HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-01-08 SSC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
January 8, 2018
5:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at
5:04 pm in the Executive Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Matthias, McMillin, Romo and Vice Chair Mora
ABSENT: Commissioner Kappes and Chair Valen
MOTION TO EXCUSE: none
STAFF PRESENT: Senior Conservation Specialist Wisniewski, Senior Recycling Specialist
Medrano, Conservation Specialist II Downs and Administrative Secretary Lindsey
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice Chair Mora moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
on November 11, 2017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McMillin and carried with the
following vote:
Yes — 4 Matthias, McMillin, Romo and Mora
No -0
Abstain — 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kevin Aviles, an Intern that works with Commission Romo, introduced himself to the
Commission.
INFORMATION ITEM
1. Georgetown University Energy Prize Update and Climate Change Working Group Review
Conservation Specialist 11 Downs gave a presentation about the City of Chula Vista's ranking
in the Georgetown University Energy Prize competition. He also gave a presentation to update
the commission on the Climate Change Working Group (CCWG). At this time, no meetings are
scheduled for this group, however, the commissioners will need to elect a Chair and Co -Chair
of the CCWG at their February 12, 2018, meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
2. Consideration of 2018 CLEAN Champion Awards Framework and Nomination Form
Commissioner Romo proposed to change the name of the awards to "Sustainable Awards" and
to add two new categories: teacher and volunteer. After discussion about this proposal,
Commissioner McMillin moved to change the title from CLEAN Champion Awards to
Sustainability Champion Awards. Also, on the nomination form in the description paragraph,
relocate the last sentence beginning with "any person" to the beginning of the paragraph and to
replace "environmental achievements" with "sustainability achievements". The motion was
seconded by Vice Chair Mora and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 4 Matthias, McMillin, Romo and Mora
No -0
Abstain — 0
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Commissioner McMillin moved to add to the nomination form a teacher category, with the
description "recognizing an educator for their leadership" and to add the category Community
Contributor with the description "recognizing an individual for their leadership in their
community". The motion was seconded by Commissioner Romo and carried with the
following vote:
Yes — 4 Matthias, McMillin, Romo and Mora
No -0
Abstain — 0
Commissioner Romo moved to remove in Question 2 "...environmental quality and ..." and in
Question 3 to replace "environmental" with "sustainable". The motion was seconded by
Commissioner McMillin and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 4 Matthias, McMillin, Romo and Mora
No -0
Abstain — 0
After reviewing the News Release, Commissioner McMillin moved to have the title and the
first paragraph to read:
CHULA VISTA SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION AWARDS
Any person/group living or working in Chula Vista is eligible to be nominated for an award and
potentially recognized for their local sustainability achievements. The Sustainability Champion
Awards — an initiative of the City of Chula Vista's Sustainability Commission — are designed to
recognize individuals and groups who are helping to achieve clean air, clean water and clean
land for future generations within Chula Vista.
(second and third paragraphs to stay as written)
Commissioner Matthias seconded the motion and it was carried with the following vote:
Yes — 4 Matthias, McMillin, Romo and Mora
No -0
Abstain — 0
ACTIVITY REPORT
none
STAFF COMMENTS
Senior Conservation Specialist reported that April 7, 2018, will be South Bay Earth Day at Bayside
Park. She also gave an update on the Power Your Drive program with SDG&E.
Senior Recycling Specialist reported that the South Bay Earth Day will be promoted by McFarland
Productions. He also said that staff is working with Republic Services concerning complaints the office
has received.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Romo would like to see the commission do an activity to benefit the community, i.e.,
plant trees. He also reported on the Measure P Citizen Oversight Committee calendar for 2018.
Commissioner McMillin is interested in how city projects are funded.
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Commissioner Matthias reported on the Bayfront Cultural Design Committee meeting she attended.
She also reported that the Living Coast Discovery Center (LCDC) has established a zero waste policy
for all events held there. She also reported on future community clean up events sponsored by the
LCDC.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
none
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Mora adjourned the meeting at 6:32 pm
JulieIindsey, Administrative Sed etary
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