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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2006/02/14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 14,2006 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:43 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATHS OF OFFICE Lynda Gilgun, Resource Conservation Commission Eloy Ledesma, Youth Advisory Commission Aurora Cudal, Housing Advisory Commission Nancy Batterman, Housing Advisory Commission Earl Jentz, Housing Advisory Commission City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath to the abovementioned commissioners, except for Eloy Ledesma, who was not present. Deputy Mayor McCann then presented the certificates of appointment. . RECOGNITION BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 800 (LED BY SCOUTMASTER JOHN JOHNSON AND SENIOR PATROL LEADER ALEX JOHNSON, AND SPONSORED BY THE ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH) FOR THEIR WORK ON THE CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY MERIT BADGE Councilmember Rindone introduced and recognized Boy Scout Troop 800. Senior Patrol Leader Alex Johnson thanked the Council for recognizing the troop. . PRESENTATION BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COALITION OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Diane Takvorian, Executive Director of Environmental Health Coalition (EHC), spoke about the coalition's involvement with the City's General Plan Update and thanked the Council for its leadership and support of environmental justice. She then introduced Beatriz Barraza, Board President of EHC, and Dr. Clarice Gaylord, EHC board member, both of whom added their congratulations to the City Council. Dr. Gaylord presented Mayor Padilla with the certificate of appreciation. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) · PRESENTATION BY DR. CYNTHIA BURKE, DIRECTOR OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESEARCH, SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S FOURTH RESIDENT OPINION SURVEY RESULTS Dr. Cynthia Burke presented the 2005 Chula Vista Police Department Resident Opinion Survey. Deputy Mayor McCann expressed concern about the segment of the survey indicating that one in five citizens feel unsafe on the street, and he asked about ways the City could address these concerns. Dr. Burke replied that it was important for City departments to work together to address issues at the onset. Police Chief Emerson added that the impending installation of surveillance monitors at City transit stations and enhanced traffic enforcement over the next twelve months would improve citizens' safety concerns. Deputy Mayor McCann requested that trend data be provided to the Council as an indicator of whether or not the City is heading in the right direction. Dr. Burke responded that a copy of the survey and trend data would be forwarded to the Council. Councilmember Rindone requested that staff contact staff of the Metropolitan Transit System and come back to the Council with a report as to when surveillance cameras will be installed at the various City transit stations; he asked that the item be placed on a Council agenda. He also spoke of the need for increased funding for the Neighborhood Watch program and asked that the matter be placed on a Public Safety Committee agenda. · DID YOU KNOW...ABOUT GIVING FROM THE HEART FOR THE 2005 WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGN? Presented by Roderick L. Reinhart, Manager Arts & Culture and Fund Development. Mr. Reinhart gave a presentation on the success of the 2005 Workplace Giving Campaign by City employees. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 12) Deputy Mayor McCann stated that he would abstain from voting on Item 6 due to the proximity of property he owns to the location of the project. With regard to Item 9, Councilmember Chavez requested that staff bring back the design plans, including proposed sidewalk width, for the streetscape project near Palomar and Industrial Boulevard. I. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-035, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT AND CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO DISBURSEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GREEN SEA TURTLE EXHIBIT AT THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT Page 2 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006 I J CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) At the December 20, 2005 meeting, the City Council approved the project to renovate the main building exhibits at the Nature Center (CIP Project GG-175). The California State Coastal Conservancy is one of the organizations supporting this project through grant funds, which require the execution of a related agreement prior to disbursement. (Nature Center Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-036. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,320 FOR EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LITERACY PROGRAM The California Department of Education recently notified the Chula Vista Literacy Team of a one-time augmentation in the amount of $4,000 in Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 231 Grant funds for fiscal year 2006. In addition, the Literacy Team was notified of a one-time augmentation to the Fiscal Year 2006 California State Library's Matching Funds Grant in the amount of $2,320. (Assistant City Manager/Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-037, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE BANNER PROJECT ON PORT TIDELANDS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS INTO THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET In July 2005, the Office of Cultural Arts and the Cultural Arts Commission were notified by the Chula Vista Mayor's appointed representative to the Port's Public Art Committee that Port grant funds were available for the creation and installation of original art street banners as way-finding and welcoming elements to the Chula Vista Bayfront. The project was adopted by the Office of Cultural Arts with the selection of Artists' designs assigned to the Cultural Arts Commission's Public Art Sub-Committee. (Assistant City Manager/Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-038, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 LIBRARY DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED DONATION REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,027.47 B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-039, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 LIBRARY GRANT FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING A) UNANTICIPATED ONE-TIME GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,782 FROM THE PUBLIC LIBRARY FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS; AND B) A ONE-TIME GRANT AWARD FROM THE PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,129 Page 3 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006 . CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Since July I, 2005, the Library Department has received donations trom various organizations and individuals for the purchase of new books to add to the Library's collection. In January 2006, the California State Library notified the Library of a one- time augmentation to the Public Library Fund grant in the amount of $14,782. Additionally, a library employee was awarded tuition reimbursement funds from the Public Library Staff Education program and these funds must be administered by the Library. (Assistant City Manager/Library Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-040, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, LIMITED USE, MAINTENANCE AND DEMOLITION OF A TEMPORARY SEWER MAIN WITHIN EASTLAKE PARKWAY AND HUNTE PARKWAY The developer of the northerly portion of the proposed Eastern Urban Center, McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC, proposes to install a temporary sewer line trom the project to the Salt Creek Sewer Main within Eastlake and Hunte Parkway prior to the final surfacing of the roadways. The ultimate sewer alignment for the Eastern Urban Center will be along Rock Mountain Road. The proposed agreement sets forth the conditions and requirements of the developer for the construction, use, maintenance and demolition of the temporary sewer line. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-041, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A DEED GRANTING EASEMENTS TO SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC AS NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT 96 Adoption of the resolution authorizes the execution of a deed granting easements for electric facilities over a portion of the Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course (City owned land) to San Diego Gas & Electric Company as required for conversion from overhead to underground of the utilities along Bonita Road from Otay Lakes Road to east of the Bonita Christian Center (Underground Utility District 96). (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-042, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF BONITA ROAD/ALLEN SCHOOL ROAD AND FIFTH AVENUEIL STREET (PROJECT TF-317) TO T & M ELECTRIC DBA PERRY ELECTRIC, AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS THEREFOR Page 4 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) These traffic signal modifications were approved and budgeted as part of the Fiscal Year 2005 Capital Improvement Programs (TF-317). Adoption of the resolution accepts the bids, awards the contract for construction, and approves transferring funds to this project from the Traffic Signal Left Turn Modification Program (project TF-337) in the amount of$23,351. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-043, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING A 24-FOOT WIDE PRIVATE ACCESS AND UTILITY EASEMENT OVER CITY-OWNED PROPERTY TO THE BALLOW F AMIL Y TRUST (10-23-90), OWNER OF TWO LANDLOCKED PARCELS LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST AVENUE AND D STREET The City received a request for an easement to access a landlocked parcel located north of the intersection of First Avenue and D Street. The application was submitted by Ms. Sherry Waite, agent for the Ballow Family Trust. This parcel is adjacent to two parcels for which the City granted a similar easement to in July of this year. Before this property can be developed it must have legal access to a public street in the form of a private access and utility easement over the adjacent property owned by the City. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-044, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM SANDAG'S PILOT SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM; AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $375,000 IN MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE PALOMAR GA TEW A Y COMMUNITY TRANSIT FOCUS AREA PROJECT The City was awarded a $2,000,000 grant from the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Pilot Smart Growth Incentive Program to enhance the Palomar Gateway District streetscape at Palomar Street and Industrial Boulevard. The grant funds will become available upon execution of a contract with CalTrans; however, staff is prepared to proceed with preliminary project activities, which can be funded with $375,000 in available matching funds. The matching funds were committed to the project by Council on June 14, 2005. (Planning & Building Director, City Engineer, General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-045, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $595,000 IN THE FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND FOR FUEL PRICE INCREASES BASED ON A V AILABLE RESERVES IN THE FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND; AND APPROPRIATING $215,000 IN THE TRANSIT FUND TO REIMBURSE THE FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND FOR CNG FUEL PRICE INCREASES Page 5 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Due to sharp fuel price increases during the summer, combined with the Gulf States' flooding and damage to oil production from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Central Garage is returning to Council for a budget adjustment, as fuel prices have increased substantially over the amounts that were budgeted. (Public Works Operations Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. II. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-046, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN UNCONTROLLED EMBANKMENT (TEMPORARY DIRT STOCKPILE) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE OTAY RANCH COMPANY, AND MCMILLIN LAND DEVELOPMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement between the City of Chula Vista, McMillan Land Development, and the Otay Ranch Company that allows McMillan Land Development to deposit soil on property owned by the Otay Ranch Company. This work is to be done in preparation for the Otay Ranch Town Center shopping center, and to construct an access road from Olympic Parkway. Per the Chula Vista Municipal Code, this is considered an "uncontrolled" embankment and an agreement is required prior to soil being deposited to address the future maintenance of the embankment as well as development of the site where the embankment will be located. (City Engineer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 12 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-047, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006, FOR THE ELECTION OF A MAYOR AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHULA VISTA CHARTER AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-048, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO MATERIALS SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006 The purpose of the June 6, 2006 General Municipal Election is to select a Mayor and two Members of the City Council to fill Seats I and 2 for full terms consisting of four years, commencing December 2006. The proposed resolutions are required to give notice of the election and adopt regulations for candidates. (City Clerk) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. Page 6 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006 , J CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendations and offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 5-0, except for Item 6, which carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining due to the proximity of property he owns to the location of the utility undergrounding project. PUBLIC COMMENTS Tanya Rovira-Osterwader, Project Coordinator for the Healthy Eating and Active Communities (HEAC) program, thanked Mayor Padilla and Councilmember Chavez for attending the recent event. She spoke about the issues of traffic safety and congestion, and their association to childhood obesity by preventing youth rrom walking to school. She eXplained that the majority of citizens who reside in the southwest portion of the City are Spanish speaking, and the program offers the opportunity to provide assistance to the community in their language. Rebecca Pearl, representing the Environmental Health Coalition (EHC), thanked the Council for participation in a press conference last year with EHC and the San Diego regional Apollo Alliance in support of the expansion of renewable energy and bringing quality green collar jobs to Chula Vista. She briefly updated the Council on new developments with regard to the Apollo Alliance at the national level. Norbert Stein thanked the Police Department for making him feel at ease all these years. He recited a poem about Chula Vista, stating that betters days are coming, and that America is still the best place to live. The following members of the public spoke in opposition to eminent domain and asked that their petition be placed on the June 2006 ballot to let the voters decide: Joe Wavra Theresa Acerro Bill Wiser Sonny Chandler Steve Haskins Jack Stanley Earl Jentz Tom Stanley Jackie Lancaster In addition, T omy Stenvall stated that he owns property south of Main Street that has been designated for redevelopment by the Boyd Corporation. He stated that the corporation has offered to purchase the property at prices that are not even close to market value. He believed that the City had promised the Boyd Corporation that they would acquire the land one way or another. He stated that the City's code enforcement staff has subsequently come down on him, gotten rid of all his tenants, and red-tagged his business, rendering him unable to do business. He believed that this kind of behavior would not be possible unless he had eminent domain hanging over his head. He stated that eminent domain is the wrong way to go. Page 7 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Yuri Calderon, attorney retained to represent Chula Vistans for Private Property Protection, spoke about the reportedly inadequate number of petition signatures received to place the eminent domain measure on the June ballot and the fact that the City would not accept supplemental signatures, even though the deadline for submitting the petition has not yet passed. He stated that the perception of the citizens is that the City is trying to resist the petition. He requested that the City 1) accept the additional signatures that would permit the matter to be placed on the ballot, and 2) place the matter on the next Council agenda for discussion in order to avoid possible legal action by the committee. ACTION ITEMS 13. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF UP TO 35 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY Adoption of the resolution approves a master license agreement that establishes terms between the City and Cricket Communications, Inc. for the installation of up to 35 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities within Chula Vista on City-owned property and/or City right-of-way, subject to approval of the Zoning Administrator, after review by the appropriate City departments, and appeal to the City Manager's office when necessary. (Conservation and Environmental Services Manager) Director of Conservation & Environmental Services Meacham presented the staff report. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2006-049, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-049, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF UP TO 35 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES OR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR FACILITIES ON CITY- OWNED PROPERTY, SUBJECT TO ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS, FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR UP TO FIVE ADDITIONAL FIVE-YEAR TERMS The motion carried 5-0. 14. CONSIDERATION OF A REVISED CONCEPTUAL FINANCING PLAN FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN WESTERN CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZATION FOR STAFF TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SECTION 108 LOAN TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS Page 8 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) In June 2003. the Council adopted a conceptual financing plan for various capital improvements in Western Chula Vista. The significant component of this plan was the seeking and receipt of a loan rrom the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Section 108 Loan program. Over the past two years, staff has worked with HUD staff to rectify issues in the City's CDBG program and is now in a position to apply for this loan. Due to the time that has elapsed while these efforts were undertaken, significant changes have occurred in the interest rate environment as well as the construction cost market. The revised plan addresses Council's stated inrrastructure objectives and retains a comparable level of debt to the initial plan. (General Services Director, Finance Director, Community Development Director) General Services Director Griffin presented the conceptual financing plan for various capital improvement projects in western Chula Vista. Councilmember Castaneda asked whether or not any review or analysis has been conducted on the need for sidewalk installation within the areas of Oxford, near Harborside Park, and west of Fourth A venue. Mr. Griffin responded that the assessment district was modified so residents would only pay for driveway apron improvements, as opposed to full street improvements. Deputy Mayor McCann stated that the area at Oxford Street rrom Third Avenue to Tobias is a main thoroughfare through the neighborhood, and he asked that this project receive high priority. He also recommended that the City seek ways to enhance the vacant lot at the intersection of Naples/Moss/Albany that is not City-owned property. Councilmember Rindone requested that the proposed capital improvement plan be placed on a future Council agenda under the "Did You Know...." segment, and that Communications Director Liz Pursell issue a press release about the plan. He also asked that consideration be given to a study of Eucalyptus Park reconstruction in the 2007 budget. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann offered Resolution No. 2006-050, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-050, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A REVISED CONCEPTUAL FINANCING PLAN FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN WESTERN CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SECTION 108 LOAN TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF THESE IMPROVEMENTS The motion carried 5-0. Page 9 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) IS. REPORT ESTABLISHING SCHEDULE FOR COUNCIL WORKSHOPS This report addresses recent Council discussion about establishing a regular schedule for Council workshops. (City Manager) Councilmember Rindone spoke regarding upcoming hearings by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) about proposed changes to the Comprehensive Operational Analysis that will affect the region's transit needs, including those of Chula Vista. He stated that MTS, along with City staff, would be presenting a report to the Council on March 7'h regarding impacts specific to Chula Vista. Adoption of the plan by MTS is scheduled for March 9, 2006. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to establish the first Thursday of each month as the date for Council workshops, beginning April 6, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.; and approve the recommendation of Deputy Mayor McCann to hold the Montgomery intTastructure workshop at the South Chula Vista library. Mayor Padilla seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0, except that Councilmember Castaneda objected to the meeting location, expressing concern about insufficient space at the library to accommodate the number of citizens who will attend the workshop. OTHER BUSINESS 16. CITY MANAGER REPORTS There were none. 17. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Padilla spoke about the success of the recent Healthy Eating and Active Communities event that both he and Councilmember Chavez attended at Otay Elementary School. He stated that he looks forward to future meetings. 18. COUNCIL COMMENTS Deputy Mayor McCann reported on the success of the February 9, 2006 meeting to address issues such as tracking sex offenders, Internet safety, Megan's Law, and Jessica's Law. He stated that he would like to calendar a subsequent event in the future, and he thanked Police Chief Emerson, Captain Miranda, Agent Isaaks, District Attorney Dumanis, and the Department of Justice for their participation. He requested that the Internet safety portion of the February 9, 2006 meeting be posted on the City's website. Deputy Mayor McCann spoke about the condition of City roads and suggested a $12 million bond issue for pavement rehabilitation. This could be achieved by utilizing the City's annual Proposition 42 revenues to secure the bond and keep the Transnet funding currently being used for road repairs intact. He requested that staff come back with a program to implement the bond. Page 10 - Council Minutes http://www.chuIavistaca.gov February 14,2006 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember Rindone stated that he was recently apprised of SANDAG"s development of a new station at the salt works to implement a freight train through the Bayfront. He asked staff to follow up with a written report back to Council immediately. Councilmember Castaneda expressed concern about Internet safety for youth and asked staff to research software companies that provide parental guidance software for either purchase by or donation to the City; and also look at developing a program to distribute the software to families in the community to further increase public safety and provide tools to parents to protect their children. Mayor Padilla responded that, as Chairman of the Public Safety Committee for the entire region, he would have access to many programs addressing the issues, and he suggested a future briefing on the matter. Councilmember Chavez wished everyone a happy Valentines Day. CLOSED SESSION 19. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) . Two cases No reportable action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 1I:00 p.m., Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting on February 21, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~.L., l3.Sr~ Susan Bigelow, MMC, City'-Clerk Page 11 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov February 14,2006