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CHULA VISTA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
June 12, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-111
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
Present: Raymundo Alatorre, Crystal Fairley, Commissioner Guevara-
Gluyas, John Knox, Chair Korgan, Hayley Salazar
Also Present: Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga, Environmental Services
Manager Medrano, Secretary Rodriguez
1. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was
called to order at 5:09 p.m. in Conference Room B-111 located in City Hall,
Building C, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista California.
2. ROLL CALL
Secretary Rodriguez called the roll.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
One e -comment was received from Robert Johnson and four public comments
received from Carolyn Scofield, Lexi Rueff, Andrea Nocoechea and Abigail
Costello.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 UPDATE ON THE ZERO WASTE PLAN
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Environmental Services Manager Medrano shared an update on the Zero
Waste Plan. The plan was reviewed by the commission and approved by
City Council in 2022. Per the City's 2017 Climate Action Plan the Zero
Waste Plan seeks 90% diversion by 2035. Medrano shared the six key
tasks - strategies with measurable actions and briefly went over
compliance to Senate Bill 1383. He concluded his presentation by
mentioning current efforts which include the on-going work on the single -
use plastics ban, education efforts food waste diversion and recycling and
the success of the Zero Waste Academy.
5. ACTION ITEMS
5.1 APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 8, 2023
Moved by John Knox
Seconded by Chair Korgan
Motion to approve meeting minutes of May 8, 2023 with the correction to
the motion in action item 5.2.
Yes (6): Raymundo Alatorre, Crystal Fairley, Commissioner Guevara-
Gluyas, John Knox, Chair Korgan, and Hayley Salazar
Result:Carried (6 to 0)
5.2 SELECTION OF MEASURE P CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE,
WILDLIFE ADVISORY GROUP (WAG), BAYFRONT CULTURAL AND
DESIGN COMMITTEE (BCDC) AND BUILDING DECARBONIZATION
WORKING GROUP MEMBERS
Moved by Chair Korgan
Seconded by John Knox
Motion to select Chair Korgan to Measure P Citizens' Oversight
Committee, Commissioner Fairley to the WIIdlife Advisory Group,
Commissioner Salazar to the Bayfront Cultural and Design Committee and
Commissioner Knox to the Building Decarbonization Working Group.
Yes (6): Raymundo Alatorre, Crystal Fairley, Commissioner Guevara-
Gluyas, John Knox, Chair Korgan, and Hayley Salazar
OTHER BUSINESS
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Result:Carried (6 to 0)
6. STAFF COMMENTS
Chief Sustainability Officer Gakunga shared that in tomorrow's City Council
meeting and update on the Chula Vista Community Shuttle will be presented
along with the Economic Development workplan.
7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
Chair Korgan asked about applications for the vacant seat in the commission and
encouraged commissioners to tour the recycling facility. He also shared that the
attended a dinner at the Chamber of Commerce where members of City Council
and the Mayor were in attendance and he extended an invitation for them to
attend a commission meeting.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Alatorre stated he is interested in knowing how Economic
Development and Sustainability are closely tied in.
Commissioner Knox commended Tina Matthias for organizing the clean-up
events throughout the city. He made the recommendation the city provide
residents the tools to pick up trash making it easier for the collection of trash.
Commissioner Fairley asked when the next Zero Waste Academy will take place
and she shared she has spoken to people who use the shuttle and they really
enjoy the service.
Commissioner Guevara-Gluyas mentioned she also likes the idea of having trash
pickers available for residents. Perhaps having a rental program available at city
parks. She also asked that the plastic ban move forward.
Commissioner Salazar inquired about removing invasive species/plants.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Monica Rodriguez, Secretary
qonica Rodriguez, Secre
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