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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2004/12/07 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 7, 2004 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4: 17 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, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Andrew Castaneda, son of Council member-Elect Steve Castaneda, led the Pledge of Allegiance. NATIONAL ANTHEM James Pinkney performed the National Anthem. INVOCATION Rev. Dr. Richard Freeman presented the Invocation. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Supervisor Cox, on behalf of the County Board of Supervisors, presented Deputy Mayor Salas with a proclamation declaring this day as "Mary Salas Day" in the County of San Diego. Mayor Diane Rose of Imperial Beach presented Deputy Mayor Salas with a proclamation declaring this day as "Mary Salas Day" in the City of Imperial Beach. . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR PADILLA OF A PROCLAMATION TO COUNCILMEMBER MARY SALAS, PROCLAIMING DECEMBER 7, 2004 "MARY SALAS DAY" Mayor Padilla read the proclamation proclaiming "Mary Salas Day" in Chula Vista and then presented it to Deputy Mayor Salas. . COMMENTS BY OUT-GOING COUNCILMEMBER MARY SALAS Deputy Mayor Salas said it was her honor and privilege to serve the community for the past eight years. She stated that the City is on the forerront of change and great opportunities, such as the development of the Bayrront, achieving a higher education center, and revitalizing the Urban Core. She expressed the need to provide affordable housing for members of the community. She also expressed pleasure in working with her Council colleagues and City staff. She thanked the various citizen groups who have been active community participants, and she thanked the members of her family and friends present at the meeting. ~"·_"~__·__·_'___'___"__~__·_'m"·'__""'_'___._"'_~~_-~----"'~---'~'~--~~~"-__'__"_______'____'__'___M ---- SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) · RESOLUTION NO. 2004-385, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004 AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW The Registrar of Voters has transmitted the certified results of the Special Municipal Election held on November 2, 2004. Elections Code Section 15372 requires the City Clerk, as the elections official, to transmit the certified results to the Council. Elections Code Section 15400 requires the Council to declare the results of the election. The proposed resolution contains the official results as reported by the Registrar of Voters. (City Clerk) ACTION: Deputy Mayor Salas offered Resolution No. 2004-385, heading read, text waived. The motion carried 5-0. Deputy Mayor Salas left the dais at 5:08 p.m. · OATH OF OFFICE FOR RE-ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER JERRY RINDONE, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY DR. RICHARD FREEMAN Rev. Dr. Freeman administered the ceremonial oath of office to Councilmember Rindone, and City Clerk Bigelow presented him with a certificate of election. · OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER STEVE CASTANEDA, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY ROBERT CASTANEDA Robert Castaneda administered the ceremonial oath of office to Councilmember Castaneda, and City Clerk Bigelow presented him with a certificate of election. Councilmember Castaneda took his seat on the dais at 5: 13 p.m. · COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBER JERRY RIND ONE I Councilmember Rindone thanked his friends, campaign workers, family, and all those who have I , entrusted him to return to serve on the Council. He pledged to do his best for the good of a , community that is in transition and continues to grow. He stated that although growth in the City I is inevitable, it is important to ensure that growth is managed to the point that it encourages the kind of community where residents can continue to live, work and play. He pledged to continue a high quality of life for residents, and he spoke about the continued revitalization of infrastructure that is occurring on the west side of the City as a result of a $90 million funding allocation over the past four years. He stated that as a representative on the Metropolitan Transit I Development Board, a maj or consideration has been security at the three trolley stations in Chula I Vista, and as a result, a 24-hour security system will be installed this month at all three locations , I . to ensure added security for residents who utilize public transport. I I Page 2 - Council Minutes December 7, 2004 ¡ I I --- -- ----- ..~- -.-....-.--.- SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DA Y (Continued) . COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBER STEVE CASTANEDA Councilmember Castaneda stated that he would work hard each day to assure the citizens that he is doing the best he can for the City. He expressed thanks to and introduced his family and mends who supported him throughout the campaign. He said he would seek counsel rrom Deputy Mayor Salas on matters that impact the community, and that he would work to build the faith and trust of the neighborhoods, as Deputy Mayor Salas has done over the past eight years. He stated that he looks forward to working with the Mayor and Council on issues affecting the City. He spoke about his commitment to identifying and implementing proactive and aggressive strategies to combat crime and violence; a sensible, feasible and widely accepted approach to revitalizing older neighborhoods, while leaving intact the established and cherished community character; developing and implementing proven programs to manage residential growth; and a detailed bayfront plan. He pledged that his heart, mind, and eyes would remain open, and his first priority would be to commit to building the faith of the public while making neighborhoods safe and providing a quality of life that is a source of pride for all residents. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Norbert Stein stated that he has been a resident of the City since 1958. He then recited a poem expressing thanks for the rreedom of our land. Betsy Cory, representing Friends of Rice Canyon, provided an update on the clean up of the canyon. She spoke about plans to plant native plants donated by Recon and stated that any members of the public interested in joining the group, or forming an individual group, may contact Eric Bolbey of the Sierra Club at 619/284-9399. ADJOURNMENT At 5:38 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of December 14, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~~~JQ , Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk Page 3 - Council Minutes December 7, 2004 ------_..._.~.._--_._.- .-._-_.._~."._-_.._----_..,.._,_.~---,-~,-_.. ->".'--"'-"'-.'.-'-""'----'-'