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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2008/01/08 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 Arm 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: Councilmember 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. 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 Ramps, 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 IO-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 January 8, 2008 ~ 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 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 II, 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 January 8, 2008 .-.1 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 environment. 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 January 8, 2008 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 There being no further members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. At this time a member of the 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 proj ect. 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 staff to 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: A. Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2008-008, and 2008-009, and to place the Ordinance on first reading, headings read, texts waived. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-008, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) (IS-07-031) FOR THE OXFORD STREET 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 SECTION 19.18.010 TO REZONE ONE 3.9 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 267 OXFORD STREET FROM R-I (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY) TO R-I-5-P (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, PRECISE PLAN), AND ADOPTING PRECISE PLAN STANDARDS (FIRST READING) C. 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-F AMIL Y RESIDENTIAL LOTS Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 7 - Council Minutes January 8,2008 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 etTects on the City of an incomplete construction project by the City's bond rating agencies, and urged the Council to move forward with approval of the proposed amendments. Councilmember 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 of the City. Councilmember 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. Councilmember 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 January 8, 2008 A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-010, 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 10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. II. 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. Councilmember 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 January 8, 2008 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 ofthe 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 proj ects, 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 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 11 - Council Minutes January 8, 2008