HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-12 HCVAC MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
HEALTHY CHULA VISTA ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 12, 2016
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A Special Meeting of the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista
was called to order at 5:09 p.m. in CV Promise Parent Center Room 801, located at 25 Emerson
Street, Chula Vista, CA
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Cruz, De Murguia, Jimenez, Milburn, Martinez,
Velo and Chair Melgoza
ABSENT: Commissioners Partida-Lopez and Quiroz
ALSO PRESENT: Senior Project Coordinator Kurz
Deputy City Attorney Silva
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM April 14, 2016
Motion by Commissioner Cruz to approve the minutes
Seconded by Commissioner Jimenez
Motion passed 9-0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
AC'T'ION ITEMS
1. INTRODUCTIONS
The Board and City Staff did self -introductions
Rachel Moreno, Community Engagement Director at South Bay Community Services gave an
overview of the Promise Neighborhood programs which focus on 1) Academic Achievement 2)
Attendance Issues and 2) Parent Engagement.
2. 2016 BROWN ACT AND PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Deputy City Attorney Simon Silva gave an overview on the Brown Act guidelines, its origin and
purpose — which is basically to help keep the public informed through transparency. The public
must be aware and noticed as to what the Board is doing, discussing and any decisions made.
Also discussed were meeting procedures and what is allowed and not allowed.
There was a short break and the Commission continued with Item 5 -- a "Time Specific" item set for 6:00
p.m.
3. PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (RLA)
PRESENTATION (presented after the "time certain" item 45)
Two graduates of the Promise Neighborhood RLA provided the commission with a presentation
on their goals for the Castle Park Neighborhood. They also asked for referrals so they can get
their program out to the community. They can be reached at 619-422-5005. The resident leaders
were recognized and complimented on their work in the community.
Stacey Kurz advised the RLA that the billboard at 3ra & Orange was available for another month
and challenged the group to come up with some ideas for it.
4. DISCUSSION OF ADJUSTING REGULAR MEETING START TIME
This item was tabled to a future meeting.
REMOVING SUGAR -SWEETENED BEVERAGES FROM CHILDREN'S MEALS AS
DEFAULT OPTIONS (TIME CERTAIN START OF 6:00PM)
A presentation was provided by Kanat Tibet from the California Center for Public Health
Advocacy regarding an ordinance the City is considering to replace sugar -sweetened beverages as
default options on children's meals with mile and/or water. He also showed a short video
regarding sugar and bow it affects the body with statistics about obesity and diabetes — especially
in younger children.
The problem of milk allergies — lactose intolerance -- was brought up and the Commission was
advised that milk would be an alternative choice, not a required one.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: None
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
The "Age Friendly" city proposal was taken to Council and they approved it.
The County of San Diego is holding an Age Summit on June 15th from 9:00-3:00 at
the Towne and Country Resort in Mission Valley with the guest speaker being Dick
Van Dyke.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Mentioned the welcoming of the newest members and that the time change would be
considered at the next meeting.
8. COMMISSIONERS'/BOARD MEMBERS' COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Cruz;
Seconded by Commissioner Milburn
Motion 9-0
tacey urz, Senior Project Coordinator