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GREEN TASK FORCE
MINUTES
May 11, 2010
Roll Call
Members Present
Chair Mario Guerra Vice Chair Luis Marquez
Bob Ciatti Lars Clutterham
Janet Molinaro Robert Rubio
Also Present:
Desi Alvarez Tom Davidson
Calvin Davis Mike Finn
Julia Emerson Bill Kalpakoff
Robert Phillips Sally Flowers
Dan Pruitt
Absent:
Sylvia Southerland Jesse Kalashyan
Nancy Swenson Jonathan Leonard
The meeting was called to order at 12:22 p.m. by Chair Guerra. He referred to the rough draft of the
final report, noting some changes he already made to the Green Task Force Members page and said he
will get the proper spelling and company names included. He also said a photograph of the GTF’s first
meeting at Coca-Cola Bottling Company will be included.
He said the City is continuing to make strides in the greening of our city and is still working on the deal
with Tesla and had another meeting last Tuesday. He explained Assistant City Manager Gilbert Livas
has been in Sacramento regarding Assembly Bill 2065, which is the first bill specific to Downey to
create a redevelopment zone. He said Mr. Musk said the Tesla plant in Downey will be the greenest
manufacturing plant in the world, not just California or the United States, and noted Mr. Musk has asked
about the Green Task Force. Chair Guerra noted he had a meeting with Cardinal Mahoney last night
and he asked about Tesla. Chair Guerra felt Tesla will be a great corporate sponsor and stated we have
Coca-Cola, Bottling, Southern California Edison and The Gas Company and we are all working
together. This is a sustainable thing and we are making history.
Minutes
Lars suggested Number 11 on Page 4 be changed to read.
11. Short
Term – The Green Task Force recommends that City Council enhance sustainable building
codes in anticipation of the next code updates and review all fees related to environmental sustainability
with an eye towards reducing those that may incentivize sustainable practices
It was moved by Janet Molinaro, seconded by Lars Clutterham and unanimously carried to approve the
April 13 minutes, as amended.
Discussion
Chair Guerra referred to the handout from the September 1 report and read a statement from Desi
Alvarez. He stated there are things in the lists, like solar fees and a GTF award that we will add and will
need one final meeting.
The GREEN TASK FORCE REPORT was reviewed and the following additions and changes were
noted.
Green Task Force Mission and Goals
It was suggested to change the second to last sentence in the first paragraph to read “environmental
to be
awareness and ensure sustainable practices continue implemented.” Also, to capitalize the word
Council
in the second line of the third bullet point.
Contents
Chair Guerra said he wants more pictures, such as a solar panel. It was also decided to add two
Solar installation feesRecycling Awareness
additional bullet points. One is and the other is
Desi asked, if anyone has pictures or other illustrative material to please forward them in a digital file.
Page 1 – Creation of the Green Task Force
Task Force Meetings
– last line should be changed to read “Efficient Lighting and Electric; Dave
Stevens, Southern California Gas Co.; and Steve Factor of Solar City (green building expert).”
Add to second paragraph
: Had City’s Code presented by Economic Development Director John
Perfitt and Director of Building and Safety Linda Haines. Had City’s recycling report presented by
Integrated Waste Coordinator Kathy Simmons. Mention Coca-Cola Bottling Company’s presentation
regarding recycling and Sylvia Southerland’s presentation from Southern California Edison.
Page 2 - Green Task Force Member
Under Industry, School District and Utility Representatives:
For Bill Kalpakoff the company name should read Calmet Services, Inc. and
for Robert Phillips, Dan Pruitt, Mike Finn and Jonathan Leonard the company name should read Coca-
Cola Bottling Company
Remove Jesse Kalashyan
Page 3 – Subcommittees
Under Subcommittee Members, remove Jesse Kalashyan from the Education Subcommittee and correct
the spelling of Janet Molinaro’s name.
Page 4 – Legislative Review
Change Paragraph 3, Line 9, to read “specifications, planned reductions in energy use, and/or the
provision of incentives for solar roof installations.
Change Paragraph 4, Line 12, to read state’s new
law
, and in some cases was actually.
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Page 5 – Accomplishments
seven
Correct Paragraph 1, Line 2, to read key impact areas (instead of eight).
Add bullet points:
Reduction of Solar installation permit fees to incentivize trash recycling containers
Trash recycling containers
Chair Guerra said he also wants a picture of solar panels, plastic bags, and the recycling containers in
City Hall.
Page 6 – “Downey Green” Website
add a coma at the end of Line 2 after the word approval.
Page 7 – A Day Without a Plastic Bag
“to”
Remove the word in Paragraph 1, Line 2. Add a hyphen to Paragraph 1, Line 11, between the
“cost-effective”
words and remove the coma after the word effective.
In Paragraph 2, Line 12, add wording such as “positive benefits of reusable (Desi will come up with the
wording) after “paper or plastic.”
Page 8 – School-Based Education Program – Reusable Bags
“was awarded with 1 reusable grocery.”
In Paragraph 4, Line 5, change the sentence to read
List the people who handled the judging.
Barbara “Bobbie” Samperi and Nancy Swenson – Downey Unified School Board Members
Lars Clutterham – Green Task Force Member
Jennifer Boose – Downey Unified School District, Secretary to the Superintendent
Mario Guerra – Downey Council Member
It was noted the plastic bags were sent to Calmet Services, Inc.
Mario noted there were other pictures of the kids on the playground and we should look at putting those
in.
Page 9 – Is okay
Page 10 – Green Landscaping Workshop
of“that”
Paragraph 1, Line 2, change the word to members became aware that the Central…
Paragraph 1, Line 5, capitalize the B in Central Basin.
Paragraph 1, Line 7, add “The Gas Company sponsored the food.”
focuses“focused
Paragraph 2, Line 1, change the word to ”
which
Line 2, remove the comma after varieties and change the word to
“that”…
plant varieties that thrive
Line 8, remove the comma
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reducing“reduce”
Line 9, change to
It was also suggested to maybe add another photo to this page.
Page 11 – Recommendations
Short-term Targets
1. Delete the words “in cooperation with the City Manager” from Line 3
“also”“also”
In Line 4 add the word between would and be
Focus Area:
In Line 7, It was suggested to list the GTF’s Mission Statement and Goals and the
seven focus areas the same way they are listed in Appendix. A”
Desi mentioned the items prioritized at an earlier meeting and it was suggested saying the
recommendations are summarized in priority order.
2. OK
“water”
3. Line 1 add enhance conservation
FocusArea: Water and Energy
Line 6 change
“Place”to be placed
4. Change to read recycling containers in public parks (remove words )…..
5. OK
6. Add to end of Line 3…and an award incentive recognition program to be given in conjunction
with the annual Keep Downey Beautiful Home Awards Ceremony for the Greening of residential
or commercial properties throughout the City.
7. Delete the words “City-wide” from Line 1
8. Include water runoff reduction, streetscape improvement, street planting aesthetic enhancements.
9. Okay as is
Long-Term Targets:
1. Okay as is
Focus Area: Transportation and energy
2. Add word “energy” to end of Line 3
Appendix A – Moving Forward Sustainability
Change the color of the Earth.
Paragraph 2, Line 4, change the word eight to “seven” These “seven” focus areas are:
Environmental Health and Water
Add a space in bolded list between
Paragraph 3, Line 4, change the word eight to “seven”…and the “seven” focus areas
Mario asked where in the report does it promote Keep Downey Beautiful, Kids Day, other organizations
and City staff? Bob Phillips suggested putting something like “recommend future Task Forces work
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cooperatively and help promote the work of City Staff, such as the Integrated Waste Coordinator, and
list this position’s functions.
Mario said what about Green Building Codes that have been adopted. It was noted when Gilbert Livas
attended he mentioned what happens to plan checks, etc. if we go green. We need to put the fast track
program in. Mario asked everyone to skim through their file and notes in the next few weeks. Bob
Phillips asked what the purpose of having the Municipal Code water conservation regulations listed.
Desi said it was one of the easy ones to put it because it is very specific and is one of the things
discussed and mentioned earlier in the text. It was asked, do we need to provide language as to why it is
in there? Desi referred to the last paragraph of Appendix A.,.Using the Urban Environmental Accords,
stating we are trying to say “here are all of the things the City does and where they fall under this
program.” We tried to list the things the City does and thought we might as well put examples where
they are manageable. The water conservation ordinance is a manageable example. Mario said
Appendix A needs to have titles on each page and should also have Page Nos.
Mario mentioned the California Contract Cities Association where the Green Task Force started. He
said he saw a presentation there two years ago from the City of Redondo Beach and asked that it be
forwarded to him. Robert Rubio noted Redondo Beach is a trend setting city. Sally Flowers mentioned
that she hosts a roundtable in the City of Commerce every month and has asked Mario to present an
overview on June 16.
Chair Guerra asked Lars to sing the song he composed for Gallatin Elementary School and had the kids
sing, which he did. Chair Guerra mentioned the passing of Council Member Larry Nelson from the City
of Artesia and gave his condolences to Sally Flowers.
Lars presented a PowerPoint program that was a photographic summary of the reusable bag program.
Chair Guerra suggested it be shown when the presentation is made to the Council. He said we need to
set a course of action. It was suggested waiting until June 8 or 22 to go to Council and holding one
more short meeting next month to review the final draft. Chair Guerra suggested the final report go to
th and
the Council on July 13 said he will send an e-mail with meeting dates to see when most members
can attend. He said the changes discussed today will be e-mailed to everyone and asked for any
graphics members would like to see in the report. He mentioned he would like to see the photos Lars
took with the kids.
Chair Guerra suggested tentatively putting down June 15 to meet.
Sally Flowers suggested the Green Task Force be invited to the grand opening for Tesla to which Chair
Guerra agreed.
Adjournment
: 1:58 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday, June 15, at 12:00 p.m. in the Cormack Room, at Downey City
Hall.
______________________________ _______________________________
Shirley Conte, Recording Secretary Mario A. Guerra, Chair
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