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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1973/05/23 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA BUDGET SESSION NO. 3 Held Wednesday May 23, 1973 An adjourned regular 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, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Public Works Cole, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall, Director of Building and Housing Grady, Fire Chief Smithey ACTIVITY NO. 1620 City Manager Thomson discussed the increases PLANNING in this budget which include five new positions. It was noted two of these positions are needed for the Environmental Review procedure and will not be a supplement to the Planning Department. Motion to approve Activity It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded No. 1620 with one position by Councilman Scott to approve the new posi- deleted tions of senior planner, planning technician, current planning supervisor and clerk II (this would eliminate the new position of junior planner). Alternate wording of Councilman Hyde modified the wording of his motion motion to: Approve the budget as recommended by the City Manager with the exception of the junior planner position, which is to be elimi- nated. Councilman Scott agreed to the second. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Hyde, Scott NOES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded Activity No. 1620 by Councilman Egdahl that Activity No. 1620 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Account No. 5213 City Manager Thomson discussed the costs in this (Activity No. 1620) account and noted that since the preliminary budget was prepared the staff has been able to utilize Gas Tax funds for the cost of preparing topography maps, which will reduce this account by $2,300. The new total for this account can, therefore, be $3,570. Motion to reduce amount It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded in Account No. 5215 by Councilman Hobel that Acceunt No. 5213 in Activity No. 1620 be reduced by $2,500 giving the account a new total of $5,570. Motion carries The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None PUBLIC SAFETY ACTIVITY NOS. 2311-2340 Fire Chief Smithey reviewed the increases in FIRE his proposed budget and discussed the manpower requirements for the City's new aerial ladder truck. This truck necessitates adding one position (Captain) to be manned on three shifts (three men are required). ACTIVITY NO. 2311 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Administration by Councilman Hobel that Activity No. 2311 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 2312 It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Training and Maintenance Councilman Egdahl that Activity No. 2312 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None DISCUSSION OF MANAGEMENT It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by AND OVERTIME TO BE BROUGHT Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that BACK the matter of management level employees receiving time and one-half pay and a defini- tion of management be brought back at an appropriate time during budget deliberations. ACTIVITY NO. 2330 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Fire Prevention by Mayor Hamilton that Activity No. 2330 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde ~Ac · ~ ~'z' ~ ~ ,, ' '~ ':" Noes: None ,- ~ , k- ~' .~ ~ Absent: None RECESS ~ 2~ ~ ~ A recess was called at 8:30 p.m. and the meeting ~ ..... reconvened at 8:45 p.m. ACTIVITY NO. 2500 City Manager Thomson reviewed this budget and EMERGENCY SERVICES noted this activity was previously known as "Civil Defense." Activity approved It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that Activity No. 2500 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: Non~ ACTIVITY NOS. 2411-2440 Director of Building and Heusing Grady dis- BUILDING AND HOUSING cussed the increases in this activity. He explained the need of a cash register in the department and the manpower hours saved, convenience to the department and to the public, and the savings of postage (mailing stamped receipts to permit applicants). ACTIVITY NO. 2411 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Administration by Councilman Hyde that Activity No. 2411 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 2420 It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded Inspection by Councilman Hyde that Activity No. 2420 be approved as recommended by the City Manager with the inclusion of $2,S00 for the purchase of a cash register. Activity approved with The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: inclusion of $2,500 for AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, cash register Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None Councilman Hyde suggested the staff look for a used or reconditioned cash register before actually purchasing a new one. ACTIVITY NO. 2430 Director of Building and Housing Grady reviewed Building Maintenance the man hours required for daily inspection, as well as maintenance of the air conditioning systems throughout the City. He also discussed the size pick-up truck that would be utilized by this repairman. Activity approved It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that Activity No. 2430 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None PURCHASE OF TRUCKS FOR CITY It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried to request the City Manager to examine the staffing of the City's pick-up trucks and when buying a new pick-up truck that the City attempt to purchase a compact truck and transfer an existing full size truck to where there is a need for the full size truck. ACTIVITY NO. 2440 It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded Communications by Mayor Hamilton that Activity No. 2440 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NOS. 3111-3320 Director of Public Works Cole discussed his PUBLIC WORKS proposed budget and reviewed the Mainstem program. ACTIVITY NO. 3111 It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded Administration by Councilman Hyde that Activity No. 3111 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Ceuncilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 3120 It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded Engineering-Civil by Councilman Egdahl that Activity No. 3120 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 3130 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Engineering-Traffic by Councilman Hobel that Activity No. 3130 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott~ Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 3220 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Street Operations by Councilman Hobel that Activity No. 5220 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 3290 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded Equipment Maintenance by Councilman Hobel that Activity No. 3290 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 3320 It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded Sewer System Maintenance by Councilman Scott that Activity No. 3320 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 3330 It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Sewer Income Councilman Scott that Activity No. 3320 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None ACTIVITY NO. 3340 It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded Sewer Service by Councilman Egdahl that Activity No. 3340 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Activity approved The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: None Absent: None CITY'S TREE POLICY There was a general discussion regarding the City's Tree Policy. Director of Public Works Cole stated the City is presently buying trees rather than maintaining a tree nursery. Assistant Director of Public Works Robens noted that by the end of this fiscal year the City will have planted 300 to 350 trees. LANDSCAPING FREEWAY In answer to Councilm~n Hobel's inquiry as to ENTRANCES TO CITY the status of landscaping the entrances to the City along the freeway, Director of Public Works Cole stated the latest he has heard is they (Planning Department) are developing the plan. CONSIDERATION OF OTHER Mayor Hamilton suggested that all the depart- BUDGET MATTERS ment budgets be completed tomorrow (May 24) night and after Councilman Scott returns from his trip (June 3) the other budget matters (Capital Improvement, Revenue, Gas Tax Funds) can be considered. PAINT SHOP OPERATION, Councilman Scott stated he looked at the 24 Broadway Paint Shop operation at the rear of 24 Broadway. NEXT BUDGET SESSION The Council decided to start the next Budget Session (Thursday, May 24) at 7:30 p.m. rather than at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. to the Budget Session scheduled for Thursday, May 24, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. Janet P. Marsh Secretary to the City Council - 5 -