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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/01/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. January 11~ 1979 A regular adjourned 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 Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City MaRager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Public Works Robens, Transit Coordinator Bloom, Director of Community Development Desrochers, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg 1. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by COuncilman Scott CITY'S DEFENSE ATTORNEYS and unanimously carried that the Council recess to Executive Session for reasons of litigation. Attorney Dewitt Higgs attended the Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 4:02 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 4:40 p.m. Mayor Hyde announced that the Council unanimously accepted the report of the Attorney. 2. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Director of Public Works Robens explained that (1) the con- REGARDING SAN DIEGO tract calls for elimination of this service in 90 days - he TRANSIT'S PROPOSAL TO would recommend that the service not be terminated at that ABANDON ROUTE 100 time; (2) a survey was made of the riders of Routes 32 and 29 - 65% of them stated they would ride either Routes 32 or 29 if #100 was abandoned; 10% indicated they would have no transportation at all and the rest stated they would come by car; (3) legally the City can use its own buses to pro- vide the service using Local Transportation Funds; however, this would fall into the S0% limitation and cost the City $120,000 a year from general funds; (4) it would cost $360,000 to have San Diego Transit continue the service - Local Transporation Funds could be used; (S) North County Transit would be willing to provide the service at a cost of $150,000 to $180,000 but would do it for one year only; (6) if the route was discontinued, it would be difficult to get San Diego Transit to start it up again; (7) not ready to make a recommendation at this time - suggest 2 weeks delay, but would try to be back to the Council on Tuesday. Claude Page Mr. Page declared that the company is faced with severe San Diego Transit time constraints - the drivers start bidding for their routes on Monday and there would be a question of breach of contract if the route was posted after that date. San Diego City has no money left in their fund to continue the route and every day's delay (by this Council) will be a financial burden on the Transit Company. Motion to continue It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that this matter be continued to Tues- day evening (January 16, 1979). Recommendation by Mr. Page reiterated the problems the company would have Mr. Page with this delay and suggested the City continue this ser- vice until the company's next "shake-up" which will be March 18. It will cost the City an additional $30,000 (LTF funds) for this six week period. Mr. Page added that he will be coming back to the Council with the amended contract. Staff recommendation Mr. Robens stated he agreed with Mr. Page's suggestion. Held Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 2 - January 11, 1979 Motion to continue It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman service Gillow and unanimously carried that the Council authorizes the extension of the service to March 18, and the necessarD financial adjustments to accomodate it be brought back to the Council. 3. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY Director of Community Development Desrochers explained BLOCK GRANT FUNDS that he just received word today that the City is eligible for another $58,000; therefore, it will be a total of $1,068,000 each year. Mr. Desrochers suggested a portion of the funds be used for housing. Motion for use of funds It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that with the additional funds that have been allocated, Section 108 for the Fiscal Year 1979/80 be increased (from $200,000) to $250,000 and a figure of $8,000 be inserted for wheelchair ramps for the first year. Staff recommendation for The staff recommendation was submitted to the Council de- the three-year Block tailing the projects for the program for a 3-year period Grant Budget of time. (Copy on file in the office of the City Clerk.) Motion to accept staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl recommendations and unanimously carried that the staff's recommendations be accepted. 4. COUNCIL VACATION Councilman Scott announced that he will be on vacation SCHEDULES FOR MONTHS OF from June 1 through June 1S. MAY AND JUNE AND SETTING BUDGET SESSIONS Mayor Hyde stated he will be on vacation from May 23 through June 1, 1979. Council discussed possible dates within the months of May and June with the City Manager explaining the time table set for staff budgets. Motion to set budget It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott sessions and unanimously carried that an orientation session be set for Saturday, May 12 (from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon) and that budget sessions begin on Monday, May 14 at 4:00 p.m. (with the understanding that they will continue to and in- clude May 19~ if necessary). S. COUNCIL WEEKEND CON- A general discussion ensued regarding the need for a two- CURRENCE DATE FOR MANAGE- day seminar; the topics of discussion; other cities that MENT CONSULTANT SEMINAR have used this service; and dates which the Council can meet. Councilman Gillow to Councilman Gillow stated he would call both the Councils make inquiries of Escondido and Carlshad (who have had similar seminars) and also the two suggested consultants for possible dates. He will then report to Council at a future meeting. 6. CITY MANAGER ' S None REPORT 7. MAYOR'S REPORT American Youth Mayor Hyde reported that the American Youth Hostels have Hostels an agreement with the Optimist Club to use a portion of the Good property in Bonita for a hostel. They are re- questing that they be considered for the annex building when it is vacated (currently housing the Building & Housing and Personnel Departments). ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 1979 at 7:00 p.m ~SZ,~CMC~