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CHULA VISTA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Virtual, Via Teleconference
Present: Commissioner Baugh, Commissioner Korgan, Commissioner
Richeson, Chair Mathias
Absent: Commissioner Guevara-Gluyas, Commissioner Rodriguez, Vice
Chair Legaspi
Also Present: Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga, Environmental
Sustainability Manager Wisniewski, Environmental Services
Manager Medrano, Secretary Rodriguez
Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in
the interest of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the
Sustainability Commission and staff participated in this meeting via teleconference. All
votes were taken by roll call.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order at 5:28 p.m. via teleconference.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Rodriguez called the roll.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 3.1)
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3.1 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 14, 2021
Moved by Commissioner Richeson
Seconded by Commissioner Korgan
Approve the minutes dated: June 14, 2021
Yes (4): Commissioner Baugh, Commissioner Korgan, Commissioner
Richeson, and Chair Mathias
Carried (4 to 0)
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Matthias called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to
submit any final electronic comments. Secretary Rodriguez announced that no
comments had been received.
5. PRESENTATIONS
5.1 SAN DIEGO IS DROUGHT SAFE
Tish Berge, Assistant General Manager, presented on San Diego County
Water Authority. She gave an overview of the regions that the water
authority provides service for and the on -water supply sources which are
24% local supply, 66% Colorado River and 10% State Water Project. She
also provided in information on how the region is well-prepared for dry
years, the region's water supplies are reliable even in multiple dry years.
Residents and businesses have hard -wired conservation practices into
their everyday lives, water use per person is half of what is was a few
decades ago. In planning tomorrow for tomorrow, investments in potable
reuse, raising water levels and delivering QSA supplies are being looked
at. The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan which serves as a long-
range water planning document follows guidelines prescribed by the
Water Code and evaluates supplies and demands over a twenty-year
planning horizon. Tish also explained the different requirements for a
wholesaler (water authority) and retailer (water authority member
agencies). In closing she shared that there are sufficient supplies through
2045 under all scenarios and the water authority will continue to explore
options to ensure supply reliability at reasonable cost.
Chair Matthias called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the
public to submit any final electronic comments. Secretary Rodriguez
announced that no comments had been received.
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5.2 PRESENTATION BY SOUTHWEST STRATEGIES, OUTREACH
CONSULTANT TO THE REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, ON CHULA
VISTA REDISTRICTING EFFORTS
Melina Meza from Southwest Strategies presented on the importance of
participating in the redistricting process. Redistricting occurs every decade
with the release of Census data and it is important as it allows residents
greater access to government. Residents of Chula Vista, businesses and
anyone with a vested interest in Chula Vista should participate in the
process. The redistricting process is broken down into two phases. The
first phase will include a series of four workshops one held in each Council
district. Phase two includes workshops and public meetings with the
process ending in December when the recommended plan goes to
Council for approval. Residents can attend any of the scheduled
workshops even if it is not held in their district.
Chair Matthias called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the
public to submit any final electronic comments. Secretary Rodriguez
announced that no comments had been received.
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS SECTIONS OF MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTERS 8.24 AND 8.25 TO UPDATE THE DEFINITION OF
ORGANIC WASTE, GIVING THE AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER
TO REQUIRE ORGANIC WASTE LANDFILL DIVERSION AND ON THE
PROCESSING OF DELINQUENT PAYMENTS
Environmental Services Manager Medrano did not have a presentation but
was available to answer any questions from Commissioners.
Chair Matthias called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the
public to submit any final electronic comments. Secretary Rodriguez
announced that no comments had been received.
Moved by Commissioner Baugh
Seconded by Commissioner Korgan
Motion to approve amendments to various sections of municipal code
chapters 8.24 and 8.25 to update the definition of organic waste, giving
the authority to the City Manager to require organic waste landfill diversion
and on the processing of delinquent payments.
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Yes (4): Commissioner Baugh, Commissioner Korgan, Commissioner
Richeson, and Chair Mathias
Carried (4 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
7. STAFF COMMENTS
Environmental Services Manager Medrano shared information for the upcoming
Summer Sustainability Series with the next workshop taking place on July 15th at
4pm. He informed the commissioners that a new chair and vice -chair will need to
be selected for the upcoming fiscal year. Finally, he provided information of the
upcoming coastal clean-up.
8. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Mathias talked about the upcoming meetings to be either virtual or in-
person and asked for input from the commissioners as to what is their
preference. After a brief discussion it was decided that next meeting will be held
virtually. She asked staff is a date had been secured for the Republic Services
tour.
9. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Richeson asked that any new fee increase from Republic
Services first be brought to the commission before it goes to City Council.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7.08 p.m.
Minutes prepared by. Monica Rodriguez, Secretary
Sl'o'n odriguez, Se tary
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