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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 6:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:05
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
ABSENT: Councilmembers Padilla
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· OATH OF OFFICE: RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION - PAMELA
BENSOUSSAN
City Clerk Bigelow administered the Oath of Office to Pamela Bensoussan, and Deputy Mayor
Moot presented Ms. Bensoussan with a certificate of appointment.
· PRESENTATION BY FIREFIGHTER GARY BRETON ON THE SEQUOIA
NATIONAL FOREST FIRE
Fire Chief Hardiman recognized the Fire Department's strike team, consisting of Captain Keith
Rieber, Firefighters Gary Breton and Richard Eagan, and Engineer Robert Halcon, who assisted
with the recent Sequoia wildfires. Firefighter Breton displayed photographs and explained some
of the tmique assignments of the team in tombating the wildland fires.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 9)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - July 11, 2000 through September 16, 2000.
Staff recommendation: The minutes be approved.
2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attomey stating that to the best of his knowledge from
observance of actions taken in Closed Session on September 12, 2000, there were
no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staffreconunendation: The letter be received and filed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. Letter of resignation from John T. Cochran, member of the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City
Clerk be directed to post immediately according to Maddy Act regulations.
C. Letter from Hailey McKinney, Chula Vista High School Band Council President,
requesting a waiver of fees associated with police assistance, including
organization, security and traffic control along the route of their armual band
review on November 11, 2000. Last year, the band review took place on Fourth
Avenue between 'T' and "K" Streets. Another possibility being considered this
year is on Broadway between 'T' and "K" Streets.
Staff recommendation: Staff return with a report and resolution for Council
action in the next few weeks, prior to the event.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 2822, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.14.581, 19.14.582, 19.14.583,
19.14.584, AND 19.14.587 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTION
19.14.591 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES, AND
PROCEDURES (2ND READING AND ADOPTION)
On June 13, 2000, Council directed staff to process amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
addressing the design review process. The requested Code amendments and modified
zoning language, addressing Design Review Connnittee membership, scope of
responsibilities and procedures, were presented for review. All proposed amendments
were written to carry out the Council's intent of further improving the design review
process. The proposed ordinance had its first reading on September 12, 2000. (Director
of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on second reading for adoption.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 2823, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE ORDiNANCE, MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3.54.040.C.4, TO
PERMIT THE COMBINING OF CONSTRUCTION OF A TRANSPORTATION
FACILITY PROJECT WITH OTHER DEVELOPMENT RELATED WORK AND
AWARD OF ONE CONTRACT FOR THE COMBINED WORK BASED ON A
CLEARLY IDENTIFIED PROCESS FOR DETERMINiNG THE LOW BIDDER
Some of the local developers requested that they be permitted to combine the work of a
Transportation Development Impact Fee (TDIF) project with related subdivision work in
order to obtain the best prices on contract work that is interrelated. Currently, the TDIF
ordinance does not permit the combining of work where the contract for the TDIF work
may not be awarded to the lowest bidder. In order to allow that objective, an amendment
to the TDIF ordinance is required. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-326, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE CHANGE ORDER FOR THE OTAY
RECREATION CENTER (PR-133) PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE SAID
CHANGE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
On December 15, 1998, Council awarded the contract for the Otay Recreation Center
project (PR-133) to C & S Doctor, Inc., San Diego. During the construction of the
Center, the City Manager and the Director of Public Works approved a total cost of
$137,140 in change orders for the completion of the project. City Staff initiated the
largest portions of the change orders in order to upgrade some of the materials. (Director
of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-327, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AND RATIFYiNG A REVISION TO THE
LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 FOR COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT 99-1 (OTAY RANCH SPA ONE - PORTIONS OF VILLAGE
ONE, VILLAGE FIVE AND VILLAGE ONE WEST)
On August 1, 2000, Council approved Resolution No. 2000-265, which authorized the
levy of special taxes for Community Facilities District (CFD) Nos. 97-1, 97-2, 97-3, 98-
1, 98-3 and 99-1 for Fiscal Year 2000/2001. An emergency revision to the special tax
levy for CFD 99-1 was required during the week of August 7th Due to the County's
deadlines for filing the levy for the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 tax roll, the revised special tax
levy for CFD 99-1 needed to be submitted to the County prior to a subsequent Council
meeting. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-328, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDiNG CONTRACT FOR
THE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM/SLURRY SEAL-PROJECT (STL-
252) FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000
On August 23, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the pavement
rehabilitation program/slurry seal project (STL-252). The work to be done consists ofthe
application of rubberized emulsion aggregate slurry, crack sealing, and other
miscellaneous work on various City streets. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-329, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
THE TELEGRAPH CANYON CREEK MITIGATION PLAN PROJECT (DR-118B) IN
THE OTAY RIVER IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
On July 26, 2000, the Director of Public Works received sealed bids for the Telegraph
Canyon Creek mitigation plan project (DR-118B). The work to be done involves
removing soil from the remediation area and either removing it from the site or disposing
of it in the approved on-site disposal area. The remediation area will be replanted and
maintained. The work generally includes clearing and grubbing, excavation, planting,
hydro-seeding, willow and mulefat cuttings in the Otay River in San Diego. (Director of
Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
9 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-330, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; BURKETT & WONG, CONSULTANT;
AND MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC FOR LAND USE CONSLILTING SERVICES
RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF A PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCE PLAN
FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE SIX, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-331, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; BURKETT & WONG, CONSULTANT;
AND BROOKFIELD SHEA OTAY, LLC FOR LAND USE CONSULTING
SERVICES RELATED TO THE PREPARATION OF A PUBLIC FACILITIES
FINANCE PLAN FOR THE OTAY RANCH VILLAGE l l, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
McMillin Companies has submitted a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan for Village Six
of the Otay Ranch for review and approval. In addition, Brookfield Shea Otay, the new
owners of Village Eleven, have also submitted a SPA Plan for this village. The Otay
Ranch General Development Plan and the City's growth management ordinance require
the preparation of a Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) with each SPA in order to
evaluate the project under the City's growth management threshold standards. After a
competitive bidding process, the selection committee recommends that the firm of
Burkett and Wong be retained to prepare the PFFP for Villages Six and Eleven. (Director
of Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to approve staff recommendations and offered the Consent
Calendar, headings read, texts waived. The motion carried 4-0.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Petra Barajas, 266-A Church Avenue, requested the resignation of Councilmember Davis with
reference to a Star News article on marijuana plants and a Union Tribune article on card rooms;
objected to the use of City land for a County library; and submitted a claim for alleged damages
resulting from actions taken at the September 12th Council meeting.
Bob Green, P.O. Box 819, Chula Vista, admonished the Mayor for using her title on arguments
in favor of Propositions AA and BB on the November 2000 ballot. He stated that the Mayor,
along with the Mayors of National City, Imperial Beach and Coronado, collured by signing the
ballot arguments in the same place and in the same way. He asked Council to clear up the false
illusion of Council support of the measures. Mayor Horton expressed regret that Mr. Green had
been misinformed.
George Gerber, 575-D Portsmouth Drive, expressed concern regarding the Olympic Parkway
widening project and its effects on the residents in the area. Mayor Horton responded that his
concems would be reviewed by staff and addressed during the project wherever possible.
John Orrell, 684 Rainbow Drive, stated his concern regarding boom boxes and boom cars and
their effects on hospitals, senior complexes and residents in the area. He recommended an
update of the Municipal Code to address the issue. Mayor Horton referred the matter to staff for
review.
Lou Duarte, 1713 Sunnycrest Lane, requested Council's consideration of establishing a
paramedic engine company in the City due to the slow response time for paramedic assistance to
a neighbor who recently suffered a heart attack.
Joan Roseman, 66 Montebello Street, voiced opposition to using Friendship Park as a proposed
site for the new police facility and asked Council to seek an alternate location.
Will Hyde, 803 Vista Way, opposed the idea of developing Friendship Park as a police facility
and hoped that the local public would have an opportunity to provide input on the proposed plan.
Mayor Horton responded that the public will be given the opportunity to speak. City Manager
Rowlands added that during the next two months, staff would be going into the community to
obtain feedback.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. CONSIDERATION OF THE ENACTMENT OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING
DEPOSITS FOR PUBLIC STREET TREES IN SUBDIVISIONS IN WHICH THE
COMPLETION OF FULL PARKWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS IS
GUARANTEED BY SUFFICIENT SURETY
Section 18.28.010 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code requires a subdivider to deposit a
fee for each lot on which a street tree has not been installed at the time of acceptance of
public improvements. Staff has determined that the deposit of said fee is duplicative, and
it is not required in subdivisions in which the full parkway landscape improvements have
not been completed but have been guaranteed by sufficient surety. The proposed
ordinance amendment would allow the acceptance of public improvements prior to the
completion of full parkway landscape improvements that have been guaranteed by surety,
without the deposit of a fee for each lot on which a public street tree has not been
installed. (Director of Public Works)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating. There being no members of the public wishing to
speak, she closed the hearing.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis moved to introduce Ordinance No. 2824, heading read,
text waived:
ORDINANCE NO. 2824, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 18.28 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING DEPOSITS FOR PUBLIC STREET TREES IN SUBDIVISIONS
IN WHICH THE COMPLETION OF FULL PARKWAY LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS IS GUARANTEED BY SUFFICIENT SURETY
The motion carried 4-0.
11. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFYING THE CITY GAMING PLAN PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF
CARDROOM LICENSES AND ALLOW FOR CHANGES TO HOURS OF
OPERATION, TYPES OF GAMES PLAYED, BET LIMITS, SERVICE OF
ALCOHOL, LICENSE FEES, EMPLOYEE SCREENING AND IDENTIFICATION,
PATRON SAFETY AND SECURITY, AND CRIME REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Over the past decade, Council has reviewed the gaming issues in our community on five
occasions. On February 20, 1996, Council approved a gaming plan that made changes to
the City's previous gaming ordinance. The 1996 modifications allowed for local control
of this issue as allowed by state legislation. The gaming plan established rules regarding
cardroom operations, such as fee structure, hours of operation, and types of games
allowed, and quantified the types of licenses allowed. In January 1998, a request was
made of the Council for additional changes to the gaming plan, primarily conceming the
consolidation of all four existing licenses into one 24-hour cardroom operation and an
enhancement of the security element. Council reviewed and subsequently denied the
request but did add the security element as proposed. The changes outlined in the gaming
plan allow City staff to morn effectively inspect and regulate the cardroom operation.
(City Manager, City Attorney, Chief of Police)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Police Chief Emerson summarized the proposed modifications to the gaming plan, which
included a decrease in the number of licenses in the City, increased hours of operation, changes
to allowable types of games and bet limits; and regulations concerning employee identification,
patron safety and security, and the service of alcohol.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Assistant City Attorney Googins clarified a statement in a Union Tribune article of September
26, 2000, which suggested that the proposed changes would allow an increase in the number of
tables from eight to twelve. He affirmed that the current operator already has a consolidated
license to operate twelve tables.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
Barbara McAllister, 857 Crest Drive, opposed any increased gaming in Chula Vista, stating that
it would create an increase in crime.
Mark Jones, 52 G Street, a licensed Class 3 Gaming Manager, made reference to AB317, which
will require voters to decide on gaming expansion proposals and suggested that the City allow
the voters to decide what to do with the two licenses held by the Bay Club, since the proposed
license buyback would essentially monopolize gaming in Chula Vista. He also commented on
the need for adequate supervision of the games.
Rod Davis, 233 Fourth Avenue, was in favor of the applicant's request to increase hours of
business by four hours a day and stated that the present crime near the site occurs during the
four-hour period when the card room is closed and there is no security. He explained that the
applicant needs the ability to compete with other cardrooms in neighboring areas and urged
Council to approve the modifications.
Peter Watry, 81 Second Avenue, quoted excerpts from an article by District Attorney Pfingst
concerning card room expansions and their detrimental effects regarding money laundering, law
enforcement, and the influence of large scale gambling on elected officials. Mr. Watry asked the
Council not to approve the proposed modifications.
Mafia Viesca, no address given, explained that children should be exposed to the realities that
exist in the community in order to teach them tight from wrong, and was in favor of the gaming
plan modifications.
With no further members of the public wishing to speak, Mayor Horton closed the public
heating.
Councilmember Salas spoke in opposition to gambling in general and stated that the purchase of
the two licenses by Mr. Sousa would facilitate a monopoly and provide no competition. She also
commented that the proposed increase in the hours of operation would change the complexion of
the operation and clientele. She stated that she would not be voting in favor of the gaming plan.
Councilmember Davis supported the proposed changes, stating that the business is a "Mom and
Pop" rather than a corporate operation, and the purchase of the two licenses would reduce
gaming in Chula Vista.
Deputy Mayor Moot stated that until the State of California imposes restrictions, he would
support reasonable gaming in Chula Vista.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
Mayor Horton stated that the present offer would eliminate existing licenses, and the policy is
very controlled.
ACTION: Councilmember Davis offered Resolution No. 2000-332, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-332, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MODIFYiNG THE CHULA VISTA GAMiNG
PLAN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 5.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND
APPROViNG THE TRANSFER, RELINQUISHMENT AND TERMiNATION
OF TWO OF THE FOUR EXISTING CARDROOM LICENSES
The motion carried 3-1, with Councilmember Salas opposing.
ACTION ITEMS
12. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS A) RATIFYiNG THE
REJECTION AND RE-BID OF CERTAIN BIDS FOR THE RENOVATION AND
EXPANSION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS OPERATIONS FACILITY AND CORPORATION YARD; B) REJECTING
NON-RESPONSIVE BIDS AND AWARDiNG CONTRACTS FOR THIS PROJECT;
AND C) MODIFYING COUNCIL POLICY, GIVING THE CITY MANAGER
APPROVAL AUTHORITY AT HIGHER FiNANCIAL LEVELS ON CHANGE
ORDERS
On July 18, 2000, Council approved Resolution 2000-245, approving an agreement with
Highland Partnership, Inc. for the provision of Construction Manager/Constructor
services required for the construction of the Corporation Yard project. On August 15,
2000, Council approved Resolution 2000-297, appropriating $23,951,213 in additional
project funds and approximately $13,400,000 for borrowing costs on the new
Corporation Yard project. Approval of the first resolution ratifies the rejection and m-bid
of all the bids listed on Exhibit "B" of the agenda report . Approval of the second
resolution accepts the bids, awards all the contracts indicated on Exhibit "A" of the
agenda report, and authorizes the expenditure of funds. Approval of the third resolution
gives the City Manager approval authority at higher financial levels on change orders for
this project. (Director of Public Works)
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution Numbers 2000-333, 2000-334 and 2000-335,
headings read, texts waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-333, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE REJECTION AND
RE-BID OF ALL THE BIDS LISTED ON EXHIBIT "B" OF THE AGENDA
STATEMENT FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION WORK
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
OPERATIONS FACILITY AND CORPORATION YARD
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"" ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-334, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING NON-RESPONSIVE BIDS
AND ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BIDS AND
AWARDING CONTRACTS AS INDICATED ON EXHIBIT "A" OF THE
AGENDA STATEMENT, FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE FUTURE PUBLIC WORKS
OPERATIONS FACILITY AND CORPORATION YARD, AUTHORIZING
THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-335, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA MODIFYING COUNCIL POLICY
NUMBER 574-01 TO PROVIDE THE CITY MANAGER WITH
APPROVAL AUTHORITY AT HIGHER FINANCIAL LEVELS ON
CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC
WORKS OPERATIONS FACILITY AND CORPORATION YARD
The motion carried 4-0.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND BALANCE OF
THE GENERAL FUND TO CONTRACTUALLY ENGAGE THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTANT SERVICES NECESSARY TO EVALUATE CITY OPTIONS TO
REDUCE REGIONAL ENERGY COSTS AND ENHANCE ENERGY SYSTEM
RELIABILITY (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
On August 22, 2000, the Council/Agency directed staff to investigate options the City
could pursue to assist the community and better position the City to effectively deal with
the volatility and uncertainty of the energy market. The report informs Council of
general information learned to date and establishes a framework within which a range of
strategies will be analyzed over the next few months toward the goal of an overall energy
strategy for addressing both short-term and long-term market and system reliability
concerns. (Director of Community Development)
Assistant Community Development Director Haynes presented the preliminary energy strategy
report identifying ranges of City options and opportunities and stated that staff would return to
Council by the end of December 2000 with recommendations for an overall energy strategy.
Deputy Mayor Moot suggested skipping options one and two; pursuing negotiations with Duke
Energy; adding an option for a fuel-generating plant on the landfill for methane gas recovery;
and having the consultant look at mechanisms whereby residents could participate in a pool to
purchase blocks of energy. He stated that real-time metering information by the consultant
--, would benefit the City, and the City will also have to better manage current electricity usage and
reduce consumption wherever possible.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Moot offered Resolution No. 2000-336, heading read, text waived:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-336, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE FUND
BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND AND CONTRACTUALLY
ENGAGING APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT
SERVICES TO EVALUATE CITY OPTIONS TO REDUCE REGIONAL
ENERGY SYSTEM RELIABILITY
The motion carried 4-0.
At 8:07 p.m., Mayor Horton declared a brief recess. The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m. with
Councilmembers Davis, Moot and Salas and Mayor Horton present.
OTHER BUSINESS
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands reminded the Council of the workshop scheduled for September 28th
regarding the needle exchange program. It was the consensus of the Council to cancel the
workshop due to a potential lack of a quorum.
15. MAYOR' S REPORTS
A. Ratification of appointment to the Growth Management Oversight Commission
(Center City) Michael Spethman.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to ratify the appointment of Michael Spethman to the
Growth Management Oversight Commission. Councilmember Davis seconded
the motion, and it carried 4-0.
Mayor Horton announced the passing of John Rindone and conveyed heartfelt prayers and
thoughts to the family.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
A. Councilmember Davis: Report on the Police Officers Seminar held in
Sacramento on September 15, 2000.
Councilmember Davis reported on the police PORAC seminar she attended in Sacramento
regarding PERS 3% at 50 retirement benefits for safety employees in the City's Police and Fire
Departments. She stated that there are currently four cities in San Diego County that have
implemented the benefit and expressed concem regarding the City's ability to recruit and retain
employees without the benefit. She suggested that the Council look at the issue in the future.
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I · I T
CLOSED SESSION
17. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDiNG INITIATION OF
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C)
· One Case
No action was taken.
18. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Approximately seven acres located on Bonita Road adjacent to the
Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista (Chris Salomone/Sid Mort'is), C.W. Clark and
American Golf
Under Negotiation: Purchase price/lease rate and other terms and conditions for
possible disposition of City-owned property
No action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:20 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of October 3, 2000.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC, AAE
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