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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2007/12/18 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December] 8, 2007 6:00 P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofChu]a Vista was called to order at 6:0] p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Counci]members: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Ann Moore, Assistant City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR (Items ] through 4) Councilmember McCann and Deputy Mayor Rindone stated they would be abstaining from voting on Item 3 due to property ownership. 1. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON BONITA ROAD BETWEEN BONITA GLEN DRIVE AND I-80S SOUTHBOUND RAMPS AT 35 MPH (FIRST READING) Based on provisions of the California Vehicle Code, pursuant to authority under the Chula Vista Municipa] Code, and at the direction of the City Engineer, Traffic Engineering staff preformed an Engineering Speed Survey along Bonita Road between Bonita Glen Drive and the I-80S Southbound Ramps, and determined the speed limit should be set at 35 mph. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council hold first reading ofthe ordinance. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-296, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE "TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF BRANDYWINE AVENUE AND SEQUOIA STREET (TF-335)" PROJECT TO HMS CONSTRUCTION, INCORPORATED IN THE AMOUNT OF $]72,260 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) On December 5, 2007, the City Engineer received four (4) sealed bids from electrical contractors for the "Traffic Signal at Brandywine Avenue and Sequoia Street (TF-335)" project. The work proposed by this project upgrades the intersection control from an all- way stop to a six-phased fully actuated traffic signal system. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-297, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FINDING THAT THE UNEXPENDED FUNDS IN THE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND ARE STILL NEEDED TO PROVIDE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FACILITIES FOR WHICH THE FEES WERE COLLECTED State Code requires local agencies assessing Development Impact Fees (DIF) and sewer capacity charges to make available specified financial data to the public each fiscal year. The reports that accompany this staff report satisi)' the requirements and have been available in the City Clerk's office for public review since November 30, 2007. The Parkland Acquisition and Development (PAD) fees have also been included in the report. Local agencies are required to make findings every five years for any DIF funds remaining unexpended that identii)' the purpose of the fee and demonstrate a reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it was charged. The City has identified unexpended fees that were on deposit for five or more years and has elected to make the required findings. (Finance Director/Treasurer, Budget and Analysis Director, Engineering and General Services Director, and Redevelopment and Housing Director) Staff recommendation: Council accept the report and adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-298, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT WITH ANTHONY J. LETTIERI, FAICP, CONSULTANT, AND MCMILLIN OT A Y RANCH, LLC, APPLICANT, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ON THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT AMENDMENT The Eastern Urban Center is a large and complex project in the Otay Ranch, which requires the attention of senior-level staff and uniquely qualified consultants. The proposed contract amendment will take the project entitlement processing through completion of the Environmental Impact Report and Sectional Planning Area Plan. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendations, and offered Consent Calendar Items 1,2, and 4, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 2 - Council Minutes December 18, 2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staff's recommendation, and offered Consent Calendar Item 3, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 3-2 with Councilmember McCann and Deputy Mayor Rindone voting no. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ace Wischstadt, Chula Vista resident, representing the Norman Park Dance Club, spoke in opposition to the budget cuts that will close the Norman Park Senior Center on Tuesday afternoons when their dances are held. Irene Callahan, Imperial Beach resident, representing the Norman Park Dance Group, spoke in opposition to the cutting of hours at the Norman Park Senior Center, and presented the Council with a petition with 85 signatures requesting the plan for early closure at 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday be cancelled. Councilmember Ramirez requested the City Manager review the cost savings of closing down the Senior Center when the Senior Dance Program is being held, and provide a report back with another creative way, such as staffing with volunteers, to provide this venue for the Seniors. Deputy Mayor Rindone requested the City Manager look at alternative times and days of the week. Cathy Inoue, Chula Vista resident, member of TOAD (Teens Opposing Alcohol and Drugs), representing the South Bay Family YMCA, explained their mission, which was to raise awareness about drugs and alcohol and prevent their usage by teens. She then spoke about a recent project they had initiated which involved going to smoke shops to see if they were adhering to City laws, which included whether they were checking IDs, if any drug paraphernalia was present and if so if they would sell it to minors. Sarah Anyeung, San Diego resident, member of TOAD, representing the South Bay YMCA, stated that she participated with two other youth in a store visit. They were let in and viewed some drug paraphernalia, and one of the youth bought cigarettes and was not 18. On another day, they were not asked for ID, viewed paraphernalia, and purchased cigarettes. Francisco Gonzalez, Chula Vista resident, member of TOAD, representing the South Bay YMCA, stated he participated in a store visit and purchased cigarettes without ID. The second group he was with also purchased cigarettes without being carded. Page 3 - Council Minutes December] 8, 2007 PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) Mayor Cox requested the information be referred to the City Manager so that the enforcement authorities could coordinate it. Sonny Chandler, Chula Vista resident, representing CVBGA, Inc., (Chula Vista Better Government Association Incorporated), asked the City Council to take action to determine if there were and are conflicts of interest, abuses of power and other violations involving the City Cornmission Members, former Councilmember John Moot, and certain other City officials. She stated that her organization had already asked the State Attorney General and the United States Attorney to investigate this matter, but believed the City should also seek to rid it's own house of corruption and self dealing. Ms. Chandler also stated that the conspiracy in question involved former Councilmember Moot, certain officials in the office of the District Attorney, local land developer James Pieri and a high level City official in a possible attempt to deprive Chula Vista voters of good government. Further that these officials may have abused their positions and power to improperly influence and intimidate elected officials and community groups on behalf of the proposed condominium high rise known as Espanada as well as the Gateway project. Farrah Pirahanchi, San Diego resident, spoke regarding problems of inadequate drainage in her neighborhood in Bonita, and requested Council assistance. Mayor Cox referred her to the City Manager. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION OF 2006/2007 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) AND SOLICIT PUBLIC INPUT ON THE FUNDING PRIORITIES OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS ACT PROGRAM (HOME), AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) The purpose of the public hearing is to meet the City's requirement to hold a minimum of two public hearings to allow for adequate citizen participation in the allocation of federal grant funds. This item also provides a year-end report on the City's grant administration performance for the program year 2006/2007. This public hearing was continued from the meeting of December 4, 2007. (Redevelopment Agency Executive Director) 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. Redevelopment and Housing Manager Mills provided the staff report. Project Coordinator II Davis provided an overview of the Program for the 2006/2007 fiscal program year. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Page 4 - Council Minutes December] 8, 2007 .,........1 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Ms: Mills advised that staff would return to Council in February-March with a Draft Plan for revIew. 6. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS BY IRE DEVELOPMENT FOR INTRODUCTION OF COMMERCIAL RETAIL USES WITHIN THE EXISTING EASTLAKE DESIGN DISTRICT AND LAND USE DESIGNATION CHANGE FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO COMMERCIAL RETAIL The applicant is proposing to introduce commercial retail uses within the eXlstmg Eastlake Design District in order to complement the existing furniture and home decorating businesses presently in the District. The additional uses are intended to bring more foot traffic to the District, improving its mercantile posture and potential for success. The applicant is also proposing modifications to the property development standards to accommodate up to five story buildings, special parking ratios and medical office uses, including medical clinics. (Planning and Building Director) 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. Planning and Building Director Sandoval provided an introduction to the staff report and Associate Planner Steichen presented the staff report. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Mayor Cox spoke in favor of the application and thanked staff for their efforts to move the project forward. Councilmember McCann spoke in favor, and had staff confirm that the project was a General Plan Amendment, which would provide the first hotel on the eastside of the City. He then commended staff for allowing the flexibility to make sure the project worked and was successful. Deputy Mayor Rindone commended staff on their excellent report. He then inquired as to the difference between a business hotel and tourist hotel. Ms. Cynthia Morgan, Attorney for Seltzer, Caplan, McMallOn, Vitek, representing the applicant, responded to the inquiry, stating that the market for a business hotel is different due to the offering of conference space and traffic and parking space analysis (travel impacts) compared to a tourist hotel is different. A business hotel partners with office buildings to provide parking as their peak uses are different. Further, designation as a business hotel does not prevent use by tourists or community members. Additionally, Ms. Morgan explained that use of conference space for a meeting would be charged for, however, small conference rooms were available for guest use at no charge, as well as there would be mentities of a laundry room, poollhot tub and fitness area. Deputy Mayor Rindone then expressed aprehension with the proposed parking being cut in half. Associate Planner Steichen responded that based on a parking study that had been done, and the unique characteristics of the design district, staff felt that they could support the reduction. Staff also included a caviat in the conditions of the conditional use permit, that in 6 months, an analysis of the parking would be completed and if it is found that there was not enough parking available, a shared parking agreement would be required. Planning and Building Director Sandoval added that as each business comes into the center, that parking would be tabulated. Page 5 - Council Minutes December] 8, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mike V ogt, applicant/developer, stated he was asked to look at stand-alone stores similar to his in Southern California, and found that at the absolute peak, the parking required was I per 1100, but the average was I per 1600. The consultant that preformed their study submitted to staff the range of I to 1100, and as few as I to 1600, and staff chose the more restrictive figures. He then added in response to Deputy Mayor Rindones concerns, that the center currently has 735 parking spaces and is 80% leased. At the height of the shopping period, which is on the weekend, only 20% of the parking spaces are being used, and he expressed confidence that sufficient parking had been provided. Deputy Mayor Rindone thanked Mr. Vogt for the supplemental information he provided. He then requested a review at the end of 6 months be added to the conditions of approval on this parcel. Planning and Building Director Sandoval explaned that the parcel he was referring to required a plan amendment and not a conditional use permit, which would be hard to condition. However, Mr. Sandoval stated that staff would do an analysis of the parking situation at 6 months and if there were any areas of concern, the applicant could address them. Additionally, he stated that staff had the ability to monitor each use that comes into the center, and if they reach a point that triggers an impact, it could be addressed. After further discussion, Deputy Mayor Rindone expressed confidence in staff's monitoring of the parking. Councilmember Castaneda spoke in support of the project and commended Mr. Vogt for his willingness to continually innovate and made changes to make sure the center survived during the difficult economic times. Further, that the changes proposed were good for both the center and the community. Councilmember Ramirez stated he and the Council had made a commitment to make the center successful and thanked staff for all of their work through the challenges to justifY the changes requested, and commended the patience of the applicant to go through the lengthy process. Mayor Cox inquired as to a possible ground breaking date for the center and Mr. V ogt responded that if approved, he hoped to break ground on the corporate center, by the end of December or beginning of January. Ms. Morgan, Attorney representing the applicant, requested a change in the air quality improvement plan to be a suggested condition rather than a required condition. Planning and Building Director Sandoval responded to the request, stating that the request did not appear to be a problem, as they would still have to meet the standards making the outcome the same. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-299 as amended to include Ms. Morgan's proposed amendment to the air quality improvement program, and holding first reading of the ordinance, heading read, text waived: A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-299, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IS-07-015; Page 6 - Council Minutes December 18, 2007 ,....J PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN, THE EASTLAKE II GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, THE EASTLAKE BUSINESS CENTER II SUPPLEMENTAL SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN, PUBLIC FACILITIES FINANCING PLAN AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY DOCUMENTS FOR 44 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST, NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST CORNERS OF FENTON STREET AND SHOWROOM PLACE WITHIN THE EASTLAKE BUSINESS CENTER B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICT MAP (FIRST READING) Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Staff will monitor the parking situation and provide an analysis at the end of six months. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ZONE CHANGE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A la-ACRE PROJECT SITE FROM PLANNED COMMUNITY TO PUBLIC QUASI- PUBLIC IN ADVANCE OF A SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN THAT IS TO BE DEVELOPED FOR THE PROPOSED UNIVERSITY SURROUNDING THE PROJECT SITE High Tech High Learning proposes a 550-student High School and a 700-student ElementarylMiddle School including an Environmental Learning Center on a lO-acre portion of the University Park project site, located at the southeast comer of Hunte Parkway and Discovery Falls Drive. The project requires a rezone of the I a-acre project site from Planned Community (PC) to Public Quasi-Public (PQ) to allow the use in advance of a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan that is to be developed for the proposed University Park site surrounding the project site. (Planning and Building Director) 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. Planning and Building Director Sandoval provided an introduction of the staff report. Associate Planner Phelps provided the staff report. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing and stated that she had no comments from the public to speak, however she had received an indication from Christopher Gerber, San Diego resident representing the applicant that he was available to assist with comments during the Council discussion. She then closed the public hearing. Page 7 - Council Minutes December 18, 2007 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mayor Cox then stated she was pleased that comments were made during the staff report about monitoring the parking, and confirmed that there was an opportunity for the next level of expansion to assure that they don't run into over parking on the site and under on the play areas. Deputy Mayor Rindone inquired as to how the high school would be entirely energy efficient. Christopher Gerber, San Diego resident, representing High Tech High responded that their goal is to have net zero on an annual basis and explained the different technologies that will be used to accomplish this goal. Deputy Mayor Rindone then expressed concerns with the potential shortage of parking spaces and requested staff work with the applicant on the parking calculations. Planning and Building Director Sandoval added that the City would monitor the first phase and if parking becomes an issue, would work with the applicant prior to moving forward on the second phase. Councilmember Ramirez stated he was very excited and happy to support this project as it was more than just a school, it was a community icon of sustain ability, and he was looking forward to watching it develop. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Councilmember Ramirez moved the adoption of Resolution Nos. 2007-300 and 2007-301, and holding first reading of the ordinance, headings read, texts waived. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-300, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION MND (IS-07-014) FOR THE HIGH TECH HIGH UNIVERSITY PARK PROJECT; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY 19.18.010 AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE REZONING lO-ACRES OF LAND FROM PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) TO PUBLIC QUASI-PUBLIC (PQ), LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE DISCOVERY FALLS DRIVE EXTENSION AND HUNTE PARKWAY WITHIN OTAY RANCH UNIVERSITY PLANNING AREA 10 C. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-301, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-07-024), TO HIGH TECH HIGH LEARNING, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE DISCOVERY FALLS DRIVE EXTENSION AND HUNTE P ARKW A Y Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 8 - Council Minutes December 18, 2007 i ---J PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) Mayor Cox declared a brief recess at 7:54 p.m. Council reconvened at 8:14 p.m. with all members present. ACTION ITEMS 8. CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES The sewer service charge is paid by all users who are connected to the City's wastewater collection system. Revenues derived from this fee are used to fund the cost of wastewater treatment, system maintenance and operation. A recent study has determined that, over the long term, the adopted rate plan would not generate the projected revenues, hence compromising the ability of the fund to meet its obligations for wastewater treatment, system operation and maintenance. It is therefore necessary that the City take the appropriate actions to adjust the rate schedule to avoid this potential fiscal impact. (Engineering and General Services Director) Engineering and General Services Director Griffin presented the staff report. Mayor Cox stated she attended the Metro commission meetings and that it was very expensive to make sure primary treatment is taken care of. Also that getting the system to pay for itself was difficult, but creditable. She then confirmed with General Services and Engineering Director Griffin that if there were not sufficient monies to fund and meet financial obligations, the system will constantly break down. Director Griffin stated that there were not many options to reduce costs as the City did not control the Metro rates, but could control the internal costs which would mean reduced levels of maintenance, which would increase the risk of breakdown or require money be taken from the general fund. Councilmember McCann expressed concerns with the accuracy of the numbers. Director Griffin explained that using a 5-year plan had been problematic and recommended taking it out through 2010 and then having another look at it. The cost of treatment will continue to go up and there would be inflationary issues to deal with. Councilmember McCann inquired as to whether the South County Water Agencies could help establish their own treatment facilities. Director Griffin stated that options were being analyzed in terms of treatment and turning wastewater into reclaimed water, which would reduce what the City needs to send to Metro, but these were also not inexpensive options. Deputy Mayor Rindone commended staff on their excellent report. He then expressed pleasure to see that his recommendation to seek grant funding to do a study of 12 to 24 on the Westside and 12 to 24 on the eastside of the City to determine what the true rate is had been included in the report as single family homes have paid more than their fair share. Deputy Mayor Rindone then referred to page 8-10 of the report and confirmed that the only options were to vote for the fee increase or a transfer funds from the general fund or operational costs would be necessary. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved the adoption of Resolution No. 2007-302, heading read, text waived: Page 9 - Council Minutes December] 8. 2007 ACTION ITEMS (continued) RESOLUTION NO. 2007.302, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO INCREASE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SAID INCREASE FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2008 AT 4:00 P.M. TO CONSIDER ALL PROTESTS AGAINST THE PROPOSED INCREASE TO THE SEWER SERVICE CHARGES Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 3.2 with Councilmembers Castanada and McCann voting no. Deputy Mayor Rindone requested his staff report from this agenda item be kept and provided behind the future agenda report. Mayor Cox announced that staff had requested Item 9 be delayed until January 2008. 9. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INC. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT, AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN FROM THE PARKS ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE FUND, AND AMENDMENT TO THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE INTERFUND LOANS City Council approved a master plan for the renovation of the Civic Center in July of 2001. A Design Build Agreement was approved on February 18, 2003 with Highland Partnership, Inc., and on August 3, 2004, the City Council approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price of the project. This action appropriates the funds to complete the third and final phase of the project in accordance with those previous City Council actions. (Engineering and General Services Director, Finance Director) A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO CIVIC CENTER DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INC. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT TO INCREASE THE GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE FOR PHASE 3 OF THE PROJECT BY $1,699,514 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SECOND AMENDMENT B. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 3.50.170 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE LOANS FROM THE CITY TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND MID- YEAR (FIRST READING) Page 10 . Council Minutes December 18, 2007 __.......J C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,161,570 FROM THE PARKS ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FEE FUND TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE FUND AND APPROPRIATING $1,161,570 OF THOSE LOAN PROCEEDS TO PHASE 3 OF THE CIVIC CENTER RENOVATIONS PROJECT (CIP NO. GG-300) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING INTEREST EARNINGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $474,635 FROM THE CIVIC CENTER PHASE 2 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION TO PHASE 3 OF THE CIVIC CENTER (CIP NO. GG-300) AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF ANY REMAINING PROJECT FUNDS FROM CIVIC CENTER RENOVATIONS PROJECT PHASE 1 (CIP NO. GG-139) AND PHASE 2 (CIP NO. GG-200) TO PHASE 3 (CIP NO. GG-300) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) At 8:49 p.m. Mayor Cox recessed the Council and convened the joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency. At 8:51 p.m. Mayor Cox reconvened the Council Meeting with all members present. OTHER BUSINESS 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS Ratification of the appointment of Rodney Caudillo to the Safety Commission. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved the ratification appointment of Rodney Caudillo to the Safety Commission. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox stated that we need each other in our City and encouraged everyone to work together to improve the quality of life within the City. She also reminded everyone that although City Hall would be closed from December 25th through January 1 st, the Public Works crews as well as Safety Services would be available. Mayor Cox then wished everyone a safe holiday season and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year in 2008. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Ramirez stated he was interested in thinking about the way the City will be doing things differently in the years to come and requested the City Manager's hard work in that respect, noting that he was looking forward to his leadership. He then extended best wishes for the holidays to all. Page 11 - Council Minutes December 18, 2007 COUNCIL COMMENTS (continued) Councilmember Castaneda added his best wishes to everyone in Chula Vista as well as to those outside ofthe City and all City employees. Councilmember McCann thanked the entire community for giving him the pleasure of serving as their Councilmember, and extended holiday wishes to all employees from him and his family Deputy Mayor Rindone expressed sincere appreciation and congratulations to the 63 City employees who were retiring and accepting the golden handshake. He acknowledged that the City had a lot of challenges facing them in the coming year, which would require tough decisions to ensure that the best for the City is maintained. He then personally wished everyone a happy holiday season and encouraged them to take time to be with and enjoy their families and friends. CLOSED SESSION At 8:58 p.m., Mayor Cox convened Closed Session. 13. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 · City designated representatives: Management Team · Employee organizations: CVEA, IAFF, PO A, WCE, and Unrepresented Groups No reportable action was taken on this item. CLOSED SESSION (continued) 14. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 . Title: Interim City Clerk No reportable action was taken on this item. 15. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 . Title: City Clerk No reportable action was taken on this item. 16. CONFERENCE WITH NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 . City Negotiator's: City Council and Director of Human Resources . Title: City Clerk Interim City Clerk Page 12 - Council Minutes December 18, 2007 , -oJ CLOSED SESSION (continued) No reportable action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 10:02 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting of January 8, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. \X~~Q " Lori Anne Peoples, MMC~Uty City Clerk Page 13 - Council Minutes December 18, 2007