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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2009/04/21MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Apri121, 2009 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:03 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, Deputy City Attorney Shirey, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett Mayor Cox announced the recent passing of former Councilmember Leonard Moore. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY • OATHS OF OFFICE James Doud, Growth Management Oversight Commission Armida Torres, Growth Management Oversight Commission City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to James Doud and Annida Tones, and Deputy Mayor McCann presented them with certificates of appointment. • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO PHIL AND DAVID HOFFMAN BY MAYOR COX COMMENDING HOFFMAN HANONO INSURANCE SERVICES' 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to David Hoffinan, Phil Hoffinan, and Ezra Hanono. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO LISA JOHNSON, ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE YMCA, BY MAYOR COX, HONORING SOUTH BAY FAMILY YMCA 2009 YOUTH AND GOVERNMENT DELEGATES Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Ramirez presented it to Lisa Johnson and the YMCA Youth and Government delegates present at the meeting. Page 1 -Council Minutes Apri121, 2009 • PRESENTATION BY YOUTH ACTION COUNCIL MEMBERS KATE GOOGINS AND YAZMIN DE SARACHO WITH AN UPDATE ON "THEATRE SLAM" HELD IN FEBRUARY 2009, AND PROMOTING THE MAY 30, 2009 "PROJECT B" EVENT Yazmin DeSaracho introduced the Youth Action Council Members present at the meeting, and then reported on the success of the recent Theatre Slam event. She invited everyone to attend the next event, Project B 2009, celebrating unity through the arts, on May 30, 2009. PRESENTATION BY THE CITY'S MULTI-DEPARTMENT CLEAN TEAM ON CHULA VISTA EARTH MONTH ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Environmental Resource Manager Reed and Environmental Health Specialist Fontanoz presented information on Chula Vista 2009 Earth Month, with an update on Earth Month activities and events. • PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO ARYA CLEANERS, EL PRIMERO HOTEL, THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION, SPIRIT GRAPHICS, AND THE CHULA VISTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BY MAYOR COX, RECOGNIZING THEIR VERIFICATION AS THE FIRST CHULA VISTA CLEAN BUSINESSES Environmental Services Project Manager France gave an overview of the Chula Vista Clean Business Program, and recognized the business representatives for voluntarily implementing environmental best practices to reduce their carbon footprint. Mayor Cox then read, and Councilmember Bensoussan presented, the proclamations to representatives of Arya Cleaners, El Primero Hotel, Third Avenue Village Association, and Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, recognizing their participation in the Clean Business Program. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO MARILYNN S. ZELJEZNJAK AND JODY PHILLIPS, DMV LIAISONS, BY MAYOR COX, PROCLAIMING APRIL 2009, AS DMV/DONATE LIFE CALIFORNIA MONTH IN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Councilmember Castaneda presented it to the DMV/Donate Life California representatives Marilyn Zeljeznjak, Jody Phillips, and DMV Administrative Manager Jim Seeley. • RECOGNITION OF OFFICER LEO BANALES, RECIPIENT OF THE MADD/JOSHUA COX MEMORIAL AWARD; OFFICER ALICIA CHUDY, RECIPIENT OF THE 2008 OFFICER CHRISTOPHER D. LYDON MEMORIAL AWARD FOR SAN DIEGO COUNTY; AND AGENT TIM KARL, RECIPIENT OF THE DUI OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD BY POLICE CAPTAIN DON HUNTER Captain Hunter introduced Officers Banales, Chudy and Agent Kahl and recognized each of them for their awards. Page 2 - Counci] Minutes April 21, 2009 SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (Continued) RECOGNITION OF THE CHULA VISTA POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECIPIENT OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S COMMITMENT TO MADD'S (MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVERS') MISSION, BY POLICE CAPTAIN DON HUNTER Captain Hunter spoke about his attendance a the recent MADD awazds in Sacramento, where he accepted the Law Enforcement Agency of the Yeaz Awazd on behalf of the Chula Vista Police Department. Item 11 was taken out of order and addressed under Special Orders of The Day. 11. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor McCann -Recognition of Chula Vista High Tech High's robotics team for winning first place in VEX robotics regional competition at Hilltop High on March 22, 2009, thereby gaining entry to VEX robotics world championships in Dallas, Texas - April 30 -May 2, 2009. Deputy Mayor McCann introduced the High Tech High Robotics Team and recognized them for their first-place win. He then presented Coach Wagner and each of the students with a certificate of recognition. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-7) Councilmember Ramirez stated that he would be abstaining from voting on Item 2. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 16, 2008 and January 5, 2009. Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes. 2. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Memorandum from Councilmember Ramirez requesting an excused absence from the April 7, 2009 Council meeting. Staff recommendation: Council excuse the absence. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 3126, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING TITLE 17, SECTION 17.10.100 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO FACILITATE THE DEFERRAL OF IN-LIEU PARK FEES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) Page 3 -Council Minutes April 2 ], 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Adoption of the ordinance allows developers to defer Park Acquisition and Development fees to a time later than the approval and recordation of the parcel or final map, or for development that does not require a parcel or final map, later than permit issuance. The purpose of the fee deferral program is to encourage economic development within the City. Both fee deferral programs will expire on December 31, 2010 and in no way relieve developers for fee obligations. This ordinance was introduced on April 7, 2009. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance 4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-078, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM "E" STREET TO "H" STREET FOR THE CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION ON MAY 3, 2009 FROM 4 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. AND WAIVING THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT B. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-079, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING CLOSURE OF THIRD AVENUE FROM "E" STREET TO "H" STREETS FOR THE CHULA VISTA LEMON FESTIVAL ON AUGUST 9, 2009 FROM 4 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. AND WAIVING THE BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION AND VENDORS PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT C. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-080, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THIRD AVENUE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 2009 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT Adoption of the resolutions approves Third Avenue Village Association's (TAVA) request for closure of Third Avenue and portions of other streets for the 2009 promotional events, Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 3 and Lemon Festival on August 9, 2009. (Communications Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. 5. RESOLUTION NO, 2009-081, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, MARION B. BORG ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC, FOR MANAGING AND PROCESSING OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER (EUC) SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA (SPA) PLAN Page 4 -Council Minutes April 21, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) Adoption of the resolution approves the second amendment to a three-party agreement with Marion B. Borg, Environmental Consulting, and McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC, Applicant, for consulting services on the Eastern Urban Center Project. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 6. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-082, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING AND APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT AMULTI-YEAR LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO RESTORE AND ENHANCE DEGRADED COASTAL CACTUS WREN HABITAT WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA MULTIPLE SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN CENTRAL CITY PRESERVE MANAGEMENT AREA B. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-083, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING GRANT AGREEMENT 5001130 BETWEEN THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING CACTUS WREN HABITAT RESTORATION (AGREEMENT) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING THE AGREEMENT C. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-084, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS, AND APPROVING ATWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RECON ENVIRONMENTAL INC., (CONSULTANT), TO PERFORM BIOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE CENTRAL CITY COASTAL CACTUS WREN HABITAT RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (AGREEMENT) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH IMPLEMENTING THE AGREEMENT On September 26, 2008, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) approved the City's grant application requesting $373,048 of Transnet funding to support a multi-yeaz land management program to restore and enhance degraded coastal cactus wren habitat within the City's Central City Preserve Management Area (Central City PMA), particularly within Rice Canyon. The land management activities offered though this program are essential for the prolongation of the coastal cactus wren within the Central City PMA. Council action would ratify and approve the application for grant funding, approve the agreement between SANDAG and the City of Chula Vista to receive the grant funding, and approve a two party agreement between the City and Recon Environmental Inc. to conduct the work included in the grant proposal. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. Page 5 -Council Minutes April 21, 2009 CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-085, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 017-N TO THE ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGARDING PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR PROJECT HPLU-5203 (028), THE FUTURE WIDENING OF THE HERITAGE ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE OTAY RIVER, AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT In 2005, Federal funds were authorized from the "Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users" (SAFETEA-LU) Program for the City to perform Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Analysis (Study) for the future widening of the Heritage Road Bridge. The City of Chula Vista received authorization (form E-76) to be reimbursed for work preformed on the Study as of February 13, 2009. In order to receive reimbursements, the City must now execute the Program Supplement Agreement. The Study is needed to determine the ultimate configuration of this portion of Heritage Road and the Bridge. (Public Works Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered Consent Calendar Items 1-7, headings read, texts waived. Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion, and it carved 5-0, except Item 2, which carried 4-0-1, with Councilmember Ramirez abstaining. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Krogh, Chula Vista resident, presented a news video clip, illustrating the Auto Pulse Resuscitation System, a new type of cazdiopulmonary resuscitation equipment that was recently used to resuscitate Mr. Krogh, who suffered sudden cazdiac arrest. Mr. Krogh thanked the Chula Vista Firefighters who saved his life, and he thanked the City Council and staff for authorizing and purchasing the life-saving equipment for the City. Kazl Higgins, representing Underground Technologies, gave a presentation about plastic manhole covers, and stated there were many advantages to converting to the plastic covers. Larry Breitfelder, Chula Vista resident, representing Chula Vista Taxpayers Association, stated that the association was opposed to Proposition A on the May 5, 2009 ballot. Page 6 -Council Minutes Apri121, 2009 PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Steve Eastis, Chula Vista resident, representing the Third Avenue Village Association, announced the upcoming Salsa in the Park event on Apri124, 2009 at Memorial Bowl, and Cinco de Mayo on May 3, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Third Avenue. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, representing the Southwest Chula Vista Civic Association, invited community volunteers to assist with home improvements for two elderly homeowners in the Southwest region of the City. Further information about the program was available by calling (619) 427-1987. Toni Royal, San Diego resident, and Event Chair for the Chula Vista American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, introduced Co-Chair, Lily Esparza and team captains Michael Contreras, representing Hilltop High School and Luis Hernandez, representing WalMart. Ms. Royal announced that the 24-hour event was scheduled for May 16th and 17th at Chula Vista High School. She asked everyone to wear the color purple on May 1, 2009, to recognize the American Cancer Society, and invited the Mayor and Councilmembers to participate in the Relay for Life event. Mayor Cox recognized Boy Scout Troop 893, present at the meeting to earn their Community and Citizenship Merit badges. Scout Master, Nathan Price, and boy scouts each introduced themselves. Mayor Cox recessed the meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:47 p.m. with all members present. ACTION ITEMS 8. PRESENTATION BY STAFF ON ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES AND LOCAL ENERGY RELIABILITY (Conservation & Environmental Services Director) Assistant City Manager Tulloch provided a presentation on the Bayfront energy infrastructure, and stated that it was the City's goal to remove the infrastructure to the degree possible, including the decommissioning and demolition of the power plant, undergrounding utility lines and removing towers, and decommissioning the existing substation with a request that SDG&E build a much smaller substation as far south as possible to limit its impact. He then provided an overview of the land occupied by the power plant and of the leases in place. Conservation and Environmental Services Director Meacham presented an overview of upcoming events and actions to be taken regarding energy generation. Laura Hunter, representing Environmental Health Coalition, spoke in support of the Energy Subcommittee's recommendations stated on its memorandum dated April 20, 2009. She also stated there was a need for the City to weigh in and manage the conditions under which the NPDES permit would be renewed, to get an accounting from the Port on the lease extensions, and to ask the Port about its legal requirements to make property available for energy generation. Page 7 - Coanci] Minutes Apri121, 2009 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, representing the Southwest Chu]a Vista Civic Association, spoke in support of the Energy Subcommittee's recommendations as presented in a memorandum to the Council. She also talked about SDG&E's "smart meters" for energy reduction and savings. Earl Jentz, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the Energy Subcommittee's recommendations. Councilmember Bensoussan requested Council consideration for an additional recommendation, not listed on the Energy Subcommittee's memorandum to the Council, to direct staff to request that the Port begin the EIR process for the demolition of the South Bay Power Plant. She also stated that it was important to relay the City's position to the Port. Councilmember Castaneda stated that the City needed to work with neighboring cities on ways to assist in the reduction of the energy load. He then delineated the key points and directives of the Energy Subcommittee memorandum. Discussion ensued about the process to decommission the power plant, and incentives to move forward with measures on demand management. Councilmember Ramirez suggested more involvement by the City's Port District representative, and stated that he should be relaying City's position on the South Bay Power Plant to the Port, and providing feedback to the City about the Port's position on these matters. Deputy Mayor McCann spoke with respect to a recommendation on the memorandum, stating that there needs to be certainty that the power plant could be demolished before looking at an additional power plant, and stated that he was not ready to place a power plant on university land or adjacent to it. He spoke in support of convening a Blue Ribbon committee and requested more information on the selection process. He was supportive of moving forward with the EIR. He spoke of the need for more discussion about implementing solar generation throughout the City. Mayor Cox requested that Council consider adding another recommendation to the list provided by the Energy Subcommittee for the Port to include the City of Chula Vista City in discussions the Port had with SDG&E as they related to the City. She also requested that once the Blue Ribbon committee was established, and after a couple of meetings between the Blue Ribbon committee and the Energy Subcommittee, that the Subcommittee provide updated reports to the Council. Recommendation 1 ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to direct staff to assemble specific information on publicly- and privately-owned sites within the City of Chula Vista that are at least four acres in size, at least 1,000 feet from sensitive receptors, and zoned for general industrial uses, with the codicil that there would be no anticipation by the Council, that the information would be disseminated until the appropriate time, for the purpose of negotiations. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-l, with Deputy Mayor McCann voting no. Page 8 -Council Minutes Apri] 21, 2009 ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Recommendation 2 ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to task the Energy Subcommittee to convene a Blue Ribbon Committee of Chula Vista and other Federal, State and Local elected leaders and stakeholders to work collectively with CAISO and other state energy agencies to secure specific commitments for projects and timelines resulting in the removal of RMR from South Bay Power Plan. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Recommendation 3 ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to direct staff to assemble necessary information on the upcoming renewal of the NPDES permit for the South Bay Power Plant and to communicate with the Regional Water Quality Control Board that the City intends to be involved in the consideration of this renewal and opposes a full five-yeaz renewal of the permit; with a report back to the Council on information relative to the renewal period, as well as other options for Council consideration. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Recommendation 4 ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to direct staff to request a status report from the Port District on any current or proposed lease extension negotiations related to the South Bay plant or the substation and present results to the Energy Subcommittee and full Council for direction. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carved 5-0. Recommendation 5 ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to direct staff to request that the Port begin the EIR process for the South Bay Power Plant demolition. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Recommendation 6 ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to direct staff to request that the Port include the City of Chula Vista in the Port's discussions with SDG&E on matters that relate to City of Chula Vista. Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Recommendation 7 ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to direct staff to prepare a report to the Council, in order for the Council to take a position on Senate Bill 42. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carved 5-0. ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to accept the staff report for Item 8. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 9 - Counci] Minutes April 21, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval reported on three recent corrugated pipe storm drain failures in the City that would require emergency repair to protect life and property, at a cost of approximately $957,000. To that end, he stated that staff would be coming back to the Council on May 12, 2009 to address funding for the repairs. He then updated the Council on the status of the Auto Park sign, stating that staff had issued a Request For Proposal that had resulted in the selection of four firms that were scheduled to be interviewed by staff in the next two weeks, and that staff would be coming back to the Council in May with a report and recommendation for the selection of a design-build firm. He added that the project construction was anticipated for the fall. Councilmember Castaneda requested that staff inform the local dealers of the project progress to- date. 10. MAYOR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox spoke about the success of the recent Go Green event, and she thanked Allied Waste and City staff for their work on the event. She stated that the County Board of Supervisors had declared April 22, 2009 as "Tim Mehrer Day," recognizing Chula Vista Fire Engineer, Timothy Mehrer for his recent awazd by the American Legion for Firefighter of the Yeaz. Mayor Cox then asked for Council consensus to change the April 28, 2009 Council Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., due to a sizeable agenda. Councilmember Bensoussan recommended that as many meetings as possible be moved to 4:00 p.m. in order to save costs associated with staff time. There was consensus from a majority of the Council to change the time for the April 28, 2009 meeting to 4:00 p.m. Deputy Mayor McCann requested a formal vote. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to change the Apri128, 2009 Council Meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The motion carried 4-1, with Deputy Mayor McCann voting no. 11. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS Deputy Mayor McCann -Recognition of Chula Vista High Tech High's robotics team for winning first place in VEX robotics regional competition at Hilltop High on March 22, 2009, thereby gaining entry to VEX robotics world championships in Dallas, Texas April 30 -May 2, 2009. This item was taken out of order and addressed under Special Orders of the Day. Deputy Mayor McCann thanked the YMCA for its participation with the recent Kids Day event at Otay Ranch Town Center. He spoke about his attendance at the E-Waste and Green and Clean events, stating that both events were successful. He also attended the recent Citizen's Adversity Support Team (CAST) graduation event. He congratulated the graduates and thanked the CAST members for their dedication. He announced the upcoming Day of the Child event on May 25, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Pazk. He recognized former Councilmember Leonazd Moore, who was his mentor and who was a tremendous asset to the City. Page 10 - Counci] Minutes Apri121, 2009 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember Castaneda conveyed his condolences to the family of former Councilmember Leonazd Moore. He also announced the recent passing of Poway Mayor Mickey Cafagna, and extended his condolences to the family. He congratulated Office Specialist for the Mayor and Council, Lilia Cesena, on her graduation from CAST. He stated that future Public Safety Subcommittee meetings would be conducted at various locations in the community, with the next meeting scheduled for April 22, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., at Fire Station 7, 1640 Santa Venetia, in Otay Ranch. Councilmember Bensoussan thanked Mr. Jeff Phair for saving this yeaz's Norman Park Senior Center Seniors Dance. She encouraged community support to help save the Heritage Museum. She announced the Focus 20/50 Climate Change meeting on April 22, 2009 at the Public Library. She stated that last week's first Western Revitalization Meeting on community gazdens was well attended, and announced that the next meeting was scheduled for May 11, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. at Ciao Restaurant on Main Street, with a presentation by the South County Economic Development Committee on small businesses. She attended the recent ribbon cutting event for the Bayshore Bikeway and thanked all participating agencies. She thanked Planning and Building Director Halbert and staff for the recent report on Cost and Benefit of Proposed Green Building Standards, and requested to meet with staff for further explanation about the program. She commented that she and Councilmember Ramirez would be bringing forward for Council consideration, discussion for a lobbyist registration ordinance. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Cox announced that there would be no items heard in Closed Session. The following items were not discussed and no action was taken: 12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a): City of Chula Vista v Mazia E. Gutierrez. Superior Court, Case No. 37-2008-00074648- CU-PT-SC ADJOURNMENT At 9:54 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of Poway Mayor, Mickey Cafagna, former National City Mayor, Kile Morgan, and Councilmember Emeritus, Leonard Moore, to the Regulaz Meeting of April 28, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. f Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk Page 11 -Council Minutes Apri] 21, 2009