HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-09 RCC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 9, 2016
5 :00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Resource Conservation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 5:07 pm in the Executive Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Kappes (arrived at 5:37 pm), Jaime, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen
and Chair Romo
ABSENT: Commissioner Coleman
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Commissioner Rahimzadeh moved to excuse Commissioners Jaime,
Mora and Romo from the meeting on April 11, 2016. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Jaime and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 5 Jaime, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Romo
No -0
STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Services Manager France, Recycling Specialist Coppola
and Senior Secretary Lindsey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Valen moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting on April 11, 2016. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rahimzadeh and carried with
the following vote:
Yes — 5 Jaime, Mora, Rahimzadch, Valen and Romo
No -0
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
Commissioner Kappes arrived during Information Item 1.
INFORMATION ITEMS
L Joseph Coppola, Recycling Specialist, gave a presentation concerning the CalRecycle
Competitive Grant the City of Chula Vista was awarded. The City administers the oil and
oil filter recycling efforts in the area with funds from this grant.
2. Councilmember Steve Miesen talked with the commissioners about his priorities as a
councilmember. These included promoting the use of electric vehicles, keeping organics
out of the landfill, traffic congestion solutions and community planning in the new
developments. He also shared with the commissioners his background and the reasons he
applied to be a councilmember.
ACTION ITEMS: None
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ACTIVITY REPORT
Add to the Activity Report the visit by Councilmember Miesen
STAFF COMMENTS
Environmental Services Manager France reported about the walk through with SDG &E to place
Electric Vehicle Chargers in City facilities. She also gave updates on the Climate Action Plan, Water
Conservation Programs and Bike to Work Day on May 20.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Valen asked Lynn to explain the change for Clean Energy Chula Vista PACE loans
with Ygrene Energy Fund to be processed through a JPA. He also reported on the WAG (Wildlife
Advisory Group) meeting and the Natural Resources Management Plan that was created and approved.
Commissioner Rahimzadeh brought up his concerns about the water survey that was distributed to area
businesses and the reaction it has created.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Romo would like the name of the commission to include the word "sustainability ".
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Commissioner Rahimzadeh moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Jaime and carried by the following vote:
Yes — 6 Jaime, Kappes, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Vaten and Romo
No -0
Meeting was adjourned at 7:12 pm to a regular meeting to be held on June 13, 2016,
Julie Lindsey, ySenior Secretary
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