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Climate Change Working Group Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CLIMATE CHANGE WORKING GROUP (CCWG)
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 28, 2018 3:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Climate Change Working Group of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 3:02
pm by Chair Legaspi in the Police Headquarters Community Room, located at 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Legaspi, Daniel Zaragoza, Tim McNamara, Debbie Discar-Espe, Katie
Hentrich for Allison Wood, Matt Lowery for Randy Van Vleck, Maria Miller for Nick Lee, Michael
Simonson, Eric Drabb, Lisa Cohen for Todd Galarneau, Doug Roberts for Sue Mosburg, Morgan
Hollingworth for Rich D’Ascoli, Len Hering for Moriah Saldana, Lindsey Hawes.
ABSENT: Vice Chair Ruvalcaba, Hugo Mora
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga, Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski,
Environmental Services Manager Medrano, Conservation Specialist II Downs and Senior Fiscal Office Specialist
Rodriguez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Rick Lakin, Chula Vista resident, suggested adding discussions on education elements to
the CCWG future topics such as energy conscience meal planning assistance, “retro Thursday” promoting use of
old clothes instead of new purchases, etc. to reduce our energy footprint.
INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Welcome & Introductions
Chair Legaspi welcomed all members and substitutes and led the introductions.
2. CCWG Background, Roles and Meeting Objectives presented by Cory Downs, Conservation
Specialist II
Cory explained the background, roles and meeting objectives of the CCWG and answered
questions from the participants.
3. 2017 Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update presented by Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist II
Cory presented the 2017 Climate Action Plan with associated handouts. He responded to
questions regarding emissions reductions, community emissions, water concerns, waste
reduction, CCWG energy policy, residential building policy, transportation an d outreach.
4. Preparing for Post 2020 presented by Coleen Wisniewski, Environmental Sustainability Manager
Coleen presented Post 2020 plan, answered questions and distributed handouts.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chair Legaspi adjourned the meeting at 4:34 pm.
Connie Green, Administrative Secretary