HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1979/05/15 4PM MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
BUDGET SESSION #3
Held Tuesday - 4:00 p.m. May 15, 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
Fourth Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Scott, 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 Deborah Swartfager
TRANSIT The request is for $1,247,570. The City Manager recommendeC
ACTIVITY 2350 $1,288,320.
Increase requested Deputy City Manager Robens explained that the budget is an
increase of 53% over last year. In going over the next
year's contract with Aztec and taking into consideration
factors such as fuel and the capital improvement program,
staff is requesting that an additional $32,420 be placed
into this Activity. This makes a total increase of S6%.
Permanent position Mr. Robens added that there is a request in this budget for
the CETA position to be made permanent. This position is
almost entirely funded by LTF (Local Transit Funds).
Total Aztec costs are up from $635,000 to $800,000 this yeal
Major increase is the $440,000 capital outlay item - most
of which will go' for the 14 Buses.
Council discussion Council discussion followed with Mr. Robens explaining the
proposed formation of a South Bay Transit; increased fares;
ridership; the 14 used buses the City may get; ~us benches;
advertising.
Account 5211 Transit Coordinator Bloom remarked that this account was an
increase of about $8,000 this year and they will be hiring
an advertising agency to handle this project.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde am
unanimously carried that Activity 2350 he approved, as amem
(adding$32,~20) and recommended by the City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that the general fund
transfer includes $60,000 - another $60,000 will have to be
put in the f~nd and transferred to Bus Services.
HANDICAP/ELDERLY TRANSIT The amount budgeted aria recommended by the City Manager is
ACTIVITY 2360 $253,820.
Deputy City Manager Robens explained that the City's contri
bution to this program is $1,000 regardlessof the cost of
the program. Bids were recently opened and this item will
be coming to the Council to award the contract.
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Discussion Transit Coordinator Bloom discussed the funds available,-
the grants and the expiration of those grants; legislation
pending to extend the programs; and the vans to be used
in the system.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Mayor Hyde
and unanimously carried that Activity 2360 he approved,
as recommended by the City Manager.
PARKS & RECREATION The overall request is for $1,578,350. The recommendation
ACTIVITIES 1511-1538 Of the City Manager is for $1,584,350.
Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that the budget reflects
about a 7% increase' of $109,0~Q in this year's budget,
$95,000 Of which is for utilities.
There are two vehicles requested and two reclassifications
of personnel.
CETA Personnel Director of Parks and Recreation Hall commented on the
number of CETA personnel in this department; the problems
they would face with the CETA cut-backs; proposed increased
fees to cover the services; replacement of the Park
Superintendent.
ADMINISTRATION The budget request is for $97,020. The City Manager's
ACTIVITY 1511 recommendation is $97,500.
Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that this Activity
includes the two requests for reclassifications and the
replacement of the Pinto vehicle.
Park Warden In answer to Councilman Scott's query, Mr. Hall commented
on the services of the Park Warden (good and bad experience~
based on the fact that the department has'just one individu~
who is expected to cover 20 areas.
Further discussion ensued regarding having this individual
live at Rohr Manor once th~ department moves to their new
headquarters; placing trailers at various park areas to
reduce vandalism; sharing the Park Warden with the County
for that area next to Rohr Park, and the need for the
vehicle replacement.
Motion to eliminate vehicle It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman
Gillow that this vehicle be eliminated and have it justifiel
at a la~er date.
Substitute motion It was moved by. Councilman CoX, seconded by Councilman
'Egdahl and unanimously carried that ActivitylSll be a prov,
as recommended by the C.ity Manag~? with the pro¥iso t~at
the request for the compact pick-up truck be considered at
the tail-end of the budget session.
Vehicles discussion Councilnan Egdahl asked for an inventory of the vehicles fo
1979/80 and contrast that for the last two fiscal years.
Further, he asked what happens to the vehicles that are no
longer capable of one type of service but may be capable
for another City service. Councilman Egdahl added that on
11/14/78, Council asked for a report to be considered at
budget time of the department heads using City vehicles.
This report has been sent to Council.
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In answer to Councilman Egdahl's question, Deputy City
Manager Robens discussed the monthly fuel consumption
used as compared with the past year.
Motion to reconsider action It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded hy Councilman Scott
to reconsider Council's action in postponing the request
for the Pinto. (Account 55651.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Gillow
Noes: Councilman Cox
Absent: None
Motion to delete vehicle It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde
that the pick-up truck ~e deleted (~5,000 in Account 5565).
Motion carried The motion carried by' the foilowing vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Gillow
Noes: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl
Absent: None
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Activity 1511 Scott and unanimously carried that Activity 1511, as amended
and as recommended hy the City Manager b.e approved.
PARKS MAINTENANCE The request is for $641,O00. The City Manager recommended
ACTIVITY 1520 $644,540.
Maintenance cost In answer to Councilman Egdahlts question, Deputy City Manag,
Roberie explained the increased cost of fuel, the amount of
fuel consumption estimated for 1979/80 and the increased
maintenance costs of'the vehicl~s.:
Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott
Activity 1520 asd unanimously carried that Activity 1520 he approved, as
recommended by the City Manager.
"J" STREET MARINA The budget request is for $18,090. The City Manager recom-
ACTIVITY 1522 mended $19,120.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman EgdaM, seconded by Councilman
Activity 1522 Scott and unanimously carried that Activity 1522 be approyed:
as recommended by the City Manager.
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION The requested amount is for $206,710. The City Manager
ACTIVITY 1530 recommended $205,880.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded hy Councilman
Activity 1530 Egdahl and unanimously carried that Activity 1530 he approve~
as recommended by the City Manager.
ATHLETICS The requested amount is $40,580. The City Manager reCommende
ACTIVITY 1531 $39,810.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Activity 1531 Egdahl and unanimously carried that Activity 1531 be approve~
as recommended hy the City Manager.
Director of Parks and Recreation Hall stated he would have
a report coming to the Council on the Tennis Pro before the
end of this fiscal year.
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CENTERS The amount requested is $38,570. The City Manager recom-
ACTIVITY 1532 mended $38,390,
Director of Parks and Recreation Hall indicated the Youth
Center is scheduled for completion in March. 1980.
Motion to approve It was moved b~ Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Activity 1532 Egdahl and unanimously carried that Activity 1532 be
approved, as recommended by the City Manager.
PLAYGROUND The amount requested is $56,00~. The City Manager recom-
ACTIVITY 1533 mended $55,780.
A general discussion ensued regarding the City-run summer
school program. The Council felt that a report should he
given on the City's contractual programs and shown somewher~
in the budget. Mr. Asmus referred to a memo he received
from the Director Of.Parks and Recreation concerning all
these programs and stated he would forward this on toCouncj
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Activity 1533 Gillow and unanimously carried that Activity 1533 be approv~
as recommended by the City Manager.
AQUATICS The request in the budget is for $116,470. The City Manage~
ACTIVITY 1534 recommendation is $117,490.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded'by Councilman Egda]
Activity 1534 and unanimously carried that Activity 1534 be approved, as
recommended by the City Manger.
Motion for contractual It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
arrangements report Gillow and unanimously carried that as part of this documenl
in what ever manner the staff feels it should be handled,
an account be set up that reflects contractual arrangements
as to both the income and outgo.
SENIOR CITIZEN The request is for $26,110. The City Manager's recommendat!
ACTIVITY 1535 is $26,180.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Activity 1535 Gillow and unanimously carried that Activity 1535 be approv~
as recommended by the City Manager.
THERAPEUTIC The amount requested is $24,850. The City Manager recom-
ACTIVITY 1536 mended $25,330.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Activity 1536 Hyde and unanimously carried that Activity 1536 be approved
as recommended By the City Manager.
SENIOR SERVICE CENTER The amount requested is $38,060. The City Manager recommenl
ACTIVITY 1538 $38,110.
Assistant City Manager Asmus explained ;tha~*~his is the gral
program. The first year was an 8-mOnth program, and this
budget reflects .a,fullyear. The City contributes Block
Grant money ~ approximately $10,000 to $12,000.
Account 5271 Councilman Cox questioned budgeting in this account for a
full year, realizing that sometime during the year, the
Center will move to the renovated Taco building at Memorial
Park.
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Mr. Hall said he hoped the move would he made hy January;
however, since they were not sure of the date, the account
was budgeted for a full year.
Motion to approve It was moved hy Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Activity 1538 Scott and unanimously carried that Activity 1538 be
approved, as recommended hy the City Manager.
RECESS Mayor Hyde recessed the meeting to the regular Council
meeting to begin at 7:00 p.m. The meeting recessed at
5:50 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
/ CITY CLERK
MINUTES OF AN AD, OURNED REGULA
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFO~qIA
Held Iuesday, May ]5, ]979
The City Council met in the Council Chambers, Pub]ic Services Bldg.,
276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the
following:
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdah], G~]]ow, Scott
No~e
Councilmen absent:
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ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:~B p.m. until Wednesday, May 18, ]979
at ~:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers/~f~x~x~x~t~
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 ]~, ]979.
JEN~k~E M. FULASZ, CMC, CityC~k
City of Chula Vista, California
STATE OF CALIFOP~NIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF S~2~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOUP~N~.~F. NT OF MZETI.~G
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 CoLuncil of the City of Chula Vista;
That the regular meeting of ~e Co~cil of the City of
Chula Vista was held luesday, May ]5~ ]979
and said meeting was adjoHmed to the time and place specified in
the order of adjournment ATTACHED HE~TO:
That on Wednesday, May ]6, ]979 at ~e hour of 9:30 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 ]5, ]979
was held.
City Clerk
SueDscribed and sworn to before me this
day of
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