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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1980/09/18 MINUTES OF A JOINT COUNCIL/SCHOOL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, September 18, 1980 Council Cnnference Room, City Hall Councilmen present: Mayor }~de, Councilmen Scott, Gillow, Cox, McCandliss (arrived late) Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, DSA Robens Others present: Chula Vista City School District: Sharon Giles Judith Bauer Penny Allen Opal Fuller Len Servetter, Superintendent John Linn, Business Manager Sweetwater Union High School: Ernest Azhocar (Judith Bauer) Ruth Chapman Bobble Morris Richard Wood W. Padelford, Superintendent J.Tucker and P. Jolliff Southwestern Community College: Mary G. Brummett Chet DeVore, President 1. DEVELOPER FEES - STATUS (SweetWater U~ion High School District) Director of Planning Petersen discussed his report to the Ceuncil on September 16 in which he reviewed both resolutions of the two school districts noting their fee structures based on "overcrowding conditions." Mr. Peterson remarked that the question before the Council is whether those two resolutions do indeed con- stitute "clear and convincing evidence" of overcrowding. City Attorney Lindberg indicated that the two resolutions reflect an opinion of both the school boards but that they do not constitute a type of evidence the Council would need to establish a fee schedule for a subdivision. In the past, the Council has always acted on the letter received from the school district stating that the overcrowded conditions have been mitigated (developers have paid the fees). A general discussion ensued regarding the staff's notification to the school districts of the subdivisions submitted for approval; the school district's meetings with the developers and the letter from the school districts to the City. Dr. Servetter stated that the staffs (school and City) should get together and resolve any concerns regarding any lack of communication in notification of new subdivisions. He added that he would initiate this meeting. Joint Council/School Meeting page 2 September 18, 1980 2. SELECTION OF SCHOOL SITES IN NEWLY DEVELOPING SUBDIVISIONS (City of Chula Vista) Director of Planning Peterson commented on the school district's indecision regarding school site in the E1 Rancho del Rey Unit No. 6 area (high school site). Although the district was informed at least nine months in advance, they did not make a decision regarding the high school site until a month after the City Council approved the tentative map - the decision was that a site was not needed. However, had the school district decided they wanted a site, they would have had to personally negotiate with the developer to get a revised tentative map back to the Council. Discussion followed in which the various members of the boards noted the "zero" bond monies available for school constructions; attendance factors; and the use of the collected fees for temporary classrooms and bussing. 3. CITY GROWTH - IMPACT ON SCHOOLS (Chula Vista City School District) The Mayor noted that this item has been covered in previous discussions. City Manager Cole distributed a statistic sheet prepared by the Director of Planning showing the major residential developments recently approved (total of 3,076); the units not approved but in the "talking" stage (4,548); the census figures and the General Plan's holding capacity: 133,000 dwelling units and 31,000 as of April 1,1980. Discussion centered on the following: declining population; desegregation; need to look at the older school facilities; long range school plans; the Watts development and the status of the "H" Street construction. 4. SHARING SERVICES AND RESOURCES OF OUR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS (Chula Fista City School District) Dr. Servetter commented on the current shared facilities; the use of the City's computer service and the area of drug abuse. A few years ago, the schools received a lot of help from the Police Department on this and they would like to renew this service. Councilman Gillow remarked that he met with Mr. Lopes (Assistant School Superintendent) on Friday and discussed this matter. Dr. Servetter added that other areas of shared services would be joint maintenance on school/park grounds (adjacent to schools). Another area of concern to the school district is the energy costs and in a "brainstorming" session last week, the school staff suggested building windmills to generate power - this is something that could be brainstormed between the school districts and the City. Councilman Cox suggested having a centralized purchasing agency which would reduce cost of materials purchased in volume. Mayor Hyde asked that the staffs of the school andCity get together to discuss the shared maintenance plans, the purchasing agency concept and any other areas that might be viable for shared services. Dr. Servetter stated that he would follow up on this and contact the City Manager to set up the meeting. Joint Council/School Meeting page 3 September 18, 1980 5. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AROUND SCHOOLS (City of Chula Fista) Councilman Cox said he has discussed this with the City Engineer, John Lippitt, specifically the traffic along the area of the Bonita Vista High School and the lack of partial public improvements near the Rice School and the Castle Park Jr. High School. Another area that has been greatly remiss for a number of years is the area of Telegraph Canyon Road which abuts Hilltop Junior High School. Councilman Cox added that in the interest of safety, the school and City staffs should get together and get this area improved. The Mayor noted that this has been discussed with the schools on previous occasions and should be reconsidered at this time. Councilman Scott suggested having an arrangement whereby the City would have the improvements put in and the schools would repay the costs "in a long-term payback." Under general discussion of this item, the question of the 1911 Improvement Acts were recommended; the problems associated with school financing; availability of federal funds; schools to take a new look at this problem; City staff to look into areas of financing this project with the understanding that it is to be a joint- sharing plan with the school districts. 6. FOCUS - CONTINUED COMMITMENT (Chula ~sta City School District) Member Opal Fuller submitted a report on the summary of FOCUS activities for the 1978 - 1980 school year. Member Ruth Chapman (Sweetwater) commented that Sweetwater Union High School District hosted a FOCUS in their district. A meeting is set for October and Mrs. Chapman asked this group to come up with suggestions that FOCUS could use and to send a delegate to this next meeting. Member Fuller noted that at the last joint meeting, the group concurred to make a moral commitment to the concept of the eontinuance of FOCUS; however, with the passage of Proposition 13, this commitment was not realize8. What was agreed was to share resources, facilities and personnel to keep that concept alive. Mrs. Fuller discussed the summer school program sponsored by the City noting that continuance of the program can work "if the money generated by that program is allowed to remain in that program." Another area of FOCUS is its make-up: to have an elected official on its committee - Mrs. Fuller asked if a member of the City Council would consent to be on the committee. The Council and the School Members centered on other areas of FOCUS, such as transportation of senior citizens to cultural events; use of school buses to transport the citizens to these events; cooperation of the college in the gifted children program; special programs for the children (drugs, vandalism). (Councilman Cox left the meeting at this time - 5:52 pm) Mayor Hyde remarked that the City Council is most supportive of the programs of the school districts and wants to cooperative to the extent that the City's facilities, personnel and financial constraints will permit. Joint Council/School Meeting page 4 September 18, 1980 7. REPORT ON SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM (Sweetwater Union High School District and the City of Chula Vista) This item was discussed briefly under Item No. 6. Member Fuller noted that she included the report on the summer school program (City's report) in her FOCUS summary. 8. SCHOOL PARK PROGRAM STATUS (City of Chula ~sta) Director of Parks & Recreation Emerson ttall explained the Feaster Square project indicating that this is the third effort of creating City use of a school ground where there is property available for community use for park purposes. The City anticipates going out to bid and receiving the bids in the month of October with all work to completed by mid-March. A total of $110,000 will be spent on this project. Member Bobble Morris (Sweetwater) questioned the savings in energy by turning off lights (during rains, ete) and the responsibility of cleaning up the areas after team games· Mayor Hyde suggested the School/Park committee discuss these matters· 9. Deferred at this time. 10. CO~4ENTS: City Council and School Districts The comments involved on the hosting of the next meeting and the availability of the Council Conference Room. Councilman Scott suggested the next meeting could be held in this same room; however, someone else may want to chair the meeting. It was concurred that another meeting be called in six months. 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT a. Public Utility Commission's request for support opposing HR 6121 City Manager Cole said he received more information from Congressman Van Deerlin's office and will submit another report to the Council in the near £uture. b. Third Avenue Country Festival Days - September 19 and 20 City Manager Cole submitted a list of the activities planned for these two days noting particularly the mock "shoot-outs" and said the staff will monitor the events. c. Request for Executive Session MSUC (Hyde/Gillow) to recess to Executive Session for possible litigation. The Council recessed at 6:09 p.m. to the Executive Session and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. ADJOURNMENT at 6:15 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, 1980 at 7:00 p.m.