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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2003/06/17 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA June 17, 2003 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:06 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, Senior Assistant City Attorney Googins, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY · PRESENTATION BY STEPHEN SILVERMAN, SECTION DIRECTOR FOR THE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION, OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD TO ROBERT A. LEITER, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING Stephen Silverman presented the distinguished service award to Planning & Building Director Leiter. · OATHS OF OFFICE: GUSTAVO BIDART - HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION AND HUMBERTO PERAZA, JR. - CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office to Gustavo Bidart and Humberto Peraza, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented them with certificates of appointment. · PRESENTATION BY BOB RESLEY, VICE PRESIDENT OF RESOURCE PLANNING AT SDG&E REGARDING THEIR 20-YEAR RESOURCE PLAN TO PROVIDE ENERGY TO THE SAN DIEGO REGION Bob Resley presented the SDG&E long-term resource plan for electricity in the region. · PRESENTATION BY IRENE STILLINGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL ENERGY OFFICE REGARDING THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY Irene Stillings presented the San Diego Regional Energy Strategy, including a history of regional energy planning; the regional energy infrastructure study; the regional energy policy advisory council; the regional energy vision; and regional energy strategy goals. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 13) Items 12 and 13 were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration at the requests of Deputy Mayor Rindone and Councilmember McCann, respectively. With reference to Item 10, Mayor Padilla asked staff to provide a report to the Council in the near future on the composition of the joint powers authority and pros and cons with regard to the policy decision. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of June 9, 2003. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 2919, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2867 AND AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 07-M (EASTLAKE - WOODS, VISTAS AND LAND SWAP) PURSUANT TO A REVISED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX On April 15, 2003, the Council initiated the Community Facilities District No. 07-M, Improvement Area No. 2 (CFD 07-M, IA No. 2) change and modification proceedings and annexation proceedings. Adoption of the ordinance concludes the formal proceedings to modify the special tax rates for CFD 07-M, IA No. 2. Special taxes levied within CFD 07-M will fund the perpetual operation and maintenance of slopes, medians and parkways, and storm water treatment facilities associated with Eastlake Woods and Vistas and the land swap parcel. 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 Engineering) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-262, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING JOINT OPERATION OF THE DYNAMIC AFTER SCHOOL HOURS (DASH) AFTER SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAM, AND THE SAFE TIME FOR RECREATION, ENRICHMENT, AND TUTORING FOR CHILDREN (STRETCH) EXTENDED SCHOOL DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MOU The current memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the City and the Chula Vista Elementary School District, in effect until June 30, 2003, authorizes the operation of two after-school programs at elementary school sites. The STRETCH program, with its emphasis on literacy and arts enrichment, is currently offered at seven district schools. The MOU also authorizes the operation of a structured sports and recreation program. Adoption of the resolution approves an updated MOU between the City and the Chula Vista Elementary School District for Fiscal Year 2003/2004. (Deputy City Manager Palmer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 2 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-263, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERST~ING WITH THE UNIFIED PORT OF SAN DIEGO FOR AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP AT THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER The Unified Port of San Diego approached staff from the Nature Center to partner in the coordination of educational field trips for schools that are located within watershed areas of San Diego Bay. The goal of the program is to increase participation in existing Nature Center programs that promote environmental stewardship and to educate students and visitors about the importance of conserving coastal resources. (Nature Center Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-264, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS, REJECTING THE LOWEST BID AND THE APPARENT SECOND LOWEST BID, AND AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE HILLTOP PARK REHABILITATION (PROJECT PR-232) TO STAR PAVING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $231,064 On Wednesday, April 16, 2003, sealed bids were received for this project. The project provides for the removal and replacement of sidewalk, two pedestrian bridges, three picnic shelters and the construction of one additional picnic shelter within portions of Hilltop Park, which is located along both sides of Telegraph Canyon Creek between First Avenue and Hilltop Drive. (Director of Engineering) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-265, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN DIEGO TRANSIT CORPORATION (SDTC) AND CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR UNIFIED TELEPHONE INFORMATION SYSTEM (trrls) Adoption of the resolution renews Chula Vista Transit's participation in the UTIS. The Council approved the previous agreement on June 16, 1998. This service provides Chula Vista Transit (CVT) riders and persons outside the region with telephone and online schedule irrformation, both on CVT and all fixed route transit systems operating in the County. This agreement for Fiscal Year 2003/2004 continues CVT's participation in this regional transit information system at a cost of $56,470, which is a combination of $51,573 for telephone information services and $4,897 for web site management. (Director of Engineering) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-266, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A 12-FOOT WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE FIELDS AT THE REINSTRA SPORTS FACILITY NEXT TO LOMA VERDE PARK, 1500 MAX AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE EASEMENT On March 7, 2003, San Diego Gas & Electric submitted a letter requesting a permanent easement within the City-owned Reinstra Sports Facility, next to Loma Verde Park, located at 1500 Max Avenue. The easement is needed to install a new power pole and overhead utilities to enable SDG&E to provide enhanced electrical service to the park. (Director of Engineering) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-267, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $123,746 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND AND AWARDING PURCHASE AGREEMENT OF $243,736 TO M-B COMPANIES, INC. OF WISCONSIN FOR A STREET LINE PAINT STRIPER TRUCK THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH THE COUNTY OF MADERA In Fiscal Year 2002/2003, a street line paint striper was approved for its normal replacement cycle in the equipment replacement fund for the street sign maintenance section of Public Works Operations. A truck-mounted street line paint striper was selected to meet the City's needs, and the cost exceeded the amount budgeted. Adoption of the resolution appropriates the amount needed for the purchase and awards the purchase agreement. Municipal Code Section 2.56.140 and Council Resolution No. 6132 authorize the Purchasing Agent to participate in cooperative bids with other government agencies for the purchase of materials of common usage. There are no vendors in the Chula Vista that normally furnish this type of heavy equipment. (Director of Public Works Operations, Director of Finance) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-268, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,285 WITH PARK SPECIALTIES FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION SERVICES AT BONITA LONG CANYON, DISCOVERY, AND TERRA NOVA PARKS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; APPROVING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,477 WITH PARK SPECIALTIES FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION SERVICES AT ROHR AND SDG&E WEST PARKS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT, CONTINGENT UPON COUNCIL APPROVAL OF FUNDING IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Page 4 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) In Fiscal Year 2002/2003, the Council, under the capital improvement program (CIP), approved various CIP projects, which included funding for playground equipment at various parks. The Public Works Operations Departmem is now requesting Council's approval of a purchasing agreement between the City and Park Specialties for new playground equipment and installations at Bonita Long Canyon Park, Terra Nova Park, and Discovery Park. (Director of Public Works Operations, Director of Finance) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. / 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-269, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE AMENDMENT TO HEARTLAND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Member agencies of the Heartland Communications Facility Authority have been requested to ratify an amended joint powers agreement with Heartland Communications Facility Authority. The amended agreement would add the Bonita-Sunnyside Fire Protection District and the cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach and National City as member agencies. (Fire Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-270, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A ONE-HALF PERCENT INCREASE IN THE RECYCLING FEE APPLIED TO SOLID WASTE RATES TO FUND RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE AND HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE RECYCLING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND ACCEPTING THE MAXIMUM RATE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004 AS SUBMITTED BY PACIFIC WASTE SERVICES The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) authorized cities and counties to establish a fee to pay for the cost of developing and implementing the programs designed to meet the state mandate to divert up to 50% of their annual waste from landfills. The City established a 1% fee in Fiscal Year 1994/1995, and increased that fee to 2% to cover household hazardous waste programs when the County sold the landfills and stopped providing regional household hazardous services. Additionally, the Amended and Restated Solid Waste Franchise provides for an annual consumer price index (CPI) increase of 50% for the first three years and 66% for each additional year the agreement is in effect. The increase goes into effect on or about July 1 of each year following staff review for compliance with the "guaranteed lowest rate concept." (Special Operations Manager) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Padilla moved to approve staff recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items 1 through 11, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0. Page 5 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-271, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING A CERTIFIED LIST OF APPROVED DESIGN/BUILD FIRMS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES (EXCLUDING FIRE STATIONS Adoption of the resolution enables the City to expeditiously seek requests for proposals from pre-approved design/build contractors for the design and construction of libraries, recreation centers, parks, maintenance facilities and other City facilities (excluding fire stations). (Director of Building and Park Construction) Deputy Mayor Rindone asked why the fire stations were excluded from the design/build list. Assistant Director of Building and Parks Construction Griffin replied that the City has an existing design/build list specifically for fire stations because of their unique requirements. Deputy Mayor Rindone asked staff to encourage a variety of design/build finns to participate in the bidding process. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone then offered Resolution No. 2003-271, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2003-272, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT RELATED TO OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX BETWEEN THE CITY AND MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT An affordable housing agreement was executed in June 2002, to ensure satisfaction of McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC's obligation to provide affordable housing within Otay Ranch Village Six. The developer is requesting to satisfy such obligation through the use of existing low income housing credits and the construction of second dwelling units as contemplated within the agreement. The developer is also requesting the release from the obligation of those properties within the project not identified for the provision of low and moderate income housing. The first amendment to the agreement has been prepared for Council's consideration to address the developer's request. (Director of Community Development) Councilmember McCann asked for an overview of the proposed project concept. Senior Community Development Specialist Hines responded that the City has a balanced communities policy, requiring master plan developers to set aside five percent of their overall residential projects as affordable to lower and moderate-income persons. McMillin exceeded its affordable housing obligation with the Cordova Village and Teresina at Lomas Verdes developments by mom than six units to be applied to other properties. She explained that staff and the developer believed that the use of secondary dwelling units would be a good candidate for the developer to satisfy his obligation and eliminate the financial burden of constructing only six units. Mayor Padilla asked staff to schedule a workshop in the near future for a comprehensive review of the housing element. ACTION: Councilmember McCann then offered Resolution No. 2003-272, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0. Page 6 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Leticia Parga, a Chula Vista resident, stated she is one of a group of parents working to improve the quality of life for residents in the western sector of the City. As a follow up to a recent meeting with the Mayor, Ms. Parga requested Council's consideration of providing Spanish/English translation services at City Council meetings. She stated that the City is comprised of a 50 percent Spanish-speaking population that would be better served if they could understand what is being said and done. Mayor Padilla responded that the matter has been brought to the attention of Council, and staff is currently reviewing contract options and costs to bring back to the Council for consideration. Barbara Lugo, representing the Chula Vista Neighborhood Council Initiative, requested that Parks and Recreation Director Martin include the group in the design process for Harborside Park. Olga Sainz, representing a universal water and food resources project, explained that the purpose of the project is to aid other countries in learning about food cultivation and water resources, and she requested Council's assistance in sending the project to the United Nations. Mayor Padilla referred the request to the Mayor's Office. Ivan Rosabal gave an update on the ongoing graffiti issues in the City and expressed the need to implement tougher laws to discourage graffiti terrorist gangs and increase support from local law enforcement. Mr. Rosabal stated that the local utility companies - San Diego Gas & Electric, SBC Pacific Bell, Cox Cable, and Pacific Waste Management - are not doing enough to address graffiti on their facilities. Mr. Rosabal encouraged community members to get involved and to contact the City's graffiti hotline. PUBLIC HEARINGS 14. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08-I (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX) On May 13, 2003, the Council approved the resolution of intention to consider changes and modifications to the ~ate and method of apportionment for Community Facilities District (CFD) 08-I (Otay Ranch Village Six) and set the public hearing for June 17, 2003. Adoption of the resolution continues the formal proceedings to consider the modification of the rate and method of apportionment for Community Facilities District 08-I (Otay Ranch Village Six), subject to the approval of the qualified electom. (Director of Engineering) 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 Padilla opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public wishing to speak, he then closed the hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone offered Resolution No. 2003-273, heading read, text waived: Page 7 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2003-273, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAXES AUTHORIZED TO BE LEVIED WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 08-I (OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX) TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF The motion carried 5-0. 15. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04 AND 19.54; AND ADDING CHAPTER 19.69 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE AND PROVIDE LOCAL PROVISIONS FOR SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (APPLICANT: CITY OF CHULA VISTA) Adoption of the ordinance amends and adds the appropriate portions to the Municipal Code to establish local authority and standards for the regulation of surface mining operations as mandated by the State Public Resources Code Sections 2710 et seq. (Director of Planning and Building) 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 Padilla opened the public hearing. With no members of the public wishing to speak, he then closed the hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Salas offered Ordinance No. 2921 to be placed on first reading, heading read, text waived: ORDINANCE NO. 2921, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04 AND 19.54, ADDING CHAPTER 19.69 TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE AND PROVIDE LOCAL PROVISIONS FOR SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA The motion carried 5-0. ACTION ITEMS 16. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A REPORT REGARDING THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE DRAFT VISION AND GOALS AND STATUS REPORT As initially presented to the Council at the May 22nd workshop, the City is now entering the next major phase of the General Plan update and is preparing for the second Town st Hall community meeting to be held on June 21 at Bonita Vista High School. The Town Hall meeting will begin the process of preparing and evaluating preliminary land use and transportation alternatives. This report summarizes the General Plan update status, the draft vision & goals report, a summary of what will be presented at the June 21~ Town Hall meeting, and anticipated activities in the coming months. (Director of Planning and Building) Page 8 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Planning and Building Director Leiter introduced Mitch Thompson, Chair of the General Plan Update Steering Committee, and General Plan Manager Ed Batchelder. General Plan Manager Batchelder presented the General Plan update, draft vision and goals, and status report, including the four-phase work program; completed work in Phase I; seven issue themes; and current activities for Phase II. He also discussed the six key elements of the draft vision and goals for a strong community character, including a healthy and sustainable economy, strong and safe neighborhoods, improved mobility, a healthy sustainable environment, effective growth management and implementation, and high quality community services. He then described the next steps, Phases III and IV. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to accept the report and to authorize staff to use the report in ongoing development of the General Plan update and preliminary land use and transportation alternatives. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 17. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INDIVIDUAL PARK MASTER PLAN AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARK NAME FOR PARK P~13 OF OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, VILLAGE ONE VqEST The Otay Ranch Project, LLC has prepared an individual park master plan for the neighborhood park site (P-13) located in the Otay Ranch SPA One, Village One project area. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended approval of the individual park master plan and park name (Horizon Park). (Director of Building and Park Construction) Principal Landscape Architect Hofmockel introduced Brad Hilliker, representing Wimmer, Yamada and Canghey Architects who presented the tray Village One West neighborhood draft master plan. ACTION: Councilmember McCann offered Resolution No. 2003-274, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-274, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN INDIVIDUAL PARK MASTER PLAN AND NEIGHBORHOOD PARK NAME FOR PARK P-13 OF OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, VILLAGE ONE WEST The motion carried 5-0. 18. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLU'rION INCREASING THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE 2003 SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-2 (MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX), AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED, AND APPROVING THE FORM OF A REVISED PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF On August 13, 2002, the Council took action to establish CFD No. 2001-2. On August 20, 2002, the qualified electors of CFD No. 2001-2 voted to authorize the levy of special taxes within CFD No. 2001-2 and to authorize the issuance of bonds secured by such Page 9 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) special taxes. On February 4, 2003, the Council authorized the issuance of bonds by CFD No. 2001-2 and approved the forms of various documents related to the issuance of such bonds, including the bond indenture, the bond purchase agreement, the preliminary official statement and other documents, and authorized certain actions in connection with the issuance of such bonds. Due to the subsequent establishment of the traffic monitoring system, the issuance of the bonds was delayed from March 2003 until July 2003. Development within CFD No. 2001-2 is subject to this monitoring system. (Director of Engineering) ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone offered Resolution No. 2003-275, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-275, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE 2003 SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2001-2 (MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX), AUTHORIZED TO BE ISSUED AND APPROVING THE FORM OF A REVISED PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE AND SALE THEREOF The motion carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Rowlands announced that the City has been asked to assist the national rugby team program by providing temporary offices at the old Corporation Yard for a nominal lease fee of $1 per year and for an approximate 12 to 18-month period. 20. MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Salas thanked Deputy Mayor Rindonc and Councilmember McCann for their participation as celebrity docents at the recent historic home tour. She stated that there were approximately 1,000 visitors who attended the event. She also thanked the historic homeowners and volunteers for their participation. Councilmember Salas also stated that it is essential for the City to engage the community at the earliest opportunity, in projects that may affect their neighborhoods. Deputy Mayor Rindone expressed his pleasure in serving as a docent at the recent historic home tour and suggested that a letter be sent from the Mayor and Council thanking the historic homeowners for opening their doors for the event. Deputy Mayor Rindone also remarked on the success of the June 14th Flag Day ceremonies that he attended, and he congratulated the veterans on a successful event. Page 10 - Council Minutes 06/17/03 CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was cancelled and the following item was not discussed: 22. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: San Diego Gas & Electric - Gas and Electricity Franchise (Pertaining to Public Rights of Way throughout the City of Chula Vista) Agency negotiators: David Rowiands, Jr., Sid Morris, Michael Meacham, Glen Googins Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista, San Diego Gas & Electric Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment ADJOURNlVlENT At 9:31 p.m., Deputy Mayor Rindone adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of July 8, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk Page 11 - Council Minutes 06/17/03