HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkingGroup_Agenda8_SummaryCCWG – Meeting Summary 1
01/09/08
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Climate Change Working Group
Public Works Corp Yard (Lunchroom)
January 9, 2008
3:00pm – 5:00pm
MEETING SUMMARY
IN ATTENDANCE
Paige Newman
Risa Baron Derek Turbide Carla Blackmar
Leo Miras Erin Pitts Dawn Beintema
Chris Schodowski Andrea Cook Michael Meacham
MEASURES SELECTION/ REFINEMENT MEETING
UPDATE ON TEXT COMPLETION (5 min)
Only Leo Miras and Derek Turbide had text to submit. The group is
waiting on text from Cesar Rios and Richard Chavez.
COMMENTS/ REVISIONS ON FINAL REPORT FORMATTING AND
ORGANIZATION (30 min)
The group decided that the final report should include both a summary
table showing selected measures as well as longer text explanations for
each measure. The group decided that the text format outlined in the
Final Recommendation Worksheet was adequate with some minor
revisions. *
The group discussed whether it was necessary for the chart and
text to include more detailed assessments of the degree of each
measure’s impact [on reducing climate change] and on the length of time
it would take for that impact to be felt. The group determined that
because the final measures had been selected on account of their
expected significant impact and short implementation time frame, that it
would not be necessary to put a finer point on the length of time or the
degree of impact.
COMMENTS/ REVISIONS TO MEASURES 6 AND 12 BY DEREK
TURBIDE (1 hour)
* The group recommended that the format be amended to include a brief 2 -3 sentence introduction to each
measure, and that the “Recommended Performance Metrics” be moved to a later point in the document.
CCWG – Meeting Summary 2
01/09/08
The discussion of measures 6 and 12 focused on whether numeric targets for
fleet MPG/percentage AFV (Alternative Fuel Vehicle) needed to be
specified in the measures’ text. It was generally agreed that a percentage
goal reflecting a relative improvement, such as “average MPG for the
municipal fleet should become 15% more efficient by 2010” would be better
than a hard and fast goal such as “the municipal fleet should average 38
MPG by 2010.”
In the case of measure 12, discussion focused on how far the measure
would need to go towards resolving logistical issues such as the legality of
requiring a reduction in average MPG amongst fleets licensed by the city. It
was generally determined that the text of the measures is intended to provide
general guidance, and that it would be the responsibility of City Staff to
work through the logistics of each measure after the general concept was
approved.
COMMENTS/ REVISIONS TO MEASURES 15 AND 16 BY LEO
MIRAS (8 minutes)
The CCWG generally approved the text of measures 15 and 16. Limited
time curtailed further discussion, and refinements to this text will be made
over email.
NEXT STEPS (5 minutes)
The Group decided that discussion and refinement of the measures absent
from that day’s meeting would have to take place via email and internet,
though most group members stated a preference for face-to-face dialogue.
In the next week, City Staff will work on a rough draft of the report
describing the CCWG process. Members will read and provide comments
on the measure text written by Mr. Rios and Mr. Chavez during the next
week.
A rough format for the presentation of CCWG recommendations to
Council Member Castaneda on 1/23 (or perhaps 1/30) was suggested. The
group generally decided that they wanted to provide Council Member
Castaneda an opportunity to give feedback and revisions to the
recommendations, rather than presenting a completely refined and finished
product.
Michael Meacham suggested that it would be important for each CCWG
member to take the time and explain their stake in the CCWG to Council
Member Castaneda at the outset of the next meeting.
NEXT MEETING (5 minutes)
It is possible that the date for the next meeting will be pushed back to
1/30/08 to give the group more time to complete the text for their report and
recommendations. The next meeting was originally scheduled for 1/23/08.
CCWG – Meeting Summary 3
01/09/08