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Home My WebLink About2019-06-10 SSC Special Meeting Full Agenda PacketI 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 board MY OF according to %Brown Act requirements. f CHUCAMM Dated (� ! / l fined I I i l l � 1 11 11 I I Sustainability Commission r t SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 10, 2019 5:00 pm CALL TO ORDER Public Works Department Meeting Room A 1800 Maxwell, Chula Vista ROLL CALL: Commissioners Guevara-Gluyas, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson, Ruvalcaba and Chair Romo APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the meeting on May 13, 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 ITEMS 1. Commission to discuss establishing the following adhoc subcommittees a. Community Choice Aggregation b. Single Plastic/Styrofoam Ban c. Zero Waste Plan d. Smart Cities e. Energy efficiency ordinances 2. Otay Landfill tour guided by Neil Mohr, Landfill Operations Manager, Republic Services MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION May 13, 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 Executive Conference Room 103, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Commissioners Guevara-Gluyas, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo. ABSENT: McMillin and Rubalcaba STAFF PRESENT: Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski, Environmental Services Manager Medrano and Sr. Fiscal Office Specialist Monica Rodriguez. MOTION TO EXCUSE: Commissioner Legaspi moved to excuse McMillin absence from the regular meeting on April 8, 2019. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathias and carried with the following vote: Yes — 6 Guevara-Gluyas, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo No -0 Abstain — 0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Richeson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 8, 2019. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guevara and carried with the following vote: Yes — 6 Guevara-Gluyas, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo No -0 Abstain —0 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Carolyn Scofield, Chula Vista Partners Encourage meeting invitation at Community Through Hope on Thursday, May 16. INFORMATION ITEMS I. Unmanned drones as first responders presented by Sgt. Jim Horst, Property Crimes Unit Supervisor at Chula Vista Police Department Sgt. Horst presented on how the Police Department is currently utilizing Unmanned Ariel System (UAS) better known as drones. Drones are used in missing person, collisions, wild fires and much more. Public safety is the main reason for using drones, also they are cheaper than helicopters and reduces staff time in calls. Lastly, it provides officer safety. 2. Urban/old growth timber rescue presented by Jessica Van Arsdale, San Diego Urban Timber and Manuel Medrano, Environmental Services Manager Manuel Medrano, Environmental Services Manager spoke on how he is working on a construction demolition deconstruction program which includes the rescue of urban timber. One of the partners coordinating this program is San Diego Urban Timber. Jessica, owner of San Diego Urban Timber is working along with municipalities to reframe how urban wood is treated. She shared information on Page I of 3 Sustainability Commission Minutes the process of treating urban wood and an "urban hub" is needed. 3. Expanded polystyrene reduction pilot program for Chula Vista business presented by Jessica Toth and Malika Sen -Espinosa, Solana Center Jessica Tooth shared how with the support of Environmental Services, the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is developing a work plan for the reduction of polystyrene best know as Styrofoam. The six-month pilot would work with Chula Vista business on identifying and selecting alternative products to use. Those interested in participating will get support from the city in during the transition to new environmentally friendly products. 4. Update Climate Change Working Group presented by Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist II Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist II, shared how there is currently two vacant seats in the Climate Change Working Group. The seat for resident and existing building and infrastructure are both vacant. In June's Sustainability Commission meeting commissioners will be presented with the information of applicants who wish to fill these seats so that commissioners help in the selection process. ACTION ITEMS 1. Sustainability Commission Charter Review Commissioner Richeson moved to approve working on a white paper to present/give to Mayor and Council for a charter review to change the mission of the Sustainability Commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guevara-Gluyas and carried with the following vote: Yes - Guevara-Gluyas, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo No -0 Abstain - 0 Commissioner Legaspi moved to approve a retreat for commissioners to gather and brainstorm on a white paper. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthias and carried the following vote: Yes - Guevara-Gluyas, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo No -0 Abstain - 0 OTHER BUSINESS 1. ACTIVITY REPORT REVIEW Commissioners agreed to add the following item to the Activity Report: • Looking at improving the commissions charter • June's agenda select a vice chair 2. STAFF COMMENTS Environmental Sustainability Manager Wisniewski shared how SDG&E has an EV Climate Credit available Page 2 of 3 Sustainability Commission: Minutes through 5/31/2019. Also, the installation on the 123 charging ports and the first purchase of EV'swon the project of the year award from American Public Works Association. Reminded everyone that Thursday, 3/16/2019 is Bike to Work day. A Naturescape workshop in conjunction with a plant sale will take place at Southwestern College on Saturday, 3/18/2019. She will be speaking at a high school conference on the Climate Action Plan. Environmental Services Manager Medrano reminded commissioners to wear closed toe shoes for the visit to the land field on 6/10/2019. 3. COMMISSIONERS COMMENT Commissioner Richeson followed up on letter that he had shared about the Wildlife Advisory Group and the consultant's presentation regarding Sweetwater Park and the progress on budget. He also shared that he participated in a J street clean up event. Commissioner Legaspi gave an update on the Working Group meeting. Discussion of ban on plastic bags and presentation of active transportation plan, there is a scooter one-year pilot plan coming to Chula Vista. Commissioner Mathias reported on hydration station and proposing there be one in every high school and middle school. A presentation was given to the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission and a sub- committee was formed to find funding and present to council. Otay River Valley Regional Park day is on 5/18/2019. Next clean up event being held at Sweetwater River Chanel on 5/25/2019. 4. CHAIR COMMENTS Chair Romo recognized the Mayor and Council for their support of the commission. He wants commissioners to be able to embark on more opportunities to make Chula Vista a true sustainable city. ADJOURMENT Chair Romo adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm. Monica Rodriguez, Sr. Fiscal Office Specialist Page 3 of 3 Sustainability Commission Minutes Connie Green From: Cory Downs Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:03 AM To: Connie Green Cc: Coleen Wisniewski; Manuel Medrano Subject: FW: Resident Membership in CCWG Hello Connie, Please find a nomination for CCWG for the SSC to review at their next meeting. Thanks, Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist 619-476-2442 City of Chula Vista Economic Development Department, Office of Sustainability 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 The climate is changing, are you? Chula Vista residents can join the climate challenge at www.chLjlavistaca.gov/clean to start their journey IAT E AGION CHALLENGE From: Carolyn Scofield [mailto:carscof@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 11:03 PM To: Cory Downs; Coleen Wisniewski Subject: Resident Membership in CCWG Warning: External Hello Cory and Coleen, Email I, wanted to let you know that I am interested in being a part of the CCWG as a Chula Vista resident. Educating residents in Chula Vista about the CV CAP and helping them take action on the serious climate crisis issues facing us continues to be a priority for me. I especially value working together with other groups on these issues. The CCWG, with its ongoing role of reaching out to residents about CAP implementation, suggesting new solutions to the Sustainability Commission and City Council, and reporting back to stakeholders appeals to me. Being a member of this group would help me see multiple perspectives and get new ideas to help residents be more involved with climate action. Since the inception of Chula Vista Partners in Courage in 2016, our group has reached out to Chula Vista residents and partnered with local organizations to provide education and avenues for action on human rights and climate issues. We focus on promoting our common values of human rights, environmental justice, and legislative accountability and are non- partisan. Initially, we studied immigration rights and met with elected officials and city staff to promote Welcoming City. We partnered with local groups, including ACCE Action, South Bay People Power, and South Bay CAN. When the 2017 Climate Action Plan was approved by the Chula Vista City Council, we spoke at the meeting to support 100% clean energy by 2035. New alliances were formed with Climate Action Campaign and League of Women Voters. Since then, we have focused primarily on supporting the implementation on the Chula Vista CAP, especially 100% Clean Energy by 2035. Meeting with the Sustainability Department, our group developed our action plan to reach out to residents --holding educational meetings, attending Sustainability Commission meetings, and encouraging others to get involved. We started working with SD 350 and Citizen's Climate Lobby. We received a lot of assistance from both the Sustainability Department and the Sustainability Commission, for which I am very grateful. I believe there is hope for the future of living sustainably in the City of Chula Vista, an important leader in climate actions, and am happy to be a part of the effort. Thank you, Carolyn Scofield CarScof@yahoo.com 619-865-8565 Chula Vista Partners in Courage A nonpartisan grassroots group promoting our shared values of human rights, environmental justice, and political accountability • boards and Commissions 2019 Proposed Sustainability Commission Agenda Items Below is the proposed schedule of items City staff plans to bring to the Sustainability Commission for calendar year 2019. The list consists of projects assigned to staff by City Council and the City Manager and discussion topics the Commission approved as a workplan during the September 2018 meeting. This is a tentative schedule and new items can be added as they arise and as we can confirm guest speakers. Commissioners are welcomed to add discussion and/or action items as schedules and other logistics permit. Meeting Date: January 14, 2019 Location: Room 103 in Building A Information items: Autonomous Vehicle CV Climate Action technology presentation Challenge website Eddie Flores, City Traffic Engineer, Department of Engineering & Capital Projects Action items: Review suggested calendar CLEAN Sustainability Sustainability Discuss sustainability of the year for meetings Champion Awards Commission booth at participation efforts categories the South Bay Earth Day Chair/Staff comments: Meeting Date: February 11, 2019 Location: Room 103 in Building A Information items: Smart City Strategic Action Plan Action items: Community Choice Discussion potential Aggregation (CCA) website, public forums FAQ (Styrofoam ban, Climate Action Plan, CV Climate Action Challenge website, etc. Bronze rating data CLEAN Sustainability explanation Champion awards presented at Council April 16th, confirm attendance Meeting Date: May 13, 2019 Location: Room 103 in Building A Information Items: Expanded polystyrene Update on Climate Change Unmanned drones as first Presentation about reduction pilot program Working Group presented responders (Police urban/old growth for Chula Vista by Cory Downs, Department) — TBD timber rescue businesses presented Conservation Specialist II by Jessica Toth and Malika Sen-Espinosa, Solana Center Action items: Sustainability Review and appree City Commission Charter eR8Fg efficiGn^„ GFd;RaRGe , Review Chair/Staff comments: -T-1 Meeting Date: June 10, 2019 Location: Location: Public Works Info items: 1 Otay Landfill tour Action items: 3 Consider creating an Vote on new CCWG Active Transportation ad hoc CCA members Plan— presentation subcommittee and discussion, (pending prior potential feedback - discussion between Frank Rivera Dennis and Chair Romo Chair/Staff comments: On 7/3/19 email will be sent Review annual regarding EES study calendar revi Meeting Date: September 9, 2019 Location: South Branch of the Library in the Energy Station (tentative) Information items: 2-3 Traffic Signal Healthy Communities New Energy Station maker Controls Master update — Stacy Kurtz space at the library (Michael Plan - Eddie Flores, Bruder, Chula Vista City Traffic Elementary School District) Engineer; Street TBD camera data NOT SURE IF THIS IS SOMETHING'' THEY CAN PROVIDE INPUT ON, IF SO THIS SHOULD BE AN ACTION ITEM Action items: 2 comment and recommend Consider creating energy efficiency an ad hoc ordinances to City Council subcommittee for single-use plastics/polystyrene — (pending prior discussion between Dennis and Chair Romo Chair/Staff comments: Review calendar Meeting Date: October 14, 2019 Location: Room 103 in Building A Information Items: 1 or 2 Telecommunications Master Senate Bill 1383 Plan, Ed Chew, Director of (Manuel Medrano) Information and Technology Services or Dennis Gakunga, Chief Sustainability Officer - NOT SURE IF THIS IS Sustainability Commission ROLE AND FUNCTION The purpose of the Sustainability Commission is to provide citizens' advice to the City Council in the areas of energy and water conservation, resource recovery, environmental sustainability and other related fields as determined by the City Council. The Commission works in conjunction with the Economic Development Department Office of Sustainability regarding the public education, development, implementation and evaluation of environmental initiatives and programs that advance economically and environmentally sustainable local practices. Commissioners will work with other agencies and citizen groups to provide the City Council with information and recommendations that foster inclusive program development and broad program participation. g,rUdff San Diego Bay at Chula Vista TEA CLE Join the Living Coast Discovery Center's Team for clean-up, planting and restoration projects throughout Chula Vista and So. SD County, Saturday,, June 29,, 2019 8:00 AM, Marina View Park at the CV Marina 900 Marina Parkway in CV Reservations required To sign up, more information and exact location, contact: Volunteers@thelivingcoast.org or (619) 409-5905 (Space is limited) Make a difference in your community! 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