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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1974/07/24 MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday July 24, 1974 A joint meeting of the City Council and Boards and Commissions was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hyde Councilmen absent: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Thomson MEETING WITH THE City Clerk Fulasz explained that this joint YOUTH COMMISSION meeting was called at the request of the Youth Commission. Commissioner Susan Staffer introduced the mem- bers of the Youth Commission present and asked the following questions of the Council: 1. What do you think of the Youth Commission? 2. What do you think we should be doing? What do you believe we are doing right? Discussion A general discussion was held in which the Coun- cilmen discussed the ordinance creating the Youth Commission, the liaison between the Youth Commission and the Council, and the general role of the Commission. Mayor Hamilton indicated that he felt the Com- mission is somewhat frustrated over the fact that they are not getting as many communications from the youth of the community as desired. He suggested that the Commission run surveys or questionnaires through the schools. Councilman Hyde suggested using the Youth Page of the news- paper. Suggestions The members of the Commission related some of the problems encountered with suggestions made regarding a Youth Dance, bus service to Coronado and free spay clinics. The Councilmen suggested the Commission get involved in what's going on in the Bayfront development and the Sweet- water Valley Regional Park. Councilman Scott urged the Commissioners to come to the Council, in the future, with their suggestions and let the Council justify the suggestions on their own merits. The Commission thanked the Council for the meeting and asked if an appointment can be made as soon as possible to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of their Chairman, Lon Zanetta. MEETING WITH INTERNATIONAL Mr. Jack Unger, Chairman, read excerpts of the FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION ordinance creating the Commission. He commented on a few recent newspaper articles which quoted some of the Councilmen with comments concerning the activities of the International Friendship Commission. Joint Council Meeting 2 July 24, 1974 (Mayor Hamilton left the meeting at this time.) Budget Discussion was held in which Mr. Unger detailed the budget approved for the Commission for this current fiscal year and that approved for last year. Town Affiliation Award The members of the Commission discussed the fact that the Council did not approve the $420 requested to (1) rejoin the Town Affiliation Organization = $200; and (2) a trip to Phoenix to accept the recognition award for the work this Commission has done in the Youth Program. Councilman Scott and Councilman Hyde stated their reasons for voting against the appropria- tion of funds. Councilman Scott commented that he would rather see the $420 put into the pro- gram itself, rather than for a trip to pick up an award. Role of Commission Councilman Hyde made the following comments regarding the role of the Commission: (1) Too much emphasis is being placed on just one city (Irapuato). (2) Relationship with General Roca has deteri- orated almost to the point of extinction. (3) By ordinance, the Commission is charged to promote cultural and economic exchange be- tween "cities" of other cmmtries. (4) As a result of the activities of this Com- mission, there have not been any cultural programs from which the community as a whole could benefit. (5) The Commission could (as a suggestion) contact cultural organizations in Tijuana and sponsor art exhibits, concerts, speakers, etc. These events could be held at South- western College and attract as many as 500 people from the community, whereby more than just the participants who are making the trip to Irapuato would be involved. Commissioner Bartlett agreed that the scope of the Commission should be expanded beyond Irapuato. She added that this was discussed and the Commission plans to change the format of their activities in the year 1975-76. Community participation Councilman Scott remarked that when the Irapuato program was first started there was a great deal of community participation. He suggested the Commission again strive to have raffles, etc., to raise money (which the City matches) to sponsor these various programs, such as the Essay Contest, rather than expect the City to "pick up the entire tab." The Commissioners noted the difficulty in ob- taining funds from the various organizations in the City. Joint Council Meeting 3 July 24, 1974 Ambulance for Irapuato Chairman Unger discussed the work the Commis- sion did in raising $2,700 to buy a van which was reconverted for an ambulance and given to Irapuato. He stated that as a result of this gift the City received two plaques from Irapuato. The Commission did all the work and the City received the awards - "This is what galls me," added Mr. Unger. Liaison with Chamber Councilman Hyde suggested the Commission have of Commerce some liaison with the Chamber's Mexican Com- mittee. Commissioner Murphy asked for something to take to Irapuato from the City. The Essay Contest winners and two chaperones are leaving for Irapuato on August 9, The City Clerk stated the Mayor will have a Proclamation which they can present to the Mayer of Irapuato. MEETING WITH CHAIRPERSONS Mary Taylor, Chairperson, Human Relations Com- OF VARIOUS COMMISSIONS mission, explained the purpose of the meeting with the Council was to discuss the past two Commission Workshops which she indicated were too formal and not exactly what the commissions had in mind. They wanted something more in- formal in which the commissions themselves could communicate with each other. General discussion Various suggestions were made by Councilman Scott, Councilman Hyde and the commissioners present. The following recommendations were made: 1. "Abbreviated" workshop for new members to be held annually. 2. Reinstate the guest commissioner at Council meetings. 3. An annual dinner meeting with all Chair- persons and Council. 4. One Councilman to visit the commissions on a quarterly basis. 5. Joint meetings "on call" with the Council. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.