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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/05/19 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. May 19, 1980 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Rooms 2 and 3~ Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. BUDGET REVIEW SESSION NO. 6 ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Development Services Administrator Robens, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Finance Grant, All Department Heads HOLD-OVER ITEMS ACTIVITY 0111 Budget request: $4,730 PLANNING COMMISSION City Manager's recommendation: $3,930 City Manager Cole said the Planning Commission budget is being considered separately from the other Boards and Commis- signs because of the unique level'of Planning Commission ac- tivity. He noted his recommendation for this budget is down about $1,000 from last year. Development Services Administrator explained that the reduc- tions, including travel allowance reduced to two Commissioners to attend the League of California Cities Planning Co~is- sioners Institute in Monterey and two Commissioners to the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Los Angeles. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 0111 Gil]ow and unanimously carried that Activity 0111 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. VISITOR CENTER REPORT Mayor Hyde said a request has been received from the Presi- dent of the Chamber of Commerce and the Chairman of their Convention and Visitor Bureau to consider thc Visitor Center Report early in the meeting. Motion to approve request It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman McCand- to consider Visitor Center liss and unanimously carried that the request be approved. Report at this time Chamber of Commerce Proposed budget: $46,589 Convention and Visitors Bureau Overview of Visitor Mr. Cole said this budget has been reviewed and there are Center operation and areas that can be reduced. He commented on the request for budget $3,900 for due5 to San Diego Con-Vis and said that since Con-Vis has also made a request for City membership, the Council may wish to consider this item separately. }lo also discussed the Copley International Corporation report; the hiring of the Consultant from San Diego Visitor and Conven- tion Bureau and the need to have their completed report; absence of rental figures for the 1-805 center; possible loss of signs if tho centers are closed; and the lack of support from visitor industries in the City. He said these and other factors make if difficult for staff to make a recommendation. Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -2- May 19, 1980 Council discussion The Council held an in depth discussion with staff concerning all aspects of the operation of these centers, including budget amounts; possibility of having private operation of the centers; the lack of a firm program for the centers; improvements in the centers since they have been operated by the Chamber of Commerce; and giving the Chamber additional time to see what they can accomplish~ Mayor Hyde noted that staff has not had an opportunity to analyze the proposals from the Chamber of Commerce, the Consultant and from Creaser-Price to make a recommendation and the Council is not in a position to make a decision at this time. Motion to set matter for It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilwoman Council Conference - and McCandliss that the Council affirm its interest in supporting allocate $15,000 as partial the continuation of the Visitor Centers, through some form funding of operation the City can support; that staff be asked to analyze the material provided from the Chamber, Con-Vis Consultant, and the private sector; and that a Council Conference be set for resolution of this matter at such time as the City Manager's staff has had an opportunity to evaluate this and come up with a recommendation; and that in the meantime the Council allocate the sum of $15,000 for the 1980-81 budget which would be considered as suffi- cient money to provide the City's level of support for one quarter into the year, and subsequently funds would have to be determined by Council decision at a later date. Council discussion Council discussion followed concerning the dollar amount of $15,000; possibility of using 2% of the TOT tax for tourism and promotional facilities; the need for a firm program; concern regarding the one quarter period of time; and the deadline for making a decision. Motion modified Mayor Hyde said he would modify his motion to delete the amonnt of $15,0.00 for one quarter of the year - simply allocate $15,000 - and that a decision on the final program be determined by the Council prior to June 30, 1980 (remainder of motion to stand). Councilwoman McCandliss agreed as the second. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously as modified. Request of San Diego Councilman gillow referred to the request of the San Diego Con-Vis Convention and Visitors Bureau that the City invest $15,000 in the Buret. Motion to appropriate It was moved by Councilman Gillow and seconded by Councilman $15,000 to San Diego Cox that the Council appropriate $15,000 for membership in Con-Vis Con-Vis, pending their justification of whst that money would buy - their justification to be made at the Council Conference. Speaking against motion Mayor Hyde o×pressed his concern regarding the line amount of $15,000. Councilwoman McCandliss and Councilman Scott also spoke against the $15,000 as not being justified. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Gillow NOES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandllss, Scott Absent: None Motion to approve It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss, seconded by Coun- $160 membership cilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council appropriate $160 for membership S.D. Con-Vis Bureau. SU~qARY OF CETA City Manager Cole distributed a summary of CETA allocations ALLOCATIONS as of May 19, 1980. Assistant City Manager Asmus noted that the total of 89 slots is the potential and the City is in the process of filling some of the vacancies. Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -3- May 19, 1980 Information on The City Manager also distributed information to the City vehicles Council on the City vehicles showing class and department. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT P~O~M (C~P) Civic Center Patio Development Services Administrator Robens explained that one item, through oversight, was not included in the CIP. This was the program to make the plaza at Civic Center less slippery by sandblasting the tile with a design at an estimated cost of $7,000. Council discussion Council discussion ensued concerning the problem created by wet tiles and the potential liability of the City; alterna- tives to sandblasting; and that the coating that was applied was ineffective. Motion to approve $7,000 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman for patio McCandliss and unanimously carried that the Council approve $7,000 for efforts to solve the problem of the slippery tile in the patio with the understanding that this not be done until a successful test sampling is made. SC-12 - Library and Police Budget request: $10,000 Facilities; Energy Conser- City Manager's recommendation: $10,000 vation study In answer to a query from Mayor Hyde, Assistant City Manager Asmus said that alternative funding could come from the Revenue Sharing account. Motion to use It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Revenue Sharing funds and unanimously carried that this be taken out of Revenue Sharing funds, and the project approved as recommended by the City Manager. SC-13 - Automated Fueling Budget request: $40,000 City Manager's recommendation: $40,000 Motion to fund from It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Revenue Sharing account Gillow that this amount be taken out of Revenue Sharing funds, and the project be approved. The motion carried by a vote of 4-1 with Councilwoman HcCandliss voting "no". RC-0$ - Telegraph Canyon Budget request: $300,000 Flood Control Channel City Manager's recommendation: $300,000 Participation It was moved by Councilmar~ Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde Motion to approve RC-08 and unanimously carried that Project RC-O8 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. RC-09 - Security Residents Budget request: $11,000 Program City Manager's recommendation: $11,OOO Motion to approve RC-09 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman and freeze funds pending Gillow and unanimously carried that project RC-09 be evaluation of program at approved, but frozen until an evaluation is made of the Greg Rogers Park success of the program at Greg Rogers Park, and is to include Hilltop Park and the potential of using Rohr Park ~nor as a possible resident housing site. RC-IO - Public Works Budget request: $39,000 Center - Addition and City Manager's recommendation; $39,000 Alteration Motion to use Revenue It wag moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Sharing funds and approve and unanimously carried that this amount be taken out of RC-10 Revenue Sharing funds and the project approved as recom- mended by the City Manager. Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -4- May 19, 1980 RC-11 - Public Service Budget request: $118,000 Building and City Hall - City Manager's recommendation: $118,000 Install Solar Energy Collector System Motion to use Revenue It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow Sharing funds and approve that funds for this project (RC-11) be taken out o£ Revenue project Sharing; and that it be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott stated that the first line of grants for solar energy is for schools and then for hospitals. He felt it would be prudent to wait for funds from the Federal Govern- ment to support this project as a public building. Council- man Cox agreed, noting that the "state of the arts" is changing and a less expensive system may be available later. Motion carried ~e motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilman Gillow Noes: Councilmen Scott, Cox Absent: None SI-05 - Otay Valley Road Budget request: $13,000 Trunk Sewer Modification City Manager's recommendation: $13,000 at Melrose Avenue and Palm Avenue Motion to approve SI-05 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Project SI-0S be approved as recommended by the City Manager. SI-06 - Country Club Area - Budget request: $10,000 Replacement and/or lining City Manager's recommendation: $10,000 existing sewers - Study (Construction proposed in FY 1981-82) Motion to approve SI-06 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that Project St-06 be approved as recon~nended by the City Manager. SI-07 - Walnut Avenue Sewer - Budget request: $130,000 Replacement of existing con- City Manager's reconunendation: $130,000 crete sewer along SD[AE Railroad between "G" and "J" Streets (Also see DF-1 - FYSO-81 $200,000) Motion to approve SI-07 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that Project SI-07 be approved aa recommended by the City Manager. TS-03 - "E" Street and Budget request: $53,000 Woodlawn Avenue Traffic City Manager's recommendation: $53,000 Signal Installation In response to questions from the Council, Development Services Administrator Robens said this signal installation is being recommended because of an accident problem. Motion to approve TS-fi3 It was moved by Councilman Gillow and seconded by Council- man Cox that Project TS-05 be approved as recommended by the City Manager Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss, Councilman Scott Absent: None Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -8- May 19, 1980 TS-04 - "L" Street/Industrial Budget request: $13,000 Boulevard - Traffic Signal City Manager's recommendation: $13,000 Modification Motion to approve TS-04 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that Project TS-04 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. GT-117 - Fourth Avenue Budget request: $167,000 Resurfacing, City Manager's recommendation: $167,000 "F" Street to "G" Street and "H" Street to "L" Street Motion to approve GT-117 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that Project GT-117 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. GT-118 - Fourth Avenue Budget request: $33,000 Street Lighting from "F" City Manager's reconunendation: $33,000 Street to "G" Street Motion to approve GT-118 It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Project GT-118 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. GT-119 - Bonita Road Street Budget request: $64,000 Lighting from Willow Street City Manager's recommendation: $64,000 to Otay Lakes Road Motion to approve GT-119 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilwoman McCandliss and unanimously carried that Project GT-119 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. GT-120 - Conversion of Street Budget request: $20,000 Lights from Mercury Vapor City Manager's recommendation: $20,000 to High Pressure Sodium Vapor - Continuous Program Motion to approve GT-120 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that Project GT-120 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. GT-121 - Bonita Road - Budget request: $52,000 Improvements to reduce City Manager's recommendation: $32,000 traffic safety hazards at Willow Street ant Otay Lakes Road Motion to approve GT-121 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Project GT-121 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. GT-122 - East "L" Street The Council concurred that this item be trailed until later Reconstruction in the meeting. BF-1 - Walnut Avenue Sewer Budget request: $200,000 Replacement of existing City Manager's recommendation: $200,000 concrete sewer along SD&AE Railraod between "G" and "J" Street (Also see SI-07 - FYSO-S]) Motion to fund BP-1 from It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Council- Revenue Sharing account woman McCandliss that this project be funded out of the Revenue Sharing account. Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -6- May 19, 1980 Speaking against motion Mayor Hyde spoke against the motion, stating that Bayfront money is more restricted in its use and that Revenue Sharing funds can be used with more flexibility. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Scott, Gillow NOES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, McCandliss Absent: None Motion to fund Project It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde from Bayfront Development that Project BF-1 be funded from Bayfront funds. funds Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, McCandliss, Gillow Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion to approve BF-1 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that Project BF-1 be approved as recom- mended by the City Manager. BF-2 - Third Avenue Improve- Budget request: $600,000 ment between "F" and "G" City Manager's recommendation: $600,000 Streets (Also see BG-86/ FY80-81 $25,000 and FY81-82/ $150,000) Motion to approve BF-2 It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that Project BP-2 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. PD-18 - Sweetwater Budget request: $150,000 Regional Park - Construction City Manager's recommendation: $150,000 of Ballfields (County's share of cost $100,000) Motion to approve PD-18 It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox that Project PD-18 be approved as recommended by the City ~nager. Discussion of motion Councilwoman McCandliss referred to a previons Council action referring the matter of the ballfields back to the County and expressed her concern in approving construction at this time. Councilman Scott also expressed his concern regarding con- struction costs, possible flooding problems and related costs, and the location not being the most desirable. Motion modified and Mayor Hyde said he would modify his motion to approve the carried project contingent on a satisfactory agreement being executed by the County for sharing in the maintenance costs. Councilman Cox agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. PD-19 - Rienstra Sports Budget request: $30,000 Complex Renovation City Manager's recommendation: $30,000 (Also see PD-15 - FY79-80/ $50,400) Motion to approve PD-19 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that Project PD-19 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. PD-20 - Park Way Gym Budget request: $72,000 Interior Renovation City Manager's recommendation: $72,000 ~tion to approve PD-20 It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that PD-20 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -7- May 19, 1980 PD-21 - Golf Course Budget request: $20,000 Jogging and Equestrian City Manager'~ recommendation: $20,000 Trails Motion to approve PD-21 It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman Gillow that Project PD-21 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Councilwoman McCandliss expressed her concern in approving budget items when there are still questions. (Re report by Equestrian/Jogging Committee has not yet been submitted to the Council.) Motion carried The motion to approve PD-21 carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Gillow, Hyde, Scott Noes: Councilwoman McCandliss Absent: None LTF-05 - Bus Maintenance Budget request: $424,000 Facility Construction City Manager's recommendation: $424,000 Motion to approve LTF-05 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that LTF-05 be approved as recom- mended by the City Manager. LTF-06 - Bus Stop Improve- Budget request: $26,000 ments/Six year program City Manager!s recommendation: $26,000 Motion to approve LTF-O6 It was moved by Mayor ltyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and ~animously carried that LTF-06 be approved as recom- mended by the City Manager. LTF-07 - Bicycle Route Budget request: $35,000 Improvements - Study only City Manager's recommendation: $35,000 Motion to eliminate LTF-07 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that Project LTF-07 be eliminated. Study approved by CPO Mayor Hyde reported that at the CPO meeting today, this matter was considered and approved and if the City is eligible for other types of bicycle improvements, he felt the CPO would he favorable to a modification of the request. Motion for staff to seek It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott alternative uses of this that the staff be requested to look into alternative uses money for this money, and if 5ome alternatives are found, that the City submit a request to CPO for allocation of funds. Staff recommendation Staff recommended as an alternative that they be authorized to prepare a program, as the City would still be eligible for funding from LTF and thus the City would recover funds for staff time. Substitute motion to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and change project to a bicycle unanimously carried that this project be changed from ridership program bicycle route improvements to a bicycle ridership program in the amount of $35,000, and the Council ask staff to develop such a program and submit it to CPO as a replace- ment for the study. BLOCK GRANT FUNDS It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow (BG-83, BG-84, BG-85, and unanimously carried that the Council approve all of BG-86 and BG-87) the Block Grant Fund program~ in thi~ budget. Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -8- May 19, 1980 BG-83 Budget request: $120,000 City Manager's recommendation: $120,000 BG-84 Budget request: $147,000 City Manager's recommendation: $147,000 BG-85 Budget request: $23,000 City Manager's recommendation: $23,000 BG-86 Budget request: $250,000 City Manager's recommendation: $250,000 BG-87 Budget request: $20,000 City Manager's recommendation: $20,000 RECESS The Council recessed at 6:32 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:42 p.m. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GT-122 - East "L" Street Con- Budget request: $50,000 struction and Melrose Avenue/ City Manager's recommendation: $50,000 East "L" Street Tra-fic Signal DSA Robens recommended that the City Engineer not sign the (Construction proposed in FY 1981-82) plans to put in the signal until the hill on "L" Street is cut down because of the accident potential. He said the de- sign is scheduled for 1980-81 and the construction for 1981- 1982. Motion to schedule project It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde for FY 1981-82 with that this project be moved back one year with construction construction in 1982-83 to start in 1982-83. Council discussion Council discussion followed with staff concerning the changes made on Nacion which will impact the traffic pattern on "L" Street, the need to cut down the hill as a safety factor; the average daily trips in this area (Mel- rose now meets the warrant for a signal); and the impact of the signal at 1-805 and Telegraph Canyon Road. It was the consensus that these changes be evaluated for a period of time before installing a signal at Melrose. Motion carried The motion to move Project GT-122 back for one year carried unanimously. GAS TAX FUND - 2500 ACTIVITY 2501 Budget request: $316,000 City Manager's recommendation: $516,000 ACTIVITY 2502 Budget request: $50,000 City Manager's recommendation: $50,000 ACTIVITY 2503 Budget request: $360,000 City Manager's recommendation: $360,000 ACTIVITY 2504 Budget request: $7~500 City Manager's recommendation: $7,500 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyd~ and Gas Tax Fund except unanimously carried that the Gas Tax Fund 2500 be approved - for Activity 2502 except Activity 2502 (deferred to FY 1981-82 and 1982-83). (GT-122 - East "L" Street Construction) OBJECT ACCOUNT NO. 5269 City Manager Cole referred to his memorandum of F~y 9, 1980 Equipment Maintenance concerning adjustment in preliminary budget figures for Object Account 5269 throughout the various department activities to reflect the increased cost of gasoline. The adjustment will increase the total operating budget by $105,790 - from a total of $646,550 to a new total of $752,340. -9- May 19, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the new amounts for Object Account 5269 as shown in the City Manager's memorandum dated May 9, 1980, be approved and the budget adjusted to show Activities and amounts as follows: Activity Amount Activity Amount 0105 1,670 1420 7,020 0150 2,230 1430 3,610 0210 3,380 1431 6,480 0260 1,590 1732 10,690 0420 2,200 1740 121,080 0440 1,930 1741 100,090 0620 3,310 1750 35,560 1011 2,670 1760 69,510 1020 5,970 1761 5,090 1030 5,470 1511 2~920 1040 133,190 1520 77,140 1080 35,140 1522 2,030 1100 11,070 1531 1,930 1220 5,000 1534 4,330 1301 920 2150 62,330 1320 7,420 2300 1,010 1330 8,520 4020 1,220 1340 2,780 7000 3,830 1401 2,010 Budget request: $18,850 City Manager's recommendation: -0- Assistant City Manager Asmus noted that the Police Department budget was approved by the Council with the deletion of the Youth Counselor and the addition of a Senior Analyst. Council discussion ensued with the staff including comments on (1) staff concern that this is not the primary purpose of the Police Department; (2) the program is effective; (3) possibility of referral to other agencies; (4) whether other cities have this type of program; and the question of who should fund the program - other agencies or private sources. It was noted that several letters have been received from individuals and organizations requesting that the program be continued. It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Youth Counselor be included in the Police Department budget for FY 1980-81. Councilman Scott asked that the Council be given more facts on the number of people involved, rate of return, etc., be- fore next year's budget sessions. Councilman Scott said he felt this is an item for negotia- tion as a matter of principle. Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that he agrees it is an item for negotiation; however because of the limited number of people affected, it is not an important matter to the negotiating team. It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Council not approve Account 5102 - Differential in Activity 1040 (for Field Training Officer - $5,870). Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -10- May 19, 1980 ACTIVITY 0250 Mayor Hyde referred to the staff report, "City Staff Account 5224 - Training Training," and the budget request for $3,480 for city-wide City Personnel (Management) management training. This matter was placed on the Want List at the meeting of May 10. Motion not to fund It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Council- additional training woman McCandliss that the Council not fund the city-wide management training program. Council discussion Council discussion followed with staff regarding the impor- tance of staff training in all areas; it is critical for the proper person to be the trainer initially as staff will have to continue the on-going program; questions whether the procedure is legal; the program is not expensive; the consensus that there is no conflict of interest involved. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion. Councilwoman McCand- liss withdrew the second. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman management training with Scott and unanimously carried that the amount be approved specific request to be as reco~ended by the City Manager ($3,480) with the pro- made by staff vise that staff come back with a specific request for the expenditure of the funds at the appropriate time with the City Attorney's advice and comment on the proposal. ACTIVITY 02S0 Assistant City Manager Asmus reported that the person in- Account 5203 volved in this program is no longer with the City and if (Recovery Resource there is still interest, a new program would have to be Program) developed. He stated that $5,000 would be the recommended budget amount for this type of program. Councilman Scott spoke in favor of the program as being one that "is long over due" for the benefit of the City and the employees. Motion to budget $5,000 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman for Recovery Resource Cox and unanimously carried that $5,800 be budgeted as Program "seed money" for this program. ACTIVITY 0105 Councilwoman McCandliss said that the discussion is for the City Council "position" of Mayor and agreed that it should be a full (Mayor's expense account) time position, and if the salary is not adequate, it should be presented to the voters for an increase. She expressed concern for using this account for other than actual expenses. Motion for $150 per It was moved by Councilwoman McCandliss and seconded by month expense account Councilman Scott that $150 per month be provided in the expense account for the Mayer. Coo~ncil discussion followed concerning the background of the current expense allowance for the Mayor; the voters were aware of this account when they voted to increase the Mayor's salary; the City Attorney has ruled that is is legal; and the question is only on the amount. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilwoman McCandliss NOES: Councilmen Gillow, Cox, Scott Abstain: Mayor Hyde Absent: None Membership dues; City Manager Cole said he has discussed this membership San Diego Country Club with Community Development Director Desrochers and he s~es ho problem in deleting this from the budget. Motion to delete It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman membership in Cox and unanimously carried that this membership be deleted Country Club from the Council budget. Held Monday - 4:30 p.m. -11- May 19, 1980 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 0105 Cox and unanimously carried that ACTIVITY 0105, City Council, be approved as recommended by the City Manager and as amend- ed. Councilwoman MeCandliss noted her opposition to approval of the Mayor's expense account. ACTIVITY 0210 It was moved by Councilman Scott that the Senior Administra- City Administration tive Analyst be eliminated. (Senior Administrative Analyst) The motion died for lack of a second~ Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott an8 seconded by Mayor Hyde position that the position of Senior Administrative Analyst be funded. The motion carried by a vote of 4-1 with Council- man Scott voting "no." ACTIVITY 2150 Director of Parks and Recreation Hall suggested that the Account 5568 - Other request for one three-way Fairway Mower Unit ($2,800) and equipment one Blitzer Unit ($780) he deleted from this account and retain the two Greens Mowers ($14,000) leaving a balance in Account 5568 of $24,120. Motion to delete $3,580 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde from Account 5568 and unanimously carried that Mr~ Hall's recommendation be accepted. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Councilman Cox stated that the Economic Development Task Force has been requested to make recommendations which may involve the need to expend funds for implementation - on a case by case basis as approved by the Council. Motion to budget It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman $25,000 for Economic Cox and unanimously carried that the amount of $25,000 Development be budgeted (for economic development). FREEWAY LANDSCAPING Principal Administrative Analyst Dave Byers said he has discussed the freeway landscaping with CalTrans and they have indicated it is possible for the City to pay CalTrans for engineering and construction, but the City would not be reimbursed. He stated they have budgeted in their FYS0-81 budget to complete the landscaping segments on 1-805, but that I-S will not be done. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Motion for letter to It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and CalTrans unanimously carried that staff prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to inform CalTrans of the Council's keen interest in the landscaping for this area. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for May 20, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. JENNIE M. FULASZ, CMC CITY CLERK Deputy City Clerk