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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/05/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Wednesday, May 16, 1979 The City Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 4:00 p.m. with the following: Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None , , , , , , , , , ADJOURiqMENT The Mayor adj ourned the meeting at 8:4l p.m. until Thursday, May 17, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/f~~x~k~em~xx~x~9-x~x~ 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, JENNIE M, FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the City Council at the meetinB of May 16, 1979 STATE OF CALIFORNIA AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COt~TY OF S~U~ DIEGO ss OF ADJOUP~N~.~ENT OF ~EETI4G CITY OF CHULA VISTA I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say: That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista; That the ad30uFned regular meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held Wednesday, May ]6, ]979 and said meeting was adjou. rned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on Thursday, May 17, ]979 at the hour of 10:00 a.m. I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said me~ting of May ]6~ ]979 was held. ( / C/"' C C1 Subscribed and sworn to before me this /7 ~ day of N d e of California ..::.: ...;. "~ ,,: ..... '.:~, · .F ' MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA BUDGET SESSION #4 Held Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. May 16, 1979 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, California was held on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services Building, 276 Fourt Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Scott (arrived late), Gillow Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Deputy City Manager Robens, Director of Finance Grant, various Department Heads and assistant personnel and Administrative Analyst Swartfager GOLF COURSE REVENUE The budgeted amount is for $274,890. The recommendation of ACTIVITY 2150 the City Manager is for $276,220. Golf Course Supplement City Manager Cole referred to the memo submitted to the Council, dated May 1S, 1979, citing problems encountered at the golf course. Assistant City Manager Asmus noted the operating budget of $276,220:$49,680 is for the bond payment which makes the total operating budget (including a capital outlay of $13,0( of $325,900. Mr. Asmus noted the revenues, bond payment, an old loan pay. merit, and the carry-over in the golf course fund indicating there will be a fund of $60,000 starting the year. Green fees Mr. Asmus added that serious consideration should be given to increasing the green fees as recommended by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Maintenance Director of Parks and Recreation Hail discussed the mainte~ nance and repairs on the golf course during the past year. In answer to the Mayor's query, Mr. Asmus said that the sta does not feel, at this time, that they need to borrow money from the general fund to make the needed repairs at the gel course. A supplemental appropriation may be requested if tl costs of the repairs exceed the golf course fund. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow ~ Activity 2150 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 2150 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Accounting Method Mr. Asmus referred to the Summary Sheet in the budget manua which shows a minus $31,300 in the Golf Course Revenue as o 7/1/79 - this assumes that the $92,000 loan is repaid. Mr. Asmus added that his statement that there is approximat $60,000 beginning balance, assumes the loan was not repaid. Fee Structure Change Mayor Hyde asked that the Parks and Recreation Commission make an analysis of the proposed green fees increase prior to having it come to the Council meeting for action. CETA A general discussion foliowed regarding the number of CETA employees at the golf course, the impact on the loss of CET creating a new job category for hiring additional CETA, re- moving the jogging trail along the perimeter o{ the golf course and constructing an equestrian trail. Held Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. - 2 - May 16, 1979 V 500 is $125,980. Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that thiS includes money for six (6) specific districts. After staff reworks the specifications,and the bids should come inless than the bud- get figures, then this figure is meaningless; however, if the bids come in over this amount, there will have to be a sup- plemental appropriation. Inflation fa~or Director of Parks and Recreation Hall explained the Costs of the maintenance, especially that of the water cost which has · escalated $9,000, and the 15% inflation factor built into the figures. Mr. Hall added that the "advance moneyS' loaned by the City will be repaid by July 1. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Activity 5500 Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that ACtivit2 5500 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. (Councilman Scott arrived at this time - 4:40 p.m.) NEW COMPUTER HARDWARE City Manager Cole presented the Council with a memo dated May 16, 1979 in which he cited reasons for purchasing the ne' equipment and the negotiations with the Burroughs Corporatie' for the system. As detailed in the memo, the 1979/80 budget figures will be: Account'S268 Service to Maintain other equipment $13~833 Account 5271 Rentals and Lease 32,540 ACcount 5568 Other equipment 750 4~,123 The total budget, including this equipment will be $157,453. Discussion of new Assistant City Manager Asmus noted the advantages of this equipment system in the total operation of the City services; service to outside entities and retrieval of cost over a period of years. City Manager Cole related the benefits to the indiv] ual City departments. John Pavlicek Mr. Pavlicek answered the Council's questions concerning Consultant additional electrical power and the overall operation of the system. Motion to approve changes It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman C( and unanimously carried that the changes, as proposed, be approved. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Deputy City Manager Robens gave the Council a brief overviet ACTIVITY 6300 of the Capital Improvement Program noting the funding from Block Grants, Traffic Signal and Parking Meter funds. 1979/80 Program Mr. Robens then detailed the expenditures answering Council Revenue Sharing Funding questions on' the following program proposals: RS-17 The budgeted cost estimate is $284,000 from this fund. The City Hall Renovation project has already been funding in 1978/79 for $250,000. T] amount of $229,600 will be for construction -- total con- struction cost for the renovation $479,600. Forty-seven- thousand ($47,000) is proposed for architectural costs. No new furnishings are budgeted. RS-20 The budgeted cost estimate is $28,000. This is for consul- Fire Station No. 2 tant fees and staff time to develop plans for Fire Station No. 2. Total cost will be $282,000 plus the $28,000 making a total of $310,000 for this station. Held Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. - 3 - May 16, 1979 Fire Chief Longerbone explained that this will be a relocation of Fire Station No. 2 and the old station will be used as a training facility. It is hoped the new station will cover the Bonita/Sunnyside area. RS-21 The budgeted cost estimate is $5,000. Construction and Repair Shops and Parking Meter The shops will be placed at the Public Works Center on "F"' Building Street. In answer to Councilman Egdahl's question, Mr. Robens remarked that the staff does not have a master plan for the Public Works Center but will be developing one in the near future which will also cover the satellite facilities. RS-22 The budgeted cost estimate is $168,000. Ora.~ge Avenue Median, Landscaping, Hilltop Drive The Landscape Architect has not had too much time to work on to 1-805 this project, but believes he can comeup with a plan that will substantially cut down on this cost. In answer to the Council's query, Director of Parks and Recre- ation Hall said it costs approximately $5,000 per mile per year for island maintenance. RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX RC-05 The budgeted cost estimate is $94,400. Orange Avenue Construction Third Avenue to Albany This is additional funding to that approved by the Council in the past ($350,000). This is a joint project with the County of San Diego and they have indicated they may be ready to start construction in August of this year. A discussion followed regarding the philosophy of using Resi- dential Construction Tax for this project. Direction for Funding List Mayor Hyde asked that a list be maintained (including this item) for possible reconsideration of source of funding. Council concurred. RC-06 The budgeted cost estimate is $57,600. Central Basin Drainage Culverts Parkway, "G" Street and Mayor Hyde noted this project was previously funded out of Broadway Block Grant funds. Mr. Robens indicated it was a matter of timing: after the Block Grant programs were adopted, it was discovered that additional funds were necessary. Motion to place on funding It was.moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and list unanimously carried that this item be put on the list for re- consideration of another source of funding. PARK ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT PD-13 The estimated cost budgeted is $94,000. Loma Verde Center and Pool Improvements PD-14 The estimated cost budgeted is $23,000. General Roca Park Renovation PD-15 The estimated cost budgeted is $30,400. Rienstra Sports Complex Renovation Director of Parks and Recreation Hall noted the serious drainage problems in this area. PD-16 Sweetwater Sports Park Estimated cost budgeted is $25,000. The project is a joint effort with the County of San Diego an~ will house five ball fields. Architectural and engineering fees are estimatedat $25,000. The additional monies for the development of this park will be budgeted in future years. Held Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. - 4 - May 16, 1979 Dinner~eak The meeting recessed at 5:37 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Egda~l:l'eft the meeting dQring!~he dinner break. BOARDS AND CO~tISSIONS Assistant City Manager Asmus explained that the budget for ACTIVITY 0110 the Boards-and Commissions' office remains about the same as last year - only about $100 difference. Board/Commission Office The requested amount is $1S,620. The City Manager's recom- mendation is $15,690. Motion for approval It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 0110 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. League Meetings Mr. Asmus noted the $220 budgeted in the Travel Account for four individuals to attend the four quarterly meetings. This is in addition to the travel accounts to be considered for th~ respective commissions. Mayor Hyde noted that in the previous year, the budget was approved to send two commissioners per month to the League meetings. These meetings have now been changed to quarterly meetings, therefore, it should be budgeted for six people. Motion for increase in Travel It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and Account unanimously carriedby those present that the Activity pre- viously approved be reconsidered and that the amount of $240 for Account 5221 (Travel, Conferences and Meetings) be approv. which will make it identical with the previous year. Board of Appeals The budget amount as requested and as approved by the City Manager is $1,200. City Manager Cole gave his reasons for supporting one member to attend a S-day International Conference of Building Officials in Anchorage, Alaska. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Board of Appeal budget be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Civil Service Commission The budget amount as requested and as approved by the City Manager is $250. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Civil Service Commission be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Environmental Control The budget amount as requested and approved by the City Commission Manager is $610. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Environmental Control Commission budget be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Historical Site Board The budget amount requested and approved by the City Manager is for $80. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the Historical Sitl Board budget be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Human Relations Commission The budget amount requested and approved by the City Manager is for $740. Membership in Association Councilman Scott asked what the City gets in return for bein. a member of the State Human Relations Commission. Held Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. - S - May 16, 1979 Jim Ladd, Human. Relations Commissioner, and Angel Villagomez, Secretary to the Commissions, indicated this was difficult .to answer since contact with the Headquarters office brings in no response. memb ?ship It,was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Motion to delete ~ unanimously carried by those present that this membership be deleted ($S0 in Account 5223). Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillo and unanimously carried by those present to approve the budget as amended, of the Human Relations Commission as recommended by the City Manager. INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP The requested funds are for $1,400. The City Manager recom- CO~ISSION mended $1,000. Travel Account Assistant City Manager Asmus explained that the City Manager 5221 reduced the Travel Account request from $800 to $400. The sum of $100 was requested as partial expenses to send eight students to Irapuato. Chairman of the Commission, Carole Wallace, explained the need for the funds; the cancellation of the trip last year and the fund-raising activities sponsored by the students to defray their expenses. She urged the Council to approve this request. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde Account 5221 that the Travel Account 5221 be approved, as amended by the City Manager. Amendment to motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott that the motion be amended to fully fund the partial expenses for the eight exchange students as requested by the Commission ($800 vs $400). Motion carried as amended The motion, as amended, carried unanimously by those present. Library Board The amount requested and approved by the City Manager is $620 Memberships questioned Chairman Bruce Murray explained the difference between the California Library Association and the California Association for Library Trustees and Commissioners. Travel discussion Councilman Scott spoke against budgeting for two Commissioner to attend the California Library Association Conference in San Francisco. Motion to send one It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox Commissioner and unanimously carried by those present that the Library Board budget be approved with the following amendments: One Commissioner to be budgeted for, the California Library Associ tion Conference in Account 5221; and AcCount 5223 be decrease to $100 (instead of $110). Parks ~ Recreation The amount requested by the Commission and approved by the Commission City Manager is $600. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the Parks and Recre tion budget be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Planning Commission The amount requested is $5,310. The City Manager approved $4,280. Held Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. - 6 - May 16, 1979 Assistant City Manager Asmus noted the following reductions ~ made by the City Manager: Account 5221 for 2 Commissioners t~ attend the LeagUe Institute instead of 3, reducing this acco~ to $588; 2 Commissioners instead of 3 to attend the League C< fetenee reducfhg this account to $724; delete the $255 in ~. Account 5221 for the League dinners (this has been approved 5 the office budget);afid reduced ~he office supp.ly account (53( ~r~m $226 t6 $1.00 making a total budget of $4,280. Motion to approve It was mQved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Cox that the budget be approved as amended. Amendment to motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow an~ unanimously carried by those present that the number of Com- missioners attending the two conferences be as requested (three each). Main motion carried The main motion to approve the Planning Commission budget as amended carried ~nanimously by those present. Safety Commission The amount requested is $500. This is approved by the City Manager. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gill and unanimously carried by those present that the SafCt~ Commission budget be approved as recommended by the CityMana Youth Commission The Commission requested $420. The City Manager approve~ this request. In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Chairman Richard Hills hery discussed the "Blow the Whistle on Crime Program"~ Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the Youth Com- mission budget be approved as recommended by the City Manager CO~BIUNITY PROMOTIONS City Manager Cole stated that the overall request was $569,61 The recommendation is for $23,700. The biggest amount elimin ed was the Town Centre's request for $500,000 for the purchas of public parking lots in the Town Centre I area. CHULA VISTA JAYCEES The request from the Jaycees is for $4,000. The City Manager requested $2,000. Rick Phillips Mr. Phillips stated the Jaycees would have to cut back can- Vice President siderably on the Fiesta de la Luna parade if the City Manager recommendation is accepted. A general discussion followed regarding the sponsoring of car. nivals; cost of the parade; benefit to Chula Vista residents; cost of trophies; amount approved last year. Motion to fund $3,500 It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Cox that the City fund the amount of $3,500 for the Jaycees. Members of Jaycees Mayor Hyde noted that both Councilmen Gillow and Cox have stated that they are members of this organization. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott indicated he could support a lower amount. Motion changed Councilman Gillow changed the amount in 'his motion to $3,000; Councilman Cox agreed to the second. Speaking against motion Councilman Scott spoke against the motion stating there was no justification given for the increase. Motion failed The motion fo'f~nd $3,000 failed by the following vote, to-wit Ayes: Councilmen Gillow, Cox NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde Absent: Councilman Egdahl Held Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. - 7 - May 16, 1979 Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and ~ unanimously carried by those present that the Jay~ees' budget be approved at the figure of $2,500. CHULA VISTA VISITORS AND Mayor Hyde noted the Council's previous action to consider CONVENTION BUREAU this request on Thursday, May 17 at 4:00 p.m. CITY SLIER CONCERT PROGP~ The amount as requested and approved by the City Manager is for $4,000. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, and seconded by Councilman Scott that the concert program budget be approved. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Cox Noes: Councilman Gillow Absent: Councilman Egdahl Councilman Giltow felt the amount of money requested was too high for the number of people that would actually benefit fron it - the same holds true for the COMBO request. COMBO The total request from COMBO is $2,600. The City Manager recc mended $2,000. William Denton Mr. Denton asked Council's approval of their initial request Executive Director of $2,600. He noted the membership of COMBO, the services it performs and the amount of money ($353,000) lost last year in giving out discount tickets to senior citizens and handicappet children. In answer to the Council's query, Mr. Denton state( that Chula Vista is the only city in the county that contribu~ to COMBO. Motion for $2,600 It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the request for $2,600 be approved. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to approve $2,000 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that the amount of $2,00~ be approved as recommended by the City Manager. DEL REY NUTRITION PROGRAM The request is for $3,000. The City Manager recommended a ~ero budget. City Manager Cole reported that they asked for two amounts: $4,500 which will keep the meal costs at 75¢, or, $3,000 whic will raise the meal cost to 85¢.The staff recommendation is zero since it is an educational program to train students for restaurant occupations. Rather than throw the by-product away they sell these meals. Any money given by the City becomes a subsidy for this educational program. Anne Fabrick Mrs. Fabrick urged Council's approval of the request stating 501-2 Anita it helps those senior citizens who cannot afford to pay for a Chula Vista good meal, a good balanced diet. Motion to approve $3,000 It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Mayor Hyde tha the amount of $3,000 be approved for the Del Rey Nutrition Program. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Gillow, Hyde, Cox Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: Councilman Egdahl Held Wednesday - 4:00 p.m. - 8 - May 16, 1979 FISH VOLUNTEER SERVICES, The request is for $500. The City Manager recommended zero. City Manager Cole noted the operation of the service indicat- ing that, to a degree, it duplicates the service offered by the City's Senior Citizens Center. Mabel Raybee Mrs. Raybee described the service noting the operation was Vice Chairman, FISH run by volunteers who work out of their homes. She added that they work closely. with the Senior Citizens Center. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the reques~ be approved for $500. LIBRARY CONCERTS The amount requested is $980. The City Manager's recommenda- tion is zero. In his report to Council, City Manager Cole explained that two proposals were submitted by Gretchen Evans: $1,500 for six concerts or $985 for five concerts. The City Manager recommended that if the concerts are approved, a chaTge of $1.00 or $1.50 per attendee should be made. Gretchen Evans Ms. Evans spoke in support of continuation of the concerts stating it adds to the cultural aspect of the City. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried By those present that the Council support the figure of $980 with a stipulation that there be a charge of $1.00 (per adult) per concert and then give the Council a report in six months. MEALS ON WHEELS The request is for $1,750. The City Manager recommended $1,500. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and :unanimously carried by those present that the sum of $1,750 be approved for Meals on Wheels. "OUR HOUSE" The request is for $8,200. The City Manager recommended $6,600. Motion for $7,000 It was moved by Councilman Gillow that the smm of $7,000 be approved. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Rocky Maynard Mr. Maynard noted the members of the Board of Directors, the Program Director programs provided by "Our House", cooperation with the Police Department, activities presented at the various schools, and satellite.programs with Palomar Park Apartments. Motion for $6~600 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman and unanimousl-y~carried.by those present to approve the City Manager's recommendation of $6,600. UNITED NATIONS DAY CO~ITTEE The request is for $380. The City Manager recommended zero. The City ManagerIs recommendation was based on the fact that it would not benefit the largest proportion of the Chula Vist~ citizens in the most cost-effectiVe way since it is a recogni- tion of a world-wide organization. Council discussion Council noted the work done by this small group, the people attending the event each year and the recognition given Chula Vista. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that the amount of $380 5e approved. Hold Wodnesday - 4;00 p.m. - 9 - May 16, 1979 TOWN CENTRE PROJECT ARE. The request is for $500,000. The City Managor recommended COMMITTEE zoro. As notod previously, the City Manager statod this money was for the purchas6'of additional public parking lots in the Town Cpn-t~e I a~ea: Motion to deny It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman ~ill0w and unanimouSly carried by those present that the request be*denied. BUDGET FOR PUBLIC DOLLS Councilman Gillow suggested an amount be budgeted for one or two public polls. Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman SCott, seconded by Mayor Hyde an unanimously carried by those present that the staff be aske to come back~ before the final budget, with an appropriate amount to be put into the final budget (City Council budget in order to prepare a general poll.on issues of importance to Chula Vista. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. to the meetin scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 1979 at 4:00 p.m.