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Date:February 14, 2022
Time:5:00 p.m.
Location:City Hall, Bldg. #C, Conference Room B-111
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista
Welcome to your Sustainability Commission Meeting!
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1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners Baugh, Guevara-Gluyas, Korgan, Legaspi, Richeson, Rodriguez
and Chair Matthias
3.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Commission on any subject matter within the Commission’s
jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law generally prohibits the
Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not included on the agenda, but, if
appropriate, the Commission may schedule the topic for future discussion or refer the matter
to staff. If you wish to speak on any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and
submit it to the Secretary prior to the meeting or submit an electronic comment per the
instructions on page one of this agenda.
4.PRESENTATIONS
The following item(s) will be presentations given to the Commission. Action on these item(s)
is typically limited to the Commission receiving the presentation and providing direction or
feedback to staff, as appropriate.
4.1.REDUCING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH THE CLIMATE ACTION
CHALLENGE
Presenter: Cory Downs, Conservation Specialist
4.2.UPDATE FROM STAFF ON THE IMPACTS ON THE CITY'S EFFORTS TO
RECOVER, RECYCLE AND REUSE DISCARDED RESOURCES IN LIGHT OF
REPUBLIC SERVICES COLLECTION SERVICE INTERRUPTION
Presenter: Manuel Medrano, Environmental Services Manager
4.3.CITY OF ENCINITAS HELIUM-FILLED BALLOON BAN
Presenter: Manuel Medrano, Environmental Services Manager
4.4.UPDATE OF A PRESENTATION FROM CIOPRO, INC AND ORGANIZATION
OFFERING SERVICES THAT HELP CITIES ACHIEVE SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Presenter: Eli Cortez
5.ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to speak on
any item, please fill out a "Request to Speak" form and submit it to the Secretary prior to the
meeting or submit an electronic comment per the instructions on page one of this agenda.
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5.1.APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Recommended Action:
Commission approve minutes
5.2.CONFIRM CATEGORIES FOR THE 2022 SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION AWARDS
Recommended Action:
Review categories and confirm as needed
OTHER BUSINESS
6.STAFF COMMENTS
7.CHAIR'S COMMENTS
8.COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9.ADJOURNMENT
to the regular meeting on March 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Materials provided to the Sustainability Commission related to any open-session item on this
agenda are available for public review by contacting the Economic Development Department
at SSC@chulavistaca.gov.
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I declare under penalty of perjury that I am
employed by the City of Chula Vista in the
Economic Development Department and that
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according to Brown Act requirements
Dated _2/9/22_ Signed__________________
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PLASTIC RECYCLING PROJECT #1
Bloomington/Rialto CA
May 13,2021
The Team
Sergio Perez
President
Mark Mills
Chief Financial Officer
Over 30 years in waste recovery
sales, facility development and
operations Successfully
implemented innovative food
waste BioDigester in San
Bernardino, CA
Over 20 years in commodities
trading throughout North America,
with a focus on natural products
and renewable energies
Co-founder of a leading
commodities trading company,
with a focus on biofuels
Michael Brown, PE
EVP, Business Development
Over 40 years of renewable
energy and waste management
energy and project
implementation experience
Participated in the development,
structuring, financing and/or
implementation of over $3 billion
for waste and energy facilities
PLASTIC FUEL, INC. (PFI) is the exclusive US licensee for the PLASTIKGAS plastic to fuel (P2F) patented technology.
Enerra | 2
Less than
10% OF PLASTIC
has ever been recycled
An estimated
8MM METRIC TONS of
plastic end up in the
ocean every year
Plastic in landfills
LEAK TOXIC CHEMICALS,
into the ground and water
supply as it decomposes
Plastic has been found
in AT LEAST 180 MARINE SPECIES,
including 100% of sea
turtles
5.25 trillion pieces of
plastic float on the
ocean’s surface, creating
MASSIVE PLASTIC
ISLANDS
Clandestine plastic
burning RELEASES
TOXIC GASSES into the
atmosphere
30+ MILLION TONS of
plastic are dumped
annually in the US
alone.
The Problem
Enerra | 3
Source: US Energy Information Administration. https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_sum_snd_d_nus_mbbl_a_cur.htm
High Transportation Fuel Consumption
10 million
gallons of
diesel
48 million
gallons of
gasoline
390 million
gallons of
gasoline
115 million
gallons of
diesel
Enerra | 4
A Plastic to Fuel (P2F) Recycling Plant with patent-pending technology that converts plastic back to its hydrocarbon state.
Our Solution
Removing the
problem of
non-recyclable,
dirty waste plastic
Eliminating the
need for the US to
export waste plastic
to Asian and African
countries
Producing clean,
high-performance
gasoline and
certified diesel for
automobiles,
commercial trucks,
and buses
Enerra | 5
Plastic Fuel Inc’s Solution
•PLASTIKGAS is the only demonstrated
technology in the world that converts difficult to
recycle waste plastic into finished, certified
drop-in fuel.
•The technology is operating in Mexico.
•Commercial plants are being shipped to
Caribbean Region.
•Plastic Fuel, Inc. has an operating pilot plant in
Southern California.
Enerra | 6
Source: US Energy Information Administration. https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_sum_snd_d_nus_mbbl_a_cur.htm
Technology Comparison
Enerra | 7
COMPANY USES A CATALYST OPERATING PLANT USES ALL PLASTICS PRODUCES 6 FUELS
SIMULTANEOUSLY
PRODUCES
“NAPTHA” -CRUDE
OIL THAT NEEDS TO
BE REFINED
USES 100% OF
INPUT NO EMISSIONS COST EFFECTIVE
SELF SUFFICIENT
CLOSED-LOOP
SYSTEM
PLASTIKGAS ✔✔✔✔✔✔✔
RENEWLOGY ✔✔
NEXUS ✔✔
AGILYX ✔✔
BRIGHTMARK ✔✔
1998
Started developing the
process of converting
plastic to fuel.
Development
Completed numerous
laboratory tests and trials.
Successfully isolated
gasoline, diesel, kerosene
and paraffin from plastic.
Theory
Environmental Analysis
ASTM Standards Fuel
Refined Kerosene to Jet Fuel
Fuel Production Log
Mexican Patent
Testing
Built first pilot plant.
Scaled plant for
industrial use.
Production
Ready for Market.
US Patent Pending.
Market1998 -2008
2008 -2012
2012 -2017
2018
Enerra | 8
Timeline of Development
The process starts with
shredding the plastic
waste into pellets or
chips.
No hazardous
chemicals (catalysts)
are used.
A small amount
of the gas
produced,
provides ALL the
energy needed
for the process.
The REFORMER is filled
with waste plastic and
through a thermal-physical
process plastic is
converted back into
hydrocarbons of several
forms (gas, liquids and
wax).
Closed loop system,
no harmful emissions
produced
Able to process ALL
types of plastics at
the same time
The Conversion Process
Enerra | 9
0%13%25%38%50%63%
Gasoline
Diesel
Kerosene
Paraffin
LPG
Residue
315,000 Gallons
155,000 Gallons
65,000 Gallons
200,000 Pounds
60 Tons
40,000 Gallons
Obtaining Gasoline and Diesel With Waste Plastic
Our process plant was designed and patented using waste plastic as raw material. 3,000 tons of non-recyclable waste plastic per year
produces:
Enerra | 10
Benefit to the Bloomington & Rialto
Enerra | 11
•Participate in game-changing diversion technology
•Site of the first US commercial plant
•Divert locally generated waste plastic
•Cities can utilize some of the renewable fuels
produced
•Local jobs and taxes
•Opportunities for local suppliers of goods and
services
•Greenhouse Gas footprint reduction
2586 SHENANDOAH WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 WWW.ENERRA.COM
May 3, 2021
Mr. Manuel Medrano
Environmental Services Manager
Economic Development Department, Office of Sustainability
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mr. Medrano:
Enerra (formerly known as Plastic Fuel Inc or PFI), in cooperation with CIOpro, is pleased to provide
the following conceptual proposal to the City of Chula Vista (the City).
As we have discussed, we are interested in siting and operating one of our waste plastic
transformation plants in or near the City. This plant will accept all waste plastics collected in the City
that are difficult or impossible to recycle and transform it into high octane gasoline, ultra-low sulfur
diesel fuel and other useful products.
We have been operating a pilot plant in San Bernardino and are under construction of our first two
commercial plants in Bloomington and Victorville. Adding a location in the Chula Vista area fits
strategically with our ability to serve the Southern California region.
Benefits to the City and its neighbors include:
• Participating in our game-changing program to deal with the waste plastic crisis
• A local, stable outlet for waste plastics that are difficult or impossible to recycle
• Royalty payments based on tipping fees received at the project
• Preferred right to utilize our clean, high performing fuels
• Local jobs, taxes and greenhouse gas reduction
2586 SHENANDOAH WAY SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 WWW.ENERRA.COM
We believe the best way to proceed is cooperatively with a Public/Private Partnership (P3) type
arrangement. Enerra will be solely responsible for all financing, permitting, engineering, construction
of and operating the facility.
We would like the City to work with us on the following:
Siting- We would like the City to discuss plant siting with us and help us select a preferred and
perhaps an alternate site. We are interested in any preferred area, such as a Disadvantaged
Community designated area. An ideal site would be 3 to 5 acres, industrially zoned, with good
freeway access. Ideally, it would contain an existing high-ceilinged warehouse of at least 20,000
square feet. Enerra would purchase or lease the selected site.
Permitting- Enerra would be fully responsible for all activities related to permitting the Project.
We ask the City to consult with us and expedite the review and processing of all necessary local
permits.
Feedstock Supply- We request that the City formally direct its waste hauler(s) and recyclers to
enter into long term feedstock delivery agreements. Enerra agrees to provide a royalty payment
to the City for all feedstock provided. Typically, this would be in the 5 to 10% range, depending
on tip fee levels, feedstock types and quantities, cleanliness etc.
Maximizing Local Benefits- This Project has many benefits- jobs, opportunities for local
businesses and non-profits, greenhouse gas reduction, pollution prevention etc. It is important to
us that this project have the most beneficial impact on the City’s residents and businesses. We
request input from the City on how best to maximize the beneficial impacts of this project.
We thank you for your consideration and look forward to a long-term partnership with the City of
a Chula Vista.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Brown
Executive VP of Business Development
Tel: (925) 451-1423
Email: Michael@Enerra.com
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To:Monica Rodriguez
Subject:Public Comment Received
Date:Monday, February 14, 2022 12:43:17 PM
User Ruth Arnett-Jordan has enter the following comment(s):
Non-profits have two years -- under the existing contract with Republic -- to engage in
recycling for the purposes of fundraising. There has been no direction from the City on how to
take advantage of this clause. It would be entirely possible for a coalition of nonprofits to
build a plastics to fuel (and, eventually, a state of the art waste to energy plant) on the 54 acres
by the landfill. Now is the time to be proactive and bring innovation and communitywide
collaboration into the mix as we plan our waste management future. Because we have a
landfill, Chula Vista can be at the forefront of the regenerative movement where residents are
empowered to recycle, compost and give new life to their waste. We, as Chula Vistans, living
in the second largest city in the county, can lead the transition to renewable energy generation
and make an enormous positive impact on, not only, our economic and environmental health
but that of the entire region.
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