HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-09 RCC MIN•
City of Chula Vista, Council Chambers
276 Fourth Avenue
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Stillman, Vice Chair Gilgun, Commissioners Cory,
Rahimzadeh, Turbide, and Ulloa
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: By Chair Stillman at 4:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
November 9, 2009
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
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STAFF PRESENT: Conservation ~ Environmental Services Director
Meacham, Environmental Resource Manager Reed, Sr.
Secretary Fields
OTHERS PRESENT:
MOTION TO EXCUSE:
Nicola Hedge from the San Diego Foundation
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
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1. Environmental Resource Manager Reed gave a presentation on the progress of the Climate
Adaptation planning, including the use of a reconvened Climate Change Working Group to
review and vet potential strategies to be incorporated in the Climate Adaptation plan. The
staff report included the ground rules for how the group would work, and a list of potential
representations to serve on the group. Manager Reed stated that they were looking to
expand the Climate Change Working Group in order to incorporate more focus areas. He
added that because of the uniqueness of climate adaptation, there is certain expertise and
local knowledge that will help broaden and help make it a more robust experience. He also
called the Board's attention to the draft meeting schedule for the group.
The Board then discussed suggestions for possible members for the Climate Change
Working Group.
Environmental Resource Manager Reed introduced Nicola Hedge from the San Diego
Foundation who gave an update on some of the studies that would be coming out to help
inform the decision making processes.
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2. Environmental Resource Manager Reed also gave an update on Certified Renewal Energy
Bonds (CRESS). He stated that the City was allocated $29 million of CREBS bonds, and
that we have three years to issue the bonds. He also pointed out that out of the 40 projects
that we proposed, 34 projects which cover 19 different sites, did get allocated.
Manager Reed and Director Meacham then responded to questions from the Board.
ACTION ITEMS:
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DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COMMENTS
Director Meacham stated that Environmental Resource Manager Reed and Environmental
Resource Specialist Michelle Castagnola and their staff had been working with Red Lobster on
a NatureScape and water-smart garden, and that the first step was completed. He displayed
before and after pictures of the area in front of Red Lobster that had been redesigned by the
group.
Director Meacham announced that the Los Vecinos project, which was the first LEED platinum
project in Chula Vista, has also been designated as the highest scoring multi-family LEED
project in the history of LEED. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification
system which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
Director Meacham also mentioned that although it is not yet official, on December 2"d, the state
will be having a ceremony to announce three Chula Vista businesses that have won the Cool
California Climate Award, one of which is owned by RCC board member Rahimzadeh.
CHAIR COMMENTS
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Gilgun announced that the City is having open houses regarding the pedestrian
master plan that the city is asking for public feedback on.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. to a regular meeting on Monday,
November 23, 2009, at 4:00 pm in Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA
91910.
Prepared by:
• Sheryl Fields
Sr. Secretary
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