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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2005/12/06 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 6, 2005 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:22 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: Davis (excused) ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowland, City Attorney Moore, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Padilla explained the history of the gavel, and upon receipt of the gavel from Youth Commissioner Bianca Brodbeck, called the meeting to order for the first time in the new Council Chambers. The Colors were presented and posted by the Chula Vista Police Color Guard, followed by a moment of silence. Mayor Padilla then recognized special guests in the audience, including County Supervisor Greg Cox, former Councilmember Mary Salas and former Councilmember Scott Alevy. Supervisor Cox and former Councilmember Salas addressed the Mayor and Council and thanked them for the first-class facility in and for a first-class City. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATHS OF OFFICE: Karina Liston - Youth Commission Elizabeth Vargas - Youth Commission Bill Richter - Charter Review Commission Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples administered the oaths of office, and Councilmember McCann presented each with a certificate of appointment. . INTRODUCTION BY DANA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MONTH, MARY DONNELLY, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SMITH, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER! DIRECTOR, OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (continued) Assistant City Manger Madigan and Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Smith introduced Senior Administrative Secretary Donnelly. Mayor Padilla read the proclamation, and Councilmember McCann presented it to Ms. Donnelly. Councilmember Rindone recognized his daughter, Sally, who was present in the audience. Councilmember McCann thanked everyone for their presence on this inaugural night in the new Chambers. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 15) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of November 15, 2005. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3028, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 13-1 (OT A Y RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN; SECOND READING) Council previously adopted a Resolution of Intention to establish Community Facilities District No. 13-1 (CFD 13-1) and to declare the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness. A special election of the eligible property owners was held on November 1, 2005 to vote on the formation ofCFD 13-1. Adoption of the ordinance authorizes the levy ofa special tax in CFD 13-1. This ordinance was introduced November 22,2005. (City Engineer) Staff Recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-387, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING THE STATEWIDE GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION TARGETS In his Environmental Action Plan, Governor Schwarzenegger set forth his administration's goal to make California a leader in efforts to reduce global warming. Accordingly, on June I, 2005, the Governor signed an executive order establishing statewide greenhouse gas emission targets and directed the Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency to lead the effort to achieve these targets. The proposed resolution supports the statewide greenhouse gas reduction targets. (Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-388, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CAFETERIA BENEFITS PLAN FOR 2006 Page 2 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov December 6, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) The Internal Revenue Code requires that employers offering cafeteria plans under Section 125 have a written plan document, and that the employer adopt the plan document annually. Adoption of the resolution fulfills this requirement. (Human Resources Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-389. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE ABANDONMENT OF AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR ROADWAY PURPOSES LOCATED AT 617 NAPLES STREET The owners of 617 Naples Street have requested that the City abandon an existing irrevocable offer of dedication for roadway purposes lying across the easterly 30 feet of their property. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-390, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING TIME LIMITED PARKING ON EAST PALOMAR STREET BETWEEN SANTA CORA AVENUE AND VISTA SONRISA Adoption of the resolution approves a combination of ten-minute and one-hour time limited parking on the south side of East Palomar Street from Santa Cora A venue to Vista Sonrisa to serve the parking needs of the mixed-use development in the area. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-391, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS, LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCMILLIN OTA Y RANCH, LLC, AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY WITHIN MCMILLIN OT A Y RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN "A" MAP, R-lA, R-IB, R-5; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-392, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS, LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCMILLIN OT A Y RANCH, LLC, AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WITHIN MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN R-6 AND R-7, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Adoption of the resolutions approves grant of easements, license and maintenance agreements for privately maintained public property within Otay Ranch Village Seven. ( City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. Page 3 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 6, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 8 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-393, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN Y ACOEL INVESTMENTS, LLC AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF- WAY ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF THE CROSSINGS SHOPPING CENTER; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-394, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAL TRANS AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF CALTRANS RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF THE CROSSINGS SHOPPING CENTER; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT The project is located at the southeast comer of Main Street and 1-805 and will consist of a Kohl's department store, as well as smaller commercial vendors. Adoption of the resolutions approves grants of easements and maintenance agreements, along with a landscape maintenance provisions agreement between the City and CAL TRANS. These agreements set forth specific obligations and responsibilities for the maintenance of certain landscaping improvements and facilities adjacent to the project. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 9 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-395, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE II, NEIGHBORHOODS R-II AND R- 12; APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE II, NEIGHBORHOODS R-II AND R-12 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-396, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 01-11, OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE II, NEIGHBORHOODS R-II AND R-12 Adoption of the resolution approves the final map for Neighborhoods R-II and R-12, a subdivision of Otay Ranch Village II (Windingwalk). Neighborhoods R-II and R-12 consist of 91 single family detached lots and 7 Home Owner's Association-maintained open space lots. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. Page 4 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 6, 2005 . CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 10 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-397, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOODS R-13 AND R- 14; APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 0] -] ], OT A Y RANCH VILLAGE ]], NEIGHBORHOODS R-] 3 AND R-14 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-398, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 01-11, OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOODS R-13 AND R-]4 Adoption of the resolutions approves the final map, associated subdivision improvement and supplemental subdivision improvement agreements, grant of easements and maintenance agreement for Neighborhoods R-13 and R-14, a subdivision of Otay Ranch Village II (Windingwalk). The subdivision consists of 108 single-family detached lots and 13 Home Owner's Association-maintained open space lots. (City Engineer) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. ]] A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-399, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOODS R-15 AND R- ]6; APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-] I, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE II, NEIGHBORHOODS R-15 AND R-]6 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-400, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT 0 I-II, OT A Y RANCH VILLAGE II, NEIGHBORHOODS R-]5 AND R-16 Adoption of the resolutions approves the final map for Neighborhoods R-15 and R-16, a subdivision of Otay Ranch Village]] (Windingwalk). Neighborhoods R-]5 and R-16 consist of 126 Single-family detached lots and ]] Home Owner's Association-maintained open space lots. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. Page 5 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 6, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 12 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-401, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTA Y RANCH VILLAGE II "A" MAP NO.3; ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC STREETS AND EASEMENTS; APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS; AND APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH, VILLAGE I I "A" MAP NO. 3 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-402, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DESIGNATING AND SETTING ASIDE CERTAIN CITY- OWNED REAL PROPERTY AS RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STREET AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES FOR HUNTE P ARKW A Y C. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-403, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE GRANT OF EASEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR OT A Y RANCH VILLAGE II "A" MAP NO.3 Adoption of the resolutions approves the "A" map for the third phase of Otay Ranch Village II, Windingwalk. The developer for the project is Brookfield Shea Otay, LLC. This map creates other "super block" lots that will be further subdivided with "B" maps. The development is primarily residential except for one planning area, which will become a middle school. The joint use agreements associated with this map provide for the creation of right of way for Hunte Parkway, EastIake Parkway, Discovery Falls Drive, Exploration Falls Drive and Crossroads Street. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-404, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE EXECUTED MILLS ACT CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE OWNERS OF THE HISTORIC PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 170 CYPRESS STREET AND 10 SECOND A VENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACTS Adoption of the resolution approves Mills Act contracts with owners of historic homes, and once recorded, the properties will be eligible for tax credit in the next assessed tax year. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-405, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRANSFER AGREEMENT RELATED TO OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SEVEN BETWEEN THE CITY AND MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT Page 6 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 6, 2005 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) In accordance with the sectional planning area plan and tentative subdivision map for Otay Ranch Village Seven, McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC (developer) is required to enter into an affordable housing agreement with the City to implement its affordable housing obligation for the project. (Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-406, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CENTER STREET AND A PORTION OF CHURCH AVENUE FOR THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS' MARKET FROM 2:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY AFTERNOONS FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; AND WAIVING THE BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENT FOR VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Chula Vista Downtown Business Association (DBA) has managed the downtown Farmers' Market on Thursday afternoons since 1991. The event is highly successful, providing a needed service, enhancing the City's cultural activities and drawing more people to the downtown Third Avenue area. Adoption of the resolution approves a two- year extension, allowing the Farmers' Market to continue in its current location until December 31, 2007. (Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried (4-0). ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Melanie Stuart, former member of the International Friendship Commission, expressed her interest in being named as a distinguished volunteer at the next Sister Cities International conference, and humbly requested that the Mayor and Council recommend her as one of the volunteers to be recognized at the conference in July 2006. PUBLIC HEARINGS 16. CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONE AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, GPA-05-0l, PCZ-03-0l, AND PCS-03-0l, FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS EL DORADO RIDGE, CHULA VISTA TRACT-03-0l, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BRANDYWINE AVENUE, EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF BRANDYWINE AVENUE AND MENDOCINO DRIVE (APPLICANT: CVHI, LLC) Page 7 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 6, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) Adoption of the proposed ordinance and resolution approves a General Plan amendment, a zoning reclassification, and a tentative condominium subdivision map to subdivide a vacant 11.46-acre lot into two lots, including a 7.22-acre multi-family residential lot for construction of 104 attached condominium town homes, and a 4.24-acre open space lot for preservation of biological resources and steep slopes. (Planning and Building Director) 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 was no one present wishing to be heard. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to continue the public hearing to January 10, 2006. Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0. 17. CONSIDERATION OF THE 2006/2007 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMS TIMELINE; THE 200412005 PERFORMANCE REPORT; THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN; AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 2005/2006 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN The City of Chula Vista receives three federal entitlement grants trom the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG). These funds are to be used for housing and community projects that serve lower income persons. Annually, the City is awarded approximately $3,400,000 in combined federal grant funds. The grant funds are highly regulated and require strict adherence to monitoring and compliance. (Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director) 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. Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director Smith introduced the item, and the staff report was presented by Housing Manager Mills. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember McCann offered Resolution Nos. 2005-407 and 2005-408, headings read, texts waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-407, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN, THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 200512006 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, APPROPRIATING AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 8 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 6, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2005-408, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $566,63 LOI FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND AND $197,413.70 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE HOME PROGRAM FUND FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TREASURY (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The motion carried 4-0. The Council requested a staff report reassessing smaller projects and containing cost-effective recommendations. They also requested that the department's strategic plan be presented in February. ACTION ITEMS 18. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FEDERAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE SAFER GRANT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ADD AND PROVIDE TOOLS AND APPAREL FOR SIX FIREFIGHTERS AND THREE CAPTAINS TO STAFF THE LIGHT AND AIR HEAVY RESCUE TRUCK The Fire Department has been awarded a federal grant in the amount of $900,000 from the Fiscal Year 2005 Firefighter Assistance Safer Grant. Funds from this grant will become available to the City in 2006. This grant will be used to offset the costs of hiring six additional firefighters and three fire captains to enable the department to achieve full staffing of the Fire Department's light and air heavy rescue truck two years ahead of schedule. (Fire Chief) ACTION: Councilmember McCann offered Resolution No. 2005-409, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2005-409, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $900,000 IN UNANTICIPATED GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 FIREFIGHTER ASSISTANCE SAFER GRANT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $296,590, WHICH INCLUDES A LOCAL MATCH OF $161,590 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO ADD SIX FIREFIGHTERS AND THREE CAPTAINS TO STAFF THE LIGHT AND AIR HEAVY RESCUE TRUCK AND APPROPRIATING $61.600 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMP ACT FUND TO OUTFIT THESE POSITIONS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND WEARING APPAREL (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The motion carried 4-0. Page 9 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov December 6. 2005 OTHER BUSINESS 19. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 20. MAYOR'S REPORTS . Appointment of Deputy Mayor: John McCann A motion was made by Mayor Padilla, seconded by Councilmember Castaneda, to appoint Councilmember McCann as Deputy Mayor for the 2006 calendar year. The motion carried 4-0. The Mayor and Council expressed gratitude to Councilmember Davis for serving as Deputy Mayor this year and spoke of her as an outstanding individual and strong leader. They asked everyone to keep her in their thoughts and prayers. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone thanked the Downtown Business Association and Chamber of Commerce for the excellent Yule Parade. Councilmember Castaneda asked that the Mayor and staff, possibly from the Community Development Department, work with citizen Patricia Chavez of the Chula Vistans for Civic Solutions community group to establish neighborhood associations. Councilmember McCann thanked the Downtown Business Association and Chamber of Commerce for the successful Yule Parade. He then spoke of Jessica's Law, which was proposed to assist parents and communities in dealing with sexual predators by restricting their locations and requiring them to wear a GPS system, and by placing minimum sentencing standards on the books. The measure has been stalled in the Legislature for several years. He asked that the Council Legislative Committee bring forward a report to the Council regarding placing a proposition on the ballot if the Legislature does not take action soon. Councilmember Rindone requested that the new dais electronic system include a method to indicate to the Mayor if a Councilmember wishes to speak; and that the system also indicate the order in which requests are made if multiple Councilmembers wish to speak. Additionally, he asked staff to obtain historic photos of Chula Vista and work by local artisans for display throughout City Hall. CLOSED SESSION 22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 . Two cases ACTION: There was no reportable action on one case. On the second case, the Council agreed to have staff notify the League of California Cities that they would support litigation by the filing of an amicus brief in the case of Cacho v. Boudreau. Page 10 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 6, 2005 CLOSED SESSION (Continued) 23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c) . One case No reportable action was taken. 24. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) . In re: The Environmental Trust, Inc. (USBC # 05-02321-LAll) No reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT At 6:45 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of December 13, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. q~~B Lori Anne pe~ Senior Deputy City Clerk Page]] - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 6. 2005