HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013/11/04 RCC Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 4, 2013 4:00 PM
A Special Meeting of the Resource Conservation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order at 4:02 PM in the Executive Conference Room#103 Building A, located at 276
Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Romo, Valen, Rahimzadeh and Chair Coleman
ABSENT: Commissioners Flores, Kappes and Vargas
STAFF PRESENT: Director of Public Works Hopkins, Administrative Services
Manager Beamon, Environmental Services Program Manager
France, Environmental Resource Manager Reed, Sr. Civil
Engineer Yano and Sr. Secretary Lindsey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Romo moved to approve the minutes of the
meeting on October 14, 2013, as corrected. The corrections being minor clerical
omissions. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rahimzadeh and carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 4—Romo, Valen, Rahimzadeh and Coleman
No: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS: none
1NFORMATION ITEMS
1. Overview of Pt. Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant waiver.
Rick Hopkins, Public Works Director, gave a presentation of the current status of the Pt.
Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant and the plans for future of wastewater treatment in
San Diego County.
2. Update of Plastic Bag Ban
Lynn France, Environmental Services Program Manager, informed the commissioners of
the next steps that will be taken towards a plastic bag ban for the City of Chula Vista.
ACTION ITEMS
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3. Consideration of recommendation to City Council to establish a"clean energy"
community facilities district (CFD) and to adopt an ordinance levying a special tax for
properties voluntarily opting into the new CFD.
Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager, presented information concerning the
formation of a CFD, which would include the entire City of Chula Vista. At the City Council
meeting on December 10, 2013, will be a Public Hearing. A second reading will be at the City
Council meeting on December 17, 2013.
Crystal Crawford, from Ygrene Energy, also provided information concerning the formation of a
CFD.
ACTION: Commissioner Romo moved to make a recommendation to the City Council to
establish a new"clean energy"district and levy special taxes, as appropriate, for participating
properties. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Valen and carried by the following vote:
Yes 4—Romo, Valen, Rahimzadeh and Coleman
No 0
STAFF COMMENTS —none
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS —none
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Coleman reported the Bayfront Wildlife Advisory Group will meet next week. The
Bayfront Cultural Design Committee does not have a meeting scheduled at this time. The H
Street project is progressing. He attended the Mayor's Breakfast and received the booklet
"Meeting Procedures". He would like the booklet made available to all the commissioners, as
well as information about the December 5, 2013, Council Workshop.
ADJOiJNNMENT
Commissioner Valen moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rahimzadeh and carried by the following vote:
Yes 4—Romo, Valen, Rahimzadeh and Coleman
No 0
Meeting was adjourned at 5:25 pm to a regular meeting on December 9, 2013.
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