HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014/09/08 RCC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHiJLA VISTA
September 8, 2014 4:00 Pl�r1
A Regular Meetin� of the Resource Conservation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 4:03 PM in Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Ghula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Kappes, Rahimzadeh, Valen, Vargas (arrived at 4:16 pm) and
Chair Coleman
ABSENT: Commissioner Romo
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Chair Coleman moved to excuse Commissioner Romo and
Commissioner Vargas froin the July 14, 2014, meeting. The motion did not pass because
there was no second to the motion or a vote by the commissioners.
STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Service Program Manager France, Environmental
Resource Manager Reed, Conservation Specialist Downs and Sr. Secretary Lindsey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Valen moved to approve the Minutes of the July 14,
2014, meeting as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kappes and carried by the
following vote:
Yes—4 Kappes, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Coleman
No-0
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dorothee Lienhart from Inika Small Earth, a contractor for the County of
San Diego, introduced herself.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. State Legislation Updates —Environmental Services Program Manager France updated the
Commission about legislation concerning the diversion of green waste from landfills and the
plastic bag ban. Environmental Resource Manager Reed updated the commission about
legislation concerning solar energy and the choices cities have to purchaae energy.
2. PACE Program Expansion—Environmental Resource Manager Reed and Conservation
Specialist Downs gave a presentation with information about the current two PACE
programs, Clean Energy Chula Vista and California First Energy Saving Financing, and the
possibility of a third program, HERO.
ACTION ITEMS
l. Elect Chair and Vice Chair: CVMC 2.25.�80 Operations—Election of�chalr artd vice chair.
At the first regular board or commission meeting following July lst of every year or as soon
as practicable thereafter, each board or commission shall elect a chair from among its
voting members. Each board and commission may also elect a vice chair from among its
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votin�? members. The chair and any vice chair thus selected shall serve for a period of one
year. The secretary shall notify the City Clerl< whenever there is a change in chair or vice
chair.
Commissioner Vargas moved to elect Commissioner Kappes the new chair. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Rahimzadeh and carried with the following vote:
Yes— 5 Coleman, Kappes, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Vargas
No- 0
Commissioner Kappes moved to elect Commissioner Coleman as vice chair. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Vargas and carried with the following vote:
Yes— 5 Coleman, Kappes, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Vargas
No- 0
STAFF COMMENTS
Environmental Services Program Manager France gave information concerning the Disposal Event and
National Prescription Take Back Day on September 27, 2014, at Castle Park High School. She also
informed the commission that Beautify Chula Vista Day will be on October 11, 2014
Environmental Resource Manager Reed informed the commission about Coastal Clean Up Day on
September 20, 2014.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Vargas asked if there was any interest in going to a bimonthly meeting schedule.
Commissioner Rahimzadeh reported on the CCWG (Climate Change Working Group) meetings and
the Public Forum to be held on October 14, 2014, in the Civic Center Library Auditorium.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Coleman reported on the Wildlife Advisory Group (WAG) meeting that was not held because of
lacking a quorum, but there was a presentation about grading for the Bayfront. He also reported on the
Bayfront Cultural Design Committee (BCDC).
ACTIVITY REPORT
This item will be moved to being tirst under Other Business on future agendas.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Coleman moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Rahimzadeh and carried by the following vote:
Yes— 5 Coleman, Kappes, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Vargas
No-0
Meeting was adjourned at 5:40 pm to a regular meeting to be held on October 13, 2014.
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