HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-10 HCVAC MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND
HEALTHY CHULA VISTA ADVISORY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
October 10, 2016 5:00 PM
Prior to the meeting being called to order, students from High Tech High School gave the
commissioners a tour of the campus.
A Special Joint Meeting of the Resource Conservation Commission and the Healthy Chula Vista
Advisory Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:28 pm at High Tech High
School, 1945 Discovery Falls Drive, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL of the Resource Conservation Commission
PRESENT: Commissioners Coleman, Jaime, Kappes, Rahimzadeh, Romo, Mora and Chair
Valen
ABSENT: none
STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Services Manager France, Senior Recycling Specialist
Medrano, Recycling Specialist DiDonato, and Senior Secretary Lindsey
ROLL CALL of the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission
PRESENT: Commissioners Cruz, de Murguia, Martinez (arrived at 5:30 pm), Milburn,
Partida-Lopez, Quiroz, Jimenez and Chair Melgoza
ABSENT: Commissioner Velo
STAFF PRESENT. Senior Project Coordinator Kurz, Age -Friendly Communities Interns Oh
and Paul
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ACTION ITEMS
Four students from High Tech talked about their West Chula Vista Community Cohort
Project.
2. Environmental Services Manager France gave a presentation of the Water Stewardship Plan.
This plan is a guidance document for water conservation and reuse actions to conserve
water and reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. The presentation was followed by discussion
and questions.
(6: 08 pm Commissioner Rahimzadeh left the meeting)
Commissioner Romo moved that the Resource Conservation Commission recommend to
Council to accept the Water Stewardship Plan for the City of Chula Vista with the adoption
of Commission Resolution 2016-001. The motion was seconded and passed with the
following vote:
YES — 6 Coleman, Jaime, Kappes, Romo, Mora and Valen
NO -0
Abstain — 0
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(6.•11 pm Commissioner Rahimzadeh returned to the meeting)
Commissioner Cruz moved that the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission recommend
to Council to accept the Water Stewardship Plan for the City of Chula Vista with the
adoption of Commission Resolution 2016-002. The motion was seconded and passed with
the following vote:
YES — 8 Cruz, de Murguia, Martinez, Milburn, Partida-Lopez, Quiroz, Jimenez and
Melgoza.
NO -0
Abstain — 0
Chair Valen reviewed the previous action the Commission has taken concerning changing
the name of the Resource Conservation Commission to Sustainability Commission. He also
reviewed the City's process for changing the name. Commissioner Romo moved to
approve the name change to Sustainability Commission and to direct staff to proceed in the
process to change the Municipal Code to reflect this change with adoption of Commission
Resolution 2016-002. The motion was seconded and passed with the following vote:
YES — 7
NO -0
Abstain 0
4. Senior Project Coordinator Kurz reviewed the background of the "Kids Choice Chula
Vista" voluntary incentive program for food establishments to replace sugar -sweetened
beverages as default options on children's meals with milk, water and/or 100% fruit juice.
Commissioner Jimenez moved to recommend to Council to approve the Kids Choice Chula
Vista Program with the adoption of Commission Resolution 2016-003 that includes the
serving size of the 100% juice noted at 6 ounces.
YES — 8 Cruz, de Murguia, Martinez, Milburn, Partida-Lopez, Quiroz, Jimenez and
Melgoza.
NO -0
Abstain --- 0
5. Senior Project Coordinator Kurz gave a presentation about Age -Friendly Communities
designation.
The commissions broke out into groups to discuss age friendly domains as it relates to
residents aging in our community. Each group consisted of one or more commission
members from each commission and at least one student from High Tech High. After the
groups had their discussions, each reported their summaries to the group.
OTHER BUSINESS
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Environmental Services Manager France talked about the Beautify Chula Vista event on
October 15, the Prescription Drug Take Back event on October 22 and the Free Compost
Giveaway event on November 5.
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz talked about the South Bay Hunger Relief Forums.
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COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Coleman reported on the Wildlife Advisory Group meeting he attended.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Melgoza felt the meeting of the two commissions was an enjoyable and information time
together.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Valen adjourned the meeting at 7:24 pm.
tac Kurz, Senior Project Coordinator
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