HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/08/22 M1NUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AUGUST 22, 2000 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:08
p.m. in the Council Chambers located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula
Vista, Califomia.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Moot, Salas, and Mayor Horton.
(Deputy Mayor Moot arrived at 6:11 p.m.)
ABSENT: Councilmember Padilla
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attomey Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
OATH OF OFFICE: CHILD CARE COMMISSION - MYLLISSA MCCANN
OATH OF OFFICE: CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION - SERGIO FERIA
OATH OF OFFICE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION - DR. CARL A.
NELSON
City Clerk Bigelow administered the Oaths of Office to Myllissa McCann and Dr. Nelson., and
Councilmember Davis presented them with certificates of appointment. Sergio Feria was not
present.
PRESENTATION BY A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY
COMMISSION OF A "1999 ACES AWARD" TO BRAD REMP, BUILDING OFFICIAL,
AND GORDON MURDOCH, DEPUTY BUILDING OFFICIAL, FOR ASSURING
COMPLIANCE WITH ENERGY STANDARDS
Califomia Energy Commission representative John Each presented City staff Brad Remp and
Gordon Murdoch with the "1999 Aces Award" in recognition of their efforts in assuring
compliance with energy standards.
RECOGNITION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S EMPLOYEES RECENTLY
PROMOTED TO SERGEANT AND AGENT. SERGEANTS: DAVID EISENBERG,
WILLIAM CLINE, AND LON TURNER; AGENTS: KENNETH HEINZ, MATHEW
HARDESTY, AND REID WALKER
Chief Emerson introduced the recently promoted Sergeants and Agents. Included in the
promotions was Sergeant Brace Theisen. Mayor Horton congratulated the Sergeants and Agents
on their promotions and thanked them for their hard work in keeping the City a safe place in
which to live.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 8)
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter fi'om the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge from observance
of actions taken in Closed Session on August 15, 2000, there were no actions taken which
are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-299, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY'S
MEMBERSHIP IN THE TIERRA DEL SOL REGIONAL LIBRARY NETWORK AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
The Tierra Del Sol Regional Library Network is a state-funded program to support
cooperative resource sharing and service delivery among libraries of all types throughout
the state of California. It will eventually supersede the Serra Cooperative Library System
that was formed under the California Library Services Act. Each potential member of the
Tierra del Sol Regional Library Network is required to complete an application for
membership, which includes authorization to participate by its governing board or
appropriate administrative authority. (Deputy City Manager Palmer)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-300, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING DATES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO
BE READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE AND FOR THE REMOVAL
OF POLES AND OVERHEAD FACILITIES WITHIN UNDERGROLFND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 128, ALONG BROADWAY FROM "C" STREET TO "E" STREET
On January 18, 2000, Council held a public heating and approved Resolution No. 2000-
020 establishing Underground Utility District No. 128 along Broadway from C Street to
E Street. In accordance with Section 15.32.150 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code,
Resolution No. 18177 states that Council shall, by subsequent resolution, set the date
upon which affected property owners must be ready to receive underground service and
the date by which SDG&E shall remove utility poles, overhead wires and associated
structures. The conversion of overhead utilities to underground is to be completed by
April 30, 2001. (Directorof Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4 A. RESOLUTION 2000-301, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING FINAL "A" MAP NO. 1 FOR OTAY RANCH SPA
ONE VILLAGE ONE WEST, CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 98-06, ACCEPTING ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE LANDSCAPE BUFFER
EASEMENTS, THE PUBLIC DRAINAGE EASEMENTS, THE PEDESTRIAN,
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BICYCLE AND CART EASEMENTS, THE SIDEWALK EASEMENTS, THE
EMERGENCY ACCESS EASEMENTS, THE ASSIGNABLE LIGHT RAIL
EASEMENTS GRANTED ON SAID MAP WITHIN SAID SUBDIVISION,
APPROVING THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, REJECTING
ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE EAST PALOMAR STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY,
ACKNOWLEDGING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE IRREVOCABLE OFFERS
OF DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST FOR OPEN SPACE LOTS C, D, E, F, G, H
AND LOT I FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-302, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE "A" MAP SUPPLEMENTAL
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO.
98-06, PORTION OF VILLAGE ONE WEST, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-303, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC THE
IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREET AND OTHER
PUBLIC PURPOSES, THE EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE PURPOSES, THE
EASEMENT FOR SIDEWALK PURPOSES AND THE ASSIGNABLE AND
IRREVOCABLE EASEMENT FOR GENERAL UTILITY PURPOSES FOR A
CERTAIN OFF-SITE PORTION OF EAST PALOMAR STREET
On August 17, 1999, by Resolution No. 19572, Council approved a Tentative
Subdivision Map for Chula Vista Tract 98-06, Otay Ranch SPA One, Village One West.
Condition No. 15 of the resolution requires the developer to submit and obtain the City's
approval of a master final map CA" Map) of the tentative map showing "super block"
lots. The "A" map is also required to show the public street dedications and backbone
utility easements required to serve the super block lots. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-304, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FINAL "B" MAPS FOR CHULA VISTA
TRACT NO. 96-04, OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, VILLAGE 5, LFNITS 9 AND 12
(PORTIONS OF NEIGHBORHOODS R-37 AND R-38), ACCEPTING ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE ASSIGNABLE AND IRREVOCABLE
GENERAL UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS AND THE PEDESTRIAN
ACCESS EASEMENT ON UNIT 9, AND APPROVING TWO "B" MAP
SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS
Adoption of the resolution approves the Final "B" Maps for Units 9 and 12 of Otay
Ranch Village 5 (CVT 96-04) and associated agreements. The Subdivision Improvement
Agreements are executed by Otay Ranch V, LLC, as owners. On April 20, 1999, Council
approved the agreement for the financing and construction of Olympic Parkway and
related roadway improvements. The approval of the subject Final Maps is consistent with
the cumulative equivalent dwelling unit threshold established by said agreement.
(Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-305, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE ANIMAL SHELTER SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (ST-525) AT
BEYER WAY AND FOURTH AVENUE
On July 19, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for this project. The
general scope of the project involves the construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk, the
reconstruction of the existing pavement, and other work necessary to complete the project
adjacent to the City's animal care facility, located at the intersection of Beyer Way and
Fourth Avenue. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-306, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING 1N ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 99-2 (OTAY
RANCH SPA ONE - VILLAGE ONE WEST), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION IN SUCH COMMLrNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
B. RESOLUTION 2000-307, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2
(PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION IN THAT AREA DESIGNATED AS COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT),
IMPROVEMENT AREA "A", ANNEXATION NO. 1
C. ORDINANCE NO. 2820 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 99-2 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - VILLAGE ONE
WEST) AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN SUCH COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT
D. ORDINANCE NO. 2821 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT)
AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX IN THAT AREA DESIGNATED
AS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT), IMPROVEMENT AREA "A", ANNEXATION NO. 1
On August 1, 2000, Council held a public heating approving the resolutions making
preliminary findings, passing upon protest and approving the Special Tax Report,
authorizing submittal of levy of special taxes and annexation of certain territory in the
future to Community Facilities Districts Numbers 99-2 (CFD 99-2) and 97-2 (CFD 97-2,
Preserve Maintenance District). On August 15, 2000, in the Office of the City Clerk, the
property owners held an election and voted upon the formation of the district and to
authorize the levy of a special tax lien on property within CFD 99-2 and CFD 97-2. The
election results were unanimously in favor of the district formation and levy of lien. The
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proceedings also provide a mechanism for the future annexation actions to be initiated by
the applicant to bring certain parcels into CFD 99-2 and CFD 97-2. The Rate and
Method has considered and taken into account the future annexation application and has
indicated the maximum special tax upon completion of the annexation proceedings.
This particular CFD 99-2 will fund the perpetual operation and maintenance of certain
landscape improvements including, but not limited to, the large slope areas facing
Olympic Parkway, Paseo Ranchero, Telegraph Canyon, East Palomar and the Trolley
Conidor within the Otay Ranch SPA One Village One West. In addition, CFD 99-2
district liens will take over the obligations of Village One West with regard to CFD 98-1,
the Interim Open Space Maintenance District, and a Notice of Special Tax Lien
Cancellation will be filed 30 days after the CFD 99-2 certified vote is approved by
Council. The formation of CFD 99-2 will also require the annexation to "Improvement
Area A" of CFD 97-2. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions and place the ordinances on first
reading.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-308, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A CATASTROPHIC LEAVE POLICY FOR
EMPLOYEES IN THE EXECUTIVE, SENIOR MANAGEMENT, MIDDLE
MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL, CHULA VISTA EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION,
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, CHULA VISTA POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, AND WESTERN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERS
EMPLOYEES GROUPS
This policy gives City employees the ability to donate their existing vacation, floating
holiday, management leave and/or compensatory time to other employees who are
required to be absent from work due to their own injury or prolonged illness or to care for
an immediate family member. (Director of Human Resoumes)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Councilmember Salas stated that a disclosure statement submitted by the applicant for Consent
Calendar Item #4 was in error, in that it indicated a contribution to her in excess of $250, which
was not the case. Therefore, she had no conflict of interest in voting on the item.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
ORAL COMMLrNICATIONS
Congressman Bob Filner, 333 F Street, updated the Council on the energy crisis and a potential
disaster that could impact many businesses, possibly forcing them to close. He stated that he had
asked the White House to investigate the manipulation of prices, and he suggested that the City
take control of its own energy future and consider developing its own power plant.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Continued)
William Claycomb, 409 Palm Avenue, Suite 100, Imperial Beach, representing Save Our Bay
Inc., elaborated on his letter sent to the Honorable Dede Alpert and on excerpts from articles in
the Union-Tribune of August 1, 2000 regarding energy and power plants.
Tracey Abston, 950 Nacion Avenue, spoke regarding speeding traffic in her neighborhood and
asked that speed bumps be installed. Mayor Horton asked staff to investigate the matter and
report back to Council.
Petra Barajas, 266-A Church Avenue, expressed concern regarding the Child Link Program and
alerted the audience and parents of young children to reject the program, referencing a Star News
article dated August 11, 2000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
9. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO AMEND THE OTAY RANCH SECTIONAL
PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLAN TO MOVE THE HIGH SCHOOL SITE 1N
VILLAGE TWO TO A LOCATION IN VILLAGE TWO ACCEPTABLE TO THE
SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT (PCM 00-14)
The Otay Ranch Company has applied to amend the Otay Ranch Sectional Planning Area
(SPA) One Plan to move the current location of the Village Two high school (a 50 net
acre site) approximately 700 feet to the east in Village Two, to a site acceptable to the
Sweetwater Union High School District. The SPA One amendment updates the proposed
location of the high school site in Village Two and is consistent with the City of Chula
Vista General Plan amendment and Otay Ranch General Development Plan/Subregional
Plan (GDP/SRP) amendment. The City's Environmental Review Coordinator has
determined that any impacts associated with the proposed Otay Ranch Sectional Planning
Area One (SPA) Plan amendment relocating the Village Two high school site have been
previously identified in amended SPA One Plan FEIR 97-03 and has, therefore, prepared
an addendum to that document. (Director of Planning and Building)
Notice of the heating was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Planner Whipple presented the proposal to the Council and audience.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating. With no members of the public wishing to speak, the
hearing was closed.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot offered Resolution No. 2000-309, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-309, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
OTAY RANCH SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) ONE PLAN
INCLUDING THE SPA ONE PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCE PLAN TO
MOVE THE CURRENT LOCATION OF THE VILLAGE TWO HIGH
SCHOOL
The motion carded 4-0.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
10. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
KNOWN AS EASTLAKE TRAILS NORTH, CHULA VISTA TRACT 00-03, FOR A
207-LOT SUBDIVISION ON 30.6 ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
OTAY LAKES ROAD AND HUNTE PARKWAY WITHIN THE EASTLAKE TRAILS
PLANNING COMMUNITY (PCS 00-03)
The EastLake Company submitted an application requesting approval of a tentative
subdivision map known as EastLake Trails North, TN-5 and TN-6, Chula Vista Tract 00-
03, in order to subdivide 30.6 acres into 207 single-family lots, four open space lots, and
associated street improvements. The site is located at the southeast comer of Hunte
Parkway and Otay Lakes Road, within the EastLake Trails planning community. The
Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that environmental review for this
project was covered under previous FSEIR 97-04, EastLake Trails/Greens Re-planning
Program, and, therefore, no further action is necessary.
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Associate Planner Stoichen explained the project to the Council and audience.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response, and she closed the hearing.
Mayor Horton asked staff to report on actions taken to ensure that the scenic corridors are
enhanced and protected. Planning Director Leiter stated that staff will report back on the design
review process for the project. He also stated that the design guidelines are being updated to
address all facades of buildings.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-310, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-310, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING
CONDITIONS OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR EASTLAKE
TRAILS NORTH, CHULA VISTA TRACT 00-03
The motion carried 4-0.
ACTION ITEMS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-311, RESOLUTION APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER
AND APPROPRIATING $170,563 FROM THE GENERAL FUND BALANCE AND
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM IMPERIAL BEACH ($103,571) AND LEMON
GROVE ($21,666) FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A FOURTH BANK OF KENNELS AT
THE NEW ANIMAL CARE FACILITY AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
On March 7, 2000, Council adopted Resolution No. 2000-077, accepting bids and
awarding the construction contract for the City's animal care facility to C & S Doctor,
Inc., in the amount of $1,904,856. The contract provides for the construction of a 7,800
square-foot animal care facility with offices and medical facilities. The facility includes
three banks of 28 kennels each, for a total of 84 kennels. Council was informed that staff
would return with a recommendation to construct a fourth bank of kennels if sufficient
revenues from contractual animal control services were identified. Through agreements
with the cities of Imperial Beach and Lemon Grove, $168,571 is anticipated to be paid by
July 2002. It is also anticipated that a renegotiation of the contract with the City of
National City will secure the remaining expenditure associated with the fourth bank.
(Chief of Police/Director of Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-311, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 4-0.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-312, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT
FURTHER ANALYSIS REGARDING THE PURCHASE OF SR-125 TOLL ROAD
FRANCHISE
The City has retained the finn of Smith and Kempton to assist the City in efforts to assure
that SR-125 is constructed in a timely manner. This facility is a crucial transportation
element to serve the new developments in eastem Chula Vista and the entire eastern
South Bay of San Diego County. At the Council meeting of May 2, 2000, Council
directed staff to investigate the necessary actions and commitments needed for the City to
be involved in a public toll road. A report ficom Smith Kempton outlines the necessary
actions and studies required before considering entering into a joint powers agreement for
ownership and operation of the toll road. (Director of Public Works)
Public Works Director Lippitt introduced Smith and Kempton representatives, Will Kempton
and Mark Watts. Mr. Kempton reviewed the report and recommendations as contained in the
proposed resolution.
Councilmember Salas asked if it were possible for private financing and road construction to
move forward at the same time that a joint power agreement for purchase of the road is being
explored. Mr. Kempton responded affirmatively, stating that the firm is looking at all options.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-312, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 4-0.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-313, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH OTAY WATER
DISTRICT TO LOCATE RECLAIMED WATER FACILITIES WITHIN THE
PROPOSED EASTLAKE GREENS "SPORTS PARK"
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
The Otay Water District proposes to locate an underground concrete reclaimed water
reservoir, an on-grade pump station and accompanying access easements at the future
EastLake Greens "Sports Park," for which improvement plans are currently under review.
(Director of Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-313, heading read, text waived. The
motion carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
14. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
City Manger Rowlands reported that Council workshops were scheduled on September 16th, 9:00
a.m. to noon, regarding the siting of the new Police facility; and on October 12th, 4:00 p.m.,
regarding the Eastern Urban Center Development Plan.
15. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the International Friendship Commission - Carmelita
Vinson.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Carmelita Vinson to the
Intemational Friendship Commission. Councilmember Salas seconded the
motion, and it carried 4-0.
B. Consideration of authorizing a member of the City Council to prepare arguments relating
to ballot measure(s) to appear on the November 7, 2000 ballot.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to authorize Deputy Mayor Moot to sign the
measure in support of three-term limits. The motion carried 3-0-1, with
Councilmember Salas abstaining.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor Moot commented on an article published in the Union Tribune regarding the Otay
Water Authority rebates to customers in the amount of $1.5 million dollars and stated that it was
good to see rates being lowered.
CLOSED SESSION
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDiNG SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b)
One Case
ACTION: Instructions were given to Counsel.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of September 12,
2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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