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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2008/07/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA July 15,2008 6:00 P.M. A Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:04 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, Interim City Attorney Miesfeld, 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 Erica Fessia to the Cultural Arts Commission Misty Tienken to the International Friendship Commission Interim City Clerk Norris administered oaths of office to Erica Fessia and Misty Tienken, and Councilmembers Ramirez and Castaneda presented them each with a certificate of appointment. . INTRODUCTION BY POLICE CHIEF EMERSON OF PATRICK WHITE, PEACE OFFICER Police Chief Emerson introduced recent police academy graduate Officer Patrick White, and Mayor Cox welcomed Officer White on behalf of the Council. . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION TO JIM CRAIG, KATIE DELGADILLO AND MICHELLE GREER OF THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT, PROCLAIMING JULY II THROUGH 17, 2008 AS "THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK" Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Rindone presented it to Carmel Wilson and Michelle Greer. . PRESENTATION BY MAYOR COX OF A PROCLAMATION TO SHANNON BULLOCK, RECREATION SUPERVISOR, PROCLAIMING JULY 17,2008 AS "GO PLAY, GET FIT, YOUTH DAY" IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember McCann presented it to Shannon Bullock and Bernice Mora. Page] - Council Minutes July 15, 2008 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) · REPORT FROM CHUCK COLE, PRESIDENT OF ADVOCATION, INC., ON THE STATE BUDGET Government Relations Liaison Carnevale introduced Chuck Cole, who gave an update on the State Budget that included the continued mismatch between revenues and expenditures in the State of California that has resulted in a $24.3 billion shortfall. He expressed the importance of protecting local government's revenue resources. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through II) With respect to Item 2A, Mayor Cox noted a clerical error on the agenda, and that the memorandum included Councilmember Castaneda's request for excused absences from the July 8 and July 10, 2008 Council meetings. Mayor Cox noted that Councilmember Castaneda would be abstaining from voting on Item 2A,3B, 8, 9 and 10, and Councilmember Ramirez would be abstaining from voting on Item 3C. Item 5 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Deputy Mayor Rindone, and Item 10 was removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of Councilmember McCann. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of May 27 and June 3. 2008. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Memorandum from Councilmember Steve Castaneda requesting an excused absence from the City Council Meetings of July 8, 2008, and July 10,2008. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absences. B. Letter of resignation from Aurora S. Cudal, member of the Housing Advisory Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. 3. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-178, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $256,424 IN LOAN FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE LOMA VERDE POOL COMPLEX AND POSSIBLE PROJECT COST INCREASES ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ENERGY.EFFICIENCY RETROFIT PROJECTS AT THE PUBLIC WORKS CORP YARD AND LOMA VERDE RECREATION CENTER; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND CEC ENERGY LOAN FUND; AND APPROPRIATING $256,424 IN NEW LOAN FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GG202 (CEC ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOAN. PHASE I) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) B. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Page 2 - Council Minutes July 15,2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) C. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. In September 2007, the Council authorized the Department of Conservation and Environmental Services to pursue a combination of California Energy Commission loans and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) "On-Bill Financing" to bridge the financial gap between capital costs and SDG&E incentives for energy efficiency retrofit projects at municipal facilities. In March of 2008, the City was awarded a $607.446 California Energy Commission loan to upgrade lighting, improve HV AC systems and install variable speed drives at six facilities. The amended loan amount of up to $1,033,313 will allow greater implementation flexibility. In total, the improvement projects will reduce the City's annual energy use by approximately 1.4 million kWh and 50,000 therms, generating $214,000 in annual cost savings, which will be used to repay the low interest, reimbursement loan. (Conservation and Environmental Services Director, City Engineer/Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-181, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED NINETY DOLLARS ($182,490) TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEM FOR THE BAYFRONT PROJECT AREA AS PART OF THE SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, AND TRANSFERRING $25,240 FROM STAFF COSTS TO CONSULTANT COSTS WITHIN THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND Since March 2006, the National Energy Center for Sustainable Communities (NECSC), a collaboration between the City, San Diego State University and the Gas Technology Institute, have been working to advance responsible use of energy resources through the planning process of major developments throughout Chula Vista. In an effort to further the work of the NECSC, and the broader environmental initiatives of the City, staff is recommending approval of an additional contract with the San Diego State University Research Foundation to study the feasibility of a district energy system as part of the overall development of the Chula Vista Bayfront utilizing the funding from the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) Partnership Grant Program, administered by the City's Conservation and Environmental Services Department. (Economic Development Officer) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Page 3 - Council Minutes July 15.2008 L-_~_ CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REVISING THE SPEED LIMIT FOR HIDDEN VISTA DRIVE BETWEEN EAST H STREET AND SMOKY CIRCLE (FIRST READING) An Engineering and Traffic survey has been completed in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, which mandates that a speed survey be completed and updated every seven years for each street with a posted speed limit within the City. Based on the results, it was determined that the speed limit on Hidden Vista Drive between East H Street and Smoky Circle should be increased from 25 mph to 30 mph, and between Smoky Circle and Terra Nova Drive should retain the existing 25 mph speed limit. Adoption of the ordinance implements this revision. (City Engineer/Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council hold first reading of the ordinance. 7. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-183, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED IN FEE FOR TWO EXCESS REMNANT PARCELS ADJOINING STATE ROUTE 125, DESIGNATED AS SAN DIEGO COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 595-070-52 AND 595- 070-53, FROM EASTLAKE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT AND RECORD THE GRANT DEED B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-184, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PARCEL DD32019-03- 01 AND PARCEL DD 32019-03-02, WHICH WERE GRANTED TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) AS PART OF THE STATE ROUTE 125 PROJECT, TO MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH LLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO TRANSFER THE PARCELS The State Route 125 Toll Road project started construction in September 2003, and opened to the public in November 2007. This project was approved as a "Design-Build" facility. Due to the final approved geometric alignment of the toll road, off-ramps and on-ramps, there are some portions of parcels initially anticipated to be a part of the project, that have been deemed by the California Department of Transportation to be not necessary. Adoption of the resolutions resolves the remaining excess land issues related to the construction of the toll road. (City Engineer/Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 8. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 9. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. 10. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar. Page 4 - Council Minutes July 15,2008 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) II. ORDINANCE NO. 3116, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTIONS 8.25.020, 8.25.070 AND 8.25.095 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Adoption of this ordinance adds surety bonds, letters of credit or other surety acceptable to the City Manager or designee as a form of payment for the performance deposit. This ordinance was first introduced on July 8, 2008. (Public Works Director) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered the balance of the Consent Calendar, Items], 2A and 2B, 3A, 4, 6, 7, 11, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0, except Item 2A which carried 4-0-], with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR 3. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-179. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (I) ACCEPTING $150,800 IN LOAN FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR POSSIBLE PROJECT COST INCREASES ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ENERGY- EFFICIENCY RETROFIT PROJECTS AT THE CIVIC CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY, POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, AND PARKWAY RECREAT]ON CENTER; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND CEC ENERGY LOAN FUND; AND APPROPRIATING $]50,800 IN NEW LOAN FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GG202 (CEC ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOAN - PHASE I) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2008-] 79, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. C. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-]80, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $]8,643 IN LOAN FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR POSSIBLE PROJECT COST INCREASES ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ENERGY- EFFICIENCY RETROFIT PROJECTS AT THE SOUTH CHULA VISTA BRANCH LIBRARY; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND CEC ENERGY LOAN FUND; AND APPROPRIATING $]8,643 IN NEW LOAN FUNDS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GG202 (CEC ENERGY EFFICIENCY LOAN - PHASE ]) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution No. 2008-] 80, heading read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-], with Counci]member Ramirez abstaining. Page 5 - Council Minutes July 15.2008 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-182, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH CFD 071 FOR BROOKFIELD SHEA OT A Y LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF EASTLAKE PARKWAY AND HUNTE PARKWAY SERVING OTAY RANCH VILLAGE II PHASE 3 Brookfield Shea Otay submitted a payment request for reimbursement from Community Facilities District 071 bond proceeds for the construction of Eastlake Parkway and Hunte Parkway serving Otay Ranch Village II, Phase 3. Adoption of the resolution approves change orders in the amount of $388,215.18 for Brookfield Shea Otay, LLC for that purpose. Approved change orders will be paid from CFD 071 bond proceeds. (City Engineer/Engineering Director) Deputy Mayor Rindone asked staffto provide an explanation for the large difference between the actual costs of Eastlake Parkway and Hunte Parkway projects and the Engineer's estimate. City Manager Garcia explained that because of the recent reduction in construction costs, estimates calculated over a year ago were higher than current costs. and that the City was now receiving more bids with better prices for projects. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Rindone moved to adopt Resolution No. 2008-182, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-185, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE OCTOBER 2006 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, APPROVING A NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION FOR THE IN-CUSTODY DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING $54,642 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 POLICE BUDGET BASED UPON UNANTICIPATED REVENUES In 2006, the Council approved an agreement between the City and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for the In-Custody Drug Treatment Program. Adoption of the resolution approves an amendment to that agreement, and a new agreement to increase the daily jail rate for each parolee and increase the number of participants. (Police Chief) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-186, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING THE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES TO CONTINUE PROVIDING YOUTH COUNSELING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE FOUR ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS OF THE AGREEMENT South Bay Community Services provides juvenile counseling services to the City. The attached agreement formally continues those services, which includes a Youth Counseling Program, Runaway Case Management Program, and Homeless Youth Outreach Programs. (Police Chief) Page 6 - Council Minutes July 15,2008 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Resolution Nos. 2008-185 and 2008-186, headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-187, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC PARKING METERS FROM CALE PARKING SYSTEMS USA, INCORPORATED AND POM INCORPORATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CITY OF CHULA VISTA REQUEST FOR BIDS 10-07108 FOR A ONE- YEAR TERM BEGINNING JULY I, 2008 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2009; AND AUTHORlZING THE PURCHASING AGENT TO APPROVE FIVE ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS OF THE TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014 The City issued a Request for Bid for electronic parking meters to replace outdated mechanical parking meters in the Downtown Parking District. Adoption of the resolution replaces all parking meters within the district with individual and multi-space meters. (Redevelopment and Housing Assistant Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Councilmember McCann questioned the delay in bringing the item forward to Council, and whether or not any loss of revenue had resulted in the delay. Senior Project Coordinator Do responded that the bid process for electronic parking meters took several months, and staff anticipated installation of the new meters in September 2008, should the item be approved by the Council. City Manager Garcia stated that staff would bring information to the Council regarding the possible formation of a parking district. Councilmember McCann indicated that the City should look at other opportunities for another entity to run the parking district. City Manager Garcia noted that this would result in a significant loss of revenue to the City. ACTION: Councilmember McCann moved to adopt Resolution No. 2008-187, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. ACTION ITEMS 12. CONSIDERATION OF PLACING A MEASURE RELATING TO THE CITY'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITY USERS' TAX ON THE BALLOT FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 Page 7 - Council Minutes July 15. 2008 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Chula Vista's Utility Users' Tax (UUT) was adopted in 1970 as a means to help fund public services and capital improvement projects through the City's General Fund. The City receives UUT based on the usage of natural gas, electricity and telecommunications. In Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the total UUT received was approximately $7.0 million, which represents 5% of General Fund revenues. City staff is recommending that the UUT on telecommunications be updated. Adoption of the resolutions approves an ordinance to be placed on the November ballot for this purpose; and appropriates the funds necessary to cover the related costs. (Finance Director) City Manager Garcia introduced Finance Director Kachadoorian and Director of Conservation and Environmental Services Meacham, who presented the background and objectives of the proposed UUT ballot measure. Donald Maynor, the City'S Legal Consultant, provided details regarding the proposed measure and explained that the benefit for placement of a UUT measure on the ballot was to avoid potential lawsuits regarding the definitions of the existing ordinances. He also expressed a need to propose this ordinance this year, since there was proposed federal legislation that would impose a five-year moratorium on new wireless taxes. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff about the proposed utility users' tax on telecommunication users, concerns with the adverse effect on the City'S budget if this measure was not adopted, as well as concerns with the proposed ballot language. Sam Attisha, EI Cajon resident, representing Cox Communications, referenced a letter to the Council dated July 8, 2008 regarding the proposed changes to the DUT, citing concerns about application of the Tax-to-Video services, the effective date of the proposed ordinance, and the need to provide the voters an accurate understanding of the proposed changes. He also noted that the proposed ordinance would impact both residents and businesses. Lani Lutar, San Diego resident, representing the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, referenced a letter submitted to the Council dated July 15, 2008, citing a number of concerns about the proposed amendments to the UUT. She stated that the proposed changes would be a tax increase to users since new categories would be added, and that the proposed ballot language was misleading. Larry Breitfelder, Chula Vista resident, concurred with the comments by Ms. Lutar. He expressed concern about the City'S proposed $70,000 in expenditures for the informational program. He also stated that the proposed ballot language was misleading for the public. He spoke on behalf of the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association, requesting that the Council provide complete candor to the public on the proposed tax measure. At 8:18 pm., Mayor Cox recessed the Council Meeting. The Meeting reconvened at 8:44 p.m., with all members present. Discussion ensued between the Council, staff, and Mr. Maynor regarding the proposed ballot measure. City Manager Garcia suggested that decreasing the amount oftax to 4.5% would make Page 8 - Council Minutes July 15,2008 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) the City's the lowest tax rate in the State, but would ensure a more revenue-neutral position, providing less of a windfall to the City, and solving the problem of an unequal spread of utility taxes. Deputy Mayor Rindone stated that he could not support a UUT reduction of 4.5%, but would support the proposed 4.75% reduction, with the understanding of a review by the Council in 90 days, with necessary adjustments to make it revenue-neutral. Councilmember Ramirez spoke in support of the comments by Deputy Mayor Rindone to maintain a 4.75% reduction, and a review of the UUT in 12 months, after adoption of the ordinance. He also suggested that staff work on the proposed ballot language to provide a clear picture of what the City was trying to do. Councilmember Castaneda stated that he could not support the proposed ballot language. He requested an agreement between the City and the Taxpayers Associations, to work collaboratively and to determine whether or not the aggregate revenue was revenue-neutral. Or alternatively, he stated he would support a flat 4.5% reduction. Mayor Cox reminded the Council that a unanimous vote on the proposed items by the Council was necessary, as well as a deadline by the County to place the measure on the ballot. Councilmember McCann stated that he could not support the proposed ballot language and would support continuance of the item to a future date. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to table Item 12 to a Special Meeting of the City Council on July 23, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF A MEASURE RELATING TO THE CITY'S TELECOMMUNICATIONS USERS' TAX AT THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008; DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY NECESSITATING SUCH ACTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE (UNANIMOUS VOTE REQUIRED) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $105,000 FROM THE AVAILABLE BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CITY CLERK'S AND NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TO COVER ANTICIPATED COSTS AND EXPENSES RELATED TO ELECTION COSTS, AND PRINTING AND MAILING COSTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) OTHER BUSINESS 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Garcia informed the Council that he would be placing an item on next week's agenda, recommending action by the Council to re-institute the December 2, 2008 Council Meeting, for the purpose of declaring results of the November 4, 2008 election and installation of newly elected Councilmembers. Page 9 - Council Minutes July 15,2008 14. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox announced the recent opening of a branch of Bank of America at Winding Walk, and the opening of Los Arcos Restaurant on E Street. She also reminded everyone about the Colonel Dickinson's Chicken Dinner event on August 2, 2008. She noted that the City would be celebrating its I OOth Anniversary in 20 II, and hoped for publication of a book at that time, illustrating the City's history. To that end, she spoke about perhaps forming a centennial committee to discuss the book more fully. She announced that Chula Vista's Urban Core Specific Plan recently won the Urban Land Institute's Award, and the award was currently being displayed in the Council office. She stated that Otay Ranch Certified Farmers Market had joined the Downtown Farmers Market on Tuesdays and Thursdays respectively. She commented that Endow Chula Vista was moving forward, and was up to 14 founding members. She stated that the group was hopeful to collect $100,000 by the end of the year, half of which would be spent on City causes. She encouraged anyone interested in donating, to learn more about Endow Chula Vista. 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Rindone thanked the Police Department and Cricket Amphitheatre for a revised transportation plan that had improved traffic access to amphitheatre events. He spoke of the recent luncheon for retiring Senior Assistant City Attorney Sharon Marshall, a valued and trusted employee, and he wished her health and happiness. He spoke regarding the full cost recovery assessment for the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) item from the Council Meeting of July 8, 2008, and requested that staff bring the item back with an analysis of the benefits to the City of the $55,000 additional revenue from the event. City Manager Garcia restated Deputy Mayor Rindone's request for staff to give a presentation on the full cost recovery program, which covered all departments; and as a result oflast week's Council action, which would apply full cost recovery to the CORR racing project, bring information forward to get Council direction on what to do with the resulting $55,000. Deputy Mayor Rindone agreed that City Manager Garcia's two points would satisfY his request. Councilmember McCann stated that he was at Harborside Park over weekend and was pleased to report that members of the public were utilizing all areas of the park, and that was a good reminder that the reason the Council existed was to foster community feeling. Councilmember Castaneda recognized the recent passing of Judy Schulenberg, a long- time active member of the community, and Roberto De Philippis, former proprietor of the Butcher Shop restaurant. He requested staff to bring back the Championship Off-Road Racing item, (Item 13) from the meeting of July 8, 2008, in order to revisit the matter. Interim City Attorney Miesfeld responded that Item 13-A could not be brought back for discussion and action, and he would confer with staff about bringing back Items 13-B and 13-C. Deputy Mayor Rindone indicated that it was his preference that the items not be brought back, since he had voted against them. Councilmember Castaneda requested that staff place an item on the July 22, 2008 agenda for a PowerPoint presentation on the dangers of plastic bags. He commented on the upcoming interviews to fill one vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission, and requested that the Council have the ability to review all applicants for nomination by the Council. Page 10 - Council Minutes July 15,2008 COUNCIL COMMENTS (Continued) Councilmember Ramirez suggested development by the Council, of a Council Policy for waiving full cost recovery. He then spoke about his work with a group of seniors at the Norman Park Senior Center, who had developed a program named "Mining California Gold" to come up with ideas that would benefit the community. One of the latest ideas would be to utilize the tag line "Chula Vista Courtesy Valued", and he asked for thoughts and consideration by the Council on the suggested tag line. Mayor Cox announced that the meeting would adjourn in memory of Judy Schulenberg. The Council convened in Closed Session at 10:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION 16. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b): Two cases No reportable action on the first case; and second case was not discussed. ADJOURNMENT At 10:30 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Judy Schulenberg, to the Regular Meeting of July 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, and thence to and Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 23, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the Executive Conference Room, and thence to a Special Meeting of July 23, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. -~ ~--- _/~. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page II - Council Minutes July 15,2008 ...J