HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2010/08/03MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
August 3, 2010
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, Ramirez, McCann, 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
Employee of the Month, Tem Zeleniak, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
OATH OF OFFICE: MITCHELL THOMPSON, MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW
COMMISSION
City Clerk Norris administered the oath of office to Mitchell Thompson, and Councilmember
Bensoussan presented him with a certificate of appointment.
INTRODUCTION BY BART MIESFELD, CITY ATTORNEY, OF EMPLOYEE OF
THE MONTH, TERRI ZELENIAK, LEGAL ASSISTANT
City Attorney Miesfeld introduced employee of the month Terri Zeleniak. Mayor Cox read the
proclamation and Deputy Mayor Ramirez presented it to Ms. Zeleniak.
PRESENTATION BY JACK TURNER, JUNIOR PAST STATE COMMANDER OF
THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AWARD TO FIRE CAPTAIN ANGELO
CAPPOS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY AS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S
HISTORIAN, AND FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE BURN INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO
AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES
Chief Hanneman recognized Captain Cappos and introduced Commander Turner, who presented
the award and a check in the amount of $500 to Captain Cappos. Captain Cappos thanked the
VFW Post and Fire Department colleagues for the recognition, and stated that he would be
donating the check to the San Diego Bum Institute.
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SPECIAL ORDERS (Continued)
RECOGNITION BY RICHARD HOPKINS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT ON WINNING THE OVERALL COMPETITION AT THE 2010 SAN
DIEGO MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL
EQUIPMENT RODEO ON JUNE 21, 2010
Public Works Director Hopkins presented the Department's winning trophy, and recognized City
staff members who competed in the events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1-9)
Items 1, 2, and 4B were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Councilmember McCann stated he would be abstaining from voting on Item 1; Item 2 was
removed at the request of the public; and Councilmember Castaneda and Deputy Mayor Ramirez
stated that they would be abstaining from voting on Item 4B.
This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
2. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-106, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA IN OPPOSITION TO PROPOSITION 23 - THE
CALIFORNIA JOBS INITIATIVE
Proposition 23, The California Jobs Initiative, was placed on November's ballot by
opponents of AB 32. The proposition would suspend enforcement of AB 32 regulations
requiring reduced greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, until California
unemployment falls below 5.5 percent or less for four consecutive quarters.
Unemployment stands at 12.4 percent as of May. Passage of Proposition 23 would
require the State to abandon implementation of comprehensive greenhouse-gas reduction
programs that include increased renewable energy and cleaner fuel requirements, and
mandatory emission reporting and fee requirements for major polluters such as power
plants and oil refineries, until suspension is lifted. Adoption of the resolution authorizes
the listing of the City of Chula Vista in opposition to Proposition 23. (City Council)
Council recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-197, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE
EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF QUALIFIED ENERGY
CONSERVATION BONDS
B. This item was removed from the Consent Calendar.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-199, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ADVISORY
SERVICES
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Internal Revenue Service
has created innovative financing mechanisms to help local governments reduce energy
use. As a result, the IRS approved an allocation of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
(CREBs) under Section 54C of the Internal Revenue Code in October 2009. This
allocation enables the City to issue up to $29.6 million in CREBs by October 2012 to
finance solaz photovoltaic installations at ] 8 City facilities. In addition, the City received
an allocation of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECB) under Section 54D of the
Internal Revenue Code in the amount of $2.2 million to finance community energy
efficiency retrofits. The approval of the reimbursement resolutions for the two bond
types aze the next step in preparing to issue bonds using the CREB/QECB allocations. In
order to determine the most economically feasible plan to finance the energy retrofits the
Finance and Conservation & Environmental Services Departments have submitted a
Request for Proposal to engage a financial advisor to assist in determining the financing
structure that will benefit the City most. The selection committee is recommending
Public Financial Management, Inc. as the City's financial advisors for the CREB/QECB
allocation. (Director of Finance and Director of Conservation and Environmental
Services)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-200, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $95,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING
SAID FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 POLICE BUDGET FOR HOURLY
LATENT PRINT EXAMINER AND POLICE SERVICES TECHNICIAN
PERSONNEL (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
On June 21, 2010, the San Diego County Cal-ID Remote Access Network (RAN) Board
approved a request from the Chula Vista Police Department to fund two part-time Latent
Printer Examiners and one Ca]-ID Services Technician. The San Diego County Cal-ID
RAN Board is the local RAN board prescribed by law in California Penal Code Section
11112.4. (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-201, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $45,430 FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE FOR THE ANTI-DRUG ABUSE ENFORCEMENT TEAM
RECOVERY ACT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT
FUND (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Police Department is asub-recipient of the Anti-Drug Abuse Enforcement Team
Recovery Act Program, which is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act. The County of San Diego, who is the prime recipient of this grant, has allocated
$45,430 to the Police Department because of its participation in the Jurisdictions Unified
for Drug/Gang Enforcement program. (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-202, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 POLICE
GRANT FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $99,401 FOR THE DUI
ENFORCEMENT AND AWARENESS PROGRAM (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
In October 2009, the California Office of Traffic Safety awarded $182,797 to the Police
Department for the DUI Enforcement and Awazeness Program. The Department is
requesting to appropriate $99,401 of available grants funds to the Fiscal Year 2010/2011
Police Grant Fund. (Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
8. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-203, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE SIDEWALK SAFETY PROGRAM (I STREET)
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-204, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. 5001218 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND SANDAG TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR THE SIDEWALK SAFETY
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SIGN
THE AGREEMENT
In July 2009 the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) announced the
award of Fiscal Yeaz 2008/2009 Transportation Development Act grants to
municipalities. The City of Chula Vista was awarded $116,220 for the Sidewalk Safety
Program (I Street) and $150,000 for the Bicycle Master Plan Update. In order to receive
these funds, the City must execute an agreement with SANDAG. Adoption of the
resolution authorizes the execution of the agreement for the Sidewalk Safety Program
funding. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolutions.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-205, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($55,000) WITH GROUP 4 ARCHITECTURE
RESEARCH + PLANNING INC TO PROVIDE A LIBRARY FACILITIES MASTER
PLAN FOR THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
On March 22, 2010, staff issued a Request for Proposal for a Library Facilities Master
Plan. The project is included in the 2010/2011 Capital Improvement Program budget to
permit the completion of an updated Facilities Master Plan and its phased
implementation. Adoption of the resolution approves an agreement with Group 4 +
Planning Inc. (Library Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendations and offered Consent
Calendar Items 3, 4A, 4C, and 5 through 9, headings read, text waived.
Councilmember McCann seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 4, 2010.
Staff recommendation: Council approve the minutes.
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staffs recommendation for Item 1.
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with
Councilmember McCann abstaining.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-195, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL TO SEND A
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 1998 (BROWNLEY)
Each year, Californians use approximately 19 billion single-use plastic carryout bags.
These disposable bags cost up to 17 cents per bag for disposal, and approximately $375
million is spent every year to clean up and landfill discarded plastic bags. AB 1998
represents the latest legislative effort to encourage consumers to shift to reusable bags
from single-use bags. AB 1998 enjoys the support of the California Grocers Association
and the California Retailers Association in addition to several local government entities
and environmental organizations and has been praised by our governor. Adoption of the
resolution authorizes submittal of a letter by the City Council in support of Assembly Bill
1998 to the appropriate State officials. (City Council)
Council recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
Willard Howard, Chula Vista resident, spoke in opposition to the Assembly Bill and to the
proposed resolution.
Alicia Glassco, San Diego resident, representing San Diego Coastkeeper, spoke in support of the
Assembly Bill and of the proposed resolution.
ACTION: Councilmember Castaneda moved to approve staff s recommendation and offered
Resolution No. 2010-195, heading read, text waived. Councilmember
Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
4. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-198, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA REGARDING ITS INTENTION TO REIMBURSE
EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF NEW CLEAN RENEWABLE
ENERGY BONDS
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Mayor Cox moved to approve staff's recommendation and offered Resolution No.
2010-198, heading read, text waived. Councilmember McCann seconded the
motion and it carried 3-0-2, with Councilmember Castaneda and Deputy Mayor
Ramirez abstaining due to potential property-related conflicts of interest.
Mayor Cox recognized and introduced Councilor Wayne Major, from the City of Bunbury,
Western Australia, who was visiting the City of Chula Vista.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Daniel Green, Chula Vista resident, spoke in support of allowing medical marijuana dispensaries
in the City, and suggested the establishment of a community task force on the matter.
Willazd Howazd, Chula Vista resident, expressed concern that he was unable to speak to the item
on the Special Meeting agenda for July 27, 2010 due to arriving at the meeting after the Item had
been addressed by the Council.
Adam Spazks, representing the Third Avenue Village Association, announced the recent
openings of several businesses on Third Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 STATE COPS
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
The Police Department has been awazded $241,273 from the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund. These funds will be used for the personnel costs of Police
Training, a Development Supervisor, and a Peace Officer assigned to the Gang
Reduction, Intervention and Prevention program. (Police Chief)
Notice of the heazing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heazing was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Cox opened the public heazing. There being no members of the public who wished to
speak, Mayor Cox closed the public heazing.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Ramirez moved to adopt the following Resolution No. 2010-206,
heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-206, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $241,273 FROM THE STATE
COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
Councilmember Bensoussan seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS
ACTION: Councilmember Bensoussan moved to table Items I1 through 14 with no further
discussion. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion and it carried 5-0.
11. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR REVIEW,
DISCUSSION, AND ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO TERM
LIMITS FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
At the July 13, 2010 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney's
office to draft and bring forth four (4) proposed Chazter amendments for review,
discussion, and action by the City Council on July 27, 2010. During the July 27th
meeting, Council continued the item and requested that an accounting of available funds
be prepazed to determine if sufficient funds were available in the elections budget to pay
for such measures to be placed on the November ballot or if such funds would need to be
appropriated. (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: None. The City Attorney's office is returning to Council with
this item based on the request of the Council on July 27, 2010.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, A
MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER SECTION 300(D) RELATING TO
TERM LIMITS FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS;
CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION;
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH
ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY
AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY
PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Continued from July 27, 2010.)
12. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR REVIEW,
DISCUSSION, AND ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO TERM
LIMITS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY
At the July 13, 2010 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney's
office to draft and bring forth four (4) proposed Charter amendments for review
discussion, and action by the City Council on July 27, 2010. During the July 27`i'
meeting, Council continued the item and requested that an accounting of available funds
be prepared to determine if sufficient funds were available in the elections budget to pay
for such measures to be placed on the November ballot or if such funds would need to be
appropriated. (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: None. The City Attorney's office is returning to Council with
this item based on the request of the Council on July 27, 2010.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, A
MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER TO ADD SECTION 503(E)
RELATING TO TERM LIMITS FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY;
CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION;
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH
ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY
AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY
PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Continued from July 27, 2010.)
13. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR REVIEW,
DISCUSSION, AND ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE
CREATION OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS
At the July 13, 2010 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney's
office to draft and bring forth four (4) proposed Charter amendments for review
discussion, and action by the City Council on July 27, 2010. During the July 27`~
meeting, Council continued the item and requested that an accounting of available funds
be prepared to determine if sufficient funds were available in the elections budget to pay
for such measures to be placed on the November ballot or if such funds would need to be
appropriated. (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: None. The City Attorney's office is returning to Council with
this item based on the request of the Council on July 27, 2010.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, A
MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER ARTICLES III AND IX
RELATING TO THE CREATION OF COUNCIL DISTRICTS;
CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION;
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH
ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY
AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY
PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Continued from July 27, 2010.)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
14. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FOR REVIEW,
DISCUSSION, AND ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO THE
ELIMINATION OF MID-YEAR ELECTIONS
At the July 13, 2010 City Council meeting, the City Council directed the City Attorney's
office to draft and bring forth four (4) proposed Charter amendments for review,
discussion, and action by the City Council on July 27, 2010. During the July 27tH
meeting, Council continued the item and requested that an accounting of available funds
be prepared to determine if sufficient funds were available in the elections budget to pay
for such measures to be placed on the November ballot or if such funds would need to be
appropriated. (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: None. The City Attorney's office is returning to Council with
this item based on the request of the Council on July 27, 2010.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, A
MEASURE TO AMEND CITY CHARTER ARTICLES III AND IX
RELATING TO THE ELIMINATION OF MID-YEAR ELECTIONS;
CONSOLIDATING THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE ELECTION;
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SAN
DIEGO TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO CONDUCT SUCH
ELECTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OR HER DULY
AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO CARRY OUT THE NECESSARY
PROCEDURES FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF THE MEASURE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
(Continued from July 27, 2010.)
OTHER BUSINESS
15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
City Manager Sandoval thanked B.F. Goodrich for providing LEAN training to City
management staff. He then announced the eight recent program graduates, Iracsema Quilantan,
Ed Chew, James Garcia, Jodie Sawina, Teri Enos, and Brian Cox. He stated that the next
training was scheduled for October 2010.
16. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Update from Port Commissioner Stephen Padilla.
The Port update by Port Commissioner Padilla was not heazd, and was re-scheduled for a future
date.
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OTHER BUSINESS (Continued)
Mayor Cox announced that three members of the Park View Little League baseball team would
be competing in a game against Simi Valley on August 3, 2010. Mayor Cox reminded the
community of National Night Out event on August 3, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the
Chula Vista Police Department Headquarters.
17. COUNCILMEMBERS' COMMENTS
Councilmember Bensoussan announced that the Lemon Festival would be held on August 8,
2010, and she reported on the recent ribbon cutting event at the San Ysidro Health Center for its
new Adult Medical Care facility, servicing the entire South Bay region. Councilmember
Bensoussan then commented on discussions by the Energy Subcommittee at its recent meeting,
regazding new information provided by the San Diego Unified Port District's Attorney to Port
Commissioner Padilla, about the retirement of the South Bay Power Plant. Councilmember
Bensoussan requested, and it was the consensus of the Council, to direct the City Attorney to
engage outside counsel, with expertise in energy, to analyze consequences should the Port
District notify Dynegy (operator of the South Bay Powerplant) that Port tidelands would not be
available for generating power from the South Bay Powerplant after January 1, 2011.
Deputy Mayor Ramirez reported on his recent Public Office Hours that addressed issues
regazding the Lauderbach Park facility and associated homelessness and illegal activity. Deputy
Mayor Ramirez then recognized and thanked B.F. Goodrich for its support of the LEAN training
program and its participation in local events such as the International Friendship Games.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:08 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the next Regulaz City Council Meeting on
August 10, 2010, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers.
Lorraine Bennett, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
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