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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2002/11/05MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF CHULA VISTA November 5, 2002 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton (Mayor Horton arrived at 4:25 p.m.) ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY INTRODUCTION BY DAN BE1NTEMA, NATURE CENTER DIRECTOR, OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, DAVID DIDONATO, NATURE CENTER GARDENER Nature Center Director Beintema introduced David Didonato, and Councilmember Davis presented him with a proclamation. OATHS OF OFFICE: John Willet Safety Commission Kimberly Appleget Child Care Commission City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath to Commissioners Willett and Appleget, and Councilmember Davis presented them with certificates of appointment. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION BY MAYOR HORTON TO BILL JOHNSON, SUE ROOS, AND LEONARD MIRANDA PROCLAIMING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2002 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL DAY Deputy Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Councilmember Davis presented it to the abovementioned law enforcement records and support personnel. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) PRESENTATION BY PORT COMMISSIONER HALL OF A STATUS REPORT REGARDING PORT DISTRICT ISSUES Commissioner Hall updated the Council on following Port District issues and projects: fiscal status; revenue invested in the Port tidelands; maritime operations; cruise ship operations; real estate operations; the Hyatt expansion project; the Spinnaker Hotel project; plans for the old police station site; the Campbell leasehold; south Embarcadero; the proposed public pier on north Embarcadero; the museum entrance to the USS Midway; the airport and airport security; airport taxicab permitting; and activities as Commissioner for 2002 and 2003. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 16) Item #12 was continued to November 12, 2002, at the request of staff. Regarding Item #16, Councilmember Rindone recommended that when the opportunity arises to expand the scope of the project, the opportunities be diversified to include all schools. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of October 22, 2002. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. ORDINANCE NO. 2882, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDiNG SECTIONS 2.41.040, 2.41.050, AND 2.41.060 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE VOTING MEMBERSHIP OF THE NATURE CENTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) The recent creation of the advisory board for the Nature Center set the voting membership at nine members, based on the former membership of the Bayfront Conservancy Trust. This amendment sets the voting membership at a minimum of five, with a maximum of nine, in order to afford the Council greater flexibility in making appointments and still meet quorum requirements for conducting commission business. (Nature Center Director) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. ORDINANCE NO. 2883, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTERS 19.04 AND 19.48 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) The proposed Municipal Code amendments allow private, non-profit, recreational facilities as a conditionally permitted use in the designated community purpose facilities land use designation, amend the interim uses section to modify the criteria to allow interim uses, and establish a new definition of"community purpose facilities." (Director of Plarming and Building) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. Page 2 - Council Minutes 11/05/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ORDINANCE NO. 2884, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING ORDINANCE 2582 TO ADD THE POGGI CANYON BASIN SEWER INTERCEPTOR AS ONE OF THE FACILITIES FINANCED BY THE TELEGRAPH CANYON SEWER PUMPED FLOWS DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE AND TO CHANGE THE NAME TO PUMPED SEWER DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Adoption of the proposed ordinance approves the modification of the Telegraph Canyon sewer pumped flows development impact fee fund to include the addition of the Poggi Canyon Basin sewer intemeptor to the list of approved facilities in Ordinance No. 2582. These modifications would allow the City to use either the Telegraph Canyon trunk sewer or the Poggi Canyon Basin sewer interceptor to provide sewer service to developments within the pumped flow basin until the completion of the Salt Creek gravity sewer interceptor. They would also result in the decrease of the development impact fee from $560 to $180 per equivalent dwelling unit. Furthermore, Council is also being asked to change the name of the development impact fee from "Telegraph Canyon Sewer Pumped Flows Development Impact Fee" to "Pumped Sewer Development Impact Fee." (Director of Public Works) Staffrecommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BUDGET ADDiNG TWO STORM WATER COMPLIANCE iNSPECTOR POSITIONS, ONE SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER AND ONE NEW MAINTENANCE WORKER I/II FOR THE STORM WATER PROGRAM (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council continue this item to the Regular Meeting of November 12, 2002. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-424, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CORRUGATED METAL PIPE (CMP) REHABILITATION ALONG FIFTH AVENUE, BETWEEN WESTBY STREET AND THE TELEGRAPH CANYON CHANNEL (PROJECT DR-137) TO NATIONAL LINER WEST, A DIVISION OF ZZ LINER, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,725, AND TRANSFERRING $39,000 FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NO. DR-152 TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT NO. DR-137 On September 4, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for this project. The project provides for the rehabilitation of existing corrugated metal pipe along Fifth Avenue, between Westby Street and the Telegraph Canyon channel. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Minutes 11/05/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2002-425, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARD1NG CONTRACT FOR SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY (PROJECT JY-065I) AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF THE CONTRACT TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT On September 11, 2002, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for this project. The work consists of the removal and replacement of displaced curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and driveways, along with all labor, material, equipment, and transportation necessary for the project. (Director of Public Works) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-426, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE INTERIM USE OF THE OTAY VALLEY TRUNK SEWER (OVTS) LINE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Currently, the sewage generated by the developments within the Salt Creek sewer basin is being pumped into the Telegraph Canyon sewer basin (Telegraph Canyon mink sewer), pending the completion of the Salt Creek gravity sewer interceptor by the summer of 2003. Recent flow metering and engineering studies have indicated that the Telegraph Canyon trunk sewer may be reaching threshold capacity and may not be able to accommodate additional pumped sewage flows prior to the completion of the Salt Creek project. The City has negotiated with the City of San Diego to temporarily divert 2.75 million gallons per day of sewage into its Otay Valley tnmk sewer for a period of approximately ten months, beginning November 1, 2002 and ending August 31, 2003. (Director of Public Works) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-427, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED DONATION AND GRANT REVENUE 1N THE AMOUNT OF $2,550 FOR THE LITERACY PROGRAiSd, AND UNANTICIPATED REVENUE OF $835 FOR THE STRETCH PROGRAM The Chula Vista Literacy Team recently received two donations of $2,250 and a grant of $300 for the literacy program. In addition, a number of the STRETCH and DASH staff completed a First Aid/CPR training class, paying $835 for the class. The appropriation is requested to pay for additional literacy services and to offset the cost of the unfunded First Aid/CPR class. (Deputy City Manager Palmer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 - Council Minutes 11/05/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-428, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROViNG CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF CENTER STREET, BETWEEN THIRD AVENUE AND DEL MAR AVENUE FROM 3:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2002, AND WAIViNG BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING A CRAFT FAiR DURING THE STARLIGHT YULE PARADE, WITH CONDITIONS The Chula Vista Downtown Business Association (DBA) will host the 40th annual Starlight Yule Parade on Third Avenue. This event is the community's primary holiday celebration and is hosted immediately following the Mayor's annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony. In conjunction with this year's parade, the DBA is planning a craft fair on Center Street. In order to facilitate the fair, the City is being asked to authorize the street closure. (Director o f Conununity Development) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-429, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, INC., FOR THE iNSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF UP TO 25 PCS OR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FACILITIES ON CITY- OWNED PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS, FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR LIP TO FIVE ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR TERMS Cingular Wireless PCS, Inc. is a mobile phone service provider that is expanding its coverage in the Southbay region and is interested in locating facilities on City-owned properties. The proposed resolution approves a Master License Agreement with Cingular to allow Cingular to install and operate up to 25 wireless telephone facilities each in the City for a period of five years, with an option to renew up to five additional five-year terms. (Special Operations Manager) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 13 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-430, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CERTIFYiNG THE QUALIFIED LIST OF DESIGN-BUILD ENTITIES (FIRE STATIONS) PURSUANT TO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.57.030(A)(3) RESOLUTION NO. 2002-431, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTiNG THE CITY MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION OF THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DESIGN-BUILD IEAM, APPROVING A DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT WITH ERICKSON-HALL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES REQUIRED TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A 2,300 SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION TO THE EXISTING FIRE STATION NO. FOUR, APPROPRIATiNG FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND FROM THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FIRE STATION NO. FOUR, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Page 5 - Council Minutes 11/05/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) During the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Capital Improvement Program budget process, staff informed Council that it was developing a plan for the design and construction of a 2,300 square-foot addition to the existing Fire Station No. Four that serves as the fire training facility. The station is located at the northeast comer of East H Street and Paseo Ranchero in Rancho Del Rey. The project is ready to begin the design phase. The first resolution certifies the list of design-build entities qualified to provide fire station- specific services to the City. The second resolution awards to Erickson-Hall Construction a design-build agreement for this project and appropriates funds for the design phase. (Director of Building and Park Construction) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-432, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE CITY MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION OF THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DESIGN-BUILD TEAM, APPROVING A DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT WITH ERICKSON-HALL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES REQUIRED TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT A 4,000 SQUARE-FOOT SINGLE-BAY OUTFIT AND STORAGE BUILDING AT FIRE STATION NO. TWO, APPROPRIATING FROM THE GENERAL FUND AND FROM THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND TO THE NEWLY-CREATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR FIRE STATION NO. TWO, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT During the Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Capital Improvement Program budget process, staff informed Council that it was developing plans for the design and construction of a 4,000 square-foot single-bay outfit and storage building at Fire Station No. Two in the Hilltop area. The project is ready to begin the design phase. The resolution awards to Erickson- Hall Construction a design-build agreement for this project and appropriates funds to undertake the project. (Director of Building and Park Construction) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-433, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $28,453 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN UPGRADED CLASS, ACTIVITY, AND FACILITY REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR USE BY THE RECREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTS The Recreation Department and Public Works Department are currently utilizing a computerized class, activity, and facility registration program that has been in use for more than ten years. An appropriation of funds is requested in order to upgrade the software to a faster and more efficient system that will enhance customer service, allow participants to register for classes and activities online, and reduce staff time due to increased efficiency. (Director of Recreation, Director of Public Works, Director of Management and Information Services) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 6 - Council Minutes 11/05/02 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2002-434, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING ONE INTEL ANALYST AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 BUDGET FOR SALARY, BENEFITS AND RELATED EXPENSES, AND APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT In March 2002, the Police Department and the Chula Vista Elementary School District applied for funding for a School Community Partnership Program to address bullying in three elementary schools. In June of 2002, the Police Department and school district were notified by the California Department of Education that the application was approved. The grant award is in the amount of $325,000, of which $122,036 will pay for a Project Coordinator/School Crime Analyst to oversee the implementation of the bullying program and $7,700 will pay for expenses incurred for supplies required to implement the project. (Chief of Police) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items #1 through #11 and #13 through #16, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0. 12. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH OTAY PROJECT, LP FOR THE REAL PROPERTY NEEDED FOR FIRE STATION NO. SEVEN, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LA MEDIA ROAD AND STREET A IN VILLAGE TWO OF OTAY RANCH 1N EASTERN CHULA VISTA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 2002) The City Council previously approved Capital Improvement Program project no. PS-150 which involves the construction of a completed and fully functional 12,000 square-foot four-bay fire station, including the facilities and site-work required to provide fire service to the eastern territories of the City. The design phase of the project has already commenced. The resolution authorizes the purchase of the real property for Fire Station No. Seven. (Director of Building and Park Construction) ACTION: It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to November 12, 2002, at the request of staff. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Sharon Floyd objected to the removal of the eucalyptus and pine trees from Friendship Park and to their replacement with palm trees. She stated that the new police station should have been designed to match the existing ambience and expressed the need to preserve historical Chula Vista. She believed that the proposed plan was over-blown and grandiose. Mayor Horton referred the matter to staff. Page 7 - Council Minutes 11/05/02 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) James Quirm requested a hearing on a citation issued to him by a City inspector regarding a mobilehome accessory structure. Assistant Director of Planning and Building Remp responded that the structure in question is of combustible materials, and state law prohibits it from being placed on the lot line. Steve Molski commended City staff and Council for assistance he has received over the past 25 years. He expressed the need for a statewide rent control plan similar to Chula Vista's and also conveyed his concern regarding ethics issues on a statewide basis. PUBLIC HEARINGS 17. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS The Police Department recently received notice of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant award in the amount of $212,310 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. These funds were allocated to the Police Department based on a three-year average of Part I Violent Crimes. Part I Violent Crimes are murder and non-negligent manslaughters, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assaults as reported by the FBI. Acceptance and appropriation of these funds requires a public hearing per stipulations of the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Chief of Police) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Horton opened the public heating. With no members of the public wishing to speak, she then closed the hearing. Councilmember Rindone questioned the viability of the palm print program. Police Chief Emerson responded that the program is viable and that the database will begin locally, with links to other agencies, and ultimately develop into a statewide process. ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2002-435, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2002-435, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $212,310 FROM THE 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 POLICE BUDGET, APPROPRIATING $49,580 FOR POLICE TECHNOLOGY, $33,968 FOR CRIME LAB EQUIPMENT, $36,300 FOR OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT, $50,000 TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY POLICING PARTNERSHIP, $42,462 TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH BAY DRUG COURT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO UTILIZE (REPROGRAM) SAVINGS RESULTING FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR ADDITIONAL UNSPECIFIED OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES The motion carded 5-0. Page 8 - Council Minutes 11/05/02 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 18. CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08M (VILLAGE SIX MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH AND OTAY RANCH COMPANY -- CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 22, 2002) Adoption of the following resolutions and ordinance concludes the formal proceedings to establish Community Facilities District No. 08M. This district will fund the perpetual operation and maintenance of slopes, medians and parkways and storm water treatment facilities associated with Village Six McMillin Otay Ranch and Otay Ranch Company. The City has retained the services of MuniFinancial as special tax consultant and Best Best and Krieger LLP as legal counsel to provide assistance during the proceedings. (Director of Public Works) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Horton opened the public hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to speak. Mayor Horton then closed the hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2002-436, heading read texts waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2002-436, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FORMING AND ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08M (VILLAGE SIX MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH AND OTAY RANCH COMPANY) AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS The motion carried 5-0. City Clerk Bigelow reported that an election was conducted with the affected property owners; the ballots were tabulated, and all ballots were in favor of the project. ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2002-437 for adoption and Ordinance No. 2886 for first reading, headings read, texts waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2002-437, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08M (VILLAGE SIX MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH AND OTAY RANCH COMPANY) DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 2885, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08M (VILLAGE SIX MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH AND OTAY RANCH COMPANY) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN EACH IMPROVEMENT AREA OF SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT The motion carried 5-0. Page 9 - Council Minutes 11/05/02 OTHER BUSINESS 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands asked that Council conduct a workshop at the request of the proponent of the mid-bayfront project and the Environmental Coalition on Saturday, December 7, 2002, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Laura Hunter, representing the environmental community, spoke in support of the proposed meeting date. City Manager Rowlands introduced Special Operations Manager Meacham, who reported on the City's receipt of an orchid award for excellence in the category of environmental solutions for the South Bay regional household hazardous waste facility. 20. MAYOR'S REPORTS Ratification of appointments to the Nature Center Board of Trustees: Susan Fuller (Representative of Nature Center Volunteers) Cheryl Cox (Chula Vista At-Large Member) Herbert Young (Representative of Environmental Community) Margery Stinson (Representative of Educational Community) ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the above appointments. Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. B. Ratification of appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission: Diannah Smith ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Diannah Smith. Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS Jerry Rindone: Consideration of two options: Option 1 -meet in Closed Session tonight to discuss procedures for evaluations of City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957, and then meet in Closed Session Monday, November 11, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. for evaluations of City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager. Option 2 - meet in Closed Session Monday, November 11, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss procedures for evaluations of City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager, and then meet in Closed Session Tuesday, November 12, 2002 for evaluations of City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Manager. It was the consensus of Council to discuss the process on November 11th at 4:00 p.m. and begin the evaluations at 5:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT At 5:15 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of November 12, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk Page 10 - Council Minutes 11/05/02