HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2013/11/19 SA M1T�UTES OF A REGULAR MEETII�'G OF THE CITY COUNCIL AI�TD
A SPECIAL MEET1T'G OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 19, 2013 2:00 p.m.
A Regulaz Meetine of the Cin� Council and Special Meetins of the Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency of the Cin� of Chula Vista were called to order at 2:06 p.m. in the
Communirv Room, located in the in the Council Chambers. located in Citv Hall. 276 Fourth
Avenue. Chula Vista.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Aeuilar (am��ed at 2:06 p.m.). Bensoussan
(arrived at 3:11 p.m.). Ramirez and Salas, and Mavor Cox
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Assistant Ciri� Manaeer Halbert, Ciri� Attomev Goo�ins, Cin�
Clerk Norris. and Assistant Ciri� Clerk Bieeloti�
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AI�'D MOMEI�'T OF SILENCE
Mayor Cox paid tribute to President John F. Kennedv and led the Pledee of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
• OATHS OF OFFICE
Board ofLibrarv Trustees: Charler Reriei+�: Safetv Commission:
V1'illiam Canedo Mike Spethman Ronald Hidinger
Stephen Kalaluhi
Cin� Clerk Norris administered the Oath of Office to Commissioners Canedo. Kalaluhi,
Spethman; and Hidineer, and Councilmember Ramirez presented them ���ith certificates of
appointment.
• INTRODUCTION BY MARIYA ANTON. ANIMAL CARE FACILITY
ADMINISTRATOR. OF EMPLOYEE OF THE A10NTH EILEEN HOWARD.
Ai\'IMAL CARE ASSISTANT
Animal Caze Facilitv Administrator Anton introduced employee of the month, Animal Caze
Assisiant Ho«�ard. Ma��or Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Aeuilaz presented it to
Ms. Howard. �
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• RECOGNITION OF VETERANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIFTH GRADERS
MIKAELA GONZALEZ AND KATIE RUST, WINNERS OF THE LADIES
AUXILIARY. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART. LTNIT 49 AI�tD
CHULA VISTA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DETACHMENT 1207'S CHULA VISTA
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT'S ANNUAL FIFTH GRADE ESSAY
CONTEST: "WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO THANK OUR VETERANS"
Miss Gonzales and Miss Rust read their award-winning essays titled "Why It's Important to
Thank Our Veterans."
• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO CHULA VISTA POLICE
DEPARTMENT AGENT MANNY MENDOZA COMMENDING HIM ON 24 YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CHiJLA VISTA
Police Chief Bejarano recognized Agent Mendoza for 24 years of service to the City of Chula
Vista. Mayor Coa read the prodamation and Councilmember Salas presented it to Mr. Mendoza.
• PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO STEVEN "SHAYON" THOMAS-
WELCH IN RECOGNITION FOR H1S ACTS OF COURAGE FOLLOWING A
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
Deputy Fire Chief Davidson recognized Steven Thomas-Welch for his courage following a
traffic accident Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to
Mr. Thomas-Welch.
• UPDATE ON CITY NOW, THE CITY'S CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
Administrative Services Manager Chew presented an update on City Now and provided
eaamples of continuous improvement projects in the City, as well as efforts to train additional
staff inembers. Accountant Apar presented a continuous improvement project completed in the
Finance Department. Assistant to the City Manager Mills recognized current trainees and
announced the recent production of City Now-logoed shirts to further raise awareness of the
program.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-15)
Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember Ramirez.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 15 and 16, 2013.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from Pat Moriarty, Safety Commission.
B. Letter of resignation from Russ Hall, GroN�th Management Oversight
Commission.
C. Resignation from Marshall "Dawes" Hamilt, Housing Advisory Commission.
Recommendation: Council accept the resignations.
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3. ORDINANCE T'O. 3278 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA An4ENDING AI�'D
RESTA7ti�'G I\' ITS EI�TTIRETY CHULA VISTA A4UIvICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
9.06. SECURIT�' ALARM SYSTEMS. l�'ITH THE NEV1' TITLE "SECURITY
ALARMS' (SECOND READING AI�'D ADOPTION — This ordinance ��as introduced
�/28/li) (Police Chie�
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. Item remo��ed from Consent Calendar.
�. ORDII�'AI�'CE I�70. 3280 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CITY OF
CHLJLA VISTA ORDII�TANCE TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE FEE DEFERRAL
PROGRAM WHICH ALLOVI'S FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT FEES TO BE PAID
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT FII�'AL II�'SPECTION INSTEAD OF AT BUILDII�'G
PERMIT ISSUANCE (SECOND READII�?G AI�'D ADOPTION) (Director of
De��elopment Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 3281 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AME\'DII�'G
MCJNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.24.180 — PAYMENT OF SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION CHARGES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTIOI�') (Director of ,
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
7. ORDINANCE I�'O. 3282 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA
VISTA A4UI�TICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.24.li0 RELATII�'G TO THE
II�'STALLATIOI�' OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS — DEFERRAL OF
REQUIREMENTS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Public
Works)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-23� OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TO APPROPRIATE FIRE DEPARTMENT ALS START UP FiJNDS AND TO
TRAI�iSFER FUI�'DS BETWEEN CATEGORIES WITHIl`' THE FIRE DEPARTMEI�TT
AND TO TRANSFER FIJI�'DS BETWEEN CATEGORIES WITHIN THE
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT FUND TO PROVIDE FOR PARAMEDIC TRAINII�'G
PROGRAM COSTS (4/� VOTE REQUIRED) (Fire Chie�
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-236 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTII�'G $1�0.008 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY AI�'D APPROPRIATII�'G SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRAi�ITS
FUI�'D FOR THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (4/� VOTE
REQUIRED) (Police Chie�
Staff recommendation:' Council adopt the resolution.
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]0. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-237 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHiJLA
VISTA APPROVING THE ADDITION OF TWO COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICERS TO THE AUTHORIZED POSITION COUNT FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT (Police Chie�
Staff rewmmendation: Council adopt the resolution.
I 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-238 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "SEWER
REHABILITATION PROGRAM, FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (SW271)" PROJECT
TO BLUE PACIFIC ENGINEERiNG & CONSTRUCTION OF SAN DIEGO,
CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $410;350, WAIVING CITY COUNCIL POLICY
NO. 574-01 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE
CONTINGENCY FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000 (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
. l2. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-2�9 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ASSET MANAGEMENT
INVENTORY AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND GHD INC. AND APPROPRIATING $�5,000 TO THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FUNDED BY SAN DIEGO SERVICE
AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) FUNDS FOR STREET SIGN
REFLECTIVITY MEASUREMENT SERVICES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of
Public Works)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2013-240 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ASSET MANAGEMENT
[NVENTORY AND COND[TION ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. (Director of Public
Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
13. A. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR
THE TECHNICAL BUILDING CODES (FIRST READING) (Direcror of Development
Services and Fire Chie�
B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 1�.08 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 20li EDITION (FIRST READING) (Director of Development
Services and Fire Chie�
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C. ORDII`'ANCE OF THE CITY OF CHlJLA VISTA AMEI�TDII`'G CI-LAPTER 1�.09 OF
THE CHULA VISTA Ml1NICIPAL CODE ADOPTII�'G THE CALIFORI�'IA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 20li EDITION (FIRST READING) (Director of Development
Services and Fire Chie�
D. ORDINAI�'CE OF THE CITY OF CHIJLA VISTA AMENDING CIIAPTER 1�.10 OF
THE CHULA V[STA n4UNICIPAL CODE ADOPTII�'G THE CALIFORI�iIA
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; 2013 EDITIOI�' (FIRST READII�'G) (Director of
Development Sen�ices and Fire Chiefl
E. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 1�.12 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MlJi�'ICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDII�'G STANDARDS CODE, 2013 EDITION (FIRST READII`'G) (Director of
Developmerit Services and Fire Chie�
F. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 1�16 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUI�'ICIPAL CODE ADOPTII`'G THE CALIFORI�'IA
MECHANICAL CODE, 20li EDITION (FIRST READII�TG) (Director of Development
Services and Fire Chie�
G. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMEI�TDING CHAPTER 15.24 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORI�'IA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 20li EDITION (FIRST READIi`'G) (Director of Development
Services and Fire Chie�
H. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 1�.26 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUIVICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORI�'IA EI�TERGY
CODE; 2013 EDITION (FIRST READIIdG) (Director of Development Seroices and Fire
Chie�
l. ORDI7�'At�'CE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.28 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE CALIFORi\'IA
PLUMBII�'G CODE; 2013 EDITIOI�' (FIRST READII�'G) (Director of Development
Semices and Fire Chie�
J. ORDII�'AI�'CE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDII�'G CHAPTER 1�36 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUi�'ICIPAL CODE ADOPTII`'G THE CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE. 2013 EDIT[ON (FIRST READING) (Director of Development Services and Fire
Chie�
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinances on first readine.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-241 OF THE CITY COiIt�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
DESIGNATIOA' OF A CHULA VISTA PROMISE ZONE FROn4 THE U.S.
DEPARTI�4ENT OF HOUSI\'G AND URBAN DEVELOPMEI�'T AI�'D. IF
SELEC7ED. TO AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
OR HIS DES[GNEE TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY OR REQUIRED
DOCUA4EI�'TS TO SECURE SAID DESIGNATIOi�r (Director of De��elopment
Sen�ices)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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15. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-242 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A LEASE FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR THE OTAY
RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY LOCATED AT OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTER AND
APPROPRIATING $110.000 TO THE CAL]FORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT
FLJND (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED) (Director of Library)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 3 and 5 through 15, headings read, text waived.
Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried by the following
vote:
Yes: 4 —Aguilar, Ramirez, Salas, and CoK
No: 0
Abstain: 0
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
4. ORDINANCE N0. 3279 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS OF TITLE 19 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CHULA VISTA
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE SITING OF ELECTRICAL GENERATING FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) (Director of Development
Sen�ices)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Ordinance No. 3279, heading read, text waived.
Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3 —Aguilar, Salas, and Cox
No: 1 — Ramirez
Abstain: 0
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Terri Wyatt, San Diego resident, introduced herself to the Council and stated she would be
running for District Attorney in June 2014.
Jason Paguio, representing the Parade Band Foundation, thanked the City for its support of the
recent parade at Otay Ranch Town Center.
Steve Padilla and John Moot, both representing Inland Berg LLC, spoke favorably of the
relocation of the South Bay power substation and asked the Counci] to support a petition to
modify the project to support a complete undergrounding of the substation components.
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PUBLIC HEARTNGS
16. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING A ZONING MAP TO REZONE TR'O PARCELS
TO A MI�ED-USE ZOI�TE AI�'D APPROVII�'G A TEI�'TATIVE n4AP AND DESIGN
REVIEW PERMIT (Director of Development Services)
Notice of the hearing �vas eiven in accordance w�th lesal requirements, and the hearine N�as held
on the date and no eazlier than the time specified in the notice.
Senior Project Coordinator Kluth presented information on the item and staffs recommendation.
Mavor Co� opened the public hearine.
The followine members of the public spoke in support of staffs recommendation:
• D4ike Spethman, Chula Vista resident
• Daniel Rosenbere, representine Mountain �i'esWrbana
• Deacon Gree Sm�nh. representine the Third A��enue Villaee Association (TAVA)
• Kevin O`I�'eill. Chula ��ista resident
• Luanne Hulsizer, representing the Third A��enue Villaee Association (TAVA)
The follo���ins members of the public spoke in opposition to staffs recommendation:
• Julia Kevs. Chula Vista resident
• Jem Thomas. Chula Vista resident
There beine no further members of the public Hfio w�ished to spea{:, Ma��or Cox closed the public
hearine.
ACTION: Depun� Mayor Bensoussan mo��ed to place the following ordinance on first
reading and adopt the followine Resolution Nos. 2013-243 and 2013-244,
headings read, test ti�aived. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it
carried by the following vote:
Yes: � —Aeuilar. Bensoussan. Ramirez. Salas. and Cox
No: 0 `
Abstain: 0
A. ORDII�AI�'CE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDII�'G THE ZONING
MAP ESTABLISHED BY CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
19.18.010 TO REZ01�'E TWO (2) PARCELS, TOTALII�rG 038 ACRES,
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ALVARADO STREET. FROM A
MULTI-FAA4ILY RESIDENTIAL ZOI�'E (R-3) TO A MIXED-USE ZONE (UC-
1) (FIRST READ[TiG)
B. RESOLUTION 1�'O. 20li-243 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A DESIGN REVIEVI' PERMIT SUBJECT TO
THE CONDITIONS CONTAIt�'ED HEREIN FOR THE COLONY MIXED-USE
PROJECT II�' THE UG1 ZONE OF THE LJRBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN
AREA, CONSISTII�'G OF 162 RESIDENTIAL LJNITS AND 3,000 SQUARE-
FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON APPROXIMATELY 2.61 ACRES
LOCATED AT 4.i� THIRD AVEI�'UE
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 20li-244 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TENTATIVE MAP SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN FOR THE COLONY MIXED-USE
PROJECT IN THE UC-1 ZONE OF THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN
AREA, TO COMBINE MULTIPLE PARCELS INTO ONE FOR 162
CONDOMINIUM UI�'ITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL UNIT ON
APPROXIMATELY 2.61 ACRES LOCATED AT 435 THIRD AVENUE
ACT10N ITEMS
17. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CHAPTER VI OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA MASTER FEE SCHEDULE (Police Chiefl
Administrative Services Manager Chew and Captain Ficacci presented background and staffs
recommendation on the item.
ACT10N: Councilmember Aguilar moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 20li-245;
heading read, te�t ���aived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it
carried by the fo1loN�ing vote:
Yes: � —Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas, and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-245 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER VI, GENERAL POLICE FEES,
ALARMS, OF THE C1TY OF CHULA VISTA MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
18. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE
CHULA VISTA BUSINESS CLUSTER ANALYSIS (Director of Economic
Development)
Director of Economic Development Meacham and Principa] Economic Development Specialist
Ruiz presented information on the Chula Vista business cluster analysis and staffs recommended
implementation plan.
ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2013-246,
heading read; text waived. Deputy Mayor Bensoussan seconded the motion, and ii
carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 —Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas, and Cox
No: 0
Abstain: 0
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-246 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THG IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE
CHULA VISTA BUSINESS CLUSTER ANALYSIS AND AN
APPROPRIATION OF $128,000 TO THE ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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Successor Aaencv to the Redevelopment Aeencv Item:
19. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVII�'G A PURCHASE AI�'D SALE AGREEMEI�'T
(Director of De��elopment Services)
Assistant Director of Development Sen�ices Crockett distributed revised documents to the
Council related to the item �vhich induded the addition of a srant deed with restrictive covenants
and also eztended the effecti��e date to December 2, 2013 to allo��� adequate time to eet the
document siened.
The following members of the public spoke in suppoR of the item:
• Phil Re}�es, representing Land Developer Associates
• Lisa Cohen, representine the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
RESOLUTIOt�' NO. 20li-021 OF THE SUCCESSOR AGEI�'CY TO THE
REDEVELOPMET�'T AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVII`'G A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMEI�'T A'ITH LAI`'D
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES TO SELL ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. �6�-
310-09 AND 565-310-25 FOR $315.000 PLUS DUE DILIGENCE AND
CLOSII�'G COSTS
OTHER BUSII`'ESS
20. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Assistant City Manager Halbert provided an update regardine the South Bay power substation
relocation and stated staff planned to provide a repoR on the subject at the Council meeting of
December 17. 2013.
21. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Ratification of appointment of Gloria Ciriza to the Commission on Aeine.
At the request of Ma}�or Cox; there was consensus of the Council to ratify the appointment of
Gloria Ciriza to the Commission on Aeing.
Mayor Cos reported on the San Diego Robotics Team and stated the team ���ould participate in
the Macti�'s Thanl:sei��ine Da�� Parade.
22. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of a discussion at the Council meetins of December
17; 2013 on the topic of undergrounding the South Bay power plant substation. He also reported
on his recent public office hours and presentations made to Castle Pazk Hieh School students on
the topic of See Click Fis.
Councilmember Aguilar stated she «�ould be holding public office hours on November 21, 2013;
on the topic of the proposed se���er rate increase and proposed change in the billing for se���er
services. She also spoke in support of discussine the South Ba�� po«�er plant substation at an
upcoming meeting.
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Councilmember Salas spoke in support of providing an opportunity for the public to speak at an
early point in the discussion regarding the South Bay power plant substation at the meeting of
December 17; 2013. She also paid tribute to Mike Sole of the Senior Volunteer Patrol.
Mayor Cox stated the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Megan Suzanne Thomas and
Mike Sole of Chula Vista.
City Attomey Googins announced that the City Attorney's office would make a presentation and
conduct a discussion on the topics of California open meeting laws (the Brown Act), and State
and local ethic rules at the Council workshop of December 5, 2013.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Cox announced that the Council would convene in closed session to discuss Item 23
listed below. She stated Item 24 would not be discussed.
Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 5:58 p.m. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 6:07
p.m., with all members present.
23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 549569(c)
Two Cases
There was no reportable action for Item 23.
24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING GXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 549569(a)
Eric Harris v. Citv of Chula Vista, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 09-cv-
2239-JAH(DHB)
Item 24 was not discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 620 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Megan Suzanne Thomas and
Mike Sole of Chula Vista to the meeting to the next Regular City Council Workshop on
December 5; 2013, at 4:00 p.m., in the Police Department Community Room.
Kerry K. elow; sistant City Clerk
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