HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2010/02/02 rda/pfaMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AND PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
Februazy 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:OSp.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
Librazy Director Waznis introduced employee of the month, Bobbe Burch. Mayor Cox read the
proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Ms. Burch.
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
1, and Councilmember Castaneda would be abstaining from voting on Item 5.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ORDINANCE NO. 3150, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
AMENDING SECTION 15.60 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING THE
REGISTRATION OF ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES (SECOND
READING AND ADOPTION)
The Development Services Department has prepazed amendments to CVMC Section
15.60 Abandoned Residential Property Registration Program and a new Council Policy
governing the enforcement of CVMC Section 15.60. These proposed modifications were
prepazed in response to concems 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 the last year. (Deputy City
Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff 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 THE 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/STHS
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 Center (Friends) has been developed, with a proposed effective date of
Februazy 6, 2010. The City has operated the Nature Center in collaboration with the
Friends during the development of the operating agreement. Those operations have
continued to generate revenue, and the resolution appropriates that revenue, as well as a
portion of funds donated to support the Center. The appropriation of $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
CONSIDER THE FORMATION OF PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 15-I (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 SAID AGREEMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
In compliance with Council Policy, Baldwin and Sons, LLC has submitted an
Application for establishing Community Facilities District No. 15-I ("CFD 15-I") to fund
the acquisition or construction of certain facilities associated with Otay Ranch Village
two (see attachment 1) 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 reviewed 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-I
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
ENTERPRISE 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
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORINA HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FINALIZING THE SDREZ
Adoption of this resolution will approve
City of Chula Vista, cities of San Diego
District for the San Diego Regional Entet
SDREZ; authorize the City Manager to
Diego, National City and the State of
Manager/Development Services Director)
the Operating MOU and Budget between the
and National City and San Diego Unified Port
prise Zone (SDREZ); approve the TEA for the
approve the MOU between Chula Vista, San
CA - HCD for the SDREZ. (Deputy City
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-025, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA RATIFYING THE 2009/2010 BUDGET OF THE THIRD
AVENUE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
In accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code 2.22, the Town Centre Business and
Professional Association, known as the Third Avenue Village Association, is required to
submit annually, prior to the first day of March, a budget for the balance of the calendar
year for the expenditure of funds realized through the additional business license fee.
(Deputy City Manager/Development Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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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
veterinazy services for the remaining weekdays as well as relief veterinazian services as
needed by the Animal Care Facility. (Animal Care Facility Manager)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's 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 1, which carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Thompson abstaining, and Item 5, which carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember Castaneda abstaining.
Councilmember Thompson referenced the staff report regazding Item 3, Community Facilities
District, and commented that the financial information about the developer and preliminary
estimates was the initial step in moving forwazd, with an analysis to follow in the future.
Councilmember Bensoussan referenced Item 4, and suggested that some of the areas be added to
the Enterprise Zone, particulazly 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.
PUBLIC 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, 20]0, at the San Diego Sports Arena. He 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 15, 2010.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (Continued)
Robert White, Chula Vista resident, spoke about the recent passing 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.
Mazia 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 for 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.
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
1, 2010. A regular meeting date for the Authority was established as the first meeting of
each month and was approved at the January 26, 2010 meeting by Board of Directors for
the Authority (City Council). (Director ofFinance/Treasurer)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to adopt Public Financing Authority Resolution No. PFA
2010-015, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Thompson seconded the
motion and it carried- 4-0-1, with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining.
Councilmember Castaneda returned 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, CHULA 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 terms and
conditions of the second relocation agreement. Adoption of the resolution approves the
second amendment related to land uses that aze contemplated in the 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 Manager Sandoval introduced the item. Economic Development Manager Stone then
presented the proposed relocation agreement.
Laura Hunter, representing Environmental Health Coalition, stated that there was a need for
appropriate clean up of the subject site to ensure safety for its proposed land uses. She provided
her understanding on language regazding the Industrial Use Standazd and management language,
and asked staff for confirmation.
Geoffrey Robinson, Walnut Creek resident, Counsel for Goodrich, commented on the good
working relationship and transpazent process between all parties involved.
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
involved.
Theresa Acerro, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of the proposed agreement.
Lisa Cohen, Chula Vista resident, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of
the proposed agreement.
Mayor Cox asked staff to provide clarification on the issues raised by Laura Hunter. Richard
Opper, representing Opper and Vazco LLP, stated that the proposed agreement provided
sufficient remediation to support the land use and ensure a safe environment. He confirmed that
the Redevelopment Agency could independently ensure sufficient remediation for a safe
environment.
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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 eazly 2009, the California Energy Commission's (CEC) review of
peaker power plant proposal in southwestern Chula Vista generated substantial debate
regazding interpretation of City General Plan and zoning code provisions for the location
of energy generation facilities. In consideration of feed back from interested parties,
Councilmember 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 formal consideration. (Deputy City
Manager/Development Services Director)
City Manager Sandoval introduced the item. Advanced Planning Manager Batchelder 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.
Staffinember Batchelder stated that the purpose behind the zoning code modification 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.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Councilmember 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...aze 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 solaz and related provisions for cleaner
facilities.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to accept the following report:
REPORT ON PREPARATION OF POTENTIAL GENERAL PLAN AND
ZONING CODE CLARIFICATIONS 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. CONSIDERATION 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 regazding 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 staff 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.
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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 reclaimed water at the site, as
well as designing awet/dry cooling system to minimize the usage of water.
Curt Noland, Carlsbad resident, representing Otay Land Company, commented 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 member of Otay Valley
Regional Park Citizens Advisory Committee, recommended that the Council delay its support of
the proposal to allow the Committee to explore the 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
APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AGREEMENTS
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0
OTHER BUSINESS
11. CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVEbIRECTOR'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 cancelled, and the subject of Geographic Policing was scheduled for presentation by Police
Chief Bejarano at the March 4th Council Workshop.
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12. MAYOR/CHAIR'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
• Councilmember 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, 2010 ballot.
Councilmember 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.
Councilmember Bensoussan asked the Council to officially 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 Howazd, 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 forwazd with drafting an argument against the "Fair and Open Competition
in Contracting Ordinance."
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved that the Council oppose the ordinance
currently titled "Fair and Open Competition in Contracting".
Mayor Cox clazified Councilmember Bensoussan's motion included 1) the Council's position on
the issue; and 2) Council authority to write an azgument against the ordinance.
Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 3-2, with Mayor
Cox and Deputy Mayor Ramirez voting no.
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to seek authorization by the Council to write
the opposing argument statement. Mayor Cox seconded the motion and it carried
5-0.
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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 awazds 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 regulaz
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.
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Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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