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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-11 SSC AgendaCHY OF CHULAVISTA Sustainability Commission REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Chula Vista in the Economic Development Department and that I posted this document on the bulletin boar according to Brown Act requirements. s Dated_` Signed'..,j�►/ O' Ay, February 11, 2019 Executive Conference Room 103, Building A 5:00 pm 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo MOTION TO EXCUSE — N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the meeting on January 14, 2019 Staff recommendation: Commission approve the minutes. PUBLIC COMMENTS Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the Board/Commission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. INFORMATION ITEM 1. Highlighting section 4 of the Smart Cities Strategic Action Plan presented by Detulis Gakunga, Chief Sustainability Officer 2. Community Through Hope's new food rescue program — Presentation by Rosa Vasquez, Executive Director of Community Through Hope 3. Hydration Stations at our local high Schools and middle schools of the Sweetwater Union High School District — Commissioner Matthias ACTION ITEMS 1. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) website review and approve Recommended Action: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. 2. Potential Sustainability Criteria based on the UN list Recommended Action: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. 3. Create a plan and calendar for potential public forums on topics: Styrofoam Ban, Climate Action Plan, CV Climate Action Challenge website Recommended Action: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. OTHER BUSINESS 1. ACTIVITY REPORT REVIEW 2. STAFF'S COMMENTS Items under Staff Comments are informational items being relayed from the department director or staff liaisons. These items are not expected to be discussed or commented on by the board or commission. If staff anticipates the board or commission will have additional questions or want to discuss and/or possibly take action, the item should instead be listed under Action Items. 3. COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS This is the same as the Chair's Comments section but is open to each board or commission member. 4. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Comments made by the Chairperson are brief statements that are not open to debate or discussion by the board or commission. Brief announcements are appropriate in this section. ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on March 14, 2019. Page 2 1 Sustainability Commission Agenda FUTURE ITEMS: Project Anticipated Timeframe Invite Planning Commission to attend a Sustainability Commission meeting Invite Healthy Chula Vista to attend a Sustainability Commission meeting Hold meetings at other venues to encourage community participation Invite City Council members to attend a Sustainability Commission meeting Add a discussion regarding a Styrofoam ban to an agenda Tour other City of Chula Vista facilities Participate in Living Coast events Examine the LED eyesight health concerns Materials provided to the Sustainability Commission related to any open -session item on this agenda are available for public review in the Economic Development Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista during normal business hours. In compliance with the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service, contact the Human Resources Department at (619) 691-5041 (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711) at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting. Page 3 1 Sustainability Commission Agenda