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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-11-19 SSC Special MinutesPage 1 of 3 Sustainability Commission Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA November 19, 2018 5:00 PM A Special Meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chair Romo in the Executive Conference Room 103, Building A, located at 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski and Administrative Secretary Green. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Richeson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on October 8, 2018. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McMillin and carried with the following vote: Yes – 6 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo No – 0 Abstain – 0 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista Partners in Courage, shared that the City of San Diego’s business plan for community choice energy is expecting revenues of $800,000 and $1.8 billion. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Presentation LEED update at Civic Center campus (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) by Barbara Locci, Conservation Specialist I. Ms. Locci shared the LEED score cards of Buildings B & C and answered questions from the commissioners. Commissioner Matthias made a suggestion to Staff regarding a plan for discarded toilet paper rolls for a possible positive impact on trash score. 2. Consideration of cancelling the December 2018 meeting. Commissioners discussed the option to cancel the December meeting. It was decided to hold the meeting as planned. Commissioner Matthias moved to not cancel the December 2018 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Richeson and carried the following vote: Yes – 6 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo No – 0 Abstain – 0 Page 2 of 3 Sustainability Commission Minutes STAFF COMMENTS Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski updated the commissioners on the 10/23/18 Green Team Sustainability Plan, shared that during the 11/13/18 city council meeting the joint venture with Public Works and Conservation departments added 10 additional EV chargers was announced, Beautify Chula Vista was very successful, the next Climate Change Working Group meeting will be held on 11/28/18 and today’s Sustainability Commission Meeting was included in social media posts. COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner McMillin would like to add an agenda item and will send an email to Staff with the topic. Commissioner Legaspi reminded everyone he will be chair the Climate Change Working Group meeting on 11/28/18. Commissioner Richeson asked when the Wildlife Advisory Group will reach out to him with meeting dates. Staff agreed to research. Commissioner Matthias shared that the Cultural Bay Front (CBF) meeting has been postponed, the recent kayaking clean-up and D St. clean-up event were both very successful in that less trash was evident, the next clean up event will be at the salt works on 12/15/18 9am; Commissioners are to email Secretary Green if interested in attending. Commissioner Ruvalcaba will not be able to attend the Climate Change Working Group meeting on 11/28/18 due to her attendance at an environmental group meeting in Sacramento. Voice of San Diego public debate article. CHAIR’S COMMENTS Chair Romo shared information on 10/20/18 Autonomous Vehicle Testing event he attended. He also asked we invite Dennis Gakunga to gather input from the commission regarding the Chula Vista Smart Cities Strategic Plan to ensure the priorities are Business, Planet and People. ADJOURNMENT Chair Romo adjourned the meeting at 6:13 pm. Connie Green, Administrative Secretary