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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1972/06/02 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA BUDGET SESSION NO. 4 Held Friday June 2, 1972 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber~ Civic Center, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None Also present: City Manager Thomson, Assistant City Manager Bourcier, Director of Finance Grant ACTIVITY NO. 1150 City Attorney Lindberg discussed Council's City Attorney action in eliminating the position of Deputy City Attorney. He stated this action, taken at the meeting of May 31, 1972, was a sudden and abrupt move, and he didn't feel it should have been taken. He is requesting reinstatement of this position. The Council indicated they took this action after discussing the matter with the Attorney both at the Budget session and at the Executive Session, following the views and direction from the Attorney. Mr. Lindberg remarked that he still feels the contract basis has great merit, but that an in-depth study would have to be made before approaching Council with a recommendation. He added that September would be a reasonable period of time. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that the pay step for the Deputy City Attorney not be increased, as proposed in the budget, because of the nature of the study to be conducted by the City Attorney. The City Attorney is directed to bring a report back to the Council giving all alternatives for the best type of service from the City Attorney's office. This report is due the first meeting in September (September 5, 1972). City Manager Thomson clarified the motion stating the position would remain but the salary would stay at the current level. Motion for adoption of Activity It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded No. 1150 by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Activity No. 1150 be adopted, as amended, and as recommended by the City Manager. DATA PROCESSING Councilman Scott referred to the discus- sion held at the last meeting regarding Data Processing, in which the NCR equip- ment was mentioned. He wanted to be sure it was understood that when the City goes out to bid, it would be a competitive bid. He asked that all comments regarding specific systems, brand names, or even reference to specific training sessions be deleted from the budget. RESOLUTION - SUPPORTING City Attorney Lindberg urged Council support AB 2370 IMPOSING A MORATORIUM of AB 2370. This bill grants a moratorium ON NUISANCE SUITS FOR A to cities on nuisance actions and alleged PERIOD OF TWO YEARS noise nuisances for a period of two years. The City of Inglewood has brought action against the City of Los Angeles for the noise resulting from the operation of the Los /~ngeles International Airport. Councilman Hyde expressed his opinion that the Council has not had a full-depth explana- tion of the subject to make ~ determination in the matter. No action taken It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously car- ried that no action be taken on this matter. PROPOSITION NO. 9 It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded JUNE 6th ELECTION by Councilman Hobel that the former action of the Council to table the resolution opposing Proposition 9 now be ~aken off the table. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: Councilman Egdahl (Councilman Egdahl arrived at this time.) RESOLUTION NO. 6449 Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading OPPOSING PROPOSITION 9 - of the text was waived by unanimous consent, ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Egdahl, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hyde Absent: None Parliamentary procedure Councilman Hyde questioned the parliamen- questioned tary procedure in this matter. City Attorney Lindberg explained that the action taken was correct; the matter was brought back by a member of the majority vote taken in tabling this issue. Recess A recess was called at 7:25 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 6448 City Attorney Lindberg announced that Mr. CO~4ENDING CARL STAHLHEBER Stahlheber, Postmaster of Chula Vista, is ON HIS RETIREMENT retiring. A ceremonial dinner will be held in his honor on June 3, 1972 at which time it would be appropriate for the Mayor to present him with a resolution from the Council commending him for his services to the City. Resolution offered Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None - 2 - ACTIVITY NOS. 2111-2200 City Manager Thomson reported that there Police are seven basic activities connected with the Activity. A net increase of seven posib tions is being requested. Two grants are tied in: one on crime scone investi- gation; the other is the Youth Bureau. The crime scene investigation grant has not been approved; therefore, ail related items to this grant should be deleted from the budget. Activity No. 2140 Chief Winters explained that the crime Police Agents scene investigation grant involves five positions which should now be deleted because of disapproval of the grant. City Manager Thomson asked that, after the assessed valuations are in, the staff be allowed to come back to Council for reconsideration of the reinstatement of these positions. Motion to delete positions It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the ~ive positions of Police Agents be deleted in Activity No. 2140 - Uniform Patrol. Activity No. 2111 Chief Winters noted the deletion of three Administration (Police) positions: two L±eutenants and one Sergeant The position of Sergeant will be reflected elsewhere in the budget. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Activity No. 2140 by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously car- ried that Activity No. 2111 be adopted, as recommended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 2112 Chief Winters noted the following Police Training change: allocation of $6,500 for educa- tional incentive program. He explained that any Patrolman or Agent that had an AA Degree would receive.2-1/2% above "E" Step; a Patrolman or Agent that had a Bachelor's Degree would receive 5% above "E" Step; any Sergeant having a Bachelor's Degree would receive 2-1/2% above "E" Step; and any Lieutenant or Captain holding a Master's Degree would receive 2-1/2% above "E" Step. Discussion on educational The Council held a general discussion incentive regarding this item. Questions were raised as to whether or not this should be part of the negotiations; the fact that the City is now paying for tuition and books up to $100 per year per person; the early retirement legislation for Police personnel at the age of fifty. Ammunition Councilman Scott questioned whether Police Training had sufficient ammuni- tion during the past fiscal year. Chief Winters stated that the Training Program had an ample supply of ammuni- tion. Motion to adopt educational It was moved by Councilman Hobel and se¢ond6d incentive by Councilman Egdahl that the educational incenti¥o-program be adopted. - 3 - The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion to adopt Activity It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded No. 2112 by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Activity No. 2112 be adopted, as recommended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 2130 City Manager Thomson explained the de- Services (Police) letion of the Clerk Ill to Clerk II positions. These Clerks will be held at the Y Step due to the classification study made in the Department. The Council questioned certain aspects of the various accounts in this Activity. Account No. 5252 In answer to Councilman Hobel's inquiry, City Manager Thomson stated he did re- view the entire telephone system in the Police Department with Captain Morrison. Assistant City Manager Bourcier announced that a study is currently being made whereby the City may go into a direct service, thereby eliminating the switch- board. Various accounts Chief Winters explained the need for a new calculator, the video tape, and the base station needod for County mutual aid. Motion to adopt It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, Activity No. 2130 seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Activity No. 2130 be adopted, as recommended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 2140 In answer to Councilman Scott's inquiry, Uniform Patrol Chief Winters explained the need for the 10-speed bicycles. These are used by plain-clothesmen in patroling certain key areas where there have been problems. The bicycles were part of the crime scene investigation grant, but the Chief would recommend they be left in the budget. Account No. 5101 City Manager Thomson stated there is Salaries a net reduction in this account by $63,120, Account Nos. 5269 and 5565 Chief Winters explained the LPG factor in the Police vehicles. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's query, Chief Winters stated that eight vehicles are replaced each year in the Uniform Patrol. The fleet consists of sixteen vehicles and is kept for a period of two years. Approval of Activity No. 2140 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unani- mously carried that Activity No. 2140 be adopted, as amended, and as recom- mended by the City Manager. - 4 - Chief Winters noted the following deletions of funds in this Activity due to the C.S.I. grant: Account No. 5304 - minus $350 5568 - "$5,250 (5 radios) 5568 - "$1,120 (2 camerss) Recess A recess was called at 9:05 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:23 p.m. ACTIVITY NO. 2150 Chief Winters explained in detail the Investigative Division Youth Service Bureau (Juvenile Coun- seling, Education and Investigation Unit), as proposed by the federal grant. This is a three-year grant, renewable each year. City Manager Thomson commented that if the grant is disapproved, he would pro- pose coming back to Council asking for the total funding of this account. Chief Winters noted the equipment and vehicles needed in the operation of this new function. Adoption of Activity No. 2150 It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Mayor Hamilton that Activity No. 2150 be adopted, as recommended by the City Manager. Amendment to motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Seett that the motion be amended to change the number of vehicles requested for the agents assigned to Youth Services from five to four. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hamilton Absent: None Activity No. 2150 adopted Motion to adopt Activity No. 2150 carried unanimously. City Manager Thomson announced that the total decrease to Account No. 5565 would be $2,200. ACTIVITY NO. 2160 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Support (Police) by Councilman Hobel and unanimously car- ried that Activity No. 2160 be adopted, as reco~ended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 2200 rt was mo~ed by Councilman Egd~hl, seconded Animal Regulation by CoUncilman Hobol:and unafiimously carried that Activity No. 2200 be adopted, as recom- mended by the City Manager. Councilman Scott referred to the letter from Mr. Morey Stewart concerning the operation of the animal shelter. Chief Winters indicated there was not too much validity to the letter. The small cages referred to were regulation size used throughout kennels everywhere. As - 5 - to cats, Chief Winters declared it was not a function of the Shelter to pick up cats; however, people do bring them in and ask to have them put to sleep. Summary Sheet It was moved by Councilman Hobel~ seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that the staff bring back a summary sheet to the Council meeting to be held Monday, June 5, 1972, noting the present status of the budget. RESOLUTION NO. 6450 - Offered by Councilman Scott, the reading of RELATISG TO GRANT PROPOSAL - the text was waived by unanimous consent, JUVENILE COUNSELING, EDUCATION passed and adopted by the following vote, AND INVESTIGATION (C.E.I.) UNIT to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hamilton~ Hyde~ Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Recess A recess was called at 10:07 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. ACTIVITY NOS. 2311 - 2340 City Manager Thomson explained there were Fire no major program changes in this Activity. Activity No. 2340 City Manager Thomson recommended this amount Account No. 5101 be reduced by $8,000 due to a reexamination of the salary steps. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Activity No. 2311 by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried Fire Administration that Activity No. 2311 be adopted, as recom- mended by the City Manager. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded Activity No. 2312 by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried Fire Training that Activity No. 2312 be adopted, as recom- mended by the City Manager. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded Activity No. 2330 by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried Fire Prevention that Activity No. 2330 be adopted, as recom- mended by the City Manager. In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Fire Chief ~ithey explained that about five or six years ago, all the fire extin- quishers used throughout the City were placed in this account. Activity No. 2340 Councilman Egdahl questioned the equipment Fire Suppression proposed to be purchased under Account No. 5568. City Manager Thomson explained that the Fire Department provides its own maintenance for its vehicles. Councilman Scott discussed having one place in the City for maintenance of all vehicles, using one set of equipment. City Manager Thomson indicated the Public Works Department is currently investigating this. Assistant City Manager Bourcier remarked that space was the problem at the Public Works Yard to work on the Fire vehicles. Chief Smithey stated that the staff member who works on these vehicles is a Fire Captain. His rate of pay is $14,000. There is a P.E.P. employee who helps him. - 6 - Account No. ~563 - A discussion was held regarding the size Improvements Other Th~n of the fuel tank (500 gallon) for diesel Buildings fuel for Fire Station No. 1. Councilman Scott felt it should, for all practical purposes, bma 1,000 gallon tank. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded Activity No. 2340 by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carrled that Activity No. 2340 be ap- proved, as recommended by the City Manager and as amended. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 10:40 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Monday, June 5, 1972, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. - 7 -