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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
February 27, 2007
6:30 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the City Council ofthe City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:37 p.m.
in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor
Cox
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney Moore and Deputy City Clerk Bennett
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jack Stanley spoke about Voit Development's interest in developing the property located at 3525
Main Street. He asked that the City repair the storm drain at that location; place a cul-de-sac at
the end of Reed Court; close Britton A venue and pass that real estate back to the property owners
on each side; and take care of the large overhead power lines in the area, all of which he believed
would enable easier development and public access in the area. He understood through
discussions with the City that funding was not available to repair the storm drain, and he
proposed to pay for the repair against the value of a portion of the City's greenbelt property that
he had an interest in acquiring, which would increase the size of his property parcel. Mayor Cox
referred the matter to staffto come back with a report in a couple of weeks.
Israel Garza, president of the ChuIa Vista Rangers Soccer Club, spoke about the recent soccer
tryout sessions at Montevalle Park. He thanked the Council for working hard and planning for
the construction of the many citywide recreation facilities. He also expressed thanks to the Parks
and Recreation Commission, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the Park Rangers for
their hard work in keeping the facilities running smoothly. He gave special recognition and
thanks to Recreation Supervisor Ted Nelson for his hard work with the City's Youth Sports
Council.
John Humiston stated that his two sons were present with him at the meeting to meet their
communications merit badge requirement. He then thanked Mayor Cox for successfully running
for Mayor and for restoring the moral tone of leadership that the City should have. He
complimented the Council for its vision in implementing buses run on compressed natural gas,
suggested consideration of a public natural gas station located on Maxwell Road, and encouraged
residents to pursue the use of natural gas.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Peter Watry spoke about the upcoming Presidential and local elections and rumors in
Sacramento about the passage of Senate Bill 113 that would move the Presidential primary
election to February 5, 2008. He stated that he had received clarification from the Registrar of
Voters that this would not automatically cause a change in date for local elections on June 3rd.
He urged the Council to issue a definitive statement that no matter what the outcome of Senate
Bill 113, Chula Vista's election would be conducted on June 3rd, as scheduled. Mayor Cox
asked the City Attorney's Office to post a statement on the City's website.
Councilmember Castaneda invited the public to attend the public safety subcommittee meeting to
discuss safety in the southwestern portion of the City. The meeting will be held on February 28,
2007, at 6:45 p.m..
CLOSED SESSION
At 6:55 p.m., Mayor Cox recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
I. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957(b)(I)
Title: City Manager
No reportable action was taken on this item.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE 54957.6(a)
Unrepresented employee:
City Manager
No reportable action was taken on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to an adjourned regular meeting on March I,
2007, at 6:00 p.m. at the John Lippitt Public Works Operations Center, 1800 Maxwell Road.
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Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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