HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-08 SSC MinutesMINUTES OF VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING OF THE
SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
June 8, 2020
A Virtual Regular Meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order by
Chair Romo at 5:09 pm via WebEx.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Commissioners Baugh, Guevara-Gluyas, Korgan (5:19pm), Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson,
and Chair Romo
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga, Environmental Sustainability Manager
Wisniewski, Environmental Services Manager Medrano, Conservational Specialist Downs, Conservation
Specialist Locci & Sr. Fiscal Office Specialist Rodriguez
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Richeson moved to approve the minutes with the requested edits from
the March 9, 2020 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthias and carried with the
following vote:
Yes — 7 Baugh, Gluyas-Guevara, Korgan, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo.
No -0
MOTION TO EXCUSE - Commissioner Korgan from the meeting of March 9, 2020
Commissioner Richeson moved to approve the absence. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Matthias and carried the following vote:
Yes — 7 Baugh, Gluyas-Guevara, Korgan, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo.
No -0
PUBLIC COMMENTS: eComment submitted by Carolyn Scofield sharing an update about San Diego Community
Power (SDCP).
INFORMATION ITEM
1. Staff update on the slow streets initiative efforts in Chula Vista
Eddie Flores, Principal Traffic Engineer presented on the Third Avenue Shared Streets pilot program. The
city received an $8,000 grant from SANDAG to assist with improvement being made.
2. Staff update on proposed municipal code amendments related to governance of the Sustainability
Commission
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Manuel Medrano, Environmental Services Manager, reported on the changes proposed by the
commission. These changes have been reviewed by the City Attorney and will now be reviewed by the
City Manager and Council members.
ACTION ITEM
1. Review and approve submissions for the annual Sustainability Awards
Commissioner Baugh moved to approve the voting results of the Annual Sustainability Awards. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Richeson and carried the following vote:
Yes — 7 Baugh, Gluyas-Guevara, Korgan, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo
No -0
2. Multifamily and Commercial Energy Benchmarking and Conservation ordinance — Barbara Locci
Commissioner Richeson moved to postpone decision of recommendation to City Council. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Matthias and carried the following vote:
Yes — 7 Baugh, Gluyas-Guevara, Korgan, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo
No -0
3. Renaming CLEAN Sustainability Champion Awards
Commissioner Richeson moved to rename the CLEAN Sustainability Champion Awards to Sustainability
Champion Awards The motion was seconded by Commissioner Matthias and carried the following vote:
Yes -7 Baugh, Gluyas-Guevara, Korgan, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo
No -0
4. Consideration of approving Oscar Romo to continue serving as the Sustainability Commission
representative on the Measure P Citizens' Oversight Committee or naming another member or members
to be considered to serve as the representative
Commissioner Baugh moved to allow Chair Romo to continue serving as the Sustainability Commission
representative and to report back to commission. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Legaspi
and carried the following vote:
Yes -7 Baugh, Gluyas-Guevara, Korgan, Legaspi, Matthias, Richeson and Chair Romo
No -0
STAFF COMMENTS
Coleen Wisniewski, determining the next steps in when to recognize the award winners at a City Council
meeting. Thanked Chair Romo for his service to the commission.
Manuel Medrano, Summer Sustainability Series program available online. I Love to Glean event on Saturday,
June 27 from 10- 2pm at South Bay Pentecostal Church. Reminded commissioners of submissions to replace
Chair Romo vacant seat.
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Dennis Gakunga shared that on May 26 council adopted the Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Richeson gave update on the May 13th WAG meeting. During the web meeting they reviewed the
Bayfront projects.
Commissioner Matthias reported on Zero Waste and Plastic Ban, hoping to take plan to council by the end of
the year. She also shared that she has been contacted by the Bayfront Cultural Design Commission (BCDC).
Working out dates to meet and she will report back to commission.
CHAIR COMMENTS
NONE
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Romo adjourned the meeting at 7:37 pm
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