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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/08/29 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday August 29, 1973 A regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Councilmen absent: Councilman Egdahl Staff present: City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Lindberg, Acting Director of Finance Hackett, ORDINANCE NO. 1493 It was moved by Councilman Scott that this AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN ordinance be placed on second reading and THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION be adopted and that reading of the text be OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' waived by unanimous consent. RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF The motion carried by the following vote: CHULA VISTA - SECOND READING AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, AND ADOPTION Noes: None Absent: Councilmen Egdahl, Hamilton REVENUE SHARING PLANNED City Manager Thomson submitted the follow- USE REPORT ing report: As of August 17, 1973, Chula Vista has re- ceived $969,707 under the Federal Revenue Sharing Program, which covers the entitle- ment period to June 30, 1973. The estimated eventual total from this program will be over $3,400,000. To date, $63,380 has been expended. Federal regulations require incremental identification of the use of these funds, and Council action is now needed to specify the use of $725,839 for the entitlement period from July 1, 1973 through June 30, 1974. (Mayor Hamilton arrived at this time). Norval Richardson Mr. Richardson spoke of the County resources Comprehensive Health Planning available to people in need. He declared it important that the City of Chula Vista initiate a new program in the medical field by employing a Social Worker. This person would work directly for the City, have an office in the Civic Center complex, be paid a salary of $15,000 a year, plus an added $15,000 for office expenses. The Social Worker's function would be to help people find these resources. Discussion Council discussion followed during which the County services regarding social reeds were reviewed. -2- August 29, 1973 Councilman Scott commented that the Revenue Sharing was a 5-year program whereby the proposal by Mr. Richardson was one that would go on indefinitely. Margaret J. Helton Mrs. Helton referred to the request sub- Member, Board of Directors mitted by the Organization in which they Comprehensive Health Planning asked for $5,059.00 from Revenue Sharing funds. This was based on a pro-rated share of the population base in relation to total County population, which in the case of the City of Chula Vista is 4.9% of the total County population. Mrs. Helton stated that their a~peal went out to the thirteen cities asking support of the service of providing continuity of health planning in these communities. The total amount requested is $103,000. Mrs. Helton then reviewed the equipment which will be purchased and the services provided under these funds. Harry La Bore Mr. La Bore, Chairman of the Library Board 960 Myra Avenue of Trustees, reiterated the unanimous con- currence of the Board for the use of Revenue Sharing to build a new library. William Tindall Mr. Tindall stated that he is the President 250 Calle La Mirada of the South Bay Meal on Wheels. He des~ cribed the program which will go into effect on the first of October providing two meals a day for out-patients and those unable to care for themselves. The cost of the two meals will be $2.50 a day. The program covers the cities of Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach, although they do not anticipate serving Imperial Beach for some time. The request for f~nds, made through the Human Relations Commission, is for $3,000 which will be approximately 50% of their operating expenses for one year. Frances Reeves Mrs. Reeves remarked that she is representing 750 Monterey the Library. She spoke in support of a new library building commenting on a tour she recently took looking over libraries in various cities which were considered "superb," and are now out-6f-date. Herb Latham Mr. Latham spoke in support of a new library 631 Carla Avenue urging Council to move ahead with it, as construction costs are steadily increasing. He favored the site as proposed (Fourth and F Streets). Marguerite Acosta Mrs. Acosta read the list of donations Meals on Wheels made by organizations and individuals in Chula Vista to "Meals on Wheels." -3- August 29, 1973 Esther Height Mrs. Height referred to the request made 1204 Neptune Drive this evening for a Social Worker to pro- vide information to the people in the community. She stated that if a new library is constructed, the Librarian could provide an Information Center - with all information available in one particular place. Recess A recess was called at 8:18 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. Review of program City Manager Thomson again reviewed the amounts received and the necessary action that must be taken to meet legal require- ments and publication deadlines. He then reviewed some of his recommendations for a wide range of the funds. Mr. Thomson confirmed the fact that the total sum to be received under the Revenue Sharing program by this City by June 1974 will be 1.5 million dollars. Recommended priorites In answer to Councilman Hobel's query, City Manager Thomson stated he would list the operating priorit,ies as follows: (1) a new fire station and training tower; (2) instead of depleting existing reserves, use revenue sharing for the $100,000 a year park develop- ment program; (3) reserve replenishment - new costs in public safety; remodeling Council Chambers; acquisition of old post office building; setting up equipment; re- placement fund, etc. Councilman Scott's comments Councilman Scott indicated he would like to get the library on the road, and put as much of the funds into this as possible. He noted that the County receives money based on the whole population and serviaes (such as the Comprehensive Health Planning requests) should be handled by the County. Councilman Scott added that he would be willing to sup- port the "Meals on Wheels" program if that portion that supports Chula Vista can be isolated. Mayor's comments Mayor Hamilton commented that Supervisor Walsh asked for some priorities that the City may have in regard to the County's Revenue Sharing funds. Listening to the testimonies tonight, the Mayor felt there was input which he could now give to the Supervisor. The Mayor added that he would like to see 85% of the $725,000+ put into capital improve- ments. He felt that besides the library, there are things facing the Council that should have some priority, such as (1) remodeling Council Chamber, and (2) acquisi- tion of the old post office building. -4- ~ August 29, 1973 Social Worker The Council again discussed the needs for a Social Worker and the County's responsi- bility in this regard. Motion to write letter It was moved by Hyde and seconded by Scott to the County that a letter be written to the County Board of Supervisors indicating that the Council has received this request for financial support (from Comprehensive Health Planning) but that it feels that since the County receives Revenue Sharing funds based on population of residents in the City of Chula Vista, and since the County is the agency that provides these services for the County, that funding of this organization out of Revenue Sharing funds should be the County. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde clarified the fact that he was speaking only to Mrs. Helton's request. Discussion ensued as to combining the requests of Mrs. Helton and Mr. Richardson into this one letter. Councilman Hobel suggested two letters be written to the County - one for each request. Inclusion in motion Councilman Hyde restated the motion to state that~o letters are to be written to the Board of Supervisors - one for each of the Comprehensive Health Planning requests. Councilman Scott agreed to the second and Motion carried the motion carried unanimously. Motion to support "Meals on It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Wheels" by CounciLman Scott and unanimously carried that the City support "Meal on Wheels" program in the amount of $2,000 from Revenue Sharing funds. Discussion of motion Mayor Hamilton suggested an amount, determined by the Council, be appropriated at this time for a year of operating time, and the "Meals on Wheels" program can then come back next year with a more clearly defined percentage of how much of the money was actually spent in Chula Vista. After further discussion, the Council con- curred that the amount should be $3,000. Amended motion Councilman Hyde amended his motion to state that the amount of $3,000 be approved. Councilman Scott agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. Recess A recess was called at 9:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:15 p.m. Motion on Revenue Sharing It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that through this fiscal year, 90% of the funds be allocated to the library, as was done last year, and 10% to non-reoccurring items. The priorities to be determined by the City Manager and acted upon by the City Council. -5- August 29, 1973 Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel spoke against the motion because of the 90% - 10% split, and commented on other areas of priority items he felt the Council should be con- sidering. He added that he would prefer to see a 70% - 30% or 80% 20% ratio. Councilman Hyde commented that there is money in the General Fund, Special Capital Outlay Fund, and the Cash Basis Fund which the Council could use for any priority need. Motion for Government It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Report by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that approval be given to the suggestion made by the City Manager that he be given the latitude for the $725,000+ of putting it in one category - that of the library for the purpose of his reporting this to the government. Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for personnel matters. The Council recessed at 9:25 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:54 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 4, 1973 at 7:00 p.m. City ~lerk /