HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-05-08 SSC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
May 8, 2017
5:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at
5:05 pm in the Executive Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, California..
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Coleman, Kappes (arrived at 5:07 pm), Rahimzadeh, Romo and
Chair Valen
ABSENT: Commissioners Jaime and Mora
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Commissioner Rahimzadeh moved to excuse Commissioner Romo
from the meeting held on Aril 10, 2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Coleman
and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 4 Coleman, Rahimzadeh, Romo and Valen
No -0
Abstain — 0
STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Services Manager France, Senior Conservation Specialist
Wisniewski, Senior Recycling Specialist Medrano, Conservation Specialist Downs and Senior
Secretary Lindsey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Coleman moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting on April 10, 2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rahimzadeh and carried with
the following vote:
Yes — 4 Coleman, Rahimzadeh, Romo and Valen
No -0
Abstain -- 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
none
Commissioner Kappes arrived
INFORMATION ITEMS
I. Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist, gave a presentation about the City of Chula Vista's
journey to accepting a Climate Action Plan. He began with an overview of past actions
including the CO2 Reduction Plan in 2000, to the Mitigation Plan in 2008, to the Climate
Adaptation Plan in 2011 and then talked about new actions recommended by the 2014 Climate
Change Working Group that are being included in the current Climate Action Plan. The
updated Appendix A to the Climate Action Plan, concerning objectives, strategies and
implementation actions, was presented to the commission. A copy of the letter addressed to the
commission from the Climate Action Campaign was given to each commissioner and it was
decided to work with City staff to further review this letter at the next commission meeting in
June
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ACTION ITEMS
none
ACTIVITY REPORT
none
STAFF COMMENTS
Conservation Specialist Downs talked about the Chula Vista Solar Experience to be held on May 23 at
the Civic Center Library auditorium.
Sr. Recycling Specialist Medrano reported that the South Bay Earth Day held on April 8 was a
successful event. He also talked about the following: Beautify Chula Vista event to be be held in
October, businesses have been added to the Pilot Food Waste Program and the Prescription. Drug Take
Back event held on April 29 at Camarena Elementary School was successful with 1200 pounds of
drugs being turned in.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Coleman reported that he attended the last WAG (Wildlife Advisory Group) meeting.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Valen reported he received an invitation and attended the Smart Cities Focus Group meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Valen adjourned the meeting at 6:56 pm.
{Julie Lindsey, Senior S ` retary
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