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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1996/08/06MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, August 6, 1996 4:08 p.m. Council Chambers Public Services Building CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmembers Alevy, Moot, Padilia (arrived at 4:15 p.m.), Rindone, and Mayor Hotton. John D. Goss, City Manager; Ann Moore, Acting City Attorney; and Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. SlLENT PRAYER 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 30, 1996 (Meeting/Worksession of the City Council - verbatim), June 25, 1996 (Special Meeting/Worksession of the City Council), July 16, 1996 (City Council Meeting), and July 16, 1996 (Joint Meeting of City Council/Redevelopment Agency) MSC (AlevyfRindone) to approve the minutes of April 30, 1996, June 25, 1996, July 16, 1996, and July 16, 1996 as presented, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: None CONSENT CALENDAR (Item pulled: 17) BALANCE OF CONSENT CALENDAR, INCLUDING ITEM 15 BEING CONTINUED TO 8113196, OIq(ERED BY MAYOR HORTON, reading of the text was waived, heading read, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Letter from the Acting City Attorney stating that there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session on 7123/96. It is recommended that the letter be received and filed. 6. RESOLUTION 18385 APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS GROUPS FOR EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS - The 1996/97 budget includes the funding of various community promotions organizations. The Council considered requests from thes~ groups during the budget session on 6/12/96 and approved funding for the Miss Chula Vista Pageant, Gretchen Evans Library Concerts, U.N. Day Committee, and Bonitafest. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (City Manager) Minutes August 6, 1996 Page 2 7. RESOLUTION 18386 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1996 FOR SEATS 3 AND 4 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO CONSOLIDATE THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL RUNOFF ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE - The Resolution before Council is for the purpose of calling a Special Municipal Runoff Election to be held on Tuesday, 11/5/96. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (City Clerk) 8. RESOLUTION 18387 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE OTAY AND OTAY ANNEX LANDFILLS - On 7/1/96, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved a reorganization which included the detachment of approximately 265 acres generally known as the Otay Landfill from the City boundaries. At the time of that decision, LAFCO also approved a condition that the City of Chula Vista and the County would enter into an agreement whereby Chula Vista would continue to provide fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) for the Otay Landfill for the term of the operation of the land fill. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Fire Chief) 9. RESOLUTION 18388 ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SECTION 321 CARRYOVER GRANT FUNDS, WHICH AUGMENT A 1995/96 GRANT AWARDED TO THE CHULA VISTA LITERACY TEAM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AND AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 BUDGET - Due to an unexpected carryover of prior year unspent funds, the California Department of Education has augmented the Library's Literacy Team Center's grant by $4,172 and extended the grant period from 6/30/96 to 9/30/96. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Library Director) 4/5th's vote required. 10. RESOLUTION 18389 ACCEPTING CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY - CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT, FAMILIES FOR LITERACY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CHULA VISTA LITERACY TEAM, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, AND AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 BUDGET TO INCLUDE .73 FTE POSITIONS - The Chula Vista Literacy Team has been awarded a California Library Services Act, Families for Literacy grant from the California State Library to develop and offer special family literacy services to adult learners and their young children. This is the sixth year that the Literacy Team has been awarded this grant. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Library Director) 4/5th's vote required. 11. RESOLUTION 18390 DESIGNATING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AUTHORIZING A "YES" VOTE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE SALES TAX ISSUE BEFORE THE VOTERS ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT - On 7/23/96, the County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to form a Library Authority for the purposes of placing a 1/4 cent library sales tax proposal on the November ballot. This tax would be in effect for five years, and within Chula Vista, it is projected to raise approximately $15-$19 million. This resolution would formally commit the City tO participate in that Library Authority and authorize a "yes" vote on the placement of Authority's sales tax measure on the ballot. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Library Director and Principal Management Assistant Young) 12.A. RESOLUTION 18391 ACCEPTING $250,000 IN GRANT FUNDS PROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC), AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE, CEC CONTRACT FOR $250,000 IN GRANT FUNDING, AND APPROPRIATING BUDGET FOR FUNDS THEREFOR - In November 1995, the Governor approved legislation to provide a local company in the BECA incubator funds technology for research and development. The funds were specifically legislated for the sole purpose of sponsoring Minutes August 6, 1996 Page 3 an experimental aluminum air battery (fuel cell) research/development project. Staff has been working with Metallic Power, the fuel cell developer to secure state and federal dollars to build a business in Chula Vista. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Env'uonmental Resource Manager) 4/Sth~s vote required. B. RESOLUTION 18392 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR $245,000 WITH METALLIC POWER INCORPORATED TO DEVELOP AN ADVANCED ALUMINUM AIR BATTERY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES PURSUANT TO THE CEC GRANT C. RESOLUTION 18393 APPROPRIATING $5,000 TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 BUDGET FOR A .16 PART-TIME TEMPORARY INTERN II PURSUANT TO THE CEC GRANT 13 .A. RESOLUTION 18379 ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS AND ASSESSMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 94-1 (EASTLAKE GREENS II) AND APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE ACQUISITION/FINANCING AGREEMENT - Council established Assessment Districts 90-3, 91-1 and 94-1 and levied assessments on the EastLake Greens II development, pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913, with the purpose of acquiring and financing infrastructure improvements serving that development. Final development of Eastlake Greens lI is occurring. Changes in the proposed land use and savings in the final cost of the improvements acquired by AD 94-1 requires the Engineer's Reports for AD 91-1 and 94-1 to be modified. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (Director of Public Works) Continued from the meeting of 7/23/96. B. RESOLUTION 18378 ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS IN PROCEEDINGS AND ASSESSMENTS IN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 91-1 (TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD, PHASE II) 14. RESOLUTION 18394 ACCEPTING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO MCR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT DATE STREET AND MAIN STREET (TF-232) AND FISCAL YEAR 1995/96 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SAFETY UPGRADE (TF-235) Install new fully-actuated signals at Date Street and Main Street. Modify five existing signals at intersections to include the removal of center island traffic signal standards and replacement with overhead left turn indication, and installation of new ADA required pedestrian push buttons. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) 15. RESOLUTION 18395 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN DIGITAL SYSTEMS (ADS) ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF NINE SEWAGE FLOW METERS FOR FISCAL YEARS 1996/97, 1997/98 AND 1998199 - The City's three year service agreement with American Digital Systems (ADS) Environmental Services for the repair and preventative maintenance services for nine sewage flow metering stations expired on 6/30/96. Based on evaluation of the proposals from the two firms in San Diego qualified to do this work, it is proposed that the City enter into a new three year contract with ADS Environmental Services. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Item continued to the meeting of 8/13/96. 16. RESOLUTION 18396 INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FORMERLY KNOWN AS INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD AND SETTING A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON - The owner of the property adjacent to the parcel of land, formerly known as Industrial Boulevard and used as a Park and Ride Lot by Caltrans has requested that the City vacate the parcel. In order to process the vacation, Council must first adopt a resolution of intention and set a public hearing in accordance with the California Streets and Highways Code. It is recommended by staff that Council hold a public heating on this matter August 20, 1996. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) Minutes August 6, 1996 Page 4 17. RESOLUTION 18397 AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY NORTH OF D STREET AND FIRST AVENUE TO BETTIE WARREN AT 89 FIRST AVENUE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A GRANT DEED - On 6/25/96, Council reviewed a request by Bettie Warren to reconsider a previous decision to not sell a portion of City owned land adjacent to Ms. Warmn's residence and to sell her only the portion enclosed by a fence she had erected around that piece offand. Per Council direction, staff returned with a recommendation to sell the portion requested by Ms. Warren at the 7/9/96 meeting. At that meefmg, Council requested staff to further review the sale price proposed by staff and to return to Council with a recommendation after that review. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Public Works) John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, presented the staff report. He stated that the Public Works staff had put up a sign on the gate in front of Ms. Warren's house indicating that the area was closed between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; complaints had been received from Ms. Warren that there were people there at 2 or 3 &clock in the morning; from staffs standpoint that was City-owned property; there was no lighting; if someone got hurt there may be liability involved; and complaints had been received from neighbors about the sign. · Frank Luzzaro, 95 "D" Street, Chula Vista, spoke in opposition to staff recommendation. · Susan Luzzaro, 95 "D' Street, Chnla Vista, spoke in opposition to staff recommendation. · Joe Amaro, 62 "D" Street, Chula Vista, spoke in opposition to staff recommendation. · Sam Russo, 68 "D" Street, Chula Vista, spoke in opposition to staff recommendation. Councilmember Rindone stated that the rights, privileges, safety, security and protection of all members of the community was vitally important. Councilmember Alevy stated that he has spent a lot of time checking out this issue. He was surprised that this was brought back to Council after it had been voted on. He felt at the end of that meeting that he was voting to not sell the property and the fence was illegal and that the fence was to be removed immediately. We have already spent over $1,000 putting a fence up, not to mention staff time. What has not been brought up this evening was the fact that if we do sell this land, what will be required is additional survey work that will cost this City in staff time or in consultant time an additional $5,000. Cliff Swanson, City Engineer, stated that they did talk to the surveyors, and they believe that the information we currently have would be sufficient so that we can actually minimize that survey work at this point in time. Them would be no additional cost to the City since it wasn't necessary. Councilmember Alevy asked if a survey would have to be done if others wanted to buy part of the land. Mr. Swanson said in discussing this with the City's land surveyor, staff believed that the way the property descriptions are written, that we would not have to do that survey. He stated that the ADA very much indicates that in most cases it has be to accessibleble. There are certain provisions that we don't have to always have. Under the City's system it is a piece of property that has not been designated a trail. We would need to verify this with the City Attomey's office, but our immediate reaction would be [mce it is not a recognized trail, there is no ADA accessibility issue. Councilmember Alevy stated that Ms. Warren told us that if her cost was over $1,000, she wasn't interested in buying the land. He understood she has changed her mind about that. Mr. Lippitt responded that he had spoken to Ms. Warren the previous week, and she is willing to pay the appraised value. Staff recommends that she pay the entire amount. Minutes August 6, 1996 Page 5 Councilmember Alevy stated that we are looking at roughly $3,000. We have an entire neighborhood who is impacted by what is b(mg done for one person. There is an illegal residence, and a storage shed that was changed to a residence. It is a matter of record that an illegal fence was put up, not only higher than it should have been, but located on City land. Several members of the community have stated that Ms. Warren has threatened bodily harm to them and that she has physically accosted some of them. There is an unsafe ditch that is by the fence that has been put up that makes it unsafe to traveree and rocks have been put down. The reality is that Ms. Warren is moving, she is leaving our community, she has had sigus up for some time attempfmg to sell the land and she has made statements to people that whether she sells it or not, she is moving and she'll rent it out. I think our community has a fiscal and morsl responsibility to deal soundly for the majority of the people. I don't think Ms. Warren is in danger. I will be voting against selling this land to Ms. Warren, and I would urge other members of the Council with a fiscal sense to do the same thing. After discussion with staff, it was concluded that the cost of the property to Ms. Warren would be approximately $3,000; that the current information staff had was adequate so a survey would not be required; and since the "trail" was not recognized as such, there was no ADA accessibility issue. · Betty Warren, 89 First Avenue, Chnla Vista, stated that she was willing to pay $1,870 for the land; would lower the fence to four feet; and asked that the City go half with her on the closing cost. MS (Moot/Alevy) to deny the offer to sell the property to Ms. Warren at the price she stated. Councilmember Padilia stated that Council needed an answer to whether or not she was willing to pay the total cost of approximately $3,000, that they would not sit from the dais and negotiate the deal. He asked that the sale be contingent upon the fence being brought into compliance in terms of height. Ms. Warren stated that she would and that she was intending to sell the property and should be getting the $3,000 back easily when it sold. Councilmember Mcot stated that his motion was not to sell the property; voted not to reconsider the matter last time; he felt it was a mistake to intervene in these types of disputes in favor of one property owner over other properly owners; had originally voted to allow the pipe fence; had not anticipated that there would be signs restricting access; and had not anticipated that there would be a request to purchase the properly to the benefit of the private landowner. Councilmember Rindone stated that the last time the item was before Council the price that was suggested by staff was the price that was being recommended that evening; the City Manager had indicated that he would have staff take another look at the price to see if there could be any adjustments from what was originally recommended; what was before Council that evening was an in-depth review of that; and what staff had indicated was that if Ms. Warren chooses to purchase the land, the cost would be $4.10 per square foot or $1,870. SUBSTITUIE MOTION: MSC (Rindone/Padilla) to offer the sale of land, 456 square feet, at the price of $4.10 per square foot for a total of $1,870 and the purchase agreement would include $1,100 for full cost recovery, the fence would have to bo reduced to four feet and all signage as far as restrictions for access to the area would be removed unless deteemined by the City Attorney to be in the legal interest of the City. Mayor Horlon stated that the rocks were to be removed and that if Ms. Warren hesitated or tried to renegotiate on any portinn of the deal, the City's offer would become null and void. VOTE ON SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Approved 3-2 with Moot and Alevy voting no. * * * END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * Mayor Horlon stated that Council would meet in dosed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 and 54956.9: 2, and public employee release pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Council adjourned to closed session at 5:14 p.m. and reeonvened at 6:41 p.m. Minutes August 6, 1996 Page 6 PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 18. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTING OTAY RANCH PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS - Staff recommends Council place the ordinances on first reading. (Deputy City Manager Krempl) A. ORDINANCE 2680 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SNMB, LTD., JEWELS OF CHARITY, AND STEVEN AND MARY BIRCH FOUNDATION (second mdin~t and adot>tion) - Staff recommends that Council not adopt the ordinance. (Deputy City Manager Krempl) Continued from the meeting of 7/23196. Rdated item: not a hart of the oublic hearln~. B. ORDINANCE 2687 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND JEWELS OF CHARITY (first readinl~) (Deputy City Manager Krempl) Continued from the meeting of 7/23196. C. ORDINANCE 2688 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SNMB, LTD. (first reading) Continued from the meeting of 7/23/96. D. ORDINANCE 2689 ADOPTING THE PRE-ANNEXATION DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND STEPHEN AND MARY BIRCH FOUNDATION (first reading) Continued from the meeting of 7/23/96. George Kxempl, Deputy City Manager, stated that the Planning Commission had met and took action on the agreements. However, there were a couple of significant issues that staff and the developer wanted the opportunity to be able to spend a little more time revisiting and recommended that the item be continued to 8/13/96. This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. MSC (Moot/Rindone) to continue the public hearing to 8113/95, approved 4-0-1 with Horton absent. 19. PUBLIC HEARING PCS 96-04; CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR THE OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, CHULA VISTA TRACT 96-04, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD BETWEEN PASEO RANCHERO AND THE FUTURE SR-125 ALIGNMENT - Recertification of FEIR 95-01 and Addendum and reapproval of the Statement of Overriding Consideration and Mitigation Monitoring Program. Approve the Tentative Map for Otay Ranch SPA One, Chula Vista Tract 96-04, in accordance with the Findings of Fact and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Otay Ranch Special Planning Projects Manager) RESOLUTION 18398 APPROVING THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP FOR OTAY RANCH SPA ONE, CHULA VISTA TRACT 96-04, AND MAKING THE NECESSARY FINDINGS, RECERTIFYING FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FEIR 95-01 (SCH #95021012) AND READOPTING THE STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE FEIR MSUC 0Iorton/Moo0 to continue the public hearing to 8/20/96. 20. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NUMBER 69 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE BAYSHORE BIKE ROUTE PROPOSED WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE - Caltrans, in conjunction with local jurisdictions and the San Diego Unified Port District, plans to construct a 26 mile long, regional bicycle route that will traverse the perimeter of San Diego Bay with a portion in Chula Vista. Most of the route will be marked within the existing street right-of-way; but a portion, located within the Chula Vista coastal zone, is proposed to be constructed west of and adjacent to I-5. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Community Development) Continued from the meeting of 7/23/96. RESOLUTION 18399 ISSUING COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NUMBER 69 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE BAYSHORE BIKE WAY PROPOSED WITHIN THE COASTAL ZONE Minutes August 6, 1996 Page 7 This being the time and place as advertised, the public hearing was declared open. There being no public testimony, the public hearing was declared closed. RESOLUTION 18399 OI~ERED BY COUNCILMEMBER PADILLA, reading of the text was waived, heading read, and approved 4-0-1, with Herton absent. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS · Rod Davis, 233 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, representing the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce and the Chula Vista CONVIS, provided Council with a copy of the new edition of the 'SAN DIEGAN" as well as an insert from the "San Diego Daily Transcript" which had extensive coverage of Chula Vista's events and attractions, and stated that they would be in every hotel room for the convention delegates and in all press kits. He stated that the South Bay Vendor's Fair would be on Wednesday, 8/21/96, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at EastLake High School; beth water districts, both school districts, Southwestern College, the City and the County would be participating. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None submitted. ACTION ITEMS 21. RESOLUTION 18400 REQUESTING COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A $20,000 CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CITY'S FISCAL YEAR 1993/94 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ALLOCATION TO THE WESTERN REGIONAL BIOPROCESSING CENTER SEED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - This is to authorize the contribution of $20,000 in FY 1993/94 CDBG funds (previously approved for the High Tech/Biotech Zone Master EIR) to the Western Regional BioProcessing Center Seed Capital Campaign to match $130,000 in other public/private donations. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Director of Community Development) · Barry Humphrey, 9977 Courtyard Drive, San Diego, Director of Development for the College of Sciences at San Diego State University, spoke in favor of staff recommendation. Councilmember Moot stated that he strongly supported the project. Councilmember Rindone understood that the $20,000 was available from the escrow account of the master EIR for 1993/94 and asked what the balance of that aunt would be. Chetyl Dye, Economic Development Manager, acknowledged that it was from the 1993/94 Community Development Block Grant funds that were allocated and approved by Council for the master EIR and the High Tech/ BioTech Zone; that $100,000 had been approved and there would be an $80,000 balance. RESOLUTION 18400 O~'I~ERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOOT, reading of the text was waived, heading read, and approved unanimously. The meeting was tumad over to Mayor Pro Tem Moot. Mayor Herton left the dais at 6:52 p.m. Minutes August 6, 1996 Page 8 ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Item pulled: 17. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order. OTHER BUSINESS 22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S) a. Scheduling of meetings. Mr. Goss reminded Council that they were mecting with National City, Imperial Beach and Coronado on Saturday, 8/17/96, at 10:00 a.m. at Chula Vista Community Park next to EastLake High School to have a softball tournament. He announced SDG&E had oompleted an offering of $38.9 million of tax-exempted Industrial Development Bonds through the City of Chula Vista. He had accepted a check which represented Chula Vista's share of the cost savings for SDG&E in the amount of $97,250. He stated that the next morning at 10:00 at the courtyard near the fountain there was going to be a technology simulation briefing and at 11:00 a.m. a press conference featuring thre~ speakers: Johnny Williams of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Attorney Alan Bersin, and Chula Vista Police Chief Rick Emerson. The Federal government was going to announce two separate tasts and evaluation projects: to stop fleeing vehicles and to permit Federal, State and local law enforcement officers to communicate directly. Participating agencies would include the California Highway Patrol, Border Patrol, DEA, Navy, San Diego Police Department, Coast Guard, Forest Service, Chula Vista Police Department, FBI, County Sheriff, and U.S. Customs. 23. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) a. MSC (Moot/Alevy) to ratify the reappointments of Daniel G. Wood to the International Friendship Commission and Doc Anthony Anderson to the Veterans Advisory Commission, approved 4-0-1, with Horton absent. 24. COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilmember Alevy stated that there were a number of signs that did not conform to the City's sign ordinance; the sign ordinance was adopted in the mid-1970s and changed again in the late 1980s; he was ooncerned that the sign ordinance was not business-friendly and out-dated; that the freeways should be a source of attracting people to Chula Vista; there was a lack of consistent enforcement of the sign ordinance; and asked stuff to work with the business community, Rod Davis and the Chamber to come up with a sign ordinance that would work better. b. Councilmember Moot stated that he had attended a meeting at the South County Economic Development Council that day involving the second largest employer in Chula Vista who was seeking assistance in remaining competitive and their business within City limits. There were a number of impacts that had affected the business. He understood that staff from the Community Development Department was currently looking into the problem and asked for a formal staff referral to for staff to continue to contact American Fashion, see exactly what their needs were and what could be done under Section 108 HUD loans, or IDA loans to keep the business in the City. He requested that the City Clerk set notice and schedule a meeting for Saturday, 8/10/96 at 9:00 a.m,, in the Council Conference Room for interviews for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Growth Management Oversight Commission and for Labor Negotiations. Council recessed at 7:10 p.m. At 7:18 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Moot stated Council would meet in closed session to discuss conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 and reconvened at 7:55 p,m. Minutes August 6, 1996 Page 9 CLOSED SESSION 25. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING - Existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 n SNMB, L.P. vs. the City of Chula Vista and MCA. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING - Anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 · Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) Section 54956.9: 2. n Metro sewer issues. · Fritsch vs. the City of Chula Vista. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELEASE - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 · Agency negotiator: John Goss or designee for CVEA, WCE, POA, IAFF, Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Unrepresented. Employee organization: Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA) and Western Council of Engineers (WCE), Police Officers Association (POA) and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Unrepresented employee: Executive Management, Mid-Management, and Uarepresented. 26. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION - None. ADJOURNMENT MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:57 P.M. to the regular City Council meeting on August 13, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC/AAE, City Clerk by: