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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/06/08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITy OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Friday BUDGET SESSION NO. 5 June 8, 1973 An adjourned regular meeting was held by the City Council 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, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Park Superintendent Bradstreet GAS TAX Director of Public Works Cole explained the Activity Numbers 6100, reason for the unencumbered balance in this 6200, 6300, 6400 fund and reviewed the projects pending for the fiscal year 1973-74. Councilman Scott questioned GT-I: Interstate 5/54 Interchange Connection to Tidelands Avenue for the amount of $400,000 and asked what happens to this money if the State passes the Deddeh Bill (AB 885). City Manager Thomson said he met with the State officials today. There was originally 4-1/2 million dollars involved; 2-1/2 million dollars is now set up in the State budget. He added that the Bill is very general, and more informatioh will be available Monday (June 11) after the staff meets with National City. Mr. Thomson stated he would submit a report to the Council at the meeting Tuesday, June 12. REVIEW OF 1973-74 CAPITAL Councilman Egdahl questioned GT-8: Additional IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Funds for Widening of J Street - $71,000. Mr. Cole explained that, at the present time, they do not know if the traffic will show a need for widening. This money was put in to cover this possibility. Councilman Scott remarked that if the money was not designated for a specific project, it would go into the unencumbered surplus of the Gas Tax Punds and could be used when needed. Mr. Cole indicated that a project from the 1974-75 Program could be substituted for this project. Recess A recess was called at 8:07 p.m. and the meet- ing reconvened at 8:22 p.m. Motion to delete GT-8 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that GT-8 (Additional funds for widening J Street - $7],000] be dropped from the budget. Approval of Activities It was' moved by. Councilman Hobel, seconded 6100, 6200, 6300, 6400 by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Gas Tax Fund, Activities 6100, 6200, 6300 and 6400, be approved. 1973-74 Capital Improvement Council questioned SC-2; Landscape Parking Program Expenditures Lot - Fourth and park Way ~- $21,000. Council- man Scott asked if any consideration would be given to his suggestion for a Spanish-type park on this site, naming it after the Sister City, Irapuato. Director of Parks and Recreation Hall felt this could be done. SC-3 Landscape Civic Discussion ensued as to spending the $30,000 Center Annex for landscaping this area when plans are in progress to construct a library on this site within the next two years. Motion for change It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded )y of project Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that SC-3: Landscape Civic Center Annex - $30,000 be changed to SC-3: Park Land Development, Unspecified - $30,000. Staff report Councilman Hyde asked the Director of Parks and Recreation to bring back a report on his recommendations for this expenditure. Motion for approval of It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by 1975-74 CIP Expenditure Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Capital Improvement Program 1973-74 be approved, with the change in SC-3 as noted. Tennis Courts Councilman Hobel brought up the qBestion of additional tennis courts. Director of Parks and Recreation Hall stated he would like to bring back a recommendation to the Council that two additional courts be constructed in General Roca Park at a cost of $30,000. He would first, however, have to determine where the archery courts could go. Lights at school field Mr. Hall commented that the schools have asked for Council reconsideration of the school lights for the fiscal year budget 1974-75. City Manager Thomson remarked that the dog facility, budgeted in the amount of $65,000, will now cost $85,000. The Castle Park base- ball field lights were budgeted in the amount of $22,000 and this amount could be used for the dog pound. Councilman Scott indicated that the $30,000 budgeted for landscaping Civic Center Annex could be used to install the tennis courts at General Roca Park. Deletion of Castle Park Mr. Thomson asked if the $22,000 for Castle lighting Park lighting could be deleted and added to the dog pound facility fund. Included in motion It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the $22,000 for Castle Park lighting be deleted and tkat money be added to the dog pound facility Unencumbered funds Councilman Egdahl asked for a report on all the ~en~umbered funds. CitF Manager Thomson stated a report could be prepared this summer, Discussion Council discussion followed in which all of the capital imProvEment pro~ects were reviewed. Capital Improvement Program It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded approved by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the balance of the Capital Improvement program be approved at thi~'time. Swimming Program Director of parks and Recreation Hall pro- posed that the swimming fees be increased as follows: Children's passes - from $7.00 to $10.00 Adults (17 and over) - from $12.00 to $15.00 Family passes - from $22.00 to $30.00 Mr. Hall declared that a revenue of $3,200 is needed to cover the cost of the coach's salary and the lifeguard's. Need for program The Council discussed the need for such a program in the City - whether or not any revenues are derived from it. Motion to increase budget It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the budget be increased in the amount of $3,200 to cover the cost of this program (no increase in fees). Fund to be considered loan City Manager Thomson asked that, for account- ing purposes, this be put down as a "loan." If in the future some type of legislation is passed, this amount may be repaid. It would be a loan from the General Fund to the Parks and Recreation Fund. The Council concurred. CPO DECREASE City Manager Thomson noted the decrease in the CPO budget figure. Motion to reduce budget It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by amount Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to reduce Activity No. 1620, Account No. 5202, in the amount of $8,170. NEWSLETTER It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the Newsletter not be reinstated. MICROFILM COST WITH It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded STAR-NEWS by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the City share the cost with the STAR-NEWS to microfilm back issues of the newspaper. City Manager Thomson explained this would be Activity No. 4420, Account No. 5213. The City's share of this SO/S0 cost would be $1,000. OVERTIME City Manager Thomson referred to the Council's wish to discuss overtime for certain levels. Executive Session It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for per~c~nel reasons. HOTEL-MOTEL TAX City Manager Thomson explained that the i~crea~ed revenues that'would be realized from increasing the hotel-motel tax from 5% to 6% would be $14,800. He would recom- mend the increase based on the fact that the a~di~ional revenue is needed as the City has ~ ~ i~u~ed additional ~xpen~s in terms of the bu~'~vices, etc. Increase approved It was'moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried that ~ thin,tel-motel tax be increased to 6%. Motion for reconsideration It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded of Boards and Commissio%~ ~ by~Co~cilman Egdahl that the Boards and budget commissions budget be reconsidered. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-~it:- AYES: Councilmen Hobe~, Hamilton. Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Safety Council Program Councilman Hobel explained that he was asked by the commissioners to reinstate the $400 for membership in the San Diege S~£ety Council. Discussion followed as to the rationale and benefits derived from this organization. Previous action reaffirmed It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the Council reaffirm its previous action on this item [denial). Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Motion for reconsideration It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by of Community Promotions Councilman Scott and unanimously carried budget that the Community Promotions budget be reconsidered. Motion to reinstate COMBO It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that COMBO be reinstated in the budget to the tune of $1,ooo~ No second to motion The motion died for lack of ~econd. Assistant City Manager Bourcier reported on the increases and decreases in the budget. City Manager Thomson noted the additional $80,000+ was due to the bus system and the increase in insurance. REVENUES Director of Finance Grant reviewed the revenues. Sales Tax In answer to the Mayor's inquiry, Mr. Grant indicated that h~ is using the figure of 9% as growth factor in th~ income from sales tax. The City, will be realizing approximately $50,000 more than last year. - 4 - Utility Tax In answer to Councilman Hobel's question, Mr. Grant commented that in an elev~n~month ' period, the City collected $573,491 in utility taxes; the projection for the next fiscal year is $654,050. License Tax Discussion fo]lowed as to increasing the busi- ness license fees. Councilman Scott noted that these fees have not been increased since lg54. City M~nager Thomson stated that the staff is studying this area now and a report will be submitted to the Council. Reserves City Manager Thomson explained the reserve balance and the estimated percentage of reserve needed. By keeping the reserves at this level, no increase in tax would be needed. Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session at t0:05 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:26 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 1973 at 7:00 p.m. - 5 -