HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-08-14 SSC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 14, 2017
5:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at
5:01 pm in the Executive Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, California..
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Kappes, Mora (arrived at 5:03 pm), Rahimzadeh, Romo and Chair
Valen
ABSENT: Commissioner Coleman
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Commissioner Rahimzadeh moved to excuse Commissioner Romo
from the meeting held on July 10, 2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kappes
and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 4 Kappes, Rahimzadeh, Romo and Valen
No -0
Abstain — 0
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga, Environmental Services Manager
France, Senior Conservation Specialist Wisniewski, Conservation Specialist 11 Downs,
Conservation Specialist I Corrales and Administrative Secretary Lindsey
Commissioner Mora arrived
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Kappes moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting on July 10, 2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rahimzadeh and carried with
the following vote:
Yes — 5 Kappes, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Romo and Valen
No -0
Abstain — 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
none
INFORMATION ITEMS
none
ACTION ITEMS
1. Climate Action Plan review and action. Conservation Specialist II Downs gave a presentation
about the background for the creation of the Climate Action Plan. He explained the city's
objectives, strategies and implementation actions for the Climate Action Plan.
Sophie Wolfram, representing the Climate Action Campaign, spoke in opposition of the
Climate Action Plan,
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Each commissioner made comments and asked questions. After further discussion,
Commissioner Rahimzadeh moved to recommend to the City Council to approve the Climate
Action Plan, with the edits that were discussed tonight. Commissioner Romo seconded the
motion and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 5 Kappes, Mora, Rahimzadeh, Romo and Valen
No -0
Abstain - 0
ACTIVITY REPORT
Add to the Activity Report the recommendation for city council to approve the Climate Action Plan.
STAFF COMMENTS
Environmental Services Manager France reported that the Fixit Clinic on July 22 had twenty
participants and a variety of items were fixed. She also asked if one of the commissioners would like to
speak on September 12 when the Climate Action Plan will be presented to city council. Commissioner
Kappes volunteered. She shared the good news that she will be receiving the Recycler of the Year
Award from the California Resource Recycling Association on August 22 at their annual conference in
San Diego at the Paradise Point Resort. The City of Chula Vista will be receiving the Zero Waste
Innovation Award at the 1 Love A Clean San Diego's annual event on October 12. Being there are no
agenda items at this time for the Sustainability Commission meeting in September, it will probably be
cancelled.
Senior Conservation Specialist Wisniewski reported that on August 16 there will be a ribbon cutting
ceremony with the Mayor for the new mural installation and curriculum at the Civic Center Library
Innovation Center. It showcases energy, innovation and education. She shared a board game that will
be part of the curriculum. She also reported about the Harborfest event will be held on Saturday,
August 19, at Bayside Park.
Conservation Specialist I1 Downs reported that at the Harborfest event there will be energy savings
products on sale from Techniart.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Romo reported that Environmental Services Manager France had visited the class he
teaches at UCSD.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Valen reported that he attended the Wildlife Advisory Group (WAG) meeting in July.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Valen adjourned the meeting at 6:49 pm.
J,61ie Lindsey, Administrative Secretary
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