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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-08 SSC Regular Meeting Full agenda packetSustainability Commission REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA April 8, 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 —None APPROVAL OF MM UTES of the meeting on March 11, 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 ficture discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to three minutes. INFORMATION ITEM Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure and new EV/hybrid purchase through the Climate Mayor's Collaborative presented by Steve Knapp, Fleet Manager and Coleen Wisniewski 2. Clean Transportation Programs Currently Being Reviewed by the CPUC presented by Cory Meman, SDG&E ACTION ITEMS 1. Decide whether to work with the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission on the project for Hydration Stations at local high schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District, create a sub -committee, if necessary, to create a plan and then present to both Commissions and later the City Council Recommended Action: Commission discuss and take action as appropriate. 2. Review nominations and vote for CLEAN Sustainability Champions award winners 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 tinder Action Items. • Bronze rating data explanation memo in process • Republic Services audit update 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 May 13, 2019. Page 2 1 Sustainability Commission Agenda FUTURE ITEMS: Project Anticipated Timeframe Invite Planning Commission 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 Szzstainabiliiy Commission Agenda MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION March 11, 2019 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA 5:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5:00 pm by Chair Romo in the Innovation Station of the Civic Center Library, located at 365 F Street, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, and Chair Romo. ABSENT: None MOTION TO EXCUSE: Commissioner Richeson moved to excuse Commissioner McMillin from the meeting held on February 11, 2019. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthias and carried with the following vote: Yes — 5 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson and Chair Romo No -0 Abstain — 0 STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski, Environmental Services Manager Medrano, Stacey Kurz Senior Project Coordinator, Senior Conservation Specialist II Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist I Robert Coleman and Administrative Secretary Green. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Richeson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on February 11, 2019. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Legaspi and carried with the following vote: Yes — 5 Legaspi, Matthias, McMillin, Richeson, and Chair Romo No -0 Abstain — 0 Commissioner Ruvalcaba arrived at 5:12pm. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None INFORMATION ITEMS Chair Romo explained the purpose of this meeting is to promote working together with the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission and other commissions to learn about and support each other's goals. Unfortunately, the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission did not have a quorum which resulted in a Special Meeting of the Sustainability Commission. 1. Innovation Station Joy Whatley, City Librarian, gave an overview of the Innovation Station and explained its purpose and activities. 2. NatureScape Presentation Page 1 of 3 Sustainability Conmiission Miiurtes Robert Coleman, Conservation Specialist I, presented a summary of the NatureScape program which encourages creating water -conserving, sustainable landscapes. He answered questions and shared an upcoming workshop will be held on 5/18/19 at the South Bay Botanic Garden located at Southwestern College. A recommendation was made to reach out to local landscape organizations to educate them on promoting NatureScape-type landscaping. 3. Lauderbach Park Improvements Chester Bautista, Associate Engineer, provided an overview of the improvements planned for the park including an upgraded basketball court, soccer and baseball practice fields, path lighting and more. The RFP will go out in approximately 1 month. The grant timeline is completion in 2025. 4. California Prop 1 1RWM Non -Potable Water Planning Grant Paul Watson, Global Action Resource Center and Julie Beth Hinds, UCSD presented development design plans and community engagement plans for water capture from a grant awarded to focus on disadvantaged communities in Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and SDHC. Chula Vista locations will be Lauderbach Park, Feaster Charter School and South Bay Community Services 5. Climate Action Challenge Outreach Tool Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist I, presented an update on the new website scheduled to roll out in April 2019. OTHER BUSINESS STAFF COMMENTS Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski shared SDG&E would like to present to the commission information on Clean Transportation next month, the Bicycle Scavenger Hunt will be held on 3/28/19, the Clean Sustainability Champion Awards nominations are still open and Our Hometown magazine features the Office of Sustainability in the March 2019 issue. Environmental Services Manager Manuel Medrano shared polystyrene alternatives pilot program is being rolled out to small businesses, the June and/or July commission meetings will be moved to a different location due to the remodel of the Executive Conference Room, Food Waste Prevention Week is being presented to the City Council on 3/12/19 and a Free Compost event will be held on Saturday, 3/30/19 gam -12pm. Manuel also asked for support in educating friends, family and public that recycling is still a good practice and highly recommended even though with changing recycling markets there has been some negative press. Manuel reminded the commission the invitations for their participation in South Bay and other public forums is based on the commission's request to engage the community. Senior Project Coordinator Stacey Kurz shared the Chula Vista Boomers and Seniors Expo will be held on 3/19/19 at Montevalle Recreation Center and the next Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission meeting will be held at the Sharp Chula Vista facility. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Matthias presented the reusable water bottle hydration stations recommendation at Chula Vista Page 2 of 3 Sustainability Commission Minutes High Schools. She suggested working with the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission on this project and then presenting the plan to City Council. It was recommended this topic be added to next month's agenda for discussion and voting. Tina shared the Living Coast Discovery Center was honored to present at the Integrated Waste Management Technical Advisory Committee. Commissioner Richeson would like more information on the bronze rating for Climate Action. Staff agreed to add this to a future agenda. He also asked for a presentation on street camera data, which Staff will ask if City Traffic Engineer can add this to his July meeting presentation. Commissioner Ruvalcaba invited everyone to the Youth Climate Strike on Friday, 3/15/19 10am — 2pm. Students will march to City Hall. She will be representing the Sustainability Commission by speaking at this event. Commissioner McMillan asked for all to think of sustainability in a more holistic vein versus just environmentally. Commissioner Legaspi asked about attendance requirements for the Climate Change Working Group members. Staff agreed to research attendance guidelines and will also reach out to existing members regarding their interest in remaining a member. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Romo thanked the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission for their participation at this meeting and thanked the staff for their support and for putting this meeting together. ADJOURNMENT Chair Romo adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm. 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The three categories should add up to 100% of the units to be allocated. Select Job data set for methodology: Transit Jobs Pop Enter Percentages: 1 50% 40% 1 10% 100% Notes: Income Categories units per Income category for the San Diego region determined by the Ca artment of Housing and Community Development is included below. The entages for each income category is applied to the "Total Allocation" per diction at left (red box) for demonstration purposes. Very Low Low I Moderate Above Mod. Units 42,332 26,627 1 29,734 72,992 Percent 24.7%1 15.5%1 17.3% 42.5% A. B. Transit Either/ Or Total Jobs Civilian Jobs C. Pop Total Allocation' Carlsbad 836 589 1,425 Chula Vista 6,139 1,387 7,526 Coronado 547 127 674 Del Mar 174 22 22 EI Cajon 1,669 1 1 532 2,201 Encinitas 418 322 741 Escondido 5,853 784 61637 Im erial Beach 490 142 633 La Mesa 2,222 312 2,534 Lemon Grove 836 139 975 National City 2,307 317 2,624 Oceanside 3,282 914 4,195 Poway 281 260 260. San Diego 56,686 7,281 t 63,966 San Marcos 1,254 487 1,741 Santee 418 296 714 Solana Beach 418 70 488 Unincorporated 1,006 2,660 3,666 Vista 1,462 527 1,989 Region' 85,843 - - 17,169 103,011 Notes: Income Categories units per Income category for the San Diego region determined by the Ca artment of Housing and Community Development is included below. The entages for each income category is applied to the "Total Allocation" per diction at left (red box) for demonstration purposes. Very Low Low I Moderate Above Mod. Units 42,332 26,627 1 29,734 72,992 Percent 24.7%1 15.5%1 17.3% 42.5% 1. The total number of units to be allocated based on each of the three priority categories is determined by multiplying the RHNA Determination Units (171,685) by the percetages entered into each of the yellow boxes above. These units can be seen as the subtotals for A., B., and C. 2. The total number of units perjurisdiction within each of the priority categories (transit, jobs, and pop) is determined by multiplying the number of units to be allocated for the specific priority category (See Note 1) by each jurisdiction's share (as a percentage) of the total regional count for the priority category (total stops, total jobs, total pop), which are included in the gray columns in the Data tab. Very Low Low Moderate Above Mod. Carlsbad 586 368 411 1,010 Chula Vista 3,093 1,945 2,172 5,333 Coronado 277 174 195 478 Del Mar 9 6 6 16 EI Cajon 905 569 1 635 1,560 Encinitas 304 191 1 214 525 Escondido 2,728 1,716 1 1,916 4,703 Imperial Beach 260 164 183 448 La Mesa 1,042 655 732 1,796 Lemon Grove 401 252 281 691 National City 1,078 678 757 1,859 Oceanside 1,724 1,084 1,211 2,973 Poway 107 67 75 184 San Diego 26,287 16,534 18,464 45,326 San Marcos 715 450 503 1,234 Santee 293 184 206 506 Solana Beach 201 126 141 346 Unincorporated 1,507 948 1,058 2,598 Vista 817 514 574 1,409 Region 42,332 26,627 29,734 72,992 1. The total number of units to be allocated based on each of the three priority categories is determined by multiplying the RHNA Determination Units (171,685) by the percetages entered into each of the yellow boxes above. These units can be seen as the subtotals for A., B., and C. 2. The total number of units perjurisdiction within each of the priority categories (transit, jobs, and pop) is determined by multiplying the number of units to be allocated for the specific priority category (See Note 1) by each jurisdiction's share (as a percentage) of the total regional count for the priority category (total stops, total jobs, total pop), which are included in the gray columns in the Data tab.