HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-14-2015 _RCC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
December 14, 2015 5:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Resource Conservation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 5:02 pm in the Executive Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Coleman, Kappes, Mora(arrived at 5:04 pm), Rahimzadeh, Valen
and Chair Romo
ABSENT: Commissioner Sedgwick
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Chair Romo moved to excuse Commissioner Sedgwick from the
meeting on November 9, 2015. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Valen and carried
with the following vote:
Yes—5 Coleman, Kappes, Romo, Rahimzadeh, and Valen
No-0
STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Services Manager France and Office Specialist Rodriguez
Commissioner Mora arrived.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chair Romo moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on
November 9, 2015, as corrected. The correction being under Commissioner Coleman's comments the
word"Energy"to be included with Upgrade California. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Kappes and carried with the following vote:
Yes—6 Coleman, Kappes, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Romo
No-0
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Chair Romo talked about presenting Council a calculator to track carbon footprint.
2. Chair Romo discussed Commission supporting a Proclamation for Ride to Work Day.
ACTION ITEMS
1. None
ACTIVITY REPORT
None
STAFF COMMENTS
None
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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Commissioner Mora followed up and shared his draft document that outlines how Chula Vista is
leading the way in climate change. Working on making a postcard or flyer that highlights four
important points to promote about the City's Climate Action Plan.
Commissioner Coleman gave his report about the Wildlife Advisory Board (WAG) meeting.
Commissioner Valen also reported on the WAG meeting, asked about getting more information about
the Healthy Community Plan, the Environmental part of the plan. Maybe having Stacey Kurz join
meeting and present to Commission.
Commissioner Kappes reminded commissioners to put the CLEAN awards in January's agenda, since
these are in April.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Romo would like to invite Eric Crockett, Director of Economic Development, and Dennis
Gakunga, Chief Sustainability Officer, to attend meeting in January to talk with the commissioners.
Request from Commission of Environmental Protection from the City of Tijuana to join meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Romo moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kappes and
carried by the following vote:
Yes— 6 Coleman, Kappes, Rahimzadeh, Mora, Valen and Romo
No-0
Meeting was adjourned at 6:15 pm to a regular meeting • be held on January 11, 2016.
.nica Roe"?ez,1 P4le S e-cialist
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