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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1997/04/22MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, April 22, 1997 6:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER Councilmembers John S. Moot, Stephen C. Padilia (arrived at 6:01 p.m.), Jerry R. Rindone, Mary Salas, and Mayor Shirley A. Horton. John Goss, City Manager; John M. Kaheny, City Attorney; Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk; and Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 10, 1997 (Special Meeting/Worksession) and April 15, 1997 (Regular Meeting). MSC (Salas/Moot) to approve the minutes of April 10, 1997 and April 15, 1997 approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: None * * * Councilmember Padilla arrived at 6:01 p.m. * * * CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: 8 and 10) THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, titles read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Letter from the City Attorney stating that to the best of his knowledge frnm observance of actions taken in Closed Session on 4/15/97 in which the City Attorney participated, that there ~vere no reportable actions which are required under the Brown Act to be reported. It is recommended that the letter be received and filed. 6. RESOLUTION 18633 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MUNICIPAL RESOURCE CONSULTANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING IF THE CITY IS ENTITLED TO ADDITIONAL PENSION SURPLUSES TO OFFSET EMPLOYEE BENEFIT COSTS - Approval is sought for a fee-contingent contract with Municipal Resource Consultants to conduct an analysis of our pension accounts to determine if PERS has undervalued our current and prior surpluses, and to seek an extension of the 6/30/97 deadline so that any newly identified surpluses may be used to offset pension costs. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Finance) Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 2 7. RESOLUTION 18634 IMPLEMENTING PRE-TAX PAYROLL DEDUCTION PLAN FOR CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) SERVICE CREDIT PURCHASES (CONTRIBUTION CODE 14) - Effective 7/1/96, the CalPERS provides qualified members the option to elect the pre-tax payroll deduction plan for their service credit purchases (i.e. redeposit, service prior to membership, military, etc. ). In order to extend the benefit of this pre-tax option to its employees, the City must submit the subject resolution to CalPERS. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Human Resources). 8. RESOLUTION 18635 APPROPRIATING $156,000 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE OF THE PUBLIC LIABILITY TRUST FUND FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS AS MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY CITY COUNCIL THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997 - This appropriation will increase the Insurance budget for emergency unanticipated settlement payments made on behalf of the Public Liability Fund and will provide for claims expenses that may be authorized by Council through the end of the fiscal year. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Human Resources) 4/5th's vote required. Councilmember Rindone asked what was the budgeted amount for the Public Liability Trust Fund tbr 1996-1997. Teri Enos, Risk Manger, replied the entire budget was $737,000. Staff anticipates another $156,000 would be needed tbr potential settlements for the balance of this year. Any money which was unspent will be returned to the Public Liability Trust Fund. John Goss. City Manager, commented that over an extended period of time if the Workers' Compensation Fund or the Public Liability Trust Fund was too large, Council might consider transferring the balance; however, he felt this would be a one-time action that might occur every few years. RESOLUTION 18635 OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the text was waived, title read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0. 9. RESOLUTION 18636 APPROPRIATING UNANTICIPATED INSURANCE DIVIDENDS RECEIVED TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION TRUST FUND FOR CLAIMS RESERVE FUNDING PURPOSES - on 11/12/96, the City received an insurance dividend check in the amount of $105, 182 from the San Diego Pooled Insurance Program Authority. These dividends were unanticipated and are insurance related. This resolution will appropriate the dividends received to the Workers' Compensation Insurance Trust Fund to partially fund the required claims reserve. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Human Resources) 4/5th's vote required. Councilmember Moot asked what was the total amount of money that the City will have to set aside to meet SANDPIPA's rules. Teri Enos, Risk Manger, answered the claims reserve the City will need at 6/30/97 was $722,000. John Goss, City Manager, commented that this overall issue will be addressed during the budget process. 10. A. RESOLUTION 18637 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE SAN DIEGO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS - Council appropriated funding for the San Diego Economic Development Corporation (SDEDC) and South San Diego County Economic Development Council (SCEDC) in fiscal year (FY) 1995.96 and FY 1996/97. The MOUs with SDEDC and SCEDC were approved by Council in FY 1995/96. While Conncil appropriated current year funds without stipulating a required renewal of the MOUs, SDEDC, SCEDC and staff have continued to operate per the terms of the FY 1995/96 MOUs. Staff is requesting that Council formally Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 3 authorize the Mayor to sign the renewed FY 1996/97 MOU which contains no substantive changes. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Community Development). B. RESOLUTION 18638 APPROV1NG A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOUTH COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS Councilmember Padilla asked what was the benefit the City would receive by approving the renewal of the MOUs with SDEDC and SCEDC. He stated the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce also questioned the benefits to the City. Councilmember Salas explained she was the Council representative to SCEDC. She felt Council should see the overall service SCEDC provides to the City and the value they add to the community. With regard to the fact sheet regarding Chula Vista, this information was tierwarded to the Chamber of Commerce tier its co~nments before being publicized. SCEDC has demonstrated leadership in the economic Summits they provide. They organized the Transportation Summit which was snccessful in bringing elected officials together to speak in one voice regarding the importance of supporting transportation infrastructure. Mayor Horton conmented that the Transportation Smmnit was fruitful, and there was a strong momentum moving forward to help attract federal funding to this area tier needed inti-astructure. Cheryl Dye, Economic Development Manager, stated Kurt Stevenson, former employee of the EastLake Development Company, was a member of the SCEDC board but no longer represents Chula Vista. At the time of the staff report, it was indicated there was no other member in good standing with SCEDC headquartered in Chula Vista, but staff found the inlbrmation to be incorrect. The North Island Federal Credit Union was a member in good standing but was not listed because of an error in their mailing address. Staff will ask the EastLake Development Company or the North Island Federal Credit Union if they are interested in recommending a representative to the Board. If neither are willing to serve, staff will return with a recommendation to pursue another company for the Board. Councilmember Padilia stated the City was paying for a relationship for the facilitation and representation of Chula Vista, and he wondered why the publication regarding Chula Vista was not updated. Councilmember Moot stated he was also a former representative of SCEDC and saw the benefits these organizations bring to the City. He stated as part of SCEDC, Councilmember Salas led the effurt to bring a Japanese school to the South Bay, and this was one of the examples which helps Chula Vista to sell homes and attract businesses to the conununity. Mayor Horton pointed out that in looking at the big picture, the funding appropriated Ibr these organizations was minuscule to the entire budget and the benefits and services the City receives. Although the City was investing $7,500 to one organization and $10,000 to another organization, the City will receive millions of dollars in needed funding for infrastructure in this region which will create .jobs and improve the circulation system. RESOLUTIONS 18637 AND 18638 OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the text was waived, titles read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0. 11. RESOLUTION 18639 APPROVING A THREE PARTY AGREEMENT WITH BERRYMAN & HENIGAR, AND VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FORMATION OF OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS IN THE OTAY RANCH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT - On 11/19/96, Council approved the Tentative Map for portions of the Otay Ranch SPA One, Tract 96-04. The conditions of approval of said map Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 4 require the formation, prior to approval of the first final map of: (1) the SPA One open space district, and (2) Otay Ranch Preserve maintenance district. Due to the magnitude of the proposed districts, and the requirements of the recently enacted Proposition 218, staff considers it necessary to retain consultants specializing in public financing to conduct the proceedings. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 12. RESOLUTION 18640 APPROVING A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE TO EXCHANGE THE FIRE STATION NUMBER 4 SITE AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WORK FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OTAY LAKES ROAD DUAL LEFT TURN LANES PROJECT (STM-322) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FINAL AGREENIENT THEREOF ON BEHALF OF THE CITY - The fiscal year 1996/97 Capital Improvement Budget contains a project to provide dual left turn lanes on Otay Lakes Road (north and south bound approaches) at East "H" Street and provide an additional through lane in each direction. To construct the project, it is necessary to obtain right-of-way from both the Sweetwater Union High School District (in front of Bonita Vista High School) and Southwestern College (in front of their vacant lot at the southwest corner of the intersection). Staff recornmends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 13. RESOLUTION 18641 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 12 CUBIC YARD DUMP TRUCK; AND APPROPRIATING $43,061 FROM THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THIS PURPOSE - On 2/12/97, bids lbr the purchase of one 12 cubic Yard Dump Truck were opened. Sixteen prospective bidders were contacted, including local bidders. Five bidders responded, which did not include any local bidders. The lowest responsible bidder was Dion International with a net total price ot$86,699.96. Staff recommends approval of the resolution awarding the contract to Dinn International Truck. (Director of Public Works and Director of Finance) 4/5th's vote required. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * ORAL COMMUNICATIONS · Karen Lopez, 1425 Kim Place, Chula Vista. invited Council to attend the Youth Sumtrot on 4/30/97 in Council Chambers. She presented Council with Youth Summit t-shirts. · Bill Ayers, 44 East Mankato Street, Chula Vista, representing the South Bay San Diego Veterans Association, reported he was recently in Sacramento and was advised by Chief of Staff, Bob White, that the Governor will attend the ground breaking ceremony on 5/17/97 tier the Chula Vista Veterans' Home. · Scott Mosher, 1301 Oleander Avenue, Chula Vista, Executive Director for the Boys and Girls Club, stated the Boys and Girls Club was making progress in its financial needs and will soon meet the matching challenge by the City. He will return with an update on 5/6/97 with details of the progress. He also reported that the Boys and Girls Club will sell annual passes for the Chula Vista Swap Meet with all proceeds going to the Club. He invited everyone to attend the Youth Summit on 4/30/97 in Council Chambers and the Boys and Girls Club auction on 5/2/97 at the Oleander site. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 14. PUBLIC HEARING GPA 97-02/PCZ 97-02 AND PCM 97-18 REQUEST TO (1) AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN FROM "PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMERCIAL" TO "RETAIL COMMERCIAL"; (2) REZONING FROM C-V-P (VISITOR COMMERCIAL SUBJECT TO PRECISE PLAN) TO C-C (CENTRAL COMMERCIAL) FOR .93 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF "H" STREET AND 1-5 AND (3) ADOPT1ON OF THE "GATEWAY PLAZA SPECIFIC Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 5 PLAN" - BARON LAND LLC/CITY OF CHULA VISTA - This is a request for General Plan Amendment/Rezone and Specific Plan in order to change allowable land uses for a project site located at 720 and 730 "H" Street. Due to concerns of adjacent mobilehome park residents and to maintain previous guidelines aimed at enhancing the City's gateway, staff further reconunends adoption of a Specific Plan to place restrictions on land uses allowed under the proposed C-C zone. Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on first reading and approve the resolution. (Director of Planning) A. ORDINANCE 2707 AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OR MAPS ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 19.18.010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REZONING .93 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF I-5 AND "H' STREET TO C-C (lirst reading) B. RESOLUTION 18642 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN KNOWN AS GATEWAY PLAZA GOVERNING THE LAND USES OF .93 ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF "H" STREET AND 1-5 The public hearing was declared open. ® Matt Peterson, 530 "B" Street, Suite 2300, San Diego, an attorney with the law firm of Peterson and Price and representing the owner/applicant, indicated they were in concurrence with the staff report and recommended conditions. The public hearing was declared closed. Mayor Horton stated the City had received letters from citizens residing in the mobilehome park adjacent to this property who were opposed to the zoning fi>r several reasons. including the noise and disturbances from increased traffic and late night activities. Ken Lee, Assistant Planning Director. stated that staff shared some of the same concerns. Staff discussed the concerns with the applicant which was the reason tier the recommended adoption of the specific plan. The specific plan sets forth the Central Commercial zone regulation but with a series of prohibitions against activities that would generally occur during evening hours. This proposal will provide the applicant with some additional opportunities for retail activities which was consistent with the area. ORDINANCE 2707 (FIRST READING) AND RESOLUTION 18642 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, titles read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION ITEMS 15.A. RESOLUTION 1864.3 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/98; THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A 1997/98 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE THEREFOR AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES CASH FLOW FINANCING PROGRAM - In order to address cash shortfalls that are projected to occur in the General Fund during fiscal year 1997/98, it is recommended that the City again take advantage of the opportunity to borrow money on a short-term basis at the lowest cost by issuing a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note through the pooled financing program sponsored by the League of California Cities. Such borrowing is recommended as an alternative to borrowing from other City funds in order to cover the temporary cash shortfalls that occur in the General Fund during the year due to the cyclical nature of some of our major revenue sources. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Finance) Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 6 B. RESOLUTION 18644 DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1997/98 PROPOSED BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OF $409,800 FOR TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTE PROJECTED INTEREST AND ISSUANCE COSTS AND ESTIMATED INTEREST REVENUES OF $409,800 FROM INVESTMENT OF THE NOTE PROCEEDS Robert Powell, Finance Director, stated last year the City borrowed money lbr the first time in a pooled financing program. There was cnrrently a need to borrow again to cover the temporary cash shortfalls that occur in the General Fund during the year. He stated this process was common in governmental entities. Councilmember Rindone asked if this was an indication that reserves are tending to be minimal and insufficient with a need to look at alternative plans to meet cash flow problems. He noted last year the City borrowed just under $6 million; the current proposal was fi>r over $10 million. He asked what was the reason for a nearly 40 percent ~iump. He noted Council had not reviewed the 1997-98 budget and asked if during the budget process, Council found that this was unnecessary, what would the procedure be. Mr. Powell stated last year was the City's first year in the program, and the City was conservative in its borrowing based on actual cash flows. Last year, the City borrowed approximately $6 million, and the City's maximum deficit was just above $7 million; the City could have actually borrowed $9 million. This year, staff refined the procedures to take the deficit into the middle of December .just befbre the City receives the property taxes of approximately $1 million to $2 million. This will enable the City to borrow more money, earn interest, and offset the costs of the program. The beauty of the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRANS) program was there was an interest rate spread between what was paid in interest cost than what was earned. The prqiection this year was that the City will pay 4.25 percent; the pool was currently earning 5.50 percent. The more the City borrows, the more the interest rate spread will earn funds tbr the City. Arbitrage was legal as long as the issue was sized based on the maximum deficit plus the working capital reserve. The TRANS program was more beneficial to the City than internal borrowing because the Special Fund will earn the same rate of interest whether the cash sits in that fund or whether it was loaned to the General Fund. If Conncil later chooses not to go fbrward with this program, it can be addressed until mid-June when the pricing actually takes place. if in mid-June, the pricing comes back at 5 percent versus the 4.25 percent and enough arbitrage cannot be earned to break even, it will be less expensive to do this internally. In that case, this transaction will not go fi>rward, and staff will return to Council with an internal borrowing recommendation. RESOLUTIONS 18643 AND 18644 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER PADILLA, reading of the text was waived, titles read, passed, and approved unanimously 5-0. Councilmember Rindone requested staff provide a report to Council within 30 days tbllowing the current fiscal year regarding the arbitrage and the City's net impact on borrowing. 16. RESOLUTION 18645 ACCEPTING PETITION FOR FORMATION OF A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT D1STRICT ON THE 400 BLOCK OF OXFORD STREET FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN FOURTH AVENUE AND FIFTH AVENUE (CIP NUMBER 0735- 10-STL229) - The City Engineer has received sufficient ballots in favor of commencing a construction project for the missing street improvements. The ballots were signed by a majority of the property owners along the frontage of the 400 block of Oxford Street between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue. These property owners are requesting that a special assessment district for the construction of improvements to Oxford Street be commenced. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) RESOLUTION 18645 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived and title read. Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 7 Councilmember Rindone commented that this was the second time in weeks a similar issue regarding the formation of special assessment districts has come forward. He felt that once the projects commenced construction, residents in other neighborhoods will request the formation of special assessment districts. Councilmember Moot asked what was the limit on the number of formation of special assessment districts the City can do in a given year because the majority of the cost was incurred by the City. John Goss, City Manger, stated there was a limit. Part of the cost comes from the Transportation Development Act Funds, and the City has already secured funds as a grant through SANDAG. The City would have to obtain other grants comparable to that in order to address the sidewalk repairs. The City was also limited in terms of how Gas Tax Funds are utilized. VOTE: Passed and approved unanimously 5-0. 17. REPORT SUPPLEMENTAL TO MARCH 25, 1997 BECA AGENDA STATEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDED CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE RESOLUTION 18616 APPROVING AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO BORDER ENVIRONMENTAL COMMERCE ALLIANCE (BECA) INCUBATOR TENANTS - This agreement changes the Southwestern contract by: (1) reducing the scope of the contract to focus on incubator tenant assistance exclusively; (2) dissolving the Border Enviromnental Technology Research Center (BETRC) program component and eliminating the BETRC Manager, Cross Border Marketing Specialist, Project Clerk, and Environmental Management Specialist positions; and (3) amending the Southwestern budget to $165,000 for the remainder of the contract, 4/30/97 through 4/30/98. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Community Development) Continued from the meeting of 4/8/97. Dan Stockin, BECA Director, reported there are now pending six additional incubator tenants to be processed. BECA was also negotiating with other entities to become part of the program. He credited the new incubator manger for bringing a lot of these positive changes. He reported that negotiations with UCSD are going well. Councilmember Salas commented that the updated staff report clarified many of her previous concerns. She stated when BETRC was initially formed, BECA used the Southwestern College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) staff and wondered if this could continue to work. Cheryl Dye, Economic Development Manager, explained when the City received the Economic Development Administration grant funding, the application identified Southwestern College as a partner in establishing and administering the BETRC program. Mary Wylie, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, Dean of Southwestern College, stated a lot of work was completed to get the consultant pool approved. Prior to approval, there were clients which needed the specialized expertise, and SBDC stepped in and provided service in the interim. She stated the average time spent per client was approximately 12 hours. It was anticipated that by keeping the two positions, the resources of SBDC will be added as necessary to support efforts in the incubator as it grows. Councilmember Padilia suggested that working with Southwestern College to have the two employees become part of SBDC. He asked if this occurred, what would be the impacts on administrative costs and grant funding. Mr. Stockin replied there are grant funding issues involved, because the college was a subcontractor to the City. As the program evolves and the number of tenants increases, the City will continue to look at other options available. Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 8 Councilmember Rindone requested that Council receive copies of the written evaluations by the incubator tenants. He understood that BECA staff will evaluate its progress but suggested there be another review by the City Manger's office or a panel of the BECA Board. Mr. Stockin indicated Council will be provided copies of the evaluations. When BECA was conceived, it was determined that at some point it would evolve into a possible 5-1 C-3 non-profit entity which would involve a Board of Directors. RESOLUTION 18616 OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the text was waived, title read, passed and approved unanimously 5-0. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 8 and 10 - the minutes will reflect the published agenda order) OTHER BUSINESS 18. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S): None. 19. MAYOR'S REPORT(S): a. Ratification of appointments: Economic Development Commission (ex-officio) - Russ Hall ( to fill vacancy created by Cormmssioner Patrick whose term expires June 30, 2000); and Charter Review Commission - Barbara McAllister (to fill vacancy created by Commissioner Lawry whose term expires June 30, 1997). MSUC (Horton/Rindone) to ratify the appointments of Russ Hall to the Economic Development Commission (ex-officio) and Barbara McAIlister to the Charter Review Commission. 20. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone Councilmember Rindone stated Council received a copy of the investment report for the quarter end of 3/31/97 from the Finance Director. He stated there may be a need to modify the report since Item 15 was adopted. Councilmember Rindone stated he received information that Scott Alevy was nominated to represent Chula Vista in San Diego Con Vis. He stated that Mr. Alevy was employed by Nelson Communications, which was hired by San Diego ConVis for communications. He expressed concern that there may be a possible conflict of interest. He requested staff verify that there would not be a conflict of interest. Mayor Horton indicated she confirmed with the Chief Executive Officer and Assistant of San Diego ConVis that there would not be a conflict of interest. Councilmember Moot Councilmember Moot indicated he may begin a trial out of town on 5/5/97 which may cause him to miss the council meetings on 5/6/97 and 5/13/97. He advised Council regarding the possible absences in case a 4/Sths vote was needed on items. Minutes April 22, 1997 Page 9 Councilmember Salas Councilmember Salas also stated she would be unable to attend the Council meeting on 5/13/97. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. to a closed session. Respectfully submitted, Beverly Authelet, CMC/AAE City Clerk