councilmember Bensoussan would be receiving the
award. Joining her will be Councilmember Ramirez, Public Works Director Hopkins,
Economic Development Director Meacham, Environmental Services Program Manager
France, RCC Commissioner Rahimzadeh, and Environmental Resource Manager Reed.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. RCC Membershi
Public Works Director Hopkins mentioned the current vacancy on the commission and
asked the board to make a recommendation to fill it. Chair Stillman suggested to the
board that they look at friends and colleagues they may work with for membership
suggestions.
Action: Commissioner Rahimzedeh made a motion that the Resource Conservation
Commission recommend that the City Council fill the vacancy on the
Commission. Commissioner Davis seconded the motion. The motion passed
• unanimously.
2. Purpose and Intent of Commission
Director Hopkins went over the current scope of the commission's roles and
responsibilities, and the proposed new scope, which would expand the type of projects
the RCC would be involved with. He called the board's attention to copies of the RCC
Charter, which were distributed on the dais, and mentioned some of the changes in it
since it was originally created. He stated that over the next few RCC meetings they
would be going over the new department structure of the Public Works Department, and
that staff would be presenting areas of potential interest to the RCC related to
conservation, energy saving, etc. in an attempt to help form a framework for the RCC's
focused energies and the support that staff might provide to the RCC.
Managers Reed and France each discussed the current and future efforts in each of
their areas. Environmental Resource Manager Reed discussed the Climate Action Plan,
Energy Conservation, and Water Conservation. Chair Stillman asked staff to bring back
to the RCC more on what they're doing regarding water reuse. Environmental Services
Program Manager France discussed the various aspects of Materials Management.
The board discussed the topics presented, and Managers Reed and France responded
to questions and comments.
Action: The item was continued. No action was taken.
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DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Director Hopkins mentioned the following upcoming items:
• Historic Presentation Ordinance
• Electrical Generating Policy
• Climate Adaptation
• The continued RCC Action Plan
CHAIR COMMENTS
Chair Stillman suggested adding a "Future To Do List" section to the agendas going forward.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m. to a regular meeting on Monday,
February 28, 2011, at 4:00 pm in Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
91910.
Prepared by:
Sheryl fields
Sr. Secretary
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