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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 8, 2006
6:00P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6: 15
p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, Chavez, and Rindone
ABSENT: Councilmembers: McCann (excused), Padilla (excused)
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk
Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. PRESENTATION BY LISA MOCTEZUMA, REPRESENTING THIRD AVENUE
VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, REGARDING LEMON FESTIVAL 2006
Lisa Moctezuma announced that the lOth annual Lemon Festival would be held on Third Avenue
on Sunday, August 13, 2006, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., featuring live entertainment and
dance groups, a kids' fun zone, arts and crafts, and free admission.
. DID YOU KNOW...ABOUT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S "FUN TO BE
FIT PROGRAMS"? Presented by Victoria Tom, Recreation Supervisor Ill.
Victoria Tom presented the programs.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 6)
With reference to Item 1, the minutes of July 11 were continued to August 22, 2006 at the
request of Councilmember Castaneda. Item 2B was continued to August 22, 2006, at the request
of Councilmember Rindone. With reference to Item 3, Councilmember Rindone noted a revised
resolution on the dais to delete the appropriation of funds, which will be considered by separate
action at the meeting of August 22, 2006.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of the Regular Meeting of June 20, the Special Meeting of
July 10, the Regular Meeting of July 11, and the Special Meeting of July 18, 2006.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes except those for July 11, which
should be continued to August 22.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
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2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter of resignation from William Hall, Chula Vista's representative on the
Board of Port Commissioners.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation. (This vacancy was posted
August 3, 2006 in accordance with the Maddy Act.)
B. Memorandum from Councilmember Rindone requesting excused absences from
the City Council meetings of July 25 and August 1,2006.
Staff recommendation: Continue to August 22, 2006.
C. Memorandum from Mayor Padilla requesting an excused absence from the City
Council meeting of August 8, 2006.
Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-247, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF EAST
PALOMAR FROM SANTA RITA TO SANTA ANDREA FOR THE SEVENTH
ANNUAL OTAY RANCH DAY FROM NOON TO 4:30 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 16,
2006 AS REQUESTED BY THE OTAY RANCH COMPANY; APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND OTAY RANCH COMPANY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
The Otay Ranch Company requested permission for a temporary street closure on East
Palomar from Santa Rita to Santa Andrea for the seventh annual Otay Ranch Day on
Saturday, September 16. (Communications Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-248, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A JOINT APPLICATION FOR A REGIONAL ENTERPRISE ZONE TO THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT; APPROVING AN OVERALL BUDGET FOR YEAR ONE;
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PREPARE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT
THE JOINT APPLICATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO
AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A
REGIONAL ENTERPRISE ZONE
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
Since 2001, the City of Chula Vista has actively participated in a regional partnership
with the City of San Diego in administering the South Bay Enterprise Zone, which
includes portions of Chula Vista, primarily west of Interstate 5. As part of this
partnership, the City of Chula Vista and the Port of San Diego have provided funding to
the City of San Diego to support the cost of managing the program and to enhance a
marketing campaign for the South Bay Enterprise Zone. The existing South Bay
Enterprise Zone designation is set to expire. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the
submittal of a new joint application for designation and first-year budget, staff
preparation of all required documents, and execution of memoranda of understanding
with the City of San Diego and the San Diego Unified Port District. (Acting Community
Development Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-249, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE LITIGATION SETTLEMENT IN THE
MATTER ENTITLED LEMMINGS, ET AL., V. SECOND CHANCE BODY ARMOR,
INC. FOR DEFECTIVE ZYLON VESTS PURCHASED BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
As a registered class member in the litigation matter entitled Lemmings, et aI., v. Second
Chance Body Armor, Inc., the Police Department received a merchandise voucher in the
amount of $118,041 for the purchase of any Armor Holdings branded products to replace
the defective Zylon vests purchased from Second Chance Body Armor, Inc. (Police
Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-250, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AND D-MAX ENGINEERING, INC. FOR NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) DRY WEATHER
ANALYTICAL AND FIELD SCREENING SERVICES; AND GRANTING THE CITY
MANAGER THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE UP TO TWO ONE-YEAR
EXTENSIONS TO SAID AGREEMENT
The City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requires
the City to annually conduct dry weather analytical and field screening monitoring at
major outfalls during the dry weather season in order to detect illegal discharges to the
storm water conveyance system, and to identify, if possible, the sources of the illegal
discharges. Due to the expertise and specialized equipment necessary to perform these
services, it is necessary to retain an outside consultant. Four proposals were received,
and staff has determined that D-Max Engineering, Inc. was the most qualified and
submitted the lowest bid of the three top ranked consultants. (Public Works Operations
Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staff's recommendations and
offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived, with the minutes of
July II and Item 2B continued to August 22, and with the resolution for Item 3
revised to delete appropriations language. The motion carried 3-0.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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There were none.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kevin O'Neill, citing a recent newspaper article, said he was appalled to learn that Mayor
Padilla's aide was caught taking photos of citizens attending a private function hosted by his
mayoral opponent. He believed there was a huge difference between monitoring an opponent's
speech at a public forum and using a telephoto lens to surreptitiously take photos to record the
attendees at a private reception. He stated that as citizens, we have an expectation of privacy and
must not allow an elected official to abuse that right for his personal gain. He called upon the
citizens to rebuke Mayor Padilla for the actions of his staff and for condoning them. He
referenced Section 707 of the City Charter regarding improper political activity, stating that the
staff person had a conflict of interest, and he suggested the need for the Board of Ethics to
address the matter. He also commented that how the Council addressed the matter was also
important.
Councilmember Castaneda asked if the position of Legislative Affairs Coordinator was
controlled solely by the Mayor or was controlled by the Mayor and Council. He then directed
staff to examine and provide a report to the Council on whether the individuals holding positions
in the Mayor and Council Office served individually or collectively at the will of the Mayor
and/or the Council. Councilmember Rindone directed staff to also include in the report the
maximum number of hours authorized per Councilmember for Council Aides and whether or not
the number of hours was being met
ACTION ITEMS
7. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR A SPECIAL FOCUS ON
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO THE USE OF RED
LIGHT CAMERAS AS AN ENFORCEMENT TOOL
August 6 through 12 marks "Stop on Red" week. The Engineering and Police
Departments have requested the support of the City Council and residents to kick off a
year of special focus on traffic safety in the city. Additionally, this item provides the
opportunity for the City Council to provide policy direction regarding the potential use of
red light camera enforcement in the city. (Acting Engineering Director/Police Chief)
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to continue Item 7 to August 22, 2006.
Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0.
Councilmember Rindone stated that there needed to be more thought given to red light cameras,
citing concerns with associated costs, intrusion, and camera accuracy. He also believed that
other alternatives, such as team enforcement with a lower operating cost, should be explored for
enforcement purposes.
8. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING HOTELS AND MOTELS TO
HAVE A PERMIT TO OPERATE, AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER FEE
SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE PERMIT-TO-OPERATE FEE REQUIREMENT FOR
HOTELS AND MOTELS
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
The proposed ordinance requires hotels/motels to obtain and post an annual permit to
operate before renting rooms. To obtain a permit, motels would need to meet minimum
room requirements, pass an annual health inspection; have a reasonable annual number of
police calls for service; and be up-to-date on transient occupancy tax owed the City.
Additionally, a permit-to-operate fee would be enacted in order to cover the cost of City
staff to process the annual permit. (Police Chief, Planning and Building Director,
Finance Director, Acting Director of Community Development, Fire Chief,)
Police Chief Emerson presented the motel/hotel permit-to-operate ordinance and explained that
the goal was to make all Chula Vista hotels safe, clean, and successful.
Councilmember Castaneda spoke about motels that would be impacted with the future bayfront
redevelopment and asked what message the proposed ordinance requirements would convey to
larger hotel chains that may be looking to move to Chula Vista. Police Chief Emerson replied
that staff would not want to make the permitting process too onerous and that he would work
with legal staff to review the possibility of exempting or differentiating between hotels of a
certain size with regard to the permit requirement.
Councilmember Chavez expressed concern that while some families are using motels as
residences, other motel occupants are being arrested for various weapons-related crimes. She felt
that the proposed ordinance should apply across the board. Police Chief Emerson stated that
motel/hotel management practices are essential, and that adequate modifications would be
necessary for those hotels/motels offering long-term accommodations.
Councilmember Rindone questioned whether failure by the hotel operators to display a valid
operating permit would create enough of an incentive, or whether they would be prepared to pay
the necessary fines for any violations. Police Chief Emerson stated that any violations by the
hotel operators would constitute a misdemeanor. Deputy City Attorney Cave added that the idea
of a misdemeanor prosecution would be to place the owner on probation in order to have them
do what the City is requiring them to do. Councilmember Rindone directed staff to come back to
Council one year after implementation with an evaluation and any recommendations. Further
direction was given by Councilmember Castaneda to look at stratifications in operating fees.
ACTION:
Councilmember Rindone moved to place the ordinance on first reading and adopt
Resolution No. 2006-251, headings read, texts waived; to direct staff to come
back one year after implementation with an evaluation and any recommendations;
and to direct staff to look at stratifications in operating fees:
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE 15.20 AND ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL CODE
5.39 REQUIRING HOTELS AND MOTELS TO HAVE A PERMIT TO
OPERATE (FIRST READING)
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-251, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE A PERMIT-TO-OPERATE
FEE REQUIREMENT FOR HOTELS AND MOTELS
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
9. CONSIDERATION OF PLACEMENT OF A BALLOT MEASURE ON THE
NOVEMBER 7, 2006 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, REGARDING ARTICLE
34 OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS
(Continued from August 1,2006)
Article 34 of the State of California Constitution, adopted in 1950, specifies the
circumstances under which public agencies have the authority for construction,
development, and acquisition of affordable units for low income renters throughout the
City. The City is nearing the limit of the 400 units previously approved under Article 34
by City of Chula Vista voters on April II, 1978, and adopted by Ordinance No. 1897,
and will require authorization to participate in future affordable housing projects (Acting
Community Development Director)
Assistant Community Development Director Hix presented the proposed ballot measure.
Housing Manager Mills provided further details regarding Article 34.
ACTION:
Councilmember Rindone moved to adopt Resolution No. 2006-252, heading read,
text waived, as amended to delete the appropriation of funds, which will be
considered at the meeting of August 22, 2006:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-252, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLACING A
PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT REGARDING
ARTICLE 34 OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION, WHICH
AUTHORIZES PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECTS FOR LOW INCOME RENTERS
THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, APPROVING THE
CITY ATTORNEY IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS, AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO SUBMIT THE ANALYSIS TO THE REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS
The motion carried 3-0.
10. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
BALLOT QUESTIONS, TITLE SUMMARIES, AND LANGUAGE OF THREE
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE
ELECTORATE AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,2006; AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S
IMP ARTlAL ANALYSIS OF EACH MEASURE
At its meeting on July 18, 2006, the Council, after receiving a report from the Charter
Review Commission and hearing public testimony, voted for the City Attorney to return
with a resolution to place one amendment to Charter Section 300.D and two amendments
to Charter Section 303.C on the November 7, 2006 ballot. (City Attorney)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Deputy City Attorney Dawson presented the proposed Charter amendments. Measure 1 was to
amend Charter section 300D to modify the eligibility requirements to prohibit an appointed
Mayor or Councilmember from being eligible to run for the office until one year after the
termination of the appointed term. Measures 2 and 3 would modify Charter section 303C
regarding the filling of unanticipated vacancies. Measure 2 would require a special election if
there were more than two years remaining on a term, and the Council would have 45 days to
make an appointment if there were two years or less remaining on a term. Measure 3, as
proposed by the Charter Review Commission, would require a special election if there was more
than one year remaining on a term, and the Council would have 45 days to make an appointment
if there was one year or less. Ms. Dawson also presented three options with regard to the timing
of special elections to fill vacancies:
Option 1: Call a special election to be held within 90 days of the declaration of a
vacancy, or as soon thereafter as practical as determined by the City Clerk; with a run-
off, if needed, to be held within 49 days of the first election, or as soon thereafter as
practical as determined by the City Clerk.
Option 2: Call a special election forthwith, as soon as practical as determined by the City
Clerk; with a run-off, if needed, to be held forthwith, as soon as practical as determined
by the City Clerk.
Option 3: Call a special election to be held on the next established election date as
specified in the Elections Code, or within 120 days from the declaration of vacancy,
whichever is practical, unless there is another election to be held within 180 days, in
which case the Council could consolidate with that election. A run-off, if needed, would
be held on the next established election date as specified in the Elections Code, or within
120 days following certification of the results of the first special election, whichever is
practical, unless there is another election to be held within 180 days following
certification with which the Council could consolidate.
Cheryl Cox, representing the Charter Review Commission, urged the Council to decide between
Measures 2 and 3 so as not to confuse voters and to save $25,000.
Councilmembers Castaneda and Rindone spoke in support of Option 3 with regard to the timing
of elections. Councilmember Chavez believed that the three proposed measures were confusing
and should be condensed to two questions only. It was the consensus of the Council to support
placing Measures 1 and 3 on the ballot.
ACTION:
Councilmember Rindone moved to approve placing Measure 1, as presented in
Exhibit A of the resolution, on the ballot, which, if approved, would amend
Charter section 300D to modify the eligibility requirements to prohibit an
appointed Mayor or Councilmember from being eligible to run for the office until
one year after the termination of the appointed term. Councilmember Castaneda
seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
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ACTION:
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Councilmember Rindone moved to approve the Option 3 language, specifying the
timing for special elections called with regard to either Measure 2 or 3.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0.
Councilmember Rindone moved to approve placing a single measure, Measure 3,
as presented in Exhibit C of the resolution, on the ballot, which, if approved,
would require a special election if there was more than one year remaining on a
term, and the Council would have 45 days to make an appointment if there was
one year or less. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried
3-0.
Councilmember Rindone then offered Resolution No. 2006-253, as amended to
delete reference to Measure 2 and revise the language of Exhibit C:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-253, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING BALLOT
QUESTIONS, TITLE SUMMARIES, AND LANGUAGE OF TWO
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS, ONE TO ARTICLE III,
SECTION 300.D AND ONE TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 303.C, TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2006; AND APPROVING CITY
ATTORNEY IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF EACH MEASURE AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO SUBMIT ANALYSES TO REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS
The motion carried 3-0.
11. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS CALLING AND GIVING
NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 7, 2006; AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE
CONDUCT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
ACTION:
The purposes of the November 7,2006 Special Municipal Election are to conduct a run-
off to select a Mayor and one member of the City Council to fill Seat 1; and to submit
three ballot measures to the electorate. It is necessary at this time to adopt resolutions
amending Resolution 2006-205, calling and giving notice of the election, in order to
include the ballot measures; and requesting the services of the Registrar of Voters, as
required by the California Elections Code. (City Clerk)
Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2006-254, heading read, text
waived, as revised to delete reference to one of four proposed ballot measures;
and Resolution No. 2006-255, heading read, text waived, as revised to delete
reference to one of the four proposed measures and its corresponding ballot
question:
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-254, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-205, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF
THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN SAID
CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,2006, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ELECTING A MAYOR, ELECTING ONE MEMBER OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, AND SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
TWO PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS AND ONE BALLOT
MEASURE
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-255, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF
VOTERS TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006
The motion carried 3-0.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue consideration of the proposed resolution
appropriating funds for the inclusion of measures on the ballot to August 22, 2006.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
Interim City Manager Thomson recommended that the August 15th meeting be cancelled due to a
light agenda.
ACTION:
Councilmember Castaneda moved to cancel the August 15, 2006 Council
meeting. Councilmember Chavez seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0.
13. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Discussion regarding the appointment process to fill the current Port Commission
vacancy.
It was the consensus of the Council to approve, with minor amendments, the appointment
process as presented by Interim City Manager Thomson.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
B. Ratification of appointments to the following boards, commissions, and
committees:
Manny Ramirez, International Friendship Commission
Elizabeth Scott, Charter Review Commission
Pat Moriarty, Human Relations Commission
Douglas Cochrane, Safety Commission
Ricardo Macias, Resource Conservation Commission
Jeremy Hogan, M.D., Design Review Commission
Anthony David Angelo, J.D., Childcare Commission
Sonny Chandler, Commission on Aging
Elroy Kihano, Veterans' Advisory Commission
Stephen Sprenkle, Veterans' Advisory Commission
Karina Kay Corrales, Youth Advisory Commission
ACTION:
Councilmember Rindone moved to ratify the appointments. Councilmember
Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 3-0.
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Chavez: Report on the San Diego County Healthcare Safety Net Study.
Councilmember Chavez reported on a Town Hall meeting held on July 24, 2006 regarding the
Healthcare Safety Net Study. She directed staff to place a link on the City's website to the study,
and to also place an announcement of a community meeting to be held at Chula Vista's main
library on August 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss related matters. She spoke about the need for
collaborative efforts with the community to seek new visions and strategies on how to address
the City's health care needs.
Councilmember Chavez announced the temporary closure of Norman Park Senior Center from
August 7 through August 20' for maintenance work. Councilmember Castaneda asked how the
temporary closure of the center would affect those citizens who use it as one of the City's "cool
zones." Interim City Manager Thomson replied that a notice would be placed on the City's
website to offer alternative locations. Councilmember Castaneda also spoke regarding recent
water contamination in several North County neighborhoods and directed staff to ask the
Interagency Water Task Force to look at what each of the local water districts is doing to ensure
water safety and what procedures are in place to notify residents about water quality.
Councilmember Rindone congratulated Dr. Jesus Gandara on his appointment as Superintendent
of the Sweetwater Union High School District. He also encouraged everyone to attend the
Lemon Festival this Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. He then directed staff to place on the
City's website the information that was recently provided to the Council regarding mobilehome
park zoning and relocation assistance policies and programs.
At 9:36 p.m., Mayor Padilla recessed the meeting to Closed Session.
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CLOSED SESSION
15. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
Two Cases
Information on whether or not action was taken was unavailable from the City Attorney's Office.
16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. SDO 0294160, SDO 0294161,
SDO 0335144
Information on whether or not action was taken was unavailable from the City Attorney's Office.
Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of August 15,2006 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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