HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/05/13 RCC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
May 13, 2013
City of Chula Vista, Executive Conference Room 103
276 Fourth Avenue
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: By Chair Rahimzadeh at 4:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Coleman, Flores, Kappes, Valen, Vargas,
and Chair Rahimzadeh
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Romo
MOTION TO EXCUSE: None
STAFF PRESENT: Administrative Services Manager Beamon, Environmental
Resource Manager Reed, Deputy City Attorney Silva, and
Sr. Secretary Fields
OTHERS PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
INFORMATION ITEMS:
None
ACTION ITEMS:
None
The Minutes of April 8, 2013 were approved.
None
1. Car Sharing Ordinance — Simon Silva
Deputy City Attorney Simon Silva distributed an updated version of the Ordinance and
went over specifics of the guidelines. He stated that the goal was to take the Ordinance
to Council next week for the first reading, followed by the second reading, and then
ultimately begin the program at the end of June. Attorney Silva then addressed the
board's comments and questions.
Action: Commissioner Kappes made a motion that the Resource Conservation
Commission recommend that City Council adopt the ordinance to help promote
car sharing services within Chula Vista, with the addition of a Sunset Clause.
Commissioner Valen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Climate Action Plan Update — Brendan Reed
Environmental Resource Manager Brendan Reed gave his six -month update on the
Climate Action Plan. He went over the major accomplishments and highlights since the
last update, and stated that 91% of the fifty -seven components had been completed or
were in progress. He added that five of the fifty -seven components remain on hold, and
then went on to detail some of the specifics. Manager Reed responded to questions and
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comments from the board and stated that he would e-mail a link for the specific plan for
the Palomar Gateway area to the RCC.
Action: Commissioner Vargas made a motion that the Resource Conservation
Commission recommend that City Council accept the Climate Action Plan
progress report. Commissioner Flores seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
MANAGERS COMMENTS
• In Commissioner Romo's absence Environmental Resource Manager Reed mentioned
the 2013 Ride To Work Day regarding motorcycles and scooters. The board discussed
the issue.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
• Commissioner Coleman stated that he would be representing the RCC on the new
Bayfront Cultural & Design Committee. Commissioner Flores volunteered to be the
alternate representative for the group.
• Commissioner Kappes commented on the recent community event in Otay Ranch. She
had attended the event and stated that she would like to have seen more recycling going
on at the event.
• Commissioner Coleman remarked on a Climate Change study he had seen that
contained interesting information and asked that it be e- mailed to the group.
CHAIR COMMENTS
• Chair Rahimzadeh mentioned the Boards and Commissions Recognition event on June
3rd.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. to a regular meeting on Monday,
June 10, 2013, at 4:00 pm in Executive Conference Room 103, Building 300, 276 Fourth
Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Prepared by:
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Sheryl Fields
Sr. Secretary
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