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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-09 SSC MinutesC1W OF CHULA VISTA REGULAR MEETING OF THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION Meeting Minutes September 9, 2024, 5:00 p.m. City Hall, Bldg. C, Conference Room B-111 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA Present: Raymundo Alatorre, Eleuterio Buquiran, Commissioner Guevara-Gluyas, John Knox, Chair Korgan, Hayley Salazar, Jeanine Sharkey Also Present: Abigail Costello, Environmental Services Manager Medrano, Secretary Rodriguez Others Present Dave DiDonato, Recycling Specialist 1. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Sustainability Commission of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 5.08 p.m. in Conference Room B-111 located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista California. 2. ROLL CALL Secretary Rodriguez called the roll. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments submitted 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Introduction of New Commissioner Dr. Eleuterio Buquiran 1 Newly seated Commissioner Buquiran introduced himself to the commission and shared his goals and passion for sustainability. 4.2 Edible Food Rescue Efforts in Chula Vista in Compliance With Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383 Lara, Chapter 395, Statues of 2016) Recycling Specialist DiDonato shared a presentation on the edible food recovery progress. Food recovery is part of SB1383 and organic waste disposal needs to be reduced 75% by 2025 and rescue at least 20% of currently disposed edible food by 2025. DiDonato went over the requirements in place prior to SB1383 and what jurisdictions, commercial food generators and food recovery organizations must now do to meet the food recovery goal and comply. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2024 Moved by John Knox Seconded by Chair Korgan Motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 8, 2024 Yes (7): Raymundo Alatorre, Eleuterio Buquiran, Commissioner Guevara- Gluyas, John Knox, Chair Korgan, Hayley Salazar, and Jeanine Sharkey Result:Carried (7 to 0) 5.2 Elect New Vice -Chair for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Moved by Chair Korgan Seconded by John Knox Motion to elect Commissioner Alatorre as Vice -Chair of the Sustainability Commission for fiscal year 2024-2025 Yes (7): Raymundo Alatorre, Eleuterio Buquiran, Commissioner Guevara- Gluyas, John Knox, Chair Korgan, Hayley Salazar, and Jeanine Sharkey Result:Carried (7 to 0) 5.3 Commission Draft Memo on Artificial Turf Policy Recommendations Chair Korgan offered his gratitude to the two commissioners that worked on the draft memo and shared some recommendations when it comes to presenting to City Council. Discussion was had on time allotted to present 2 and how the memo would be presented. Commissioner Sharkey will share a presentation with council that was previously shared with the commission. Moved by Chair Korgan Seconded by Jeanine Sharkey Motion to approve draft memo with the condition that the ask is clearly outlined and no future use of artificial turf in city owned properties. Yes (7): Raymundo Alatorre, Eleuterio Buquiran, Commissioner Guevara- Gluyas, John Knox, Chair Korgan, Hayley Salazar, and Jeanine Sharkey Result:Carried (7 to 0) OTHER BUSINESS 6. STAFF COMMENTS Environmental Services Manager Medrano shared information on upcoming evets such as the Master Composter class scheduled t start on September 17 at the Living Coast Discovery Center, NatueScape taking place on October 5, Benchmarking and Beyond event on October 9 and Beautify Chula Vista on October 19. On behalf of Conservation he shared that a $10 million grant was awarded from the Department of Energy for benchmarking. He concluded by sharing that Chair Korgan will be ratified to the Measure P Committee. 7. CHAIR'S COMMENTS Chair Korgan welcomed Commissioner Buquiran and shared that he looks forward to working with him. He also mentioned he encourages the current and future youth member to participate during meetings. 8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Knox thanked staff for the CLEAN Newsletter as it provides a lot if useful information. Commissioner Salazar shared that she attended her first Bayfront Cultural and Design meeting. 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Monica Rodriguez, Secretary 3 i,'Sln`G Monica Rstt4uez, Sec etary