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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/05/14 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFO~NIA ~i Held Mo.day, May ]4. ]979 The City Council met in the Council Chambers, Public Services Bldg., 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 4:00 p.m. with the following: Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilme, Cox, Egdah], Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None !~ ADJOURNMENT i The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. until Tuesday, May 15 1979 ~' at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/~Dt~x~R~.x~xxg~l~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 meeting of May 14. 1979. STATE OF CALIFOt~NIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF STUq DIEGO ) SS OF ADJOURN~'~ENT OF MEETING CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Jennie N. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say: That I am ~e duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Co~cil of ~e City of Chula Vista; That the ad30u~ned ~egu]a~ meeting of the Co~cil of the City of Chula Vista was held M0~day, May ]4, ]979 and said meeting was adjoined to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HE~TO: That on luesday~ May ]5~ ]979 at ~e hour of 9:00 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 ]4, ]979 was held. ~ty Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this / ~'~ day of OFFICIAL SEAL · '? ,IA' It,' A, DIEDR~CH5 r SaZd CO~ty ~y cemm. expires JAN 22, 1980 a f C i n ...... _ --~ .... ~, MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNF. DRBGULAR M~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHLILA VISTA, CALIFORNIA BUDGET SESSION ~2 Held Monday ~ 4:00 p.m. May 14, 1979 ~n*adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of Chula Vista, Califorrria was held.on the above date beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Services :Building,. 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Counc~!men present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox (arrived late), Egdahl, Scott, Gillow' · ~- Councflmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Deputy City Manage~ ! Robens, ~irector of Finance Grant, various ~Dartment Heads.and th~ir'aSs.istants, and Administrative An~lys~:Deb~rah Swartf~ger NON-DEPARTMBNTAL Assistant City Manager Asmus explained the requested budget Activity 730 · of $79,000. He noted an error in the salary. account - instead of $46,000, it should be $30,000. Account 5142 The $16,000 in this account was put in by the Director of Z G~0up In'surance Finance to cover any increase in the empIoyees' group insurance by reason of a federal mandate which now requires · the City to ftrfnish maternity benefits; Account 5421 ~This amount has been reduced from $10,000 to $5,000 based Utility User Tax on the City's past experience. ~Refunds 'AccoUnt 5252 Mr. Asmus added that this account has been increased by Te-lephene ~Telegraph $3,000 to cover the cost of the dep'artments bein'g relocated after the remodeling of City Hall. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman . ACtivity 730 Scott and unanimously carried by those pre~ent that Activity 730, Non-Departmental, be approved as recommended by the City Manager. P~RKING M~TER The amount requested for 1979-80 is $70,000~ The City Activity 2300 Manager recommended $S6,670. Assistant City Manager Asmus stated ~hat inthe "Rroposition 13" budget (under which the City is currently operating), there are two parking control office'rs -~one of'~hom was transferred to the Finance budget (to serve also as License Inspector) and a parking meter officer. In this budget, the City Managerintended to recommend an additional parking meter~fficer. BecauSe of Cohn¢ii's aCtion~ there is a person on board for a periodOf six months~,andi- is now recommended that this position be made~permanent. (Councilman Cox arrived at this time - 4:15 p.m.) .Council discussion Discussion followed regarding an ~increas~ in revenues cause of having this person on board;' the duties of the current parking meter attendant; h~ingmore time forthe license inspector; the purchaseof a new parking meter vehicle. Chief of Police Winters reported on .tke number of citations i~sued by the parking meter a~tendant temporarily ~tationed on Third Avenue. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman ScOtt, seconded by Mayor Hyde position until and unanimously carried that the time ,Deeded for the experi- December 31; 1979 ment for the parking meter attendant b~ extended until December 31, 1979. Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. -2- May 14, 1979 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman SCott, seconded by Councilman Gillow and unanimously carried that Activity 2300 be approved, as amende, d and as recommended by the City Manager. HARBOR DEVELOPMENT The budget is for a total of $67,870. BOND Activity 3000 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde Activity and unanimously carried that Activity 3000 be approved as 3000 recommended by the City Manager. GOLF COURSE BOND The budget is for a total of $49,680. Activity 3050 Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Activity 3050 and unanimously carried that Activity 3050 be approVed as recommended by the City Manager. POLICE FACILITY BOND The budget is for a total of $132,960. Activity 3100 Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox Activity 3100 and unanimously carried that Activity 3100 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. FIRE The overall budget request is for $1,818,840. The City Activities 1211-1250 Manager recon~nended $1,809,160. Activity 1211 Activity 1211 budget request is for $55,280. The City Fire Administration Manager recommended $56,220. Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that there is no major equipment purchase contemplated and the personnel remains the same. News Item Mayor Hyde reported that the property tax estimate for next year will be $1,750,000; the Fire Department budget is just about that amount: $1,800,000. The Police Department budget is $3.4 million which covers everything the City expects from sales tax. Funds to rebuild Mr. Asmus said that the Fire Chief's requested funds for Fire Engine No. 1 this project have been cut out of the budget. He felt it would be a good project for service clubs and organizations to undertake. Protective clothing Mr. Asmus added that by an order of OSHA, the City must now provide protective clothing for the firemen: $10,000 has been added into the budget for this. Chief Longerbone explained the new 0SHA law which is re- flected in Activity 1240, Account 5304. Training of In answer to Council's questions, Chief Longerbone discussel firemen the current training program of the firefighters. Bonita/Sunnyside A general discussion followed regarding the amount of Fire Service money paid to Bonita/Sunnyside. City Manager Cole explaine~ the formula used in arriving at the budgetary figure - an increase of $12,470 over last year. Fire Chief Longerbone recited the length of time it takes the City's crews to respond to a fire in the Bonita area; the relocation of Station #2, and the probability of building a new station in Bonita. The Council discussed ~he amount budgeted, for this contrac- tual service; the reductions under PropositiOn 13 and spreading this reduction evenly among all contractual agenc: Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. -3- May 14, 1979 Motion to look It was moved by Councilman Scott that the City look into into new service a more equitable service charge for Bonita/Sunnyside. charge No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Fire Department Budget and unanimously carried that approval be given to the Fire with amendment Department budget - Activities 1211 through 1250 - with the amendment that Account 5298 be reserved and that the staff look into this matter further to determine whether it can appropriately be reduced. (The Activities are approved as recommended by the City Manager.) LIBRARY The overall budget for the Library is requested at $872,110 Activities 1611-1670 The City Manager recommended $825,850. Assistant City Manager Asmus explained the change in the summary of this account - 1978/79 budget should show 24.25 positions. Library Revenues Mr. Asmus noted the $35,000 library revenues which the City received -- this can only be used in the library. An additional amount of $24,000 will be received this year. Council discussion with The discussion centered around the purchase of books; how Librarian Simon to use the library revenues; "rent-a-cop" - the security guard as recommended by the Library Board; the hours and uniform of this guard; book detection system; and the aesthetic changes that would have to be made in the library to put in this system. Motion to add It was moved by Mayor Hyde? seconded by Councilman Gillow system to budget and unanimously carried that a book detection system be added to the budget - plugging in the amount of $9,000 to Account 1660. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scotl Library budget amd unanimously carried that the Library budget - Activities 1611 through 1670 - be approved, as amended and as recommen{ ed by the City Manager. Library Revenues It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried, in reference to the $35,000 (as reported in the Revenue Summary) that the book theft de- tection system plus additional purchase of books, be funded by this special grant received from the State. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow Library budget and unanimously carried that the Library budget - Activities 1611 to 1670 be approved, as amended and as recommended by the City Manager. POLICE The overall budget request is for $3,444,670. The City Activities 1011-1100 Manager's recommendation is $3,406,960. Assistant City Manager Asmus explained the increase in this budget and the three new positions being recommended. Othe~ increases are due to energy costs, the purchase of teletype equipment, plus the increased cost (double from last year) for overtime. New Personnel Chief Winters summarized his justification for the addition of the three new personnel. Council discussion followed regarding the merits of hiring a medically-disabled retiree as a communication operator. Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. -4- May 14, 1979 Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the Council approve the additional increase of personnel for the Police Department as indica- personnel ted in the preliminary budget. Discussion of Councilman Egdahl stated he had some reservations about motion hiring the new kennel attendant. Motion withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his motion. Dinner break Mayor Hyde recessed the meeting at 5:55 p.m. for the dinneI break. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 pLm. Councilman Egdahl left the meeting during the dinner break. Training budget Chief Winters noted that in 1978/79, he requested $7,000 in t~s budget because of Proposition 13. He is now re- questing that this amount be restored to $15,580. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the training necessary for the policemen; the video recorder requested for purchase; professional services; reimbursement from POST for educa- tional seminars, and having a note in the summary of the preliminary budget that these funds will be comingin, Police Administration The amount as recommended by the City Manager is $t89,390. Activity 1011 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Activity 1011 Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that Activ- ity 1011 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Police Training As recommended by the City Manager, the budgeted amount is Activity 1012 $27,650. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Activity 1012 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1012 with continuation by approved as recommended by the City Manager, with the exception of that portion of the budget dealing with the POST reimbursement account. Police Traffic Safety The budgeted request is for $75,120. The City Manager Activity 1020 recommended $74,230. Chief Winters explained the operation of the motorcycle patrol requesting that it be continued after the federal support runs out. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow Activity 1020 and unanimously carried that Activity 1020 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Police Services The City Manager recommended that the budget request be Activity 1050 reduced from $408,290 to $392,370. Chief.Winters explained the need for the new xerox machine purchase at a cost of $7,540, and the addition of a new Clerk II to this Activity. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman S~o~t,. seconded by Councilman Activity 1030 Gillow and unanimoUsly carried by-%hose present that Activity 1030 be apprOved as recommended by the City Manage Uniform Patrol The amount requested is $1,949,900. The City ManageT Activity 1040 recommended $1,929,110. Discussion centered around the merits of the use of radar i view of one State's recent experience with this system. Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. -5- May 14, 1979 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by COuncilman Activity 1040 Cox and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1040 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Investigation The requested budget amount is $675,580. The City Manager Activity 1050 recommended $674,190. The Council noted the amount budgeted for the replacement of a police vehicle. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Activity 1050 CoX and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1050 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Police Support The amount requested is $31,500. The City Manager concurr~ Activity 1060 with this request. Account 5202 Assistant City Manager Asmus noted that $5,530 was added t< Other Specialized Account 5202 for the annual insurance premium and legal Services defense fund for the Reserve Officers. Motion to approve It was movedby Councilman Scott,-seconded by Mayor Hyde Activity 1060 and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 106( be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Animal Regulation The requested amount is $88,250. The City Manager recom- Activity 1100 mended $88,520. Councilman Scott commented that Councilman Egdahl had some concern over the position of Kennel Attendant and asked that this item be held over pending his return. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott With exception of and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 110( Kennel Attendant be approved as recommended by the City Manager, excluding therefrom the item with regard to the Kennel Attendant whiz is to be put on the "bring back" list. Utility report Mayor Hyde asked for.a consolidated report, before the end of the budget sessiofis, on the increase in the cost of utilities. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde.,.seconded bylCou~cilman Gillow Police budget and unanimously carried that the Police buaget (Activities 1011-1100) as amended and as recommended by the City Manager be approved. BUILDING AND HOUSING The budget request is for $872,078. The City Manager Activities 1301 - 1340 recommended $795,730. Deputy City Manager Robens explained that the budget has n~ increase in personnel and reflects a total of 3.3% in the total budget. Five new people were requested, but with CETA, a shift in personnel and reclassification, no addi- tional personnel is recommended. Administration The budget request is for $66,800. The City Manager recom- Activity 1301 mended $65,120. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 1301 Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that Activj 1301 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Building & Housing The amount requested is $254,538. The City Manager recom- Inspection mended $246,970. Activity 1320 A brief discussion followed regarding the increased fuel costs in Account 5269. Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. - 6 - May 14,1979 Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow Activity 1320 and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1320 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Building Maintenance The requested amount is $500,710. The City Manager recommlen Division $433,470. Activity 1330 Assistant City Manager Asmus explained the two reclassifica- tions in the custodial positions. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Activity 1330 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1350 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Communications Division The amount requested is $50,030. The City Manager recommend Activity 1340 $50,170. In answer to the Mayor's query, Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that no funds have been budgeted in the Building and Housing budget for City forces to remodel City Hall - all wo will be contracted out. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillo Activity 1340 and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1340 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, Seconded by Councilman Cox and Building & Housing budget unanimously carried by those present that the Building and Housing budget - Activities 1301 to 1340 - be approved as recommended by the City Manager. ENGINEERING The overall budget request is for $4,623,170. The City Activities 1401 - 1431 Manager's recommendation is that this be increased to $4,665,840. Deputy City Manager Robens stated that the overall increase in this department's budget is 4.6% which includes a $100,00, utility increase cost. Mr. Robens pointed out that his position has now been transferred to Administration's budget Dictating Equipment In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. Robens explained the three pieces of equipment in the Engineering Department and the request for the additional five. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde, an, Activity 1401 with exception unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1401 be approved as recommended by the City Manager and hold back on Account 5566 for the five Sony remote microphone stations. Engineering Design and The amount requested is $229,880. The recommendation of the Construction City Manager is $300,680. Activity 1420 The Council noted the reclassifications recommended in this Activity. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Activity 1420 unanimously carried by those present that Adtivity 1420 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Engineering, Planning and The amount requested is $104,840. The City Manager recom- Environmental Review mended $105,110. Activity 1421 Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow ant Activity 1421 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1421 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Land Development The request is for $161,120. The City Manager recommended Activity 1422 $161,720. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow ant Activity 1422 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1422 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. - 7 - May 14, 1979 Traffic Engineering The amount requested is $79,770. The City Manager recommend Activity 1430 $78,500. Deputy City Manager Robens explained the need for the new compact vehicle which replaces the 1973 Matador. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Activity 1430 Scott and unanimously carried by those present that ActiVity 1430 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Traffic Signals and The request is for $425,980. The City Manager reconunended Street Lights $431,730. Activity 1431 Utility Cost Councilman Gillow asked what percentage of this cost was for street lights. The City Engineer indicated it was about two thirds of the amount': $225,000 for street lights and the rest for the signals. Council discussion followed regarding the amount of savings realized in turning off a portion of the City's street light (410 lights). Motion for staff report It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Mayor Hyde that the staff be asked to evaluate what the budget impact will be if the 410 street lights were re-energized. City Engineer Lippitt stated it would be approximately $30,000. Motion withdrawn Councilman Gillow withdrew his motion; Mayor Hyde withdrew his second. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 1431 Gillow and unanimously carried by those piesent that Activit 1431 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Recess A recess was called at 8:30 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:38 p.m. PUBLIC WORKS Deputy City Manager Robens reviewed the activities in the Activities 1432 - 1461 Public Works Department budget. Traffic Maintenance The amount requested is $137,140. Th~ City Manager recom- Activity 1432 mended $144,510. Account 5568 In answer to Council's query, Deputy City Manager Robens explained the request for the Val 10 VacLkum'Ap~:lic~tor~ He~t Lamp. Motion to bring this item It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow an back unanimously carried by those present that this item be put o: the "bring-back" list with further information with regard t~ potential savings to be realized if this is purchased. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott Activity 1432 as amended and unanimously carried by'those present that Activity 1432 be approved, as amended, and as recommended by the City Maria: Street Operations The request is for $402,420. The City Manager's reco~nnenda- Activity 1440 tion is $422,600. Council discussion followed regarding the justification for the purchase of a 12 to 15-ton Rubber Tired Roller at a cost of $30,070. Deputy City Manager Robens explained the need for this equipm~nti. Motion to bring item back It was moved by COuncilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox that this item be put on the "bring-back" list. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Gillow Absent: Councilman Egdahl Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. - 8 - May 14, 1979 Motion for approval of It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by CoUncilman Gillow Activity 1440 and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1440 be approved, as amended and as recommended by the City Mana~ Street Sweeping The request is for $98,860. The City Manager recommended Activity 1441 $104,350. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 1441 Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that Activit 1441 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Street Tree Maintenance The request is for $143,540. The City Manager reconmlended Activity 1450 $154,460. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Activity 1450 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1450 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Sewer System Maintenance The amount requested is $227,480. The City Manager recommen Activity 1460 $236,750. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and Activity 1460 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1460 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Pump Station Maintenance The requested amount is $80,670. The City Manager's recom- Activity 1461 mendation is $80,330. ? Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by COuncilman Cox Activity 1461 and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 1461 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Public Works It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Gillow an budget approved unanimously carried by those present that the Public Works budget be approved as recommended by the City Manager and as amended. Sewer Service Fund The budgeted amount requested is $771,190. The City Manager Activity 2250 recommended approval of this amount. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gillo Activity 2250 and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 2250 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT The operations budget requested is $118,910. The City Manag Activity 260 recommended $121,240. Deputy City Manager Robens explained that the budget involve four accounts. There is no change in personnel and the majo increase is in Town Centre I - increased from $16,000 to $93,000. City Manager Cole noted the reclassification of Secretary I to Secretary II. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 260 Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that Activit 260 be approved as recommended by the City :Manager. Town Centre I The request is for $93,950. The City Manager recommended Activity 2400 $93,480. In answer to the Council's questions, Director of Community Development Dearochers explained the need for the increase in professionalservices; the salary paid to the current Re- development Agency attorney; ,and the proposed acquisitions in the redevelopment program.' The Council discussed the possibility of hiring a full-time attorney (in the Attorney's office) to handle litigations. Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. - 9 - May 14, 1979 Mr. Desrochers remarked that litigation will reach its peak next year because of the developments along Third Avenue. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 2400 Gillow and unanimously carried by those present that Activit 2400 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and recommendation unanimously carried by those present that the City Manager b asked to evaluate whether or not the Council/Agency should consider increasing the City Attorney's staff as an alterna- tive for contracting for legal services relating to newly- developed proj ects. Agency Budget scheduled Mr. Desrochers stated that, because of State law, the RedevE opment Agency budget will be submitted to the Agency in July BAYFRONT The amount requested is $47,490. The City Manager recommend Activity 2410 approval of this request. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott anè Activity 2410 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 2410 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. TOWN CENTRE II The requested amount is $12,110 - this is recommended for Activity 2420 approval by the City Manager. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott an, Acti vi ty 2420 unanimously carried by those present that Activity 2420 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. CENTRAL GARAGE The amount requested is $462,410. The City Manager recommer Activity 7000 ed $498,620. Deputy City Manager Robens explained that this budget is down !z of 1%. The budget reflects the increased fuel costs Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Gill, Acti vity 7000 and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 7000 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. PLANNING Planning's request is for $394,520. The City Manager recom- Acti vity 620 mended $362,050. Personnel Deputy City Manager Robens explained that the major change in this budget is eliminating the position of Assistant Director of Planning. There will now be an addition of an Assistant Planner. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Activity 620 Gillow that this activity be approved. Director's remarks Director of Planning Peterson stated that the budget, as recommended by the City Manager, will diminish the role Chu Vista has played in the past as far as regional matters are concerned. A substantial number of meetings which the form, Assistant attended will not be attended. The next highest position in the department will be filled by two persons: Senior Planner and the Current Planning Supervisor. Motion to approve The motion to approve Activity 620 as recommended by the Activity 620 carried City Manager carried unanimously by those present. Councilman Scott indicated that if the staff feels this personnel change is the "way to go", they should have to prove its worth. - --.-.- -.---- Held Monday - 4:00 p.m. -10 ~ May 14, 1979 Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present ~hat the staff give the Council a report on this in January of 1980. Meetings monitored Councilman Gillow suggested a chart be prepared of the meetings attended by staff with a very brief summary on what the meeting was about. Referred to City Manager It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that this item be referred to the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to the next budget session scheduled for Tuesday, May 15, 1979 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue. CITY CLERK