HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-14 SSC MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
January 14, 2019
5:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:02 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
MOTION TO EXCUSE: Commissioner Legaspi moved to excuse Commissioner McMillin from the
meeting held on December 10, 2018. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Richeson and carried
with the following vote:
Yes — 6 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo
No -0
Abstain — 0
STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski, Environmental Services Manager
Medrano and Administrative Secretary Green.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Richeson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on
December 10, 2018. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthias and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 6 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo
No -0
Abstain — 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Autonomous Vehicle Technologies was presented by Eddie Flores, City Traffic Engineer.
Eddie presented the commissioners with a thorough rundown of the plans for autonomous vehicle
technologies in Chula Vista. He shared the San Diego Regional Proving Ground & Chula Vista's Smart
Transportation Future packet and answered questions from the staff and public. Eddie agreed to
arrange a demonstration for the commissioners.
2. Chula Vista Climate Action Challenge presented by Coleen Wisniewski, Environmental
Coleen explained the new program and the new website, then answered questions from the
commissioners.
Resources to Help Residents Understand Chula Vista's Future Clean Energy Choices presented by
Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista Partners in Courage.
Carolyn shared the importance of educating our residents regarding the upcoming decisions that will
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need to be made regarding Community Choice Aggregation. She will distribute the resource handout at
community events.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Review and provide input on proposed 2019 Commission meetings work program
Commissioner Legaspi moved to approve the work program "2019 Proposed Sustainability
Commission Agenda Items" through April 2019. 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
2. Confirm categories for the 2019 CLEAN Sustainability Champion Awards
Commissioner McMillin moved to accept the 2019 CLEAN Sustainability Champion Awards as follows:
resident, business, organization, youth, city employee, teacher, community contributor, with the option
to add an Honorable Mention in each category in the case of a tie. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Legaspi and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 6 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo
No -0
Abstain — 0
3. Consider invitation to have an information booth at South Bay Earth Day, April 6, 2019 and determine
who could attend
Commissioner Richeson moved to accept the invitation for the commission to have an information
booth at South Bay Earth Day, April 6, 2019 11am — 4pm if the City provides name tags and materials to
share. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Legaspi and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 6 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo
No -0
Abstain — 0
4. Discussion on how to increase community participation in sustainability goals and awareness.
Commissioner Richeson moved to table this item for a future meeting if necessary. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Matthias and carried with the following vote:
Yes — 6 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo
No -0
Abstain — 0
5. Review and discuss Activity Report
Commissioner Richeson moved to accept the Activity Report. 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
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STAFF COMMENTS
Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski shared the following upcoming events: Energy Station
Grand Opening 1/24/19, South Bay Rapid Grand Opening 1/26/19, Natural History & Indigenous People of the
South Bay Region exhibit opening 1/26/19, Bayfront Parks Design Workshop 1/29/19, CAP update to City
Council scheduled current on 2/5/19, Drones as First Responders public workshop/forum 2/7/19, Climate
Change Working Group meeting 2/20/19, South Bay Earth Day 4/6/19 and Mobility Devices Plan is going
before council on 1/22/19. Coleen advised the commissioners the Sustainability Commission meetings are
now advertised in the Clean Newsletter.
Environmental Services Manager Manuel Medrano shared that Republic requested a rate increase and the City
will be conducting an audit to determine if it's justified.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Richeson advised the commission he will be attending the Wildlife Advisory Group meeting on
1/23/19.
Commissioner Legaspi shared the City of Chula Vista holds a U.S. ranking as the 17th safest city and the 132nd in
natural disaster risks. He
Commissioner Ruvalcaba would like to see commission participation at the South Bay Rapid celebration and
make it part of our daily routines. Commissioner Matthias suggested WIFI for Rapid buses.
Commissioner Matthias shared the schedule for the next Cleanup days: 1/19/19 Kayak bay cleanup at J St.,
2/2/19 IB planting and 2/16/19 cleanup location TBD.
CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Romo let the commissioners know that the meeting with Eric Crockett was very positive. The meeting
clarified that though the commission is governed by the Brown Act, the commissioners can attend events if
they don't discuss commission business, Mr. Crockett is open to reviewing changes in the charter and inviting
city council to gain their insights, also to review Chapter 4 for possible modification.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Romo adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm.
Connie Green, Administrative Secretary
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