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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007/05/01 Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 1, 2007 6:00 p.m. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 7:39 p.m., in the John Lippitt Public Works Operations Center, 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councihnembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cox convened the Closed Session at 7:40 p.m. 1. 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 9:30 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the regular meeting of March 6, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. d~~~~ Lori Anne Peoples, MMC, Senior Deputy City Clerk " ! Ii lr\ DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 26, 2007 4:00P.M. An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilrnembers: Castaneda, McCann (arrived at 6:05 p.m.), Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilrnembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. WORKSHOP 1. PRESENTATION AND SUB COMMITTEE REPORT REGARDING THE SOUTH BAY POWER PLANT DECOMMISSIONING AND DISMANTLING The purpose of the workshop was to provide the Council and public with additional information regarding the regulatory process associated with decommissioning and dismantling the existing South Bay power plant; as well as provide an opportunity to hear directly from stakeholders who did not present at the January 18, 2007 workshop regarding their recommendations and participation in the process to address resource adequacy and remove the "reliability must run" (RMR) status from the existing plant. The meeting also provided the Council subcommittee with an opportunity to provide a progress report on its activities since the committee was established at the January 18, 2007 workshop. Mayor Cox introduced Port Commissioner Mike Najera; Randa Coniglio, Real Estate Manager, Port of San Diego; and Conservation and Environmental Services Director Michael Meacham. At 4:06 p.m., she announced that she would leave the dais briefly to meet with the Charter Review Commission. Director Meacham presented a report on the process and strategy for decommissioning and dismantling the existing South Bay power plant. Ms. Coniglio reported that as a result of actions taken by the Council at a joint meeting with the Port on February 20, 2007, the Board of Port Commissioners directed Port staff to continue to fulfill the Port District's obligations under current agreements, to cooperate and assist LS Power in the development of a replacement generation plant off Port tidelands, and to bring back a resolution to that effect at the next Port meeting on April 10, 2007. ;q; DRAFT WORKSHOP (Continued) Mayor Cox returned to the dais at 4:10 p.m. Laura Hunter, representing the Environmental Health Coalition, introduced Paul Fenn, Executive Director, and Robert Freehling, Research Director, representing Local Power, who presented green energy options for the South Bay power plant. Ms. Hunter then presented proposed recommendations on specific alternatives to remove the power plant. She also suggested that the City join with other stakeholders to create a working group to decide the South Bay's energy future. Mike Niggli, Chief Operating Officer, Sempra Energy Utilities, gave a presentation on issues associated with long-term energy planning. Deputy Mayor Rindone referenced the report by Mr. Niggli, noting that the removal of the 138kV bayfront lines and structures was dependent on the decommissioning of the South Bay power plant, per the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). He stated that it was his understanding that, per negotiations between the City and SDG&E, this was not a condition for removing the lines and structures. Mr. Niggli responded that CAISO would feel uncomfortable taking the structures down and changing the reliability to the area until a resolution regarding the power plant facility was reached. Deputy Mayor Rindone asked Mr. Niggli to provide the Council with further information regarding the growth rate of electric load use over the past 10 years. Scott Alevy, representing the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the need for sustainable energy and stated that redevelopment strategies for the bayfront would be virtually impossible to implement unless CAISO blessed the removal of the existing power plant. On behalf of the Chamber, he urged the Council to support the Sunrise power link. Lisa Cohen, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the Sunrise power link as a solution to the problem of removing the existing, aging power plant from the bayfront. Patricia Aguilar, representing Crossroads II, stated that the South Bay power plant had been an environmental and visual blight on the City for too long, and that it was time to remove the plant from the bayfront and use the land for purposes that people could enjoy. Denis Trafecanty, a resident of Santa Isabel, spoke about SDG&E's interest in solar, wind, and renewables, although she said it has yet to establish geothermal at the Southwest power link that it talked about 22 years ago. He further stated that what currently exists on the Southwest power link in Mexicali is polluting, dirty power. He commented that SDG&E does not claim to have solar on any of its own facilities and he, therefore, felt unsure about its statement about renewables. Mr. Trafecanty also questioned whether the Sunrise power link would obtain approval in the future, and he spoke of the need to resolve energy needs locally. Page 2 - Council Agenda hUn:1 /www.chulavistaca.goy March 26, 2007 /8-2 DRAFT WORKSHOP (Continued) Mayor Cox updated the Council regarding several subcommittee meetings she and Councilmember Castaneda attended regarding the power plant. She provided details from their meeting with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding the need for a long- term vision for the San Diego region, including base load and peaker power, and the CPUC's commitment to competitive generation in California. Additionally, she reported that CPUC staff stated that a power plant with adequate generation to ensure CAISO and CPUC agreement for decommissioning does not need to be on the bayfront; however, a new site would take up to two years to plan, followed by construction. Councilmember Castaneda also reported on the power plant subcommittee meetings with CAlSO and the CPUC, stating that CAlSO confirmed that on or about February 2010, an operational base load power plant of approximately 550 - 600 megawatts located in the San Diego service area would be adequate to remove RMR from the South Bay power plant. Additionally, when the Otay Mesa generating plant comes online, approximately 500 megawatts of RMR contract power could be removed from the service area, which includes the South Bay power plant. He then spoke of the need to work diligently with all entities to ensure the removal of RMR as soon as possible. Mayor Cox stated that the subcommittee would look for continued direction from all entities involved in the process in both the private and public sectors. She thanked the speakers present at the meeting. Councilmember McCann stated that the number one priority continued to be the removal of RMR status on South Bay power plant, followed by looking at renewable energy sources. No action was taken by Council. ADJOURNMENT At 6:24 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the regular meeting of March 27, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~ Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 3 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca. gov March 26, 2007 /8~3 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA March 27, 2007 6:00 P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLLCALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Ann Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATHS OF OFFICE Ben West, Board of Appeals and Advisors Anna Marie Godinez, Child Care Commission Ron Kelley, Charter Review Commission City Clerk Bigelow administered the oaths of office to Ben West, Anna Marie Godinez and Ron Kelley, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented them with certificates of appointment. . DID YOU KNOW......THAT IT'S YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR ENVIRONMENT, YOUR CHOICE? Presented by Erik Steenblock, Environmental Health Specialist Public Works Operations Director Byers introduced Environmental Health Specialist Steenblock, who provided an overview of the program with the assistance of Design Specialist Kim Schanz. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 6) Mayor Cox noted that staff requested that Item 6 be removed from the agenda, and a member of the public requested discussion on Item 4. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that he would abstain on Item 2, as he owns property within 500 feet of the project. Councilmember Castaneda stated he would abstain on Items 3 and 5 out of an abundance of caution, as he owns property a little more than 500 feet from the subject sites. In response to a question by Councilmember Ramirez on Item 3, General Services Director Griffin responded that the bus shelters were of standard design throughout the City, and consideration was given in their selection to such items as maintenance and graffiti. I ' -- } ; '"- DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 1. APPROVAL OF MlNUTES of the Regular Meetings of the CVRC and RDA and an Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of January 25, 2007, and the Regular Meetings of the City Council of March 1,2007 and March 6, 2007. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-066, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGIS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE CONTINUED OWNER'S REPRESENTATION SERVICES DURING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIC CENTER AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS On February 18, 2003, the Council approved an agreement with Allegis Development Services, Inc. to provide owners' representation services during the design and construction of the Civic Center and related improvements. Adoption of the resolution extends the agreement to be consistent with the extension of the timeframe for completion ofthe Civic Center project. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-067, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "BUS SHELTERS, VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (STL-3l2)" PROJECT TO A.B. HASHMI, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,480, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT On February 28,2007, the General Services Director received sealed bids for the project, which includes installing open bus shelters and other associated work at 10 different bus stop locations within the City. It also includes all labor, materials, bus shelter structures, equipment, transportation, traffic control, removal and disposal of existing improvements, and protection and restoration of existing improvements. (General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. Item 4 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-069 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXPEND ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE "CDBG SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS (STL- 295)" PROJECT Page 2 - Council Minutes htto:! /www.chulavistaca.IWV /1'1 ....., l _-./ i V .:- March 27, 2007 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) On February 6,2007, the Council approved a resolution that accepted bids and awarded a contract to Koch-Armstrong General Engineering, Inc., and authorized the Public Works Operations Director to expend all available contingencies in the project. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the Public Works Operations Director to also expend all available funds in the project to complete the additional supplemental list B items of the contract. (General Services Director) Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF AN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER POSITION IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.010 TO ESTABLISH THE UNCLASSIFIED POSITION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (FIRST READING) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Given the recent departure of two Assistant City Managers and the critical importance of several high-profile and complex economic development projects currently underway, particularly the Gaylord negotiations, other proposed Bayfront development, and the university proj ect, internal staffing changes are recommended to facilitate a seamless continuation of these projects in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. (Interim City Manager) Staff recommendation: The item be removed from the agenda. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendar Items I, 2, 3, and 5, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion. Item I carried 5-0; Item 2 carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Rindone abstaining; and Items 3 and 5 carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. at the request of staff. Item 6 was moved from the agenda at the request of staff; it was not discussed, and no action was taken. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Ramirez stated he would abstain from discussion and voting on Item 4 out of an abundance of caution, as he has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property that is the subject of this action. He then left the Chambers. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-068, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A $100,000 GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB) TIRE DERIVED PRODUCT GRANT PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, "RUBBERIZED MULCH-CITYWIDE" (PR-296), AND APPROPRIATING $100,000 IN GRANT FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 3 - Council Minutes httn://www.chuIavistaca.gov j i1_3 . '- March 27, 2007 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) The City has been awarded a grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board State Tire Derived Product Grants Program to help meet project costs associated with the Citywide rubberized mulch project. The project will provide material for use in landscaping and weed abatement around City-owned facilities, and provide an environmentally friendly alternative to the wood-based products currently in use. (public Works Operations Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. David Krogh, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern with potential irrevocable damage from mixing rubber tire products into the landscape. He suggested that staff consider the possible adverse environmental aspects, rather than focus on just financial benefits, prior to implementing the program. Deputy Mayor Rindone noted for the record that page 4-2 of the report contained environmental benefits as well as cost advantages for using the proposed material. Public Works Operations Director Byers responded to Mr. Krough's comments, stating that the product had been determined to be non-toxic and was even deemed safe for use in a different form as a tot lot surface. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda offered the resolution, heading read, text waived. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ramirez abstaining. Mayor Cox asked staff to notify Council of the location, once the installation is complete, so that Councilmembers can view the product. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Molski, Chula Vista resident, thanked the Council and related agencies for their help to Jade Bay Mobilehome Park residents, but he believed the Council could have assisted further with additional relocation and start-up costs. He then addressed the Council regarding Assistant City Manager Madigan, suggesting that Councilmembers read a book by Michael Josephson on Ethics; and he asked the Council to cancel the deal made with Ms. Madigan and fire her instead. Deputy Mayor Rindone asked Mr. Molski not to soil anyone's reputation. Nicole Ganz and Matthew Stevens, Chula Vista residents, representing the YMCA Youth in Government South Bay Delegation Model Legislature and Court, stated that the students in the program were interested in the issues of community government and would like to become more involved in city government. They also expressed their desire to see more support from the community in funding and increased publicity. Page 4 - Council Minutes htto:/ /www.chulavistaca.Q:ov IC.-Lf March 27, 2007 DRAFT BOARD AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS 7. Report from the Ethics Commission regarding proposed modifications to the ethics code. Chris Searles, Chair of the Board of Ethics, provided an update on Board activities during the past year; and noted that the Ethics Code, established in 1967, had not been updated in the last 16 years. Over the next year, the Board would like to look at the current rule-based code in its entirety and add certain fundamental values to create a hybrid type of code. Once completed, the Ethics Board would go from being a compliance-based Board to one of independence, with adequate resources and power to have some level of enforcement. Dr. Searles then asked the Council for support in order to layout a road map within the next calendar year of the hybrid rule- and value-based code, which would also require an ad hoc committee of the Council to communicate with the members of the City Council to obtain points of view as to what works and does not. Representatives from key community groups, similar to the Redevelopment Advisory Committee, would offer input at public workshops to create a shared Citywide vision for the code. Mayor Cox asked Assistant City Attorney Hull to follow-up with the Board of Ethics. Deputy Mayor Rindone expressed his preference that applicants for the Board of Ethics be recommended by a judge, the original selection method. He asked that the Board consider meeting with the head of the South Bay courthouse to express the importance of this nomination process. Dr. Searles thanked Deputy Mayor Rindone for his comments and stated that the Board also supports recommendations by a judge. He said the Board is looking at other options, such as using retired judges, to avoid potential conflicts. He assured Deputy Mayor Rindone that this issue would be included when the report was brought back. Councilmember Ramirez concurred with Deputy Mayor Rindone's suggestions. As a past member of the Board of Ethics, he suggested that the Board consider running through a mock complaint to assist in identifying tools that are missing in the process. He also suggested that the Board consider working with the academic community, such as the USD Values Institute. Councilmember McCann stated that values should be the foundation for the rules, and ultimately the rules should be clear and free of politics. Further, complaints must be handled in an objective, non-biased way. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to refer the item to the City Attorney for a report and proposed work plan. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSED CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING 124-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 307 ORANGE AVENUE TO 124 CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR INDIVIDUAL OWNERSHIP (APPLICANT: WGA ORANGE AVENUE L.P.) Mayor Cox stated that staff had canceled the public hearing. There was no discussion or action taken on Item 8. Page 5 - Council Minutes hUe ://www.chulavistaca.gov /t-5 March 27,2007 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS 9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF COMPETITIVE GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2007-2008 Each year, the Council is presented with numerous requests to approve the filing of competitive grant applications to help fund City projects. At this time, a number of grants have been identified for Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 that can potentially support various City projects. (Assistant City Manager/Library Director) Assistant City Manager/Library Director Palmer introduced Grants Development Manager Burciaga, who presented the staff report and responded to questions of the Council. Councilmember Rindone asked staff to schedule a workshop to review and potentially revise the Council's strategic goals. Mayor Cox suggested that Deputy Mayor Rindone's request might be dovetailed into the future workshop regarding CDBG programs. Councilmember Castaneda stated that grant applications should be considered first and foremost to provide services to Chula Vista citizens, and secondarily for regional issues. Mayor Cox asked that specific grant information be presented in a summary form. Councilmember Ramirez asked the limitations to seeking more grants and said he would like to see a report in the future on the economics of increasing grant staffing in order to increase grant allocations. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that the requirement for matching funds should not be a discriminating factor when deciding which grants to apply for. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone offered Resolution No. 2007-070, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-070, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF COMPETITIVE GRANTS" FOR COMPETITIVE GRANTSEEKlNG DURING FISCAL YEARS 2007 AND 2008 Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS Interim City Manager Thomson noted the workshop on infrastructure management scheduled for Thursday, April 5, 2007, at 6:00 p.m.; and the budget workshop tentatively scheduled for April 18, 2007. Due to schedule conflicts, it was the consensus of the Council to hold the budget workshop on April 19'h at 6:00 p.m. Page 6 - Council Minutes htto:! /www.chulavistaca.gov March 27, 2007 /c-rc DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) II. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of the appointment of Daniel Linder to the Library Board of Trustees. B. Ratification ofthe appointment of Shirley Linder to the Library Board of Trustees. C. Ratification of the appointment of Georgie Stillman to the Library Board of Trustees. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of Daniel Linder, Shirley Linder, and Georgie Stillman to the Library Board of Trustees. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. D. Consideration of adoption of a Resolution declaring the City Council's concern for the health care of Chula Vista's residents if the UCSD New Vision for Healthcare Plan is implemented, and expressing a desire that UCSD maintain acute-care hospital beds in its Hillcrest location. Mayor Cox stated that information pertaining to this item had been placed on the dais. Councilmember Castaneda recused himself out of an abundance of caution due to a potential relationship with one of the entities involved in the matter. He then left the Chambers. Mayor Cox stated the health care in the South Bay was very fragile, especially with the recent loss of Paradise Valley Hospital as a not-for-profit institution. She and others in the community have become concerned that the type of health care residents of the South Bay had come to know and trust would no longer be available, which prompted the drafting of the resolution before the Council. She expressed pleasure in receipt today of a letter from Mr. Richard Liekweg, CEO, UCSD Medical Center, and she called on Mr. Liekweg, who had asked to address the Council. Richard Liekweg, CEO, UCSD Medical Center, committed to continuing the longstanding service to all patients served throughout San Diego, and to making substantial financial commitments to improve and expand services at the Hillcrest and East Campus in La Jolla. Additionally, he stated that UCSD endorsed the findings of the San Diego County Health Care Safety Net Study and was actively participating in public/private work groups to help implement the recommendations, including the one focused on the South Bay. In closing, Mr. Liekweg reiterated that UCSD was committed to continuing to provide world class service in health care services, research and academic training in San Diego, including the South Bay, and he looked forward to further discussions and dialogue to ensure all San Diegans have the best health care. Jose Calderon, resident of Bonita, member of the UCSD Board of Overseers, President of the Mexican! American Business and Professional Association, and a recent member of the Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista Advisory Board, urged the Council to support the proposed resolution. She thanked UCSD for its recent public statement that is was reevaluating its plan to close the hospital in Hillcrest, and stated that everyone in the South Bay should encourage the university to change its plans and keep in-patient beds in Hillcrest past 2030. Page 7 - Council Minutes httn:/lwww. chula vistaca. gOY March 27, 2007 IC-7 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Mayor Cox stated that once the City's Health Care Commission is formed, it will join with the County to work with UCSD to encourage retaining the hospital site in Hillcrest. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2007-071, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-071, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING CONCERN FOR THE HEALTH OF CHULA VISTA'S COMMUNITY IF THE UCSD NEW VISION FOR HEALTHCARE PLAN IS IMPLEMENTED, AND DESIRES THAT UCSD MAINTAIN ACUTE- CARE HOSPITAL BEDS IN ITS HILLCREST LOCATION Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Rindone commented on the need to return to holding Council tours of the City every three or four months on Saturdays and suggested that one could be scheduled prior to the next budget workshop to view facilities and capital improvement projects. He then congratulated the American Little League on the grand opening of its facility at Hilltop Meadow. He also commended the City and other agencies involved in the career fair held this past Saturday and requested a report assessing the fair and making recommendations for future events. He thanked the Mayor for her attendance at the USFirst Robotics Competition and asked staff to alert the Council of such competitions in the future. He then reminded Councilmembers that the purpose of Closed Sessions was to ensure that the interests of all parties were protected, and discussions were to remain confidential. Councilmember Castaneda extended heartfelt thoughts and wishes on behalf of the Council, staff and residents to the family of Jose Puente, a City employee, upon his passing. He then stated that he had also attended the USFirst Robotics Competition with his son and had a lot of fun. He thanked Council Assistant Hodge for the invitation. Councilmember McCann extended his regards and condolences to the family ofMr. Puente. Councilmember Ramirez stated that he also had attended the USFirst Robotics Competition, and was proud that Hilltop High School had participated, the only school south of Interstate-8 that had done so. He then congratulated Deputy Mayor Rindone on his leadership. Mayor Cox noted that Hilltop High had won the 2007 Rookie Inspirational Award. Page 8 - Council Minutes httn://www.chulavistaca.2:0V Ic-B March 27, 2007 DRAFT CLOSED SESSION At 7:42 p.m., Mayor Cox convened Closed Session to consider Items 13 and 14 only. She stated that Items 15 and 16 had been cancelled. 13. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(b)(l) Title: City Manager No reportable action was taken on this item. 14. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6(a) Unrepresented employee: City Manager No reportable action was taken on this item. 15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) A. Concerned Citizens v. City ofChula Vista, Case No. GIC 862773; and B. IC Towing v. City ofChula Vista, Case No. GIC 869143 These items were not discussed. 16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) A. One Case This item was not discussed. ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of April 3, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. q] ~p~t,:,~R~~Ci~Cl'" Page 9 - Council Minutes htto://www.chulavistaca.gov fc.-q March 27, 2007