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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1981/03/19 MINUTES OF A JOINT CITY COUNCIL/SCHOOL DISTRICTS MEETING Held Thursday, March 19, 1981 Council Conference Roo~ City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus Chula Vista Elementary School District: Sharon Giles, Judith Bauer, Opal Fuller, Penny Allen, Superintendent Len Servetter, John Linn, Busi- ness Manager Sweetwater Union High School District: Bobbie ~rris, Rick Wood, Ruth Chapman, (Judith Bauer), Superintendent William Padelford, James Tucker, Business Manager SouthwesternCollege: President Chet DeVore, Member Jerry Griffith 1. NEED FOR CITY AND SCHOOLS TO PRESENT A UNITED FRONT IN DEVELOPING NEW FUNDING SOURCES FROM STATE LEGISLATURE Superintendent Servetter commented that one of the areas the legislature appears to be looking at for funds for making up the Proposition 13 shortfall is the property tax money that has been going to the cities and counties in the last couple of years, which was, at one time, the primary source of income for the school districts. The school districts would like to have that money; however, the cities would not want to lose it. Dr. Servetter stated, therefore, that the schools and cities must work together - demonstrate to the legislators a common interest of the services provided for the community. Discussion ensued as to methods of accomplishing this: having an open meeting with the area's legislatures; first have a "mutual education society" to work out the details and then go to the legislators; establish a task force of one repre- sentative from each of the districts; using the FOCUS group. Mayor Hyde noted the concurrence of the group that Sharon Giles will head up a Task Force made up of at least one elected representative from each of the respective agencies and'a staff person. The committee will meet at a time to be called by Mrs. Giles. Mayor Hyde added that Councilman Cox will be the Council's representative plus a person designated by the City Manager. 2. SHARING USE OF FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS City Manager Cole noted the following areas that look promising for the sharing of the facilities; print shop/microfilming; purchasing/warehousing; gardening and landscaping; custodial and building maintenance; data processing. Mr. Cole discussed the immediate need for use of the microfilming equipment at the Sweet- water Union High School District and asked for authorization from the group to go forward on this for further study -- perhaps even have a pilot project with a goal toward implementing the projects on a long-range basis. During discussion, comments were made regarding having a one-day workshop; the necessity for determining costs-sharing; Dr. Servetter's willingness to call the meeting together; taking this matter back to each of the Districts for their consideration. Mayor Hyde clarified the conceptual approval by this group for the idea that at the management level, there will be an effort to coordinate the items listed by the City Manager and that Dr. Servetter will accept the responsibility for the lead action on it. 3. SCHOOL DISTRICT'S CONSIDERATION OF NEED FOR SCHOOLS CAUSED BY NEW SUBDIVISIONS Sharon Giles explained AB255 which has passed the Assembly and is on the way to the Senate. She said Assemblyman Leroy Greene is most unhappy with San Diego County's "liberal" interpretation of the law regarding developer's fees. He intends to completely eliminate the school district's ability to collect develop- ers' fees or to deal directly with the developers for temporary facilities. Held Thursday -2- March 19, 1981 The legislators are suggesting that the overcrowding situation be determined by a formula used by the State Allocation Board. Mrs. Giles indicated this would be a "disaster" for their district since computation of the floor space would reveal the space; howevor, it is not in the area of development where needed. Discussion involved the details of the formula and the square footage determina- tion; recommendation by Assemblyman Greene that the State should have the re- sponsibility of constructing the schools; the school district's enrollment for the past ten years; the special classes now mandated by the State; the loss of the right to go to the electorate and ask for more schools; loss of matching funds; discussion of AB 201; abuses by some cities and counties on the developers' fees. It was the concurrence of the assembly that this matter be discussed by Mrs. Giles' Task Force. (President DeVore and Mr. Griffith left at this time - 4:45 p.m.) 4. IMPROVEMENT OF TELEGRAPH CANYON ROAD EAST OF HILLTOP DRIVE Senior Civil Engineer Harshman stated that the project would include not only the school frontage on Telegraph Canyon Road but some improvements on the south side in order to provide bike lanes all the way from Hilltop to "L" Street. The entire project is estimated at $225,000. The sharing costs for that portion of the project for which the City and school district are jointly concerned would come to approximately $52,000 each (includes engineering fees). Mr. Jim Tucker, Business Maanger, Sweotwater Union High School, said he objected to the street lighting costs since he feels this is the responsibility of the City and not the school district. From the standpoint of safety for the school children, he agreed that the project would commit the school district. Mayor Hyde referred this matter to the respective boards for action with the City's staff to meet with the Sweetwater Union High School District to discuss the matter further. Superintendent Padelford stated his Board will consider this matter on April 6. 4a. Street Warning Sign at Hilltop in the area of San Miguel Road Mrs. Ruth Chapman noted the hazardous condition existing in this area whereby a light pole is constantly being hit. She asked for consideration of putting in a warning sign. Councilman Scott said he would bring this up at the next Council meeting. 5. VANDALISM CAUSED BY PROXIMITY OF SCHOOLS AND PARKS, FOR EXAMPLE, LOMA VERDA AND OTAY Dr. Servetter declared that in the last few years, the activities of the youngsters have changed whereby now they are actually coming into the school grounds during the day from the recreation areas and creating problems with the confrontation with the students and teachers. A suggestion was made to fence off adjacent park areas with a gate which can be closed during the day. During discussion, comments evolved around the various problems at the various school/parks; placing a mobi]ehome on the premises; having the elementary school call the high school district and report the students on the school property; calling the police; getting some visible response; responsibility of the parties who use the park areas to clean up the areas; charging the organization5 a deposit and if the area is not cleaned up, the money would be ~ept. Dr. Servetter said he will follow up on these suggestions. 6. CROSSING GUARDS Dr. Servetter remarked that a survey was taken a few months ago by the principals at the various schools and they came up with "objectable, non-agreeable criteria" that eleven (11) crossing guards were needed. Dr. Servetter suggested having some criteria by which the City Council would be willing to acknowledge and establish crossing guards. Held Thursday -3- March 19, 1981 The discussion which followed centered around establishing a system similar to a "warrant system"; surprise on the part of some of the Councilpersons that the City was actually involved in this program; Sargent Billy Cox's explanation of the legislation established two years ago directed school districts, when they feel that they have a problem, to present it to the City and the requirement of the City to provide adult crossing guards at specific locations; looking to the PTA for getting mothers who might like to earn extra money; using volunteers. Mayor Hyde asked the school districts to contact Sargent Cox or the City Manager directly on this problem and further, that the elementary school district take the initiative on this - getting together with City staff to establish a set of criteria. 7. GENERAL CO~MENTS a. Chula Vista City Elementary School District Dr. Servetter expressed his appreciation to the Police Department, specifically Captain John Kohls for his assistance in meeting with teachers and staff regard- ing the safety of teachers on the campuses. The members of the School Board also extended their thanks to the Council for its support regarding developers' fees. b. Sweetwater Union High School District Mrs. Chapman noted the time and work put in by the school band on the concerts in Memorial Park and asked that some recognition be given to them. Mrs~ Morris commented on her concern regarding the construction of schools in the EastLake project - that it should be done at the same time as the residences go in. c. Southwestern College/Sweetwater Community College District None d. City Council (1) Councilman Giltow remarked that he met with representatives of the "Meals-on-Wheels" program and they wondered if the school district would permit those students owning cars to leave the school grounds at noon time to deliver the meals. Dr. Servetter indicated it would be better to get the PTA people, and he would meet with Councilman Gl]low and follow through on this. (2) Councilman Cox asked the elementary school district to work with the City on the location of mobile homes as security units in the school/park areas. (3) Councilman Cox stated that the City can work with the school districts on providing bus transportation to students. Mrs. Bauer suggested making routes available for the students. Mrs. Allen commented that it was suggested by a legislator that the buses that would be going to a certain destination could, perhaps, be used to transport students back on that bus. City Manager Cole stated he would work with the school district on this. (4) Mayor Hyde announced that the next meeting of this group will be held in six months. The Elementary School District will host the meeting (bring the refreshments) and the Mayor will chair the meeting. ADJOURNMENT at 5:35 p.m, Jennie M. ' , CMC, City C~/rk