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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/02/05 Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 8, 2008 6:00 P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Ann Moore, Interim City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . OATHS OF OFFICE Rodney Caudillo - Safety Commission Mayor Cox announced that Mr. Caudillo was unable to attend the Council meeting, and was administered his oath of office by the City Clerk's Office earlier in the week. . INTRODUCTION BY RECREATION DIRECTOR MARTIN, OF EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to the Recreation staff. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 7) Item 5 was removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion at the request of Councilmember Ramirez. Mayor Cox noted the following Councilmember abstentions for Item 7 due to potential conflicts of interest: Councihnember Ramirez - Item 7B, Councilmember McCann - Item 7C, and Mayor Cox - Item 7E. 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Letter of resignation from Christopher Redo, member of the Cultural Arts Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. /IJ~ / DRAFT 2. ORDINANCE NO. 3099, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE SPEED LIMIT ON BONITA ROAD BETWEEN BONITA GLEN DRIVE AND 1-805 SOUTHBOUND RAMPS AT 35 MPH (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Based on provisions of the California Vehicle Code, pursuant to authority under the Chula Vista Municipal 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 1-805 Southbound Rarnps, and determined the speed limit should be set at 35 mph. This ordinance was introduced December 18, 2007. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3100, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE EASTLAKE II PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) The applicant proposes to introduce commercial retail uses within the existing Eastlake Design District in order to complement the existing furniture and home decorating business 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 also proposes modifications to the property development standards to accommodate up to five story buildings, special parking ratios and medical office uses, including medical clinics. This ordinance was introduced December 18,2007. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 3101, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY 19.18.010 AND APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE REZONING 10-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 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) High Tech High Learning proposes a 550-student high school and a 700-student elementary/middle school, including an environmental learning center on a 10-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 10-acre project site from Planned Community (PC) to Public Quasi-Public (PQ) to allow the use in advance of a sectional planning area plan that is to be developed for the proposed University Park site surrounding the project site. This ordinance was introduced December 18,2007. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 5. Item 5 was removed for discussion. Page 2 - Council Minutes / Il ~.2. January 8, 2008 DRAFT 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-002, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DOUGLAS R. NEWMAN IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($158,000) TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AND THE CHULA VISTA RESEARCH PROJECT AS PART OF THE SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT The San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Partnership Grant Program challenges the City to provide energy efficiency services for city, commercial and residential facilities. Through the program, SDG&E has agreed to fund a consultant to promote the results of the work of the National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities and the Chula Vista research Project. (City Manager) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-003, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL - PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA EXCEPT HILLTOP DRIVE, LAUDERBACH, MONTGOMERY, HALECREST, SALT CREEK, ALLEN SCHOOL, CHULA VISTA HILLS, AND VISTA SQUARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-004, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL - PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR LAUDERBACH AND MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) C. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-005, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL - PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR SALT CREEK, ALLEN SCHOOL, AND CHULA VISTA HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 3 - Council Minutes January 8, 2008 /1t~3 DRAFT D. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-006, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR VISTA SQUARE AND HILLTOP DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) E. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-007, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE KIDS WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL PHASE II COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE GRANT, ESTABLISHING A NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (TF362), TRANSFERRING EXISTING FUNDS, AND APPROPRIATING GRANT FUNDS FOR HALECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) In 2006, City staff applied for a Community Based Transportation Planning Grant to fund walking audits around elementary schools within the City. The purpose of the walking audit was to identify needed pedestrian and bicycle improvements within a quarter-mile radius of each school. The State of California has approved the grant and now requires the Council to authorize acceptance of the grant so the community based walking audit effort can begin. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0, except Item 7B which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ramirez abstaining, Item 7C, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember McCann abstaining, and Item 7E, which carried 4-0-1, with Mayor Cox abstaining. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-001, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY CLERK AND COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION On December 11, 2007, the Council appointed Donna Norris as Interim City Clerk, subject to approval of compensation. On December 18, the City Council directed the Human Resources Director to make an offer to Ms. Norris. She accepted the offer on December 19, 2007. Adoption of the resolution approves the compensation package and thereby completes the appointment process for Interim City Clerk. (City Attorney) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 4 - Council Minutes /;J-~f January 8, 2008 DRAFT Councilmember Ramirez stated he felt an inadequate structure existed for oversight of the City Attorney and City Clerk departments, and expressed the need to work on ways to address this. He then suggested the assignment of a sub-committee, to look at possible scenarios and requested Council's feedback on the matter. Mayor Cox stated that the item before Council was specific to the appointment of the Interim City Clerk, and recommended that Councilmember Ramirez address his comments under Council Comments, to allow full Council dialogue. Councilmember Ramirez stated he would be bringing the matter forward on a future agenda. Councilmember Castaneda requested support by the Council to direct Interim City Clerk Norris to provide the Council with a strategic plan on how the City Clerk's Office would be structured moving forward, and the kinds of recommendations and strategies that would be employed under Ms. Norris' leadership to make the department more efficient. He requested a report be brought back within 90-120 days. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that the Council was in the process of conducting extensive evaluations for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, which were ongoing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staff recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2008-001, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Ligler, representing San Miguel Ranch Homeowners Association expressed frustration with the decision by Council to delay construction of San Miguel Community Park. He requested that the Council utilize the existing Park Acquisition Development fees to build the park now, as opposed to waiting until construction costs escalate. He encouraged Council to meet with the General Services Department to solicit its solutions to the problem, and to place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. Alberto Brewer stated he would make his comments at a future meeting. Eric Christen, spokesperson for the Build the Bayfront Coalition, and Executive Director of the Coalition for Fair Employment and Construction, spoke about the prevalence of discrimination against the construction workforce that chooses to work in a union-free enviromnent. He submitted to the Council a proposed Open Competition and Anti-Discrimination Ordinance for study by the City Attorney and City Manager, to determine a timeline, and bring the matter back for action by the Council. Additionally, he stated that a petition would be circulated in the community, and asked the Councilmembers for their signatures in support of the ordinance. He added that a poll taken from the community reflected that the majority of voters agreed that publicly funded construction projects should permit union and non-union workers to work, and that the City should only fund construction projects which allow both union and non-union workers to participate. Page 5 - Council Minutes jA ~ 5' January 8, 2008 DRAFT The following members of the public spoke in support of the proposed Open Competition and Anti-Discrimination Ordinance: Terry Broyles, Rancho Santa Fe resident, representing Pacific Rim Mechanical Charles Hill, Poway resident, representing Lakeview Building Systems Michael Marvin, San Diego resident Ruben Guerrero, San Diego resident David Silva, Chula Vista resident Joel Esquivel, Chula Vista resident Eddie Arrizu, Chula Vista resident, representing Brady Co. Patrick Joseph Dean Newman, San Diego resident, representing ABC, ISP, Inc. Christopher Tagg, San Diego resident, representing ABC, ISP Lori Kneebone, Chula Vista resident Stephen Friar, representing HPCC George W. Hawkins, La Mesa resident, representing Associated Builders and Contractors of San Diego Frank McPhillips, a Chula Vista resident, expressed frustration about countless requests by the residents of Queen Ann Drive requesting the City to repave their street, which was full of potholes and horrendous patchwork. He stated that he had received letters from the City acknowledging disrepair of the street, but no action was taken. He stated that the street was last repaired 35 years ago, and he asked the Council what could be done to fix the problem. Mayor Cox referred the matter to General Services Director Griffin. PUBLIC HEARINGS 8. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH, FOR A REZONE, PRECISE PLAN, AND TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP TO DEVELOP 24 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS ON A 3.9-ACRE SITE PRESENTLY OCCUPIED BY THE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN CHURCH AT 267 EAST OXFORD STREET IN SOUTHWESTERN CHULA VISTA Concordia Lutheran Church, is requesting a Rezone, Precise Plan and Tentative Subdivision Map to develop 24 single-family lots on a 3.9-acre site presently occupied by the church, at 267 East Oxford Street in southwestern Chula Vista. (Planning and Building Director) Planning and Building Director Sandoval introduced the item, and Project Planner Zumwalt presented the proposed Oxford Street, Concordia Lutheran Church project. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Allen Williams, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the project, stating that as a result of the location of his residence to the church, he was experiencing loud radio noises from passing vehicles, and motorbike exhaust noise. He believed that a four-way stop would be imminent with the proposed project, and feared it would increase the noise he was currently experiencing, and requested that the City guarantee that a four-way stop would not be placed in the area. Page 6 - Council Minutes January 8, 2008 /,1- (p DRAFT There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. At this time a member ofthe public requested to speak. With the consensus of the City Council, Mayor Cox re-opened the public hearing. Sally Valdivia, Chula Vista resident stated that her residence was located below the proposed project, and expressed concern about the effects of drainage run-off from the proposed project down the hill and into her swimming pool. Pastor Richard Schmidt, applicant, spoke in support of the proposed project. With no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Mayor Cox requested that staff address the concerns by Mr. Williams. Principal Civil Engineer Evetovich stated that the installation of a four-way stop was highly unlikely since one was currently located less than 200 feet from the proposed project site, however, he could not guarantee that the stop would never occur at the site. With reference to concerns about drainage runoff, staff member Evetovich explained that all landscape runoff would be diverted to flow into the street and treated before it enters the storm drain system. Deputy Mayor Rindone directed staffto name the street Monterey Avenue or Monterey Way, the street name should not change, and at the very least, it should not be a "Street." ACTION: B. C. Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2008-008, and 2008-009, and to place the Ordinance on first reading, headings read, texts waived. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-008, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) (lS-07-031) FOR THE OXFORD STREET PROJECT; AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 TO REZONE ONE 3.9 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 267 OXFORD STREET FROM R-l (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY) TO R-I-5-P (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, PRECISE PLAN), AND ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS (FIRST READING) RESOLUTION NO. 2008-009, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, APPROVING A PRECISE PLAN AND A TENTATIVE MAP SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN FOR THE OXFORD STREET PROJECT, TO DIVIDE 3.9 ACRES LOCATED AT 267 OXFORD STREET INTO 24 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 7 - Council Minutes /1)- 7 January 8, 2008 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS 9. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CIVIC CENTER DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT WITH HIGHLAND PARTNERSHIP, INC The 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 Council approved the guaranteed maximum price of the project. (Engineering and General Services Director, Finance Director) Deputy Mayor Rindone stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 9, due to the proximity of his residence to the project. He then left the dais. General Services Director Griffin presented the staff report, which included an extensive list of repercussions that would result if the City did not move forward with the renovations. Mayor Cox added to the list of repercussions, the effects on the City of an incomplete construction project by the City's bond rating agencies, and urged the Council to move forward with approval ofthe proposed amendments. Councihnember Castaneda questioned staff on the $622,000 expenditure by the City in 1989, for asbestos removal in the subject building. Director Griffin responded that staff would need to study the original plans to identify the areas where the remodel occurred and whether or not the asbestos was removed. Councilmember McCann asked staff what savings the City would incur by moving current staff at the Eastlake facility back to City Hall. Director Griffin replied that upon expiration of the lease, the City would realize $129,000 in savings per year to the General Fund. Councilmember McCann inquired, and staff confirmed, that any delay in moving forward with the project would have significant financial impacts on the City. He added that the City's computer infrastructure was located in the old police facility, and was responsible for the entire operations ofthe City. Councihnember Ramirez stated that the responsible thing to do was to move forward with the project, place furnishings for the building as secondary, and to make do with current resources until revenues became available. Mr. Howard, representing Allegis Development, stated he believed that much of the cost for the 1989 asbestos removal contract was predicated on a minor remodel, using encapsulation, leaving the asbestos in place but ensuring that it was not friable. However, through the existing remodel project, all encapsulated asbestos was being removed down to the basic structural skeleton of the project. Councihnember Castaneda directed staff to meet with him to further study the past contract for asbestos abatement. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2008-010, heading read, text waived. Page 8 - Council Minutes /1'1- f January 8, 2008 DRAFT A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-0lD, 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 $1,699,515 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SECOND AMENDMENT Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with Deputy Mayor Rindone abstaining, due to the proximity of his property to the project. Deputy Mayor Rindone returned to the dais at 8: 12 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS lD. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 11. MAYOR'S REPORTS Ratification of the appointment of James Clark to the International Friendship Commission. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to ratify the appointment of James Clark to the International Friendship Commission. Counciimember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox reported that Congressman Filner had worked with Congress to authorize additional funds for improving the "Safe Walk to School" program, and was hopeful to see the item pass through Congress. Additionally, Mayor Cox stated she would be providing the Council with copies of the Governor's State of the State address document. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Ramirez spoke regarding Consent Calendar Item 5, stating that it was fundamentally important for the Council to conduct better oversight and evaluation of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk positions. He was hopeful to seek a framework to track the progress of work in these departments. City Manager Garcia responded that with the exception of the City Attorney and City Clerk offices, the City Charter mandated the City Manager's responsibilities for administration of City departments, and should that be a problem, he suggested a meeting to discuss the matter. Mayor Cox suggested that the Council continue to work with the three direct reports during their evaluation period to ensure that objectives were understood by the Council and the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk, with follow up in that vane if the objectives were unclear or inaccurate, and to address the matter with the individual employee. Page 9 - Council Minutes /4 - 7' January 8, 2008 DRAFT Councilmember Ramirez stated that at his regular office hour meeting of January 7,2008, he and Councilmember Castaneda engaged in discussions with members of the community about their concerns regarding the delay with construction of parks in eastern Chula Vista. He informed City Manager Garcia that they would be looking at options to seek ways to complete the projects on time, with open public dialogue by the City Council. Councilmember Castaneda spoke regarding Councilmember Ramirez's community meeting, stating that there was a complaint that the vacant lot planned for a park was overrun with debris. City Manager Garcia stated that the area would be cleaned up. With respect to oversight by the City Council of the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, Councilmember Castaneda directed Interim City Clerk Norris to develop a strategic plan for the Office of the City Clerk, with ample time to do so, based upon the elements of the department, in order for the City Council to measure the department's effectiveness. Councilmember McCann clarified that his absence from Councilmember Ramirez' community meeting, together with Councilmember Castaneda, was predicated on adhering to the rules of the Brown Act. Councilmember McCann spoke regarding park funding, stating that staff was coming up with good ideas on how to potentially fund the park, although it would mean making difficult decisions on cuts in other areas of the budget. He then wished everyone a Happy New Year. Deputy Mayor Rindone wished everyone a Happy New Year, and then spoke in support of the Council's proactive approach towards the evaluation of the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk, to ensure efficient interaction of these departments with all other City departments, stating that it would be appropriate to place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. Deputy Mayor Rindone then spoke regarding the recent community meeting held by Councilmember Ramirez on park issues, stating that it served no purpose to conduct special meetings on projects, but rather, to conduct collective, open Council discussions on the distribution of resources as they became available, and as soon as the evaluations of the effectiveness of the Fiscal Year 2007/2008 and Fiscal Year 2008/2009 budget cuts, and potential impacts from the State were complete, that the Council look at options collectively. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session was cancelled and the following item was not discussed: 13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) . One case Page 10 - Council Minutes January 8, 2008 //J -/0 DRAFT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Cox requested that the Council Meeting be adjourned in sympathy for Chris and Jean Lewis who lost their son last Thursday. At 8:43 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to an Adjourned Regular Meeting on January 12, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot in front of the Council Chambers, and thence to the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ------- ---------- Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page II - Council Minutes /,1,/1 January 8, 2008 DRAFT MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 12,2008 9:00 A.M. An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 9:00 a.m. in the parking lot outside of the Council Chambers at City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Ann Moore, Assistant City Manager Tulloch, General Services Director Griffin, Planning and Building Director Sandoval, Public Works Operations Director Byers, Director of Conservation and Environmental Services Meacham, Chief of Staff Forster, Assistant Director of Redevelopment and Housing Crockett, Director of Communications Pursell, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples WORKSHOP I. A tour was conducted of existing and potential future development and Capital Improvement Projects throughout the City as follows: A. H StreetlI-5 . Grade Separation Jack Griffin B. Bayfront . Gaylord Site . Transmission Lines . South Bay Power Plant . Salt Works Eric Crockett Scott Tulloch and Michael Meacham Scott Tulloch and Michael Meacham Jim Sandoval C. Southwestern Chula Vista . Incompatible Uses Along Broadway Jim Sandoval . Harborside Traffic Calming Jack Griffin . Castle Park Sidewalks Before and After Jack Griffin D. Main Street . Otay Recreation Center/Otay Park . MCC Peaker Plant . Greenbelt/OVRP Jack Griffin Michael Meacham Jim Sandoval //.3 - / DRAFT WORKSHOP (continued) E. Otay Ranch Loop . Calvary Church . Cottonwood Park Jim Sandoval Jim Sandoval F. Eastern ChuIa Vista . EUC Site . University and Stadium Site . High Tech High . Energy Substation Location . Bonita Long Canyon Jim Sandoval Jim Sandoval Jim Sandoval Jim Sandoval Dave Byers/Jack Griffin G. Infill Projects . Harold West - Davidson Eric Crockett No action was taken by the City Council. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At II :50 a.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting on January 15, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ~~,~f~(YCi~Clm Page 2 - Council Minutes January 12,2008 //.3 - .2-- DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 15,2008 6:00 P.M. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Garcia, City Attorney Ann Moore, Interim City Clerk Norris, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE . OATHS OF OFFICE James Clark to the International Friendship Commission Interim City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Mr. Clark, and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented him with a certificate of appointment. Mr. Clark provided the Council and citizens with a brief background on his job as the Director of the Mexico Business Center of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. He then invited the Mayor and Council to attend the United States-Mexico Border Efficiency Conference--California/Baja California Region. 9:00a.m. -5:00 p.m., Joan B. Kroc Center for Peace & Justice, University of San Diego. . INTRODUCTION BY POLICE CHIEF EMERSON OF POLICE RECRUITS DANIEL MISHLER AND XAVIER CASTRO Police Chief Emerson introduced new police recruits Mishler and Castro. . PRESENTATION BY MARK WATTON, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE OTAY WATER DISTRICT, ON THE STATUS OF WATER IN THE REGION Otay Water District General Manager Watton provided a report on the status of water in the region and responded to questions of the Council. . PRESENTATION BY DENNIS BOSTAD, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY, ON THE STATUS OF WATER IN THE REGION Sweetwater Authority General Manager Bostad provided a report on the status of water in the region, and responded to questions of the Council. Ie. -I DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 7) Mayor Cox stated that staff had requested Item 3 be continued to the meeting of January 22, 2008. 1. ORDINANCE NO. 3102, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IS-07-031, AMENDING THE ZONING MAPS ESTABLISHED BY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.18.010 BY REZONING ONE PARCEL LOCATED AT 267 EAST OXFORD STREET FROM R-I (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE) TO R-I-5-P (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, PRECISE PLAN ZONE), AND ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Brookfield-Shea-Otay, LLC, agent for property owner Concordia Lutheran Church, is requesting a Rezone, Precise Plan and Tentative Subdivision Map to develop 24 single- family lots on a 3.9-acre site presently occupied by the church, at 267 East Oxford Street in southwestern Chula Vista. The ordinance adopts the Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, amends the Zoning Maps, and adopts the Precise Plan Standards. The ordinance was introduced on January 8, 2008. (Planning and Building Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-011, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE "PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 (DIG- OUTS, PHASE 2) (STL-340B)" PROJECT TO FRANK AND SON PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $447,070 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE PROJECT On November 9, 2007, fifteen sealed bids were received for this project, which consists of the removal and replacement of damaged asphalt concrete pavement at various locations in the City. The work also includes sub grade preparation, striping, pavement markings, traffic control, and other miscellaneous work, and all labor, material, equipment, and transportation necessary for the project. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE LOW BID, REJECTING THE SECOND LOWEST BID AND APPROVING THE THIRD LOWEST BID; AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PHASE 2 OF THE "LAUDERBACH PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CA (CIP NO. PR-295)" PROJECT TO MJC CONSTRUCTION, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF THE AVAILABLE CONTINGENCIES FOR THE PROJECT, AND APPROPRIATING AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Page 2 - Council Minutes January 15,2008G Ie. ,).. DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) On December 19, 2007, nine sealed bids were received for this project. This is the second and final phase of this CIP. Phase 2 will include a new restroom facility, upgraded park security lighting, tot-lot safety surfacing, fencing at the rear of the Boys and Girls Club to enclose the park play area and associated site specific improvements. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-012, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REJECTING THE LOW BID, ACCEPTING THE SECOND LOW BID AND A WARDING CONTRACT FOR "GAYLE MCCANDLISS MEMORIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (PR-179)" PROJECT TO HTA ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF AVAILABLE CONTINGENCIES FOR THE PROJECT On January 8, 2008, ten sealed bids were received for this project which includes the installation of a new play area and picnic area with ADA accessible walks and ramps; site furnishing upgrades and improved security lighting; and some minor irrigation and planting improvements. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-013, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR "OTAY RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (PR-277)" PROJECT TO RANDALL CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $392,030 AND APPROPRIATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) On January 2, 2008, five sealed bids were received for this project, which consists of the construction of an expansion to the existing 1,376 square foot facility to be used as a classroom for the community. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-014, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT DEED GRANTING AN EASEMENT FOR WATER FACILITIES OVER CITY-OWNED LAND TO THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE OTAY-SAN DIEGO PIPELINE Page 3 - Council Minutes January 15,2008 If- -.3 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) As part of the City of San Diego's relocation of the Otay water pipeline, it was necessary to place a portion of the improvements within land owned in fee by the City of Chula Vista. The construction of this project has already been completed. The land is located along the southerly right-of-way of Telegraph Canyon Road, west of Heritage Road. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-015, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF ALL OF THE AREA OF THAT EASEMENT FOR SLOPE RIGHTS AND DRAINAGE PURPOSES LOCATED WITHIN LOT 10 OF MAP NO. 14261 OF SAN MIGUEL RANCH THAT WAS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR COUNTY HIGHWAY NNP- Trimark San Miguel Ranch, LLC has made a request to vacate a portion of a slope and drainage easement located within Lot 10 of Map 14261 lying northeasterly of the intersection of Mount Miguel Road and Proctor Valley Road within the San Miguel Ranch Development. (Engineering and General Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staffs recommendation, and offered the Consent Calendar, except Item 3, headings read, texts waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jackie Lancaster, Chula Vista resident, presented a video on the MMC Peaker Plant. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, provided several handouts pertaining to the MMC Peaker Plant including a google aerial photo with a 1,000 foot radius drawn around the peaker plant indicating existing land uses adjacent to it, a chart comparison of emissions from the existing plant and the proposed plant, area within aqueous ammonia risk zone, and the Environmental Health Coalition MMC Talking Points Fact Sheet. James Prouix, Chula Vista resident, representing the Citizens for Stadium, spoke in support of the proposed Charger stadium and encouraged the Council to negotiate with the Spanos family and possibly tie it into the proposed Gaylord development. He then cited how a new stadium in the City of Glendale, Arizona was providing revenues for police, fire, and public improvements. Page 4 - Council Minutes January 15,2008 /c-~ DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS (continued) Mike Spethman, Chula Vista resident, requested Council consideration for an ordinance to regulate mobile vendors in residential areas near schools. Parks Pemberton, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the water authority presentations, stating that power and water were the two most critical issues facing Chula Vista. He then requested the Council reconsider their vote to get rid of the power plant on the bay. Warren Williams, Government teacher at Hilltop High School introduced himself and his students present at the meeting, stating he felt it important for the students to be exposed to local government. ACTION ITEMS City Attorney Moore stated for the record, that because Item 8 included an initiative pertaining to the Office of the City Attorney, the City had retained Shawn Hagerty of Best Best & Krieger to provide legal advice to the City on this item. City Attorney Moore then left the Chambers. 8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, PLACING A CITIZEN-INITIATED CHARTER AMENDMENT ON THE BALLOT, REQUESTING THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PETITION- RELATED EXPENSES Adoption of the resolutions gives notice of a General Municipal Election to be held June 3, 2008; places a citizen-initiated Charter amendment on the ballot; requests the services of the Registrar of Voters to conduct the election, and appropriates funds for signature verification on the petition, and its placement on the ballot. (Interim City Clerk) Interim City Clerk Norris presented the results of the examination of signatures for the charter amendment petition. Mr. Hagerty stated he would respond to legal questions as necessary . Norma Cazares, Chula Vista resident and proponent, requested that the City Council do the right thing and place the initiative on the June ballot. Evelyn Heidelberg, San Diego resident, Attorney representing Earl Jentz, expressed support for the proposed election being held in June. Mayor Cox stated that although she personally did not feel another political office was necessary in the City; she did not oppose putting the item on the ballot for the people to decide. Additionally, she felt it important for both sides to be given the opportunity to openly discuss this issue, as it would be a major change to how government would be run in Chula Vista, and further, she felt that holding the election in November would provide more time for discussion and a greater amount of people would vote. Mayor Cox then asked Attorney Hagerty if the Council would be permitted legally to put the initiative on the November ballot. Attorney Hagerty responded in the affirmative noting that the initiative was not specific as to when to hold the election. Page 5 - Council Minutes January 15,2008 /C-5 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (continued) Councilmember Castaneda stated that while he respected Attorney Hagerty's opinion, he felt it to be inconsistent with that of Attorney Heidelberg, and requested she respond. Ms. Heidelberg responded that although Mr. Hagerty's response was correct, and the State Elections Code would allow placement on the November ballot, the first listed alternative in the code is the next regularly scheduled general municipal election and one could infer from that, it would be the preferable option. Ms. Heidelberg then stated that the initiative was a municipal measure and she respectfully disagreed with the Mayor, expressing her view that placing it on a national election ballot would get less attention. Attorney Hagerty reiterated that the state law indicates the timing of the election could be in June or November. Mayor Cox asked for clarification as to whether or not the requested appropriation would change if the measure was placed on the November ballot as opposed to the June ballot. Interim City Clerk Norris responded that the appropriation would be less in November by approximately $20,000. Councilmember Ramirez pointed out to the students present in the audience, that the item before the Council depicted two different approaches to democracy and how to get things done by the people, including the role of money in democracy, and how a grass roots group works. He then asked the proponents how much money had been spent on this petition. Norma Cazares, Chula Vista resident and proponent stated she did not know the total spent on the initiative process, some funding sources were major and some were minor, some individuals could not contribute money but went door to door to gather signatures. Parks Pemberton, Chula Vista resident, spoke regarding the political process of the initiative and encouraged everyone to vote for it. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated it was clear that the petitions were certified and that an election would be held. Further, that the Mayor's position to encourage greater participation to take place and greater opportunity for time and dialogue for both pros and cons and effectiveness was a critical issue. Deputy Mayor Rindone then expressed his view that to have time of discourse would be appropriate and a November election would allow this and be a benefit to the City. Councilmember McCarm stated he appreciated the debate and that the reality was that the signatures were there and verified and it would now be up to the people to decide as to whether or not they wanted to support the initiative. However, he too felt it to be such an important issue, that the highest voter turnout was needed to ensure greater participation and statistics show that two to three times as many voters show up to the polls in November than they do in June. Councilmember Castaneda stated that the Council had a responsibility to the people who signed the petition, and although he personally did not agree with the initiative, he felt the people fully expected the item to be on the ballot at the next regular municipal election, which would take place in June. Further, he expressed his view that holding off until November was the same as telling the people they could not vote and he would not support a November election for the initiative. Page 6 - Council Minutes January 15, 2008 /c-t:> DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (continued) Councilmember Ramirez stated he felt the proponents wanted the initiative on the ballot in June for some strategic reason, and others in November for another, but if the proponents want it in June, he felt it should be in June. He then stated that he was not a proponent of having an elected City Attorney and had serious concerns, but felt the people should have an opportunity to vote. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that the discussion was about allowing participation to manifest at its greatest opportunity and no one should fear greater opportunity for dialogue. Further, he stated that he did not think there was a single Councilmember advocating the position of having an elected city attorney, but allowing additional time to vet the proposal and assure greater participation on a significant item in city government that it should be allowed to take place. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2008-016 as amended to call the November election, to place the measure on the November 4, 2008 ballot, and to consolidate the November election with the statewide election. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion. Councilmember Castaneda offered a substitute motion to hold the election in June. No second was received. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-016, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING TWO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008; PLACING A CITIZEN-INITIATED CHARTER AMENDMENT ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008 BALLOT TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE ELECTORATE AT THAT ELECTION; CONSOLIDATING SUCH ELECTIONS WITH STATEWIDE ELECTIONS; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH ELECTIONS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTIONS (AMENDED TITLE) Councilmember McCann called for the vote on the original motion. The motion carried 3-2 with Councilmembers Castaneda and Ramirez voting no. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered Resolution No. 2008-017 as amended to appropriate $20,000 for signature verification, and the funds to necessary to cover the costs of placing the measure on the November ballot, heading read, text waived: Page 7 - Council Minutes January 15, 2008 /G -7 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (continued) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-017, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURES FOR CERTIFICATION OF A PETITION FOR A CHARTER AMENDMENT AND FOR ITS PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT FOR THE CONSOLIDATED SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) Mayor Cox seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Councilmember Castaneda stated he supported the motion to cover the costs, but disagreed with the holding of the election in November. Evelyn Heidelberg, Attorney representing Mr. Jentz, stated that she wished to bring to the Council's attention as well as the City Clerk's and City Attorney's, a problem that arises from last year's amendment by the State legislature of the date of the State primary. It appears to make the upcoming election in June for the Council seats in conflict with the City Charter, specifically Section 900 of the City Charter which reads "general municipal elections for the election of Mayor and Councilmembers and for such purposes as the City Council may describe shall be held in the City of Chula Vista on the same date in each election year as the California State primary elections." City Attorney Moore returned to the dais. OTHER BUSINESS 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 10. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox stated she had provided the Council with copy of a letter she had sent to Mr. Steven A. Weissman, Administrative Law Judge for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), expressing concerns regarding a staff reference to placing a new fossil-fueled power plant on the Chula Vista bayfront, made as part of the alternative proposals included in the Sunrise Powerlink Draft Environmental Impact Report issued on January 4, 2008, and informing them that the City Council had voted to not support a replacement base load plant on the bayfront. Mayor Cox then stated that the full Council had heard from their constituents regarding the San Miguel Park and that she had spoken with the City Manager and Engineering and General Services Director Griffin, and requested they bring a time line back for Council review at an April meeting. Councilmember McCann stated that he too had spoken with the City Manager Page 8 - Council Minutes January 15, 2008 /t-f DRAFT MAYORS COMMENTS (continued) and requested that they move forward on the design, and bring it back as a policy issue in April for full debate among the Council to address the maintenance issue in the Fiscal Year 2009/2010 budget. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that although the fees to build the park had been raised through Mello Roos, Council would still need to come up with $120,000 annually to ensure it is maintained. Further, that he supported the request to have staff come back in April with the process of looking at construction of the park to allow the Council time to analyze and to make recommendations to staff for funding options for the 2008/2009 budget. Mayor Cox next commented that an exciting weekend was approaching with the AFC Championship game for the San Diego Chargers and encouraged everyone in the City of Chula Vista to wear the Chargers blue and gold to their place of work on Friday. She then provided a list of stores where the shirts were available. In closing, Mayor Cox stated that she and Councilmember McCann were members of the Charger Subcommittee and that there were a couple of newspaper articles that led her to want to clarify for the record, that her interest in the Chargers has been as an advocate of keeping them in San Diego County, and to that end, working with Councilmember McCann, they had written a draft Resolution which she read into the record and the Subcommittee would be placing on the January 22, 2008 agenda. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember McCann spoke regarding the presentation being made by the Chargers next Tuesday and encouraged all Chula Vista residents to be present. He then commended the Chargers on their great community outreach process and stated that they received overwhelming support for coming to Chula Vista and spoke of the many benefits of having them here. Councilmember Ramirez spoke regarding the San Miguel Park issue and stated he was encouraged by the potential solution and options and the setting of a date certain of April. Further, he stated that he appreciated the comments that the Council would have to look hard and reprioritize to find revenues in the organization to make it happen. Deputy Mayor Rindone expressed pleasure in the Council reinstitution of the prior practice of having a quarterly Council tour of the many critical projects throughout the City and thanked Assistant City Manager Tulloch and his staff for putting the tour together. Mayor Cox also thanked Ms. Liz Pursell of the Communications Office and stated the tour was so well done that she would like to use it for the next Citizens Academy. CLOSED SESSION At 8:20 p.m., Mayor Cox convened Closed Session. Page 9 - Council Minutes January 15,2008 /G -9 DRAFT CLOSED SESSION (continued) 12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b) . Two cases No reportable action was taken on these items. ADJOURNMENT At II :42 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting of January 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. e Peoples, MMC, Senior D puty City Clerk Page 10 . Council Minutes January 15, 2008 Ie ~/tJ