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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/06/08 Item 1 DRAFT MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 2, 2010 3:00 P.M. A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City ofChula Vista was called to order at 3:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmembers Bensoussan (arrived at 3:10 p.m.), Castaneda (arrived at 3:07 p.m.), Ramirez, Thompson, and Mayor Cox ABSENT: None PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE CLOSED SESSION ITEMS I. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) . Attisha Family Trust v. City of Chula Vista, San Diego Superior Court, Case No. 3 7-2008-00069578-CU-PT -SC. No reportable action was taken on this item. 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: APN #644-090-04-00 Agency Negotiators: Bart Miesfeld, Jill Maland, Jim Sandoval, Scott Tulloch, and Michael Meacham Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista and Apex Power, LLC. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment No reportable action was taken on this item. ADJOURNMENT At 3:40 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the Closed Session meeting to the next Regular City Council Meeting of February 2, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. ...........' ~..,~ ~.- --- Cm-raine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk --,p- Page 1 - Council Minutes February 2, 2010 /1/-1 DRAFT MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA February 2, 2010 4:00 P.M. Regular Meetings of the City Council, the Redevelopment Agency, and Public Financing Authority of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 4:05p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Council/Agency/Authority Members: Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, Thompson, and Mayor/Chair Cox ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director Sandoval, City Attorney/Agency Counsel Miesfeld, City Clerk Norris, and Deputy City Clerk Bennett PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE Bobbe Burch led the Pledge of Allegiance. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . INTRODUCTION BY BETTY WAZNIS, LIBRARY DIRECTOR, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH BOBBE BURCH, LIBRARY ASSOCIATE Library Director Waznis introduced employee of the month, Bobbe Burch. Mayor Cox read the proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Ms. Burch. o PRESENTATION BY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER LYNN FRANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGER BRENDAN REED AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST MARISA FONTANOZ SORIANO, OF THE NEWLY CERTIFIED CHULA VISTA CLEAN BUSINESSES Office Specialist Coppola presented the City's Clean Businesses Program. He then recognized the City's newest Clean Businesses, Henry's Marketplace (two Chula Vista locations) and Sky Auto Detail for their clean business practices, and presented Ron Cohen and David Arias of Henry's Marketplace, and Haime Juizar of Sky Auto Detail, with certificates of recognition. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1-6) Mayor Cox announced that Councilmember Thompson would be abstaining from voting on Item I, and Councilmember Castaneda would be abstaining from voting on Item 5. Page I - Council/RDA Minutes February 2, 2010 /tIE ~ I DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 1. ORDINANCE NO. 3150, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING SECTION 15.60 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED RESlDENTIAL PROPERTIES (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION) The Development Services Department has prepared amendments to CVMC Section 15.60 Abandoned Rcsidential Property Registration Program and a new Council Policy governing the enforccment ofCVMC Section 15.60. Thesc proposed modil1cations were prepared in response to concerns raised by members of the local real estate sales industry. These amendments and new Council Policy address several of the concerns which were brought to the Department and City Council's attention over thc last year. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Stan' recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance 2. CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2010-022 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2016 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY AND TI-IE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER FOUNDATION, AND APPROPRIATING $149,000 IN UNANTICIPATED REVENUE AND DONATED FUNDS FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AT THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) An Operating Agreement for the Chula Vista Nature Center (Nature Center) between the City of Chula Vista, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, and the Chula Vista Nature Center Foundation (Foundation), formerly the Friends of the Chula Vista Nature Centcr (Friends) has been developed, with a proposed effective datc of February 6, 2010. The City has operated the Nature Center in collaboration with the Friends during the development of the operating agreement. Those opcrations have continued to generate revenue, and thc resolution appropriates that revenue, as well as a portion of funds donated to support the Center. The appropriation 01'$149,000 will offset operational costs incurred by the City over the last few months, and will also provide operating funds for continuing services to be provided by the City for the remainder of the fiscal year under the new operating agreement. (Director of Recreation and Nature Center) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-023, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS TO CONSlDER THE FORMATION OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 15-1 (OTAY RANCH - VILLAGE TWO) FOR A PORTION OF VILLAGE TWO OF THE OTAY RANCH AND APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED ADVANCE DEPOSIT AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAlD AGREEMENT Page 2 - CouncillRDA Minutes February 2, 2010 ~-~ DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) In compliance with Council Policy, Baldwin and Sons, LLC has submitted an Application for establishing Community Facilities District No. 15-1 ("CFD I 5-1") to fund the acquisition or construction of ccrtain facilities associated with Otay Ranch Village two (see attachment I) in the amount of approximately $ 74 million. This amount may change as a result of detailed analyses to be performed during district formation. Staff has reviewcd the Application and determined that the financial information provided is preliminary and general in nature and that a complete analysis on the financial feasibility of the project cannot be made at this time. Staff believes that adequate information and analysis will be generated during district formation for evaluating the developer's financial ability to bring the project to completion in compliance with the City's criteria. Adoption of the resolution initiates the formal proceedings for the proposed CFD 15-1 and approves the form of a reimbursement agreement. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-024. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR OPERATION OF THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL ENTERPR1SE ZONE (SDREZ) PROGRAM (OPERATING MOU) AND BUDGET BETWEEN THE CITIES OF CHULA VISTA, SAN DIEGO, NATIONAL CITY AND THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT, COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE "PARTNERSHIP", APPROVING THE TARGET EMPLOYMENT AREA (TEA), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MOU BETWEEN TI-IE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORINA HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FINALIZING THE SDREZ Adoption of this resolution will approve the Operating MOU and Budgct between the City of Chula Vista, cities of San Diego and National City and San Dicgo Unitied Port District for the San Diego Regional Enterprise Zone (SDREZ); approve the TEA for the SDREZ; authorize the City Manager to approve the MOU between Chula Vista, San Dicgo, National City and the State of CA - HCD for the SDREZ. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-025, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CI-IULA VISTA RATIFYING THE 2009/2010 BUDGET OF THE THIRD AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT In accordance with Chu1a Vista Municipal Code 2.22, the Town Centre Business and Professional Association, known as the Third Avcnue Village Association, is required to submit annually, prior to the first day of March, a budget for the balance of thc calendar year fi.)r the expenditure of funds realized through thc additional business license fee. (Deputy City ManagerlDeve10pment Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 3 - Council/RDA Minutes /.<3 ~...3 February 2,20]0 DRAFT CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued) 6. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-026, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DR. DOROTHY DAVIDSON-YORK DVM FOR VETERINARY PREMISE PERMIT AND VETERINARY SERVICES B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-027, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH DR. VANESSA FLORES, VMD FOR ON-SITE RELIEF VETERINARY SERVICES AT THE CHULA VISTA ANIMAL CARE FACILITY Adoption of the first resolution approves an agreement with Dr. Dorothy Davidson-York DVM to provide the California Veterinary Premise Permit for the Animal Care Facility and on-site veterinary services Monday through Wednesday. The second resolution approves an agreement with Dr. Vanessa Flores, VMD for the provision of on-site veterinary services for the remaining weekdays as well as relief veterinarian services as needed by the Animal Care Facility. (Animal Care Facility Manager) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions. ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation and offered the Consent Calendar (Items 1-6), headings read, text waived. Deputy Mayor Ramirez seconded the motion and it carried 5-0, except Item I, which carried 4-0-1, with CounciImember Thompson abstaining, and Item 5, which carried 4-0-1, with CounciImember Castaneda abstaining. CounciImembcr Thompson referenced the staff report regarding Item 3, Community Facilities District, and commented that the financial information about the developer and preliminary estimates was the initial step in moving forward, with an analysis to follow in the future. Council member Bensoussan referenced Hem 4, and suggested that some of the areas be added to the Enterprise Zone, particularly along Main Street, and to have staff invite the businesses to participate in any future meetings regarding the Enterprise Zone. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLJC COMMENTS Allen New, representing the Chula Vista "Team Sweetwater" robotics team, thanked the Council for its support of the robotics program. and invited everyone to the San Diego Regional FIRST Robotics Breakaway Competition March 4-6, 2010, at the San Diego Sports Arena. I-Ie then displayed an animated video presentation about robotics soccer competition. Deputy Mayor Ramirez invited the robotics team to participate in the upcoming third annual Friendship Games on May IS, 20 I O. Page 4 - CouncillRDA Minutes February 2. 20 I 0 16--''1 DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued) Robert White, Chula Vista resident, spoke about the recent passmg of John Smith, and recognized his tireless commitment to Veterans' organizations. Heath Patterson, San Diego resident, representing the Department of Veterans Affairs, paid his condolences to John Smith's passing, and spoke about Mr. Smith's service in the Army as a combat medic, and his extensive work with Veterans organizations. Denise Perez, representing San Diego Loves Haiti, requested that the Council permit use of the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre as a venue for a concert event on April 10,2010. Mayor Cox referred the request to City Manager Sandoval. Maria Huaracha, Chula Vista resident, representing the San Diego Blood Bank, invited and encouraged the public to participate in a bone marrow registry with the San Diego Blood Bank on February 6, 2010. Francisco Gomez, Chula Vista resident at Treviana condominiums, spoke in opposition to a segment of a proposed SANDAG bus route at the end of east Palomar and Magdalena Street, citing residents' concerns with child safety, and potential negative impacts on home values. He asked for Council support on the matter. Mayor Cox responded that staff had referred the matter to SANDAG staff, which was the coordinating authority. Kevin O'Neill. Chula Vista resident, recognized and complimented staffmembers Josie McNeely and Lynette Tessitore-Lopez l'or their work ethic and efforts on environmental and planning projects. ACTION ITEMS Councilmember Castaneda stated that he would be abstaining from voting on Item 7. He then left the dais at 4:57 p.m. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-015, RESOLUTION OF THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY APPROVING A LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE 2010 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 On January 20, 2009, the City Council endorsed the City Manager's "Fiscal Health Plan" which included the review of the outstanding debt obligations to ensure that the City will continue to meet its debt obligations and minimize the impacts to City services. The City Council approved the bond sale and related bond documents at the January 26, 2010 City Council meeting. The Public Financing Authority (Authority) was unable to approve the bond sale and related bond documents at the January 26, 2010 meeting because the Authority had not established a "regular" meeting date as required by the recent passage of Government Code Section 6592.1, which became effective on January I, 20 10. A regular meeting date for the Authority was established as the first meeting of each month and was approved at the January 26, 201 0 meeting by Board of Directors tar the Authority (City Council). (Director of Finance/Treasurer) Page 5 - CouncillRDA Minutes February 2, 2010 /~-s DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox movcd to adopt Public Financing Authority Resolution No. PF A 2010-015, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Thompson seconded the motion and it carried- 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining. Councilmember Castaneda returncd to the dais at 5:00 p.m. 8. CONSIDERATION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RELOCATION AGREEMENT BY & BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CI-IULA VISTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND ROHR, INC. The City of Chula Vista. Redevelopment Agency of Chula Vista, San Diego Unified Port District and BF Goodrich Aerospace Aerostructures Group have negotiated tenns and conditions of the second relocation agreement. Adoption of the resolution approves the second amendment related to land uses that are contemplated in thc Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP) or in conjunction with any other land use amendments on the Chula Vista Bayfront. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) City Managcr Sandoval introduced the item. Economic Development Manager Stone then presented the proposed relocation agreement. Laura Hunter. represcnting Environmental Health Coalition, stated that there was a need fur appropriate clean up of the subject site to cnsure safety fur its proposed land uses. She provided her understanding on language regarding the Industrial Use Standard and management language, and asked staff for confirmation. Geoffrcy Robinson, Walnut Creek residcnt, Counsel for Goodrich, commentcd on the good working relationship and transparent process between all parties involvcd. Allison Rolfe, San Diego resident, representing Pacifica Companies, stated that Pacifica was willing to meet conditions of the proposed amendment. She expressed thanks to everyone involvcd. Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the proposed agreement. Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista rcsident. representing the Chamber of Commerce. spoke in support of the proposed agreement. Mayor Cox asked staff to provide clarification on thc issues raised by Laura Hunter. Richard Opper. representing Opper and Varco LLP, stated that the proposed agrecment provided sufficient remediation to support the land use and cnsure a safe environment. He confinned that thc Redevelopmcnt Agency could independently ensure sufficient remediation fur a safe environment. Page 6 - Council/RDA Minutes February 2, 20 I 0 16'~ DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt the following Council Resolution No. 2010-028 and Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. 2010-2017, heading read, text waived: CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2010-028 AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2010-2017. OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RELOCATION AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT AND ROHR. INC., OPERATING AS GOODRICH AEROSTRUCTURES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE RELOCATION AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. 9. CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING THE SITING OF ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY During 2008 and' early 2009, the California Energy Commission's (CEC) review of peaker power plant proposal in southwestern Chula Vista generated substantial debate regarding interpretation of City General Plan and zoning code provisions for the location of energy generation facilities. In consideration of feed back from intcrested parties. Councilmemher Ramirez inquired as to possibilities to clarify provisions regarding the environmental justice subject matter. Staff has prepared preliminary concepts that could improve clarity, and would like to share those with the Council for any input or direction prior to refining and returning any amendments for forn1al considcration. (Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director) City Manager Sandoval introduced the item. Advanced Planning Manager Batchclder then presented a proposed work program regarding the General Plan and Zoning Code Revisions. Laura Hunter, representing Environmental Health Coalition, stated that she would be submitting suggested changes to some of the language in the General Plan policy document. She stated that she would not be supportive of allowing more land use designations for power plants. Theresa Acerro. Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed zoning code changes, and stated there was a need for more protection to sensitive receptors. Staffmember Batchelder stated that the purpose behind the zoning code moditlcation was to ensure that all of the details and any concerns about siting restrictions would be appropriately addressed in the zoning code. and set to specific criteria. Page 7 - CounciJ/RDA Minutes February 2, 2010 /t:3-7 DRAFT ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Councilmembcr Thompson stated there was a need to ensure that the criteria would be appropriately limiting. With respect to electrical generating plants, he recommended the inclusion of definitions so as to avoid a cumbersome process for approval of solar generating plants. Councilmember Bensoussan commented on the language structure on Policy E 23.3, "Avoid siting industrial facilities and uses that pose a significant hazard to human health and safety in proximity to schools and residential dwellings," and suggested amending it to read, "Ensure that siting industrial facilities...are not sited...." She encouraged outreach to the original members of the Resource Conservation Commission to attend upcoming meetings on the subject. She also encouraged community dialogue to explore the area of solar and rclated provisions for cleaner facilities. ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to accept the following report: REPORT ON PREPARATION OF POTENTIAL GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CODE CLARlFICA nONS REGARDING THE SITING OF ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. At 6:20 p.m.. Mayor Cox recessed the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 6:34 p.m., with all members present. 10. CONSIDERA TION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH APEX POWER LLC TO SITE A POWER GENERATION FACILITY In March 2007 the Council directed staff to look for an alternative site for the South Bay Power Plant. In May 2009 the Council approved draft business terms for a potential lease agreement, and authorized staff to work with two private development power generation companies that had expressed interest in developing the City-owned location to submit a response to a Request for Offers extended by SDG&E. SDG&E has selected one of those companies, Apex Power Group, LLC (Apex), for further negotiations and discussions regarding its proposal on an energy generation facility that would be designed to complement the intermittent load of renewable power sources such as solar and wind. Adoption of the resolution directs stall to negotiate the final business terms for a lease agreement for the proposed site for Council approval, subject to the California Energy Commission's granting of an Application for Certification to Apex for the project. (Director of Conservation and Environmental Services) Director of Conservation and Environmental Services Meacham gave an update on the Apex Generation Replacement Project, and the potential for lease options regarding a proposed power project. Page 8 - Council/RDA Minutes February 2, 20 I 0 //$-8 DRAFT o ACTION ITEMS (Continued) Gary Chandler, Apex Power Group, confirmed the statements by Director Meacham for the proposed plan and public hearings. He added that Apex was using rcclaimed water at the site, as well as designing a wet/dry cooling system to minimize the usage of water. Curt Noland, Carlsbad resident. representing Otay Land Company, commentcd on the uncertainties of air quality, noise and visual impacts of the proposal. He urged the Council not to take any action that would be irreversible as it relates to the proposal, until all effects of the impacts were understood. Katie Westfall, San Diego resident, representing Wildcoast, and a mcmber of Otay Valley Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee, recommended that the Council delay its support of the proposal to allow the Committee to explore thc issue, and to have a simulation of the proposed power plant. ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010-029, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2010-029, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA: (A) DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE TWO OPTION AGREEMENTS: (1) ONE WITH APEX POWER LLC, TO LEASE CITY PROPERTY TO SITE A STATE OF THE ART NATURAL GAS FIRED POWER GENERATION FACILITY, AND (2) ONE WITH APEX POWER GROUP LLC, AND/OR SDG&E TO LEASE, PURCHASE, OR OBTAIN AN EASEMENT ON. CITY PROPERTY TO LOCATE A TRANSMISSION SUBSTATION. TRANSMISSION LINES AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE TO INTERCONNECT THE PROPOSED FACILITY; AND (B) DIRECTING STAFF TO CONDUCT THE NECESSARY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND THEN RETURN TO COUNCIL FOR APPROV AL OF THE FINAL AGREEMENTS Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0 OTHER BUSINESS II. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORTS City Manager Sandoval recognized and congratulated Sgt. Kelly Harris and Officer Levar Brown for their work that led to the apprehension of the "taxi cab bandit" who had been robbing numerous South County Banks. He announced that the Council Meeting of February 16,2010 was cancellcd, and the subject of Geographic Policing was scheduled for presentation by Police Chicf Bejarano at the March 4th Council Workshop. Page 9 - CouncillRDA Minutes February 2, 20 I 0 /-1r 7 DRAFT 12. MA YORJCHAIR'S REPORTS Mayor Cox reminded the community that the next Committee of 100 meeting was scheduled for February 16,2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. 13. COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS' COMMENTS . Couneilmember Bensoussan: Authorization to write and submit on behalf of the City Council, an argument against the "Fair and Open Competition in Contracting Ordinance" measure for the June 8, 20 I 0 ballot. Couneilmember Bensoussan thanked Coastkeeper for the recent bayfront cleanup event. She reminded everyone of the YMCA's fundraising campaign event, and to contact the YMCA directly for more information. Council member Bensoussan asked the Council to otlieially oppose the Fair and Open Competition ballot initiative, and asked for authorization to lead the writing of the opposition ballot statement. Larry Breitfelder, Chula Vista resident, asked the Council to not take a position as a body on the initiative, and to let the people decide. Alex Galicia, Chula Vista resident, and local small business owner, asked the Council not to take sides on matter, and to let the people decide. Lori Kneebone, Chula Vista resident, asked the Council to let the people decide. Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, asked the Council to take a neutral role on the matter, and he recommended letting the people speak. Evan McLaughlin, San Diego resident, representing the San Diego County Labor Council, urged the Council to move forward with drafting an argument against the "Fair and Open Competition in Contracting Ordinance." ACTION: Couneilmember Bensoussan moved that the Council oppose the ordinance currently titled "Fair and Open Competition in Contracting". Mayor Cox clarified Couneilmember Bensoussan's motion included I) the Council's position on the issue; and 2) Council authority to write an argument against the ordinance. Couneilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor Cox and Deputy Mayor Ramirez voting no. ACTION: Council member Bensoussan moved to seek authorization by the Council to write the opposing argument statement. Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried 5-0. Page 10 - CouncillRDA Minutes February 2, 2010 ;lfv/IJ DRAFT Mayor Cox recognized the members of the audience who had served in the military and were present to pay tribute to the recent passing of John Smith. Mayor Cox recognized Mr. Smith's leadership in the Veterans' community, both locally and nationally, and the many awards of distinction he received throughout his military service. ADJOURNMENT At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting in memory of John Smith, to the next regular City Council meeting on February 9, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., and the Redevelopment Agency and Public Financing Authority were adjourned to their next regular scheduled meetings. -----z:-- ~Mc. nC,"" Ci'YCl"k Page t I - CouneillRDA Minutes February 2. 2010 /6 "1/