HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-07-11 RCC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
July 11, 2016
5:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Resource Conservation Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to
order at 5:03 pm in the Executive Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, California. Chair Romo requested a moment of silence for the recent shooting victims.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Coleman, Jaime (arrived at 5:09), Kappes (arrived at 5:09), Mora,
Rahimzadeh, Valen and Chair Romo
ABSENT: none
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Commissioner Rahimzadch moved to excuse Commissioner Jaime
from the meeting on June 13, 2016. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Valen and
carried with the following vote:
Yes — 5 Coleman, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Romo
No -0
STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Services Manager France and Senior Secretary Lindsey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Coleman moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting on June 13, 2016. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rahimzadeh and carried with
the following vote:
Yes — 5 Coleman, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Romo
No0
Commissioners Jaime and Kappes arrived.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Todd Galarneau, Executive Vice President — Meridian Development and Rick Barrett,
LEED AP, Principal from MIG, gave a presentation concerning sustainability in the
Meridian Project. They included information about how the project will qualify for LEED
Certification.
ACTION ITEMS
I . Elect Chair and Vice Chair. CVMC 2, 25.180 Operations Election of chair and vice chair.
At the first regular board or commission meeting following July I" 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
voting members. The chair and any vice chair thus selected shall serve for a period of one
year. The secretary shall notify the City Clerk whenever there is a change in chair or vice
chair.
Commissioner Rahimzadeh moved to elect Commission Valen as Chair of the Resource
Conservation Commission for the ensuing year. Commissioner Mora seconded the motion
and carried with the following vote
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Yes — 7 Coleman, Jaime, Kappes, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Romo
No --O
Commissioner Romo moved to elect Commissioner Mora as the Vice Chair of the Resource
Conservation Commission for the ensuing year. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Jaime and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 7 Coleman, Jaime, Kappes, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Romo
No --O
2. Consideration of recommendation to City Council to change the name of the Resource
Conservation Commission as decided by majority vote of commission members.
Commissioner Valen moved to recommend to City Council to change the name of the
Resource Conservation Commission to the Sustainability Commission. Commissioner
Coleman seconded the motion and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 7 Coleman, Jaime, Kappes, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Romo
No -0
ACTIVITY REPORT
Add to the report the elections of the chair and vice chair. Also, the process has begun to change the
name of the commission.
STAFF COMMENTS
Environmental Services Manager France reminded the commission that there will be no meeting in
August. She informed them that their October meeting will be combined with the Healthy Chula Vista
Commission. She also reported on the two new positions that are being recruited: Recycling Specialist
I and Senior Conservation Specialist.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Rahimzadeh commended Commissioner Coleman of his participation on the Asset
Management Program Advisory Committee (AMPAC).
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Romo also thanked Commissioner Coleman for his participation with AMPAC. He also thanked
the commissioners and staff for the productive and enjoyable time together this past year while he
served as Chair.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Rahimzadeh moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Valen and carried by the following vote:
Yes --- 7 Coleman, Jaime, Kappes, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Valen and Romo
No -0
Meeting was adjourned at 6:56 pm to a regular meeting to be held on September 12, 2016.
Elie Lindsey, Senior
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