HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1986/09/04 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Thursday, September 4, 1986 Council Chambers
8:40 p.m. Public Services Building
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Campbell, McCandliss, Malcolm,
Moore
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Goss, Deputy City Manager Morris, City
Attorney Harron, Director of Finance Christopher
1. RESOLUTION 12704 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AND SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR SALE OF THE CITY'S
REVERSIONARY RIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
FORM OF THE SALES AGREEMENT WITH SUCH CHANGE THERETO AS
THE ~YOR WITH THE ADVICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY ~Y
REQUIRE OR APPROVE SUCH APPROVAL TO ~E CONCLUSIVELY
EVIDENCED BY THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY THEREOF
Councilman Campbell excused himself from participating in discussion or voting
on this matter due to a possible conflict of interest because of his
connection with Community Hospital.
City Manager Goss stated a great deal of activity has been going on in the
last few days regarding foll ow-up to Council action taken Thursday, August 28,
1986, to approve in concept the proposal that was offered between the City and
Scripps. Since that meeting, the legal staff of Scripps prepared a proposed
agreement which has been reviewed by the City's legal consultant. The most
recent copy of the agreement with modifications underlined in red was brought
to the attention of the Council. City Manager Goss also stated a letter from
Miller & Schroeder Financial had been received in which Miller & Schroeder
agrees to provide financial consul ting or investment banking services to the
City for its next tax-exempt bond financing and to contribute to the City its
financial consultant fee or management fee if Miller & Schroeder acts as
Underwriter.
Councilman Malcolm asked the City Manager to go through the changes that were
made from the original agreement. City Manager Goss read through all of the
underlined changes in the agreement. When referring to the change in Section
8.3, Profit Participation on Sale, Mayor Cox asked what the effect of the
change is. City Manager Goss responded to the extent that cash is received
for the City's reversionary interest and there is a sale, that cash will be
deducted from the 10%. This was part of the approved concept but had been
inadvertently omitted from the agreement. City Manager Goss also pointed out
that a new section on Legal Expenses had been added.
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Councilwoman McCandliss questioned Section 8.1, No Planned Sale. City Manager
Goss responded that this section has been expanded. It is not brand new in
terms of being added to the original document.
Councilwoman McCandliss wanted to be sure the Council was aware of all the
changes from the agreement discussed on Thursday, August 28, which would
include the Intent to Buy, Intent Not to Sell, Community Advisory Board, and
the other points that have been highlighted. City Manager Goss commented the
Scripps attorney did a good job in reflecting the intent of what was discussed
at the Thursday, August 28, meeting. The changes that have been made since
then have basically expanded and broadened the City's ability to use services.
Mayor Cox asked the representatives of Scripps if this document is the one the
board has taken action on or approved in concept. Albert C. Moore, counsel
for Scripps, stated the board has not acted on this specific agreement. This
agreement is within the bounds of the resolution the board adopted at their
last meeting so Mr. Moore feels that this is the position of Scripps. Mayor
Cox asked Mr. Moore if there are any other issues that may or may not relate
to the City of Chula Vista that could impact the sale of the hospital? Mr.
Moore feels confident there will be no deal points that will prevent the
sale. The Scripps Board has not yet determined whether or not to exercise the
option. This work is done preliminarily to that decision which will be made
next Thursday.
Councilman Malcolm asked Ruth Blank of Bay Hospital if she was happy with the
transaction. Ms. Blank responded she is happy with the transaction for the
hospital and personally. She feels it benefits not only the hospital, the
employees, and the patients, but the community as well.
City Manager Goss brought a clause in the resolution to the attention of the
Council. "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized for and
on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with Scripps l~emorial
Hospital in substantially the form as the Sales Agreement with such changes
thereto as the Mayor, with the advice of the City Attorney, may require or
approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the execution and
delivery thereof". City Manager Goss stated this is not a usual provision and
thought it should be called to the attention of the Council. Mr. Goss further
stated to the extent there are minor changes that may be necessary based on
the advice of bond counsel or other counsel, there would be some flexibility
in making minor changes that do not otherwise modify the content of the sale
agreement.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. (Councilman Campbell
abstaining.)
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
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3. REPORT OF THE CITY I,~NAGER
Cit~ Manager Goss requested a Closed Session to discuss Meet and Confer items.
Mayor Cox moved for a Closed Session to Meet and Confer to be held following
adjournment. The motion passed (3-0; Councilman Nalcolm and Councilman
Campbell were not present for the vote).
City Manager Goss requested a report regarding traffic problems on Naples
Street between Third Avenue and Hilltop Drive be postponed to the first
meeting of October.
MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) the report regarding traffic problems on Naples Street
between Third Avenue and Hilltop Drive be postponed to the first meeting in
October. (Councilman Malcolm not present for the vote).
4. ~YOR'S REPORT
Mayor Cox handed out a packet of information concerning the City Council Tour
starting Saturday, September 6, at 8:00 a.m.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman McCandliss commented her desire for the Council to visit the
-. "Country Fair" at the historical homes on Second Avenue being presented by the
75th Anniversary Committee on Saturday, September 6.
ADJOURNMENT AT 9:U5 to Closed Session to Meet and Confer. From Closed Session
to the Council City Tour on Saturday, September 6, 1986 at 8:00 a.m. and the
special meeting on Wednesday, September 10, 1986, at 4:00 p.m.
JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC
CITY CLERK
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B~: Sandra Chase, Recording Secretary
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