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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/01/26 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. January 26, 1978 An adjourned regular 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 Hail, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Scott, Egdahl Councilmen absent: Councilman Hobel Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Community Development Desrochers 1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Co~ununity Development Director Desrochers stated that the BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION staff was directed to report at this meeting on the types of housing programs that are available (Federal Housing Subsidy Programs). He submitted a written report in which he described the various programs - several outside the Community Block grant funds in case the City wished to obtain a site for a project, the number of existing units in the City, and those proposed. Discussion Council discussed the City's role under the San Diego Housing Authority, the placements made by this Board, City input, residency requirements for the low-income units, availability of land in the City for such developments, and Public Housing Authority criteria. Councilman Egdahl commented that much depends on the Propo- sition placed on the April 11, 1978 election pertaining to the housing for low-income and moderate people. Reality of program Mayor Hyde questioned whether the City was in a position to act on this program this year; and if money was allocated, how would the project proceed. Also, is $250,000 enough for this type of program. Mr. Desrochers said there is a demonstrated need for this type of program in Chula Vista and it should bring on a high priority for Section 8 and California Housing and Finance funds. He added that there seems to be a number of people interested in developing this type of project - it should be successful; and if the City makes land avail- able, this should be an added incentive. In answer to Mayor Hyde's query, Mr. Desrochers explained that if the Council allocated a certain amount of funds, and somewhere down the line, the project is aborted, then a new public hearing can be held to allocate this sum of money for another project. Section 8 Councilman Scott noted that under Section 8, there is no requirement for any "feed money" and he questioned the use of the $250,000 if this sum were to be allocated by the Council. Mr. Desrochers explained that the money could be used to make provision for buying land and selling it back to the developers at a reduced rate - an added incentive for getting a HUD grant since HUD looks at the complete finan- cial package of a Section 8 application. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- January 26, 1978 Eligibility of program Councilman Egdahl agreed that Chula Vista is highly eligi- ble for the grant monies because of the existing number of units for low-income people in the City. He added that he felt it was premature for the Council to act on this matter prior to the April 11 election, pending the outcome of the propo- sition on the ballot. Councilman Egdahl felt that approval should be given to the budget initially proposed by the staff (at the meeting of January 24, 1978) - Block Grant Budget "A". RESOLUTION NO. 8987 - Offered by Councilman Egdahl, the reading of the text was APPROVING THE SUBMISSION waived by unanimous consent of those present, passed and OF AN APPLICATION TO THE adopted by the following vote, to-wit: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Cox, Hyde, Scott CO~qUNITY DEVELOPMENT Noes: None BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Absent: Councilman Hobel Motion regarding It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Council's interest and unanimously carried by those present that the Council in housing program indicate to the staff its interest in the expenditure of next year's Community Block Grant funds towards programs designed to increase the housing inventory for low-cost housing for senior citizens and the handicapped in the City of Chula Vista. 2. OPERATION OF THE Director of Personnel Bigge used a flip chart to depict PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT the operations of the Personnel Department. Mr. Bigge discussed the impact his department has on the community as a whole, the services to the various City departments, how its professional time is spent and the time distribu- tion of the clerks. He charted the process of filling a vacancy or hiring additional personnel in the City struc- ture which he declared was a minimum of 30 to 45 days. Council discussion Council discussion ensued regarding streamlining the hiring procedures. Mr. Bigge explained that the procedures being followed in this City are based on 1932 model Civil Service Rules. He added that his department is continually trying to modernize the methods but the Council has the prerogative of making any changes - through the Charter and/or by ordinance. Motion for referral It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde to Civil Service and unanimously carried by those present that the Civil Service Commission be directed to examine the (hiring) procedures to see if they could be streamlined or simplified in any way while still retaining the basic elements which the Council feels are extremely essential. FURTHER REVIEW OF THE Mr. Bigge continued with his operational review, discussing PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT "where we are going in the next year and a half." He noted the various governmental agencies which affect his departmental operations such as the Regional Employment and Training Consortium (RETC), the Federal Employment Practices Commission (FEPC), Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Adjourned Regular Meeting -S- January 26, 1978 3. DISCUSSION OF RE- Councilman Cox explained his proposal for the reorganization ORGANIZATION OF of the City Government, referring to his memo to the City CITY DEPARTMENTS Council (January 26, 1978). He suggested that eleven of the fourteen City departments be reorganized into five new agencies which has direct responsibility to the City Manager. Presently, the fourteen department heads report directly to the Assistant City Manager, and by this proposal, it should provide the City Manager with a better line of com- munication and more control. Motion for City It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Manager proposal Cox that the City Manager be directed to look into reorga- nization, not necessarily as outlined by Councilman Cox, but one he (City Manager) thinks will be best for the City of Chula Vista. Discussion of motion In answer to the Council's question as to the time element, City Manager Cole explained that he cannot complete this study and have it effective July 1, 1978 (as originally proposed by Councilman Cox) due to the time involved now in preparing the budget. Mr. Cole remarked that the re- novated buildings will be completed by November and perhaps that would be a more realistic goal - to have the program functioning prior to the move to the new building. Motion regarding It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott time element and unanimously carried by those present that the proposal be due to the Council no later than September 1, 1978. City Manager Cole said he hoped the Council would become heavily involved in giving the staff input on this program. He added there were other concepts that could be considered - something the Council may be interested in. Mayor Hyde suggested the City Manager schedule a Council Conference sometime prior to the September 1, 1978 dead- line - as an interim report. Original motion carried The original motion for the City Manager's report carried unanimously. 4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT a. Council Tour City Manager Cole asked if the Council wished to make any changes to the itinerary for the City tour on Saturday, January 28, 1978. Motion to accept It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried by those present that the itinerary by approved. S. MAYOR'S REPORT a. Library Mayor Hyde reported that there were three additional appointment candidates to be interviewed. Motion for interviews It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the inter- views be scheduled for Tuesday, January 31, 1978 at 4:00 p.m. Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- January 26, 1978 b. Council office Mayor Hyde referred to the memo received from staff listing renovation alternatives for the remodeling of the Council office and asking for Council input. After discussion, it was concurred that the Mayor meet and work with the staff on these plans and come back to the Council with a recommendation. Recess A recess was called at 5:10 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 5:16 p.m. UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM RESOLUTION NO. 8988 - City Attorney Lindberg explained that the Supreme Court DECLARING A SlX-MONTH has recently approved a regulatory ordinance for adult MORATORIUM UPON THE theatres (City of Detroit) which the City Planning Depart- GRANTING OF BUSINESS ment is reviewing. They have just received a request for LICENSES, USE PERMITS a business license for an adult theatre for the 300 block AND ALL OTHER FORMS OF of Third Avenue in the redevelopment area. It is recom- DISCRETIONARY APPROVAL mended that until such time as the Planning Commission FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES and Council have had the opportunity to thoroughly review SPECIFICALLY BUT NOT zoning regulations for such operations, that a moratorium EXCLUSIVELY IN REDEVELOP- be imposed for such business licenses, specifically as MENT PROJECT AREAS they relate to the business redevelopment area. Resolution offered Offered by Mayor Hyde, the text was read by the City Clerk, passed and adopted by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Cox Noes: None Absent: Councilman Hobel Rape victim treatment Councilman Cox stated there were no services provided by either Bay General or Community Hospital to handle police requirements for rape cases. Both hospitals refuse to handle these cases; therefore,the police have to transport the cases to Doctor Hospital in San Diego. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman investigation Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the staff be directed to contact both Bay General and Community Hospital and investigate the reasons why they refuse to handle rape cases in the City of Chula Vista. Committee meetings Councilman Egdahl reported %hat there will be a meeting of the Committee on Housing for Low-Income Citizens tonight at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Scott remarked that the Visitor-Convention Tourist Bureau Committee meets tonight at 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m. to the field trip scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 1978 beginning at 8:30 a.m. ~// X.~- CITY CLERK ~