Sustainability Subcommittee of Campus Planning
California State University, Fresno
February 18, 2010
8:30am-9:30am
Madden Library Room 3212
Members Present:
Andrew Correa, Marco Diaz, Andrew Jones, Lisa Kao, Lanny
Larson, Mailee Lee, David Moll, Mike Mosinski, Gary Nelson,
Curt Parkinson, David Williams, Jerilane Willis, Nate Wills
Absent:
Andrew Bethke, Tonya Bojorquez, Peter McDonald, Christopher
Pluhar, Samantha Yang
Meeting called to order by David Moll at approximately 8:35am
Agenda Item #1 Welcome & Introductions
Agenda Item #2 Review & Approval Minutes of January 21, 2010 Meeting
Motion by Andrew Jones. Second by David Williams. January minutes passed.
Agenda item #3 Earth Day 2010 Committee Update—Mosinski/Pluhar/Jones
Dr. Pluhar is absent due to jury duty.
Dr. Jones announced that there will be for discussion panels at the Earth Day
event. Some of the topics that will be addressed are Urban Planning and
Transportation, Urban Water, Climate Change and Jesse Morrow Mountain. The
Satellite Student Union has been reserved as the venue, however, the plan is to
utilize both indoors and outside. One issue that came up in the meeting was that of
parking, particularly for the participants. Mr. Moll reassured that that would not
be a major issue and that the system is fairly efficient. Dr. Jones also noted that
they will do a passport system, as in the previous year, in order to provide an
incentive for students to attend. There will be prize drawings for those who
participate. Dr. Jones stated that they would like this event to be inclusive of as
many departments as possible; proposed to maybe have them create and post
flyers promoting the event. The library will be highlighting books relating to
sustainability specifically for this occasion. Mr. Moll asks Mr. Parkinson if it
would be possible for them to possibly get some sustainability-related books in
stock or to incorporate some sustainability component to their merchandise during
that time. Mr. Parkinson stated that they do carry reusable mugs and bottles,
recycled notebooks, and t-shirts made of recycled products that can all be
showcased for Earth Day. Lanny Larson noted that they are also looking for
donations of prizes to give away at the event. Mr. Williams clarified that he saw
somewhere that it was the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and clarified that it was
actually the 41st. Mr. Moll stated that we will therefore not address its 41st
anniversary, but the theme will be tied into the university’s centennial celebration.
Agenda Item #4 Provost’s Sustainability Curriculum Task Force Update #4—Pluhar
Dr. Pluhar is absent. Mr. Moll stated that he is aware that the provost has had
some difficulty setting up a meeting. A set date has not been established for the
upcoming meeting; however, Mr. Moll will be attendance.
Agenda Item #5 Student Affairs Leadership Panel Discussion Update—Nelson
Mr. Nelson reports that a secure date has been established for Wednesday, March
17th at 9:30 a.m. in the University Business Center, room #194. A group of
approximately 4-5 students, including Andrew Bethke, Tonya Bojorquez and
Alaia Howell of Sustainability Subcommittee, will have a number of issues to
discuss relating to sustainability. Most of the attendants are members of Student
Affairs and will want to hear about how it relates to the “student activities” aspect
of campus. Mr. Moll stated that he will try to attend this event.
Agenda Item #6 County HHW Propose Location Update #6—Moll
Mr. Moll stated that they are currently in draft #23 of the lease agreement which
is sixty pages in length. The agreement is close to completion and there seems to
be a consensus with Chancellor’s Office, Fresno County, Fresno State and the
contractor. Mr. Moll believes it will go forward, however, he does not know for
certain the timetable for completion. The accuracy of the exact amount of dollar
figures that will be spent on the project must be determined before they can move
forward to the Board of Trustees for approval. The contractor must also develop a
design for the site which needs to be presented to the Campus Planning
Committee for approval. The look and feel of the design must be compatible with
that of the university. Mr. Moll estimates that construction should get started
sometime in the late summer or fall.
Mr. Mosinski asks if there will be another name given to the facility. He notes
that the idea of “hazardous waste” does not necessarily have an attractive
connotation. He states that it might be a good idea to think of a name that will
ensure that it will attract people to come utilize the facility. Mr. Moll stated that
he will keep that in mind and that it is a good issue to consider.
Agenda Item #7 “Resuscitate Your Bike” Day—Moll
Mr. Moll stated that this event is being hosted by the City of Fresno along with a
company by the name of J.P. Marketing. It will take place on Sunday, April 25th
and is a part of the “I Bike Fresno” campaign (ibikefresno.org). The event will
take place in Lot V next to the Student Recreation Center; people will be able to
bring their old bikes to the event and have them fixed and functional again. Mr.
Moll stated that we need to begin promoting this event on campus, especially
through our primary communications mediums (i.e. radio, news, etc.).
Agenda Item #8 Fresno Green Team Report—Williams
Mr. Williams stated that he was absent at the last Fresno Green Team Report. Mr.
Moll stated that he did attend. The most prominent initiative being discussed in
the group at the moment is working on the “green building” code.
Agenda Item #9 Library Green Team Report—McDonald
Dr. McDonald is absent; nothing to report.
Agenda Item #10 Roundtable—All
Mr. Mosinski reported that there is a student from the Lyles Center interested in
getting involved in composting food waste. She is presenting a business plan to
Auxiliary Services and the university to get composting bins and machines. She
already has a machine that is capable of breaking down meat scraps. Mr.
Mosinski says that they are trying to obtain bins from Sunset Waste to utilize in
Food Services and the University Dining Hall.
Mr. Moll makes a note of the San Joaquin Experimental Range that is a joint
venture between the U.S. Forest Service and the Jordan College of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology at Fresno State. It is essentially a cattle ranch of
approximately 4,000 acres comprised of adobe structures and beautiful old
architecture. One of the more notable aspects of the location is a plaque from
UNESCO declaring the range a “World Biosphere Preserve”. He believes the
experimental range needs assistance; it would be a good effort for the
Sustainability Subcommittee in helping to maintain the range. Mr. Larson asks
what needs to be done. Mr. Moll stated that they could use assistance in general
upkeep, publicity and activities. Mr. Mosinski provided some background
information on the original purpose and efforts toward the San Joaquin
Experimental Range.
Mr. Williams reported a contract going out to accountant at the City Council for
the Gardensoft CD-ROM. It is essentially a resource for the public; it showcases
how to transform your yard from a traditional lawn one comprised of water
efficient plants.
Meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Next Meeting: Thursday, March 18th