Sustainable City Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 SUSTAINABLE CITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 4:00 PM Elliot Gonzales, Chair Nicholas Lind, Commissioner Kathleen Irvine, Vice Chair Coby Skye, Commissioner Donna Bergeron-Birge, Commissioner Alan Tolkoff, Commissioner Sona Coffee, Commissioner Morgan Wheeler, Commissioner Carla Dillon, Commissioner FINISHED AGENDA AND DRAFT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Chair Gonzales called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM. ROLL CALL Also present: Larry Rich, Sustainable City Coordinator Commissioners Donna Bergeron-Birge, Sona Coffee, Carla Dillon, Nicholas Present: Lind, Coby Skye, Alan Tolkoff, Kathleen Irvine and Elliot Gonzales Commissioners Morgan Wheeler Absent: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Members of the public are invited to address the Sustainable City Commission on items of interest to the public within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each speaker will be limited to three minutes unless that time is extended by the Chair. There was no public participation. MINUTES 17-012SC Recommendation to receive and file the minutes of the Sustainable City Commission meeting of Thursday, March 23, 2017. Page 1 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 SUSTAINABLE CITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 4:00 PM A motion was made by Vice Chair Irvine, seconded by Commissioner Skye, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Donna Bergeron-Birge, Carla Dillon, Nicholas Lind, Coby Skye, Kathleen Irvine and Elliot Gonzales Absent: 2 - Sona Coffee and Morgan Wheeler Recused: 1 - Alan Tolkoff REGULAR AGENDA (3) 1 17-013SC Recommendation to receive a presentation from Long Beach Transit about their efforts to reduce emissions. Larry Rich, Sustainable City Coordinator, introduced Paul Gonzales from Long Beach Transit, who gave the presentation. There was no public participation. Chair Gonzales spoke. Commissioner Skye spoke. Paul Gonzales responded to a queries from Commissioner Skye. Paul Gonzales responded to a query from Vice Chair Irvine. Larry Rich spoke. Paul Gonzales responded to queries from Commissioner Tolkoff. Chair Gonzales spoke. Paul Gonzales responded to queries from Commissioner Bergeron-Birge. Chair Gonzales spoke. Paul Gonzales responded to a queries from Vice Chair Irvine. Chair Gonzales spoke. Page 2 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 SUSTAINABLE CITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 4:00 PM A motion was made by Commissioner Skye, seconded by Commissioner Dillon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Donna Bergeron-Birge, Sona Coffee, Carla Dillon, Nicholas Lind, Coby Skye, Alan Tolkoff, Kathleen Irvine and Elliot Gonzales Absent: 1 - Morgan Wheeler 2 17-014SC Recommendation to receive a presentation from Public Works on mobility programs and projects. Larry Rich, Sustainable City Coordinator, introduced Eric Widstrand, City Traffic Engineer, who gave the presentation. Commissioner Skye spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Commissioner Skye spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Chair Gonzales spoke. Commissioner Coffee spoke. Eric Widstrand responded to queries from Commissioner Coffee. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Commissioner Dillon spoke. Eric Widstrand responded to queries from Commissioner Dillon. Commissioner Lind spoke. Eric Widstrand responded to a query from Commissioner Lind. Page 3 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 SUSTAINABLE CITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 4:00 PM Chair Gonzales spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Commissioner Tolkoff spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Commissioner Lind spoke. Eric Widstrand responded to queries from Commissioner Lind. Commissioner Skye spoke. Eric Widstrand spoke. Commissioner Skye spoke. Chair Gonzales spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Tolkoff, seconded by Commissioner Dillon, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Donna Bergeron-Birge, Sona Coffee, Carla Dillon, Nicholas Lind, Coby Skye, Alan Tolkoff, Kathleen Irvine and Elliot Gonzales Absent: 1 - Morgan Wheeler 3 17-015SC Recommendation to hold an election for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Sustainable City Commission for 2017-2018. Chair Gonzales spoke. Commissioner Tolkoff spoke. Larry Rich spoke. Chair Gonzales spoke. Commissioner Tolkoff spoke. Chair Gonzales spoke. Page 4 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 SUSTAINABLE CITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 4:00 PM Larry Rich spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Chair Gonzales spoke. Larry Rich spoke. Chair Gonzales spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Chair Gonzales spoke. Commissioner Coffee spoke. A motion was made by Commissioner Tolkoff, seconded by Commissioner Dillon, to approve recommendation to nominate Commissioner Coby Skye as Chair and Commissioner Sona Coffee as Vice Chair. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 8 - Donna Bergeron-Birge, Sona Coffee, Carla Dillon, Nicholas Lind, Coby Skye, Alan Tolkoff, Kathleen Irvine and Elliot Gonzales Absent: 1 - Morgan Wheeler PROGRESS UPDATES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS & NEXT STEPS FROM SUSTAINABLE CITY STAFF Larry Rich spoke. COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM SUSTAINABLE CITY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Coffee spoke. Commissioner Bergeron-Birge spoke. Larry Rich spoke. Commissioner Skye spoke. Commissioner Coffee spoke. Page 5 of 7 CITY OF LONG BEACH THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 SUSTAINABLE CITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER COMMISSION MINUTES 333 W. OCEAN BLVD, 4:00 PM Commissioner Skye spoke. Larry Rich spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Commissioner Tolkoff spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Larry Rich spoke. Vice Chair Irvine spoke. Chair Gonzales spoke. Larry Rich spoke. Commissioner Tolkoff spoke. Larry Rich spoke. Commissioner Tolkoff spoke. ADJOURNMENT Chair Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 5:28 PM. GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTENDING TO SPEAK This guide has been prepared as an aid so that you will be able to express your opinions briefly and clearly before the Commission and thus increase the effectiveness of your presentation. Remarks are generally limited to 3 minutes. 1. State your name and address. 2. Organization you represent, if any. 3. State whether for or against the proposal. Your statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge; avoid gossip, emotion and repetition. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to reach. A clear, concise and non-repetitive argument is impressive. 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