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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/02/28 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. February 28, 1980 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Cox, McCandliss, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: Acting City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Planning Peterson, Director of Finance Grant, Director of Personnel Thorsen, Director of Community Development Desrochers 1. REPORT ON JESSOPS Director of Community Development Desrochers informed the AND ALPHA BETA Council that he has a call in to the officials of the Dayton- MARKET Hudson firm which is now owned by the Jessops family. This firm also owns the Mervyn's Department chain which is one of the steres that is going into the Bonita Plaza. Mr. Desrochers commented that Jessops' lease was up and they could not come to terms with the owner on a new lease. As to the Alpha Beta market, Mr. Desrochers said he contacted Mr. Markson, Vice President who stated that they are conduct- ing a market study now and this will be sent to him as soon as available. A more up-to-date report on both Jessops and Alpha Beta will be given to the Council at the Redevelop- ment Agency meeting on March 6. 2. RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT Director of Personnel Thorsen submitted a detailed report of this activity for the last quarter of 1979 (October 1 through December 31, 1979). (Councilman Scott arrived at this time - 4:12 p.m.) Insured programs Using charts, Miss Thorsen discussed the premiums paid for the insured programs (group health, retirement, Worker's compensation excess, public liability excess and fire/bond). The total cost amounts to $1,210.S40. Self-insured A chart was submitted depicting the following: Budgeted Reserve Retention Worker's Compensation $200,000 $S7S,069 $200,000 Public Liability 90,000 475,S90 500,000 Unemployment Ins. 47,390 80,230 no maximum (Councilman Gillow arrived at this time - 4:17 p.m.) General discussion Miss Thorsen commented on the magnitude of the risk management program in the City; the duties of the Risk Management Analyst Melinda Hawkins-Morris; the personnel in the Risk Management program; the outside agencies involved in the process; and the goals of the program. Miss Thorsen and Acting City Manager Asmus answered questions pertaining to the reserve fund, Worker's Compensation and various claims against the City. Worker's Compensation Director of Finance Grant reported that his department is doing a study now on Worker's Compensation and, overall, the City is in "good shape." The requirement for the projected claims from 1974 is $1,052,642; the reserve is $575,069; therefore, $467,575 must be met in this coming fiscal year. Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. -2- February 28, 1980 Unemployment insurance As to unemployment insurance, Mr. Grant stated that this fund ~s doing very well and no money will have to be transferred into that fund this year. Joint Powers Authority Miss Thorsen remarked that she is working with all the other cities in the County as to the feasibility of a joint powers authority for public liability especially in the area of purchasing excess insurance. In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Acting City Manager Asmus commented that there is a "softening" in liability insurance. Councilman Scott felt the staff should look into this coverage, review it each year, and determine whether or not the City wants to remain self-insured or reduce the cost of the heavy retention. Mayor Hyde noted that this matter will be discussed at budget time. Compliments to Risk The Council agreed with the Assistant City Manager that the Management Risk Manager is doing an excellent job and complimented her on the program presented today. Motion to accept report It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. 3. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR Director of Planning Peterson referred to the report submitted PROCEDURES to the Council on January 2 in which he explained the trans- fer of the responsibility of taking action on zone variances from the Planning Commission to the Zoning Administrator. The Council approved this on September 13, 1979 by a unanimous vote. The report defines the procedure in processing a variance application. Motion to accept report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that the report be accepted. Review in one year Mayor Hyde noted that the Council will review this procedure after if has been in operation for one year. 4. PROPOSED LANDFILL TIPPING In a written report to Council, Acting City Manager Asmus (DUMPING) FEE INCREASE reviewed the past disposal fee increases in the County since 1977. The Board policy calls for full cost recovery in the solid waste disposal program. On March 4, 1980, the County Board of Supervisors will consider its staff recommendation made in March 1979 for an increase of 45% (without capital cost recovery) or 63% (with capital cost recovery) and the establishment of a special fee for disposal of refuse collected in the "inter/or" zone as compared to those fees collected in the "coastal" zone. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the philosophy of the fee increase; the salary increases received by the County employees in this department over the past year; the oost of road improvements to the County dumps; the increased cost of the land value; the deficit of $32 million the County is now claiming; and their cash flow problem. Credit for land value Councilman Cox asked if any type of credit that is given for the increased value in the land (after the County has ceased using it for a dump) to take care of some of the capital costs. Mr. Asmus smd he ce,id not answer this but noted that the Coun- ty is now approaching it as a quasi-enterprise operation. If they buy a site for a dump, that cost will he ground into the full-cost recovery; however, when they sell the land after the dump is filled, then that increased price should go to off-set and pay for the full-cost recovery. Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. -3- February 28, 1980 Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and direction unanimously carried that the report bE accepted and staff be asked to prepare a letter summarizing the concerns of the Council and that a staff representative appear at the Board (of Super¥isor's) hearing on this matter (March 4, 1980) to reiterate it there. $. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Computer TV coverage Acting City Manager Asmus remarked that Councilman Gillow talked to Channel 39 regarding the City's computer operations. Their crew came out today and took shots of the operation which will be aired tonight sometime between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Channel 39 will also come back and film the computerized traffic signal system. A full-time South Bay reporter has been assigned to the area - a Mr. Whitney Soutnworth. Emphasis ~urvey Mr. Asmus presented each of the Council members with a questionnaire to be filled out for the March 15 workshop. The survey deals with the whole range of services the City is now providing and by filling out the survey, the Council will indicate "where we ought to be." The survey is due March 7. 6. MAYOR'S REPORT Task Force Mayor Hyde reported that Supervisors Hamilton and Hedgecock have prepared a letter to the Board of Supervisors recommend- ing that the joint Task Force be established to study the distribution of property taxes upon annexations. This matter will be considered by the Board of Supervisors on March 4. CPO Meeting Mayor Hyde stated that CPO will hold a General Assembly Meeting on Monday afternoon, March 3 to discuss the airport question. CPO will he recommending that (1) no ballot vote be ~ought on this issue; and (2~ Miramar appears to be the only site that offers the opportunity of meeting the criteria in the County for the airport. 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS SCOOT Meeting Councilman Cox announced that at the last Board meeting, SCOOT took action to direct a member of the Board and a staff member to go to Imperial Beach, National City and Coronado to invite them to become members of SCOOT. Council- man Cox said he will accompany Mr. Jack Bloom in talking to these cities. Employee Survey In answer to Councilwoman McCandliss' question, Acting City Manager Asmua said the results of the survey are being tabulated and will be ready on March 15. Workshop Emphasis Survey '~ouncilwoman McCandliss asked whether the department heads have listed and prioritized the programs they are working on now. She added this was the purpose of asking for the meeting (March 15) and will meet with staff on this. Animal Shelter Councilman Scott referred to tho County's full-cost recovery and indicated that the same should apply to the Animal Shelter. Councilman Scott proposed having those people who are irresponsible pay for the services of the Shelter - i.e.~ charge some fees for picking up the animals. Council- man Scott added that the staff should think about this and be ready to discuss it at budget time. Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. -4- February 28, 1980 EXECUTIVE SESSION It was meved by Mayer Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimeusly carried that an Executive Session be called for persennel evaluatien. City Atterney Llndberg was asked te attend the Sessien. The Ceuncil recessed to Executive Session at 5:19 p.m. and re¢onvened at 5:45 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjeurned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. to the meeting scheduled fer Tuesday, March 4, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.