HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/04/08 RCC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
April 8, 2013
City of Chula Vista, Executive Conference Room 103
276 Fourth Avenue
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: By Chair Rahimzadeh at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Coleman, Kappes, Romo, Valen, and
Chair Rahimzadeh
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Flores and Vargas
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Motion to excuse Commissioner Romo for the February
11, 2013 meeting was approved.
Motion to excuse Commissioners Flores and Vargas for
the April 8, 2013 meeting was approved.
STAFF PRESENT: Administrative Services Manager Beamon, Environmental
Resource Manager Reed, and Sr. Secretary Fields
OTHERS PRESENT: Car2Go staff members Mike Cully, Location Manager;
Walter Rosenkranz, Business Development Manager; Will
Berry, Marketing & Sales Supervisor, and two other staff
members
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
The Minutes of February 11, 2013 were approved.
None
1. Car2Go Car Sharinq Program
Michael Cully, the San Diego Location Manager for Car2Go, gave an overview of the
company's expansion into Chula Vista and discussed how the program works. He
talked about the minimal cost to members, and discussed the value of carsharing
including the environmental benefits. He also talked about the relationship between
carsharing and public transportation. He then responded to questions from the board.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. (Part 1) Earth Month Proclamation
Environmental Resource Manager Reed stated that the Earth Month Proclamation was
scheduled for the April 23rd Council meeting, and that the Proclamation had been
forwarded to the Mayor's Office. He also asked about the availability of the RCC to
attend the presentation. Commissioner Coleman suggested the addition of a phrase to
the last paragraph of the Proclamation if it were still possible. Manager Reed stated that
he would forward the suggestion to the Mayor's Office.
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Action: Commissioner Romo made a motion that the Resource Conservation
Commission approve the Earth Month Proclamation. Commissioner Valen
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
1. (Part 2) CLEAN Champion Awards Selection
Since this was the first year for the CLEAN Champion Awards, the Board began by
discussing possible criteria and requirements for selecting award recipients for the next
year. They then discussed the current year nominations and made their selections.
Action: Commissioner Kappes made a motion that the Resource Conservation
Commission approve the selection of Ms. Pauline Martinson for the CLEAN
Water category, the Chula Vista Garden Club for the CLEAN Land category,
and Mr. Lou El- Khazen for the CLEAN Employee category for the 2013 CLEAN
Champion Award recipients. Commissioner Romo seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Romo made a motion that the Resource Conservation
Commission approve the selection of Mr. Robert Coleman of CCSE for the
CLEAN Air category for the 2013 CLEAN Champion Award recipients.
Commissioner Kappes seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously
with Commissioner Coleman abstaining.
2. SunShot Solar Rooftop II Grant Application
Environmental Resource Manager Reed stated that the goal of the initiative is to make
solar more cost - competitive with other forms of energy by 2020. He went over features
of the current Phase I, and gave details of the proposed Phase II, which involves joining
a statewide collaboration.
Action: Commissioner Romo made a motion that the Resource Conservation
Commission recommend that City Council approve participation in the Rooftop
Solar Challenge II Grant Program. Commissioner Valen seconded the motion.
The motion passed unanimously with Commissioner Coleman abstaining.
3. Climate Action Plan Update & Environmental Resource Report
This item was moved to the next meeting.
MANAGERS COMMENTS
• Board & Commission Recognition Event on Monday, June 3rd
• Thank You letters from students at McMillin Elementary School regarding the RCC tree
planting event.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Update on the Bayfront Wildlife Advisory Group
Commissioner Coleman stated that they had had an Ad Hoc Group meeting and had
discussed the overall theme of the projects and how they want the community to view them
and be educated about them. He added that the Bayfront meetings from here on would be
on an as needed basis.
CHAIR COMMENTS
None
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ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. to a regular meeting on Monday,
May 13, 2013, at 4:00 pm in Executive Conference Room 103, Building 300, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Prepared by:
Sheryl Fields
Sr. Secretary
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