MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY SUBCOMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
MAY 23, 2022
TELECONFERENCED - VARIOUS LOCATIONS
10:00 A.M.
The following meeting was held pursuant to AB 361 and fully teleconferenced from various locations during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Pierson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL
The following persons were recorded in attendance by the Recording Secretary:
PRESENT: Councilmember Mikke Pierson and Councilmember Steve Uhring ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Steve McClary; Environmental Sustainability Director Yolanda Bundy; Senior Environmental Programs Coordinator Shen; Environmental Programs Coordinator Mark Johnson; Administrative Analyst Tracey Rossine; Media Technician Parker Davis; and Executive Assistant Mary Linden
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Councilmember Uhring moved, and Councilmember Pierson seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The question was called, and the motion carned unanimously.
REPORT ON POSTING OF AGENDA
Executive Assistant Linden reported that the agenda for the meeting was properly posted on May 17, 2022.
ITEM 1 PRESENTATIONS / STAFF UPDATES
None.
ITEM 2 OLD BUSINESS
None.
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ITEM 3 NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Minutes — June 9, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve minutes for the Environmental Sustainability Subcommittee Special meeting of June 9, 2021.
MOTION Councilmember Ubring moved, and Councilmember Pierson seconded a motion to approve the minutes for the Environmental Sustainability Subcommittee Special meeting of June 9, 2021. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Environmental Programs Update
Recommended Action: Receive and file a presentation on the Environmental Programs activities and provide feedback to staff.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy introduced the item. Senior Environmental Programs Coordinator Shen, Environmental Programs Coordinator Johnson, and Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy provided a presentation for the report.
In response to Councilmember Uhring, Senior Environmental Programs Coordinator Shen stated Southern California Edison (SCE) was working with Public Works and Caltrans staff regarding upgrades to streetlights to comply with the City’s Dark Sky ordinance.
Councilmember Uhring stated Sycamore Farms consistently commended Environmental Programs Coordinator Johnson for his assistance and professionalism. In response to Councilmember Uhring, Environmental Programs Coordinator Johnson confirmed the La Paz project had a discharge agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Water Quality Control Board and provided the City with regular updates. Councilmember Uhring asked ifthe sewer had reduced nitrogen levels in Malibu Creek and Malibu Lagoon. Environmental Programs Coordinator Johnson explained the monitoring conducted for the Civic Center Water Treatment Facility (CCWTF). He stated there had been no significant reductions to date.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy stated Rincon Consultants assisted with the testing and monitoring.
Councilmember Uhring stated SB 1383 compliance was a daunting task.
In response to Councilmember Pierson, Senior Environmental Programs Coordinator Shen stated Universal Waste had a new facility that separated the materials.
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Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy stated the City received a grant to help fund implementation of the program. She stated the City was considering purchasing separate containers for residents to manage their organic waste. She discussed requirements for the City to report to the State.
In response to Councilmember Pierson, Senior Environmental Programs Coordinator Shen stated the next e-waste collection event was scheduled for June 18, 2022.
Councilmember Uhring commended staff for working with Pepperdine. He stated Pepperdine was working to become the first Dark Sky university in the country. He questioned how owners of second homes or short-term rentals could be educated about recycling and organics waste requirements.
In response to Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy, Councilmember Uhring stated he would provide contacts for the Pepperdine Dark Sky programs.
Councilmember Uhring discussed compliance with the Dark Sky ordinance.
He stated he would provide staff with a contact at a local business who offered his assistance. He stated Pepperdine students were a good resource for Dark Sky assistance.
In response to Councilmember Uhring, Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy stated enforcement of the pesticides ordinance was managed by the Planning Department.
In response to Councilmember Pierson, Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy discussed the procedures for signing off on Dark Sky applications. Councilmember Pierson suggested pre-certifying local electricians. He discussed the overwhelming Code Enforcement workload.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy stated an item regarding funding for consultant services would be presented at tonight’s City Council meeting. She discussed proposed restructuring of the Environmental Sustainability Department. She commended staff from other departments who assisted with this presentation.
Councilmember Uhring commended staff for the job done with minimal resources. He wished Senior Enviromnental Programs Coordinator Shen good luck in her new endeavors.
Environmental Sustainability Director Bundy stated the presentation would be posted to the City website.
City Manager McClary commended the Environmental Programs team.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOTION At 11:06 a.m., Councilmember Pierson moved and Councilmember Uhring seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The question was called, and the motion carried unanimously.
Approved and adopted by the Environmental Sustainability Subcommittee of the City of •bu on February 23, 2023.
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