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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/04/28 Item 1DRAFT MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA January 6, 2009 4:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 4:04 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Sandoval, City Attorney Miesfeld, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-3) Councilmember Bensoussan stated she would be abstaining from voting on Item 1, and Councilmember Castaneda stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 2. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 23 and September 30, 2008. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Councilmember Steve Castaneda requesting an excused absence from the City Council Meeting of December 16, 2008. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3120, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROCESSING AND IMPACT FEE PAYMENT PLAN PROGRAM (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Adoption of the ordinance establishes a Development and Processing and Impact Fee Payment Plan Program. This ordinance was introduced on December 16, 2008. (City Engineer/Bngineering Director, Planning and Building Dtrector, Finance Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 1 -Council Minutes Ianuary 6, 2009 1-1 DRAFT ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent Calendaz Items 1-3, headings read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-Q, except Item 1, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Bensoussan abstaining, and Item 2, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. PUBLIC COMMENTS Zaneta Encamacion, Chula Vista resident, representing the Sea of Support Campaign, talked about the successful fundraising effort to support the Chula Vista Nature Center that included online donations and an event on December 28, 2008. She recognized the many community groups and businesses who participated in the event. Stephanie Kingston,. Chula Vista resident, representing the Sea of Support Campaign, reported that a .total of $390,000 was raised from the campaign. She thanked the community for its support of the Chula Vista Nature Center. Tina Williams, representing the South Bay YMCA, con-ected misinformation about the YMCA that was distributed to the Council in the December 9 Council packet regazding the budget. She then provided information about YMCA's child-caze program and its funding. Mayor Cox announced that Agenda Items SC and SD would be removed from the agenda and would not be discussed. Georgie Stillman, Chula Vista resident, displayed a video of a portion of a previous City Council meeting regazding a request by Ramco Inc., for expansion of an existing power generating facility at 3497 Main Street. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed MMC pecker power plant. Cazlos Lopez, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed MMC pecker power plant. He asked the Council to send a letter to the California Energy Commission to oppose the power plant. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDED REASSESSMENTS FOR REASSESSMENT NUMBERS 1658-1; 1658-743, 1658-411, AND 1658-412 FOR REASSESSMENT DISTRICTS 2001-1 AND 2001-2 Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Cox opened the Public Hearing. There were no members of the public who wished to speak. Mayor Cox announced that Item 4 would be continued to the Council Meeting of January 13, 2009, at the request of staff. No action was taken on this item. Page 2- Council Minutes January 6, 2009 1-2 DRAFT ACTION ITEM 5. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE BUDGET REDUCTION PLAN As previously reported to Council, current revenue and expenditure projections indicate budgetary shortfalls of $3.9 million and $20.0 million for fiscal yeazs 2008-2009 and 2009-2010, respectively. In early December, the Interim City Manager submitted a budget reduction plan for Council's consideration. This plan was the subject of the December 4 Council Budget workshop and was discussed again at the December 9 and 16 Council Meetings. The plan has now been revised to reflect additional cost savings measures and minor adjustments with no impact on anticipated budget savings. Approval of the resolutions will authorize the City Manager to begin implementing the proposed budget reduction plan which identifies over $20.0 million in expenditure reductions that will bring the expenditures in line with projected revenues. Several factors will impact how this plan is ultimately implemented -including the proposed sales tax increase, the early retirement program, and the continuing discussions with the bazgaining groups. As these items aze resolved, the budget reduction plan will be adjusted with the goal of providing those services most essential to our residents while minimizing employee layoffs. Approval of the plan as proposed will allow the City to move forward in the most fiscally prudent manner while still allowing the flexibility to make necessary adjustments: (City Manager) City Manager Sandoval recommended that Council adopt the budget reduction plan. Finance Director Kachadoorian presented the proposed process and schedule for implementing the budget reduction plan. She gave an overview of the City's financial situation, including a five-yeaz outlook, a summary of personnel reductions by department, prior departmental cost reductions, proposed departmental reductions and the resulting major service impacts. She also presented the community suggestions from the December 16, 2008 Council Meeting, and Council recommendations. Councilmember Castaneda requested that staff return with a process that Councihnembers could use to voluntarily donate their salary increases to the General Fund. Brian Joseph, Escondido resident, spoke in support of the Nature Center, and the need to look for a long term financing solution. He asked the Council not to approve closure of the Nature Center. Richazd Preuss, representing Chula Vista Employees Association (CVEA), asked the Council to postpone any action on the proposed resolution until the following week, explaining that the CVEA .was in negotiations with the City regazding employee COLAs (cost of living adjustments). Page 3 -Council Minutes ]anuary 6, 2009 1-3 DRAFT ACTION ITEM (Continued) Councihnember Ramirez recognized and introduced National City Mayor, Ron Morrison, who reported on National City's recent statistic of no murders during the past yeaz, and played a video of a news. report about the statistic. He attributed this achievement to a sales tax increase, street improvements, pazks, and pride in the community. He spoke with regazd to Chula Vista's budget issues and recommended that the City live within its means and to have public inclusion in the process. The following members of the public spoke in support of retaining the Nature Center: Judy Cave, Chula Vista resident Lura Cox, Chula Vista resident Susan Fuller, Imperial Beach resident. Ms. Fuller also spoke in favor of implementing a one-cent sales tax. Del Herbert, Chula Vista resident Mary Ann Sapanaza, Chula Vista resident Raymond Rotey, Chula Vista resident Charles Gailband, Bonita resident Sean Curtice, San Diego resident Lance Wren, Chula Vista resident Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, cited written comments from a recent Northwest Civic Association meeting, that included the following suggested budget reductions: employee pay cuts, a one percent sales tax increase for one yeaz, a broadened tax base, creation of assessment districts for library and recreation programs, enforcement of false burglaz alarm fees, installation of traffic cameras, donation program for books, DVDs and softwaze, creation of community programs, elimination of caz allowances, closure of the City's jail. Ms. Acerro also suggested that the Mayor and Council salary increases be placed on the ballot. Elissa Magracia, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of retaining parks and sports facilities and events for youth. Larry Brietfelder, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chula Vista Taxpayers Association, submitted the following four conditions for Council consideration prior to implementation of a sales tax increase: no employee raises,.public votes to be held during a regulazly scheduled election, no taxpayer dollazs to be used on mazketing or political advertising for the tax increase, and a long term City plan for its future. He stated that revenues from the sales tax increase should be specifically dedicated to public safety. He stated that he was opposition to a sales tax increase. Ken Wright, Chula Vista resident, representing. the Northwest Civic Association, spoke in support of retaining the Nature Center, Librazy, and Pazks services and programs. He suggested raising program fees before consideration to eliminate them. Riley Twiss, Chula Vista resident, spoke in favor of eliminating caz and gas allowances and 401(a)'s; eliminating the Chief of Staff position and replacing it with a Council Aide position; and reducing COLAs (cost of living adjustments) for all employees. He spoke in support of a one percent sales tax increase. Page 4- Council Minutes January 6, 2009 1-4 DRAFT ACTION ITEM (Continued) Steve Molski, Chula Vista resident, suggested a 20-percent pay cut for Councilmembers, and elimination of employee COLAs. He also stated the City had refused to pay for replacement of his glasses Georgie Stillman, Chula Vista resident, suggested postponing any decisions on budget reductions until a decision is made on the sales tax increase. She also stated that the Police and Fire department employees should delay their cost of living increases until 2011; and stated that maintenance workers, represented by Richazd Preuss, have already experienced cuts. She also stated that she would be an advocate for a sales tax increase. Patricia Lyons, San Diego resident, spoke in favor of encouraging students to participate in government by treating them fairly. She also spoke in opposition to closing any libraries. Jim Merzbacher, Spring Valley resident spoke in favor of keeping the Eastlake library open. He also spoke on behalf of Jamie Saluda, a student at San Diego State University, who stated that the Eastlake library is the only place she can go to use reference materials and computers because of the hours required by the grogram she is in at school. Victoria Elena Vasquez, San Diego resident, spoke in support of retaining the Nature Center. Zaneta Encarnacion, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of retaining the Nature Center. Stephanie Kingston, Chula Vista resident she also asked for Council consideration to allow time for the various Nature Center support groups to create along-term sustainability plan. Ted Kennedy, Chula Vista resident, read a letter he recently submitted to a newspaper editor regazding the City's budget issues. Sonny Chandler, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of retaining the Nature Center and library services and programs. Willazd Howazd, spoke of the need to look at the City's internal fmancial priorities and to cut in- house expenses. He spoke in opposition to a sales tax increase. Joyel Love, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition of closing the public library, and in favor of fuming off unnecessary street lights and eliminating the urban search and rescue vehicle. She stated that certain fire stations were overstaffed. She indicated that she would be sending a letter to the Councilmembers. Mitch Thompson, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of placing a sales tax measure on the ballot. He also spoke in support of retaining library and recreation services and programs. Isabelle Espino, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the keeping the Eastlake Public Library open, she also spoke im support of removing traffic monitoring cameras at certain intersections. Page 5 -Council Minutes January 6, 2009 1-5 DRAFT ACTION ITEM (Continued) Bob Coleman, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of delaying any decision regazding the Nature Center and public library until answers are received regarding COLAs, and until all of the information is presented. Jeffrey Thompson, Chula Vista resident, offered suggestions on cost savings measures, such as: No jail time for DUI (driving under the influence) offences, probation for shoplifting offences, lighting efficiencies, constituent surveys about the budget via the City's website, a $5,000 pay cut for the Council for one year, sales tax increase, cut back on staff lunch meeting expenses, eliminate City vehicles and gas allowances for city officials, implement high school student work programs to eam college credits, and enforce community service for troubled youth. Mazia Gonzales, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of retaining the public library. Mayor Cox announced that 26 additional speaker cazds were submitted by speakers who did not wish to speak. Of those, 24 were in support of the Nature Center, 1 was in support of the DASH program, and 1 was in support of a budget item. At this time, members of staff responded to comments by some of the speakers. Police Chief Emerson referred to the department's Canine Unit, stating that it did not currently receive any FEMA funding for canine programs. He then explained the revenue associated with the arrest of drunk drivers who stay in the Chula Vista jail. Fire Chief Hanneman responded to a speaker comment about a reported 200 calls from Station No. 7, and he clarified that the actual calls for the engine company from Station 7 last year were 852, with 328 calls for service for the truck company. Calls for service for Station 5 were over 3,000, and over 1,000 calls for service were received for the Urban Seazch and Rescue (USAR) vehicle. Councilmember Bensoussan asked about the status of naming rights for the Nature Center. Nature Center Director Martin responded that staff would be looking to solicit an RFP for naming rights. Councihnember Bensoussan asked staff if the money raised for the Nature Center at the recent fundraiser event would go directly in to the Center's operating fund. Mr. Martin responded that the funds raised from the event would be used at the discretion of the Friends of the Nature Center Boazd. Mayor Cox informed the public that staff had been working with independent foundations who had donated funds for the Nature Center, with the criteria of a long-term sustainability plan. Furthermore, she had requested Mr. Martin and members of the Friends of the Nature Center and the South County Economic Development Council, to meet and design ideas for along-term sustainability plan. Discussion ensued regarding the sustainability plan, and a request by staff for Council consideration to pursue further support by the Port District for funding the Nature Center. Page 6- Council Minutes January 6, 2009 1-6 DRAFT ACTION ITEM (Continued) Councilmember Bensoussan asked about the impacts of switching off the traffic monitoring cameras for one yeaz. Public Works Director Hopkins responded that such an activity would directly impact the efficiency of traffic flow. Councilmember Castaneda suggested, and Councihnembers Bensoussan, Ramirez and Mayor Cox concurred, to postpone voting on the proposed resolutions, in order to allow the employee associations time to vote on the COLAs, and should agreements not be reached, the City Manager's detailed plan would be implemented to make the necessary staffing cuts. Deputy Mayor McCann requested that staff provide a list of savings for this fiscal year and next fiscal yeaz. He thanked everyone who contributed to the support of the Nature Center. He also stated that staff needs to seek ways to keep Eastlake Library open, focus on core services, and make more reductions in administration. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to postpone adoption of Resolution SA to the meeting of January 13, 2009. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0 ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to postpone adoption of Resolution SB to the meeting of January 13, 2009. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carved 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining, due to the proximity of his residence to Pazkway Pool. Items SC and SD were not discussed. A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE BUDGET REDUCTION PLAN AS DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT A EXCLUDING THE PROPOSED CLOSURE OF PARKWAY POOL AND GYMNASNM B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE BUDGET REDUCTION PROPOSALS FOR THE CLOSURE OF PARKWAY POOL AND GYMNASIUM C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DIRECTING STAFF TO PURSUE A SALES TAX INITIATIVE D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DIRECTING STAFF TO PURSUE A UTILITY USERS TAX INITIATIVE Mayor Cox announced a recess of the Council Meeting at 7:38 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m., with all members present. Page 7 -Council Minutes January 6, 2009 1-7 DRAFT OTHER BUSINESS 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval reported that in prepazation for the proposed government Economic Stimulus Package, staff had created an Economic Stimulus proposed list of projects and criteria, submitted through SANDAG, in an amount of approximately $540 million dollars, which would benefit the City greatly, should the programs move forwazd. Furthermore, staff had provided information to the Port District with the hope that it would also submit a proposal. He stated that staff would provide a future update to the Council on the matter. Councilmember Castaneda commented on his recent meeting, together with City Manager Sandoval and Congressman Filner, about the proposed government stimulus package. To that end, he spoke of the need to ensure open communication with local congress to closely monitor the stimulus package, and ensure that Chula Vista's share of the stimulus package is maintained. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Ratification of the appointments of Betsy (Grace) Cory and Sassan Rahimzadeh to the Resource Conservation Commission. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to appoint Ms. Cory and Mr. Rahimzadeh to the Resource Conservation Commission. Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. B. Consideration of City Council regional and committee assignments. Mayor Cox gave a brief overview of the current Council assignments. Discussion ensued between the Council about the process for seating the SANDAG transportation subcommittee. To that end, Mayor Cox, stated she would follow up with SANDAG, with a response back to the Council. She confirmed that at a prior City Council Meeting, Deputy Mayor McCann was appointed to the Otay Valley Regional Pazk Policy Committee and Preserve Owner Manger positions, and former Councilmember Jerry Rindone was appointed as Chula- Vista representative to the Metropolitan Tfansit System Boazd. The following members of the public spoke regazding Item 7: Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, represenfing the Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association, suggested that committee and subcommittee meetings be conducted in public. She also questioned the cost of $109,000 for the Safety Commission to operate, and suggested that it be combined with the Council subcommittee. Councilmember Castaneda clarified the sepazate duties of the Safety Commission and the Public Safety Committee. With respect to the Public Safety Subcommittee, he stated he would be proposing quarterly meetings to reduce costs. Page 8-Council Minutes January 6, 2009 1-8 DRAFT MAYOR'S REPORTS (Continued) Jose Preciado, Chula Vista resident, suggested merging the Public Safety Committee and Traffic Safety Commission, and also encouraged formation of a community group for oversight on public safety. He stated it would be appropriate to agendize a meeting of two or more members of the Council about any business of the City in accordance with the Brown Act. He recommended that Deputy Mayor McCann not be considered for appointment to the University Subcommittee, stating. that he had not heazd anything from Deputy Mayor McCann regazding a future for a university. Councilmember Ramirez stated that agendas and minutes should be prepazed for subcommittee meetings. Councilmember Bensoussan agreed that noticing should be done for subcommittee meetings, and suggested that the subcommittees should report to the full council regulazly. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Mayor Cox to the following regional committee assignments: • Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS) • Chula Vista City and Schools Task Force • Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation • League of California Cities, Executive Committee, San Diego/Imperial County Division • Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (METRO) • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors • San Diego Association of Govemments (SANDAG) Executive Committee • U.S. Conference of Mayors Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it tamed 4-0-1, with Mayor Cox abstaining. Deputy Mayor McCann stated that there was a need for an alternate position on the Otay Valley Regional Park Policy Committee. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Deputy Mayor McCann as representative to the following regional committee assignments: • Otay Valley Regional Pazk Policy Committee and Preserve Owner Manager • South County Economic Development Couticil • Chula Vista Veterans Home Support Foundation (Alternate) • SANDAG (1st Alternate) • .Interagency Water Task Force Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1 with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining. Pale 9 -Council Minutes January 6, 2009 1-9 DRAFT MAYOR'S REPORTS (Continued) ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to appoint Councilmember Castaneda as representative to the following regional committee assignments: • Interagency Water Task Force • Metro Wastewater Commission (Metro Commission) (Alternate) • SANDAG Energy Working Group (Alternate) • SANDAG (2nd Alternate) • Metropolitan Transit System (Alternate) Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Councilmember Ramirez as representative to the following regional committee assignments: • South County Economic Development Council (EDC) (Alternate) • International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) (Alternate) Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion and it carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ramirez abstaining. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Councilmember Bensoussan as representative on the following regional committee assignments: • Chula Vista City and Schools Task Force • International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) • San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Bayshore Bikeway Committee • Otay Valley Regional Pazk (OVRP) Policy Committee and Preserve Owner Manager (POM) (Alternate) Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion and it carried 4-0, with Councilmember Ramirez absent from the dais. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to appoint Councilmember Castaneda to the League of California Cities Executive Committee, San Diego/Imperial County Division (Alternate). Councihnember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Discussion ensued among the Council about consideration of formation of a downtown or west side revitalization subcommittee, and possible appointment of Councihnembers Ramirez and Bensoussan to the subcommittee. Page 10- CouncIl Minutes January 6, 2009 1-10 DRAFT MAYOR'S REPORTS (Continued) Councilmember Castaneda, with the concurrence of Councilmember Bensoussan, requested that City Manager Sandoval provide a report on the status of the future of the bayfront and university projects. Deputy Mayor McCann moved to appoint himself and Councilmember Ramirez to the University subcommittee. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion. Councilmember Bensoussan requested that the appointments of each Councilember to the University subcommittee be considered separately. ACTION: Councilnember Castaneda moved to appoint Deputy Mayor McCann to the University subcommittee. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 4-l, with Councilmember Bensoussan opposed. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to appoint Councilmember Ramirez to the University subcommittee (2nd member). Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Councilmember Ramirez suggested the formation of a Technology subcommittee and Animal Care Facility subcommittee. Councilmember Bensoussan supported Councilmember Ramirez's suggestions, using the Council Office's staff support. She also suggested the formation of a Nature Center Subcommittee. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved for appointment of Councilmembers to the following Subcommittee assignments: • Chargers Relocation Subcommittee - Deputy Mayor McCann and Councilmember Castaneda • Council Budget Subcommittee -Mayor Cox and Deputy Mayor McCann • Council Energy Subcommittee -Councilmembers Castaneda and Bensoussan • City of Chula Vista Legislative Subcommittee - Mayor Cox and Councilmember Castaneda • Public Safety Subcommittee -Councilmember Castaneda and Deputy Mayor McCann • Western Revitalization Subcommittee -Councilmembers Bensoussan and Castaneda • Technology Subcommittee -Councilmember Ramirez and Deputy Mayor McCann • Animal Care Facility Subcommittee - Councilmembers Ramirez- and Bensoussan • Nature Center Subcommittee -Mayor Cox and Councilmember Bensoussan Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion and it carved 5-0. Page 11 -Council Minutes January 6, ?009 1-11 DRAFT MAYOR'S REPORTS (Continued) C. Council consideration of support staff in the Office of Mayor and Council (Mayor Cox and Councilmember Castaneda). Mayor Cox announced that Item 7C would be trailed to the Council Meeting of January 13, 2009. 8. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor McCann thanked City Manager Sandoval-and Assistant City Manger Tulloch for their work with the budget. He spoke about his attendance at the recent Firefighters graduation and congratulated the four firefighter graduates. He wished everyone a happy New Yeaz, spoke about optimism with seeking solutions to the budget situation, and looked forwazd to a bright future with the City's bayfront and university site. Councilmember Castaneda thanked Assistant City Manager Tulloch for his work as Interim City Manager, and he welcomed City Manager Sandoval. He requested City Manager Sandoval to provide as soon as possible, a program for the Council, on the current status of the Bayfront and University in terms of where the City hoped to be in the next 6 months, the necessary resources required, and where and when the Council would be part of the process. Councilmember Ramirez wished everyone a happy New Year, he thanked staff for its hard work on the budget, and he congratulated City Manager Sandoval on his appointment. Councilmember Bensoussan thanked City Manager Sandoval and Assistant City Manager Tulloch for their hard work. She spoke about City Manager Sandoval's inclusive style and attitude, and improved staff and community morale since his appointment. Mayor Cox announced that Closed Session Items 9 and 10 would not be discussed. Mayor Cox recessed the meeting to convene in Closed Session at 9:48 pm. CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH -LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING INITIATION OF LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(c): One Case This item was not discussed and no action was taken. 10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a): Yolanda Aguirre v. City of Chula Vista, et al. San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 37- 2007-000703 55-CU-PO-SC. This item was not discussed and no action was taken. Page 12- Council Minutes January 6, 2009 1-12 DRAFT CLOSED SESSION (Continued) 11. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6 • Agency designated representatives: Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, Mazcia Raskin, Bart Miesfeld, Rod Betts, Maria Kachadoorian, Leah Browder • Employee organizations: CVEA, IAFF,.POA, WCE, Mid-Management, Professional and Unrepresented Groups No reportable action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 11:30 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Adjourned Regulaz Meeting of Januazy 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 13 -Council Minutes January 6, 2009 7-13