HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-13 SSC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 13, 2017
5:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at
5:07 pm in the Executive Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Kappes, Matthias, McMillin, Mora, Romo and Chair Valen
ABSENT: none
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Commissioner McMillin moved to excuse Commissioners Mora and
Romo from the meeting held on October 9, 2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Matthias and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 6 Kappes, Matthias, McMillin, Mora, Romo and Valen
No -0
Abstain — 0
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Officer of Sustainability Gakunga, Environmental Services
Manager France, Senior Project Coordinator Kurz, Senior Recycling Specialist Medrano,
Conservation Specialist I Corrales, Conservation Specialist I Coleman and Administrative
Secretary Lindsey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chair Valen moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on
August 14, 2017, with one correction. The correction being to insert the correct number of Yes votes
for the "Approval of Minutes" from 5 to 4. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McMillin and
carried with the following vote:
Yes — 6 Kappes, Matthias, McMillin, Mora, Romo and Valen
No -0
Abstain — 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
none
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Community Garden Policy and Urban Agriculture Update
Senior Project Coordinator Kurz updated the commission on these policies
2. FREBE Program
Conservation Specialist I Corrales gave a presentation about the FREBE program and how it
relates to the CLEAN Business Program.
ACTION ITEMS
none
ACTIVITY REPORT
none
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STAFF COMMENTS
Senior Recycling Specialist Medrano talked about the Zero Waste workshops and the fixit
clinics that are included with each workshop. He reported on the Prescription Drug Take Back
event held on October 28, 2017..He also reported that CalRecycle's new policies concerning
the handling of organic waste will come out on January 1, 2018.
Environmental Services Manager France reflected on her time as a staff liaison to the
Sustainability Commission (formerly called the Resource Conservation Commission). After 14
years with the City of Chula Vista, she will be retiring on December 7, 2017.
Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga provided information about the Smart Cities and
Sustainability workshop to be held on November 30, 2017.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Matthias reported on the BCDC (Bayfront Cultural Design Committee) meeting
she attended.
Commissioner Romo reported that he will be attending the Measure P Citizen Oversight
Committee on November 27, 2017.
Commissioner Mora welcomed new commissioners Matthias and McMillin to the commission.
Commissioner Kappes congratulated Environmental Services Manager France on her
accomplishments during the time she worked for the City of Chula Vista and on her retirement.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Valen reported about the upcoming WAG (Wildlife Advisory Group) meeting he will be
attending. He congratulated Lynn on her retirement.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Valen adjourned the meeting at 6:26 pm
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