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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held May 12, 1978
The City Council met in the Council Chambers at the City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 2:00 p.m. with the
following:
Councilmen present: Hyde, Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Tuesday~ May 16~ 1978
at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers/~~~ City Hall,
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 12, 1978
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR ~IEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Friday - 2:10 p.m. BUDGET SESSION NO. 5 May 12, 1978
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California,
was held on the above date beginning at 4:10 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott, Egdahl
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director
of Finance Grant, Administrative Analyst Swartfager
REVENUE SHARING Mayor Hyde noted that there were 26 requests and said he
would allow each party two minutes at the podium to speak
on behalf of the request. The Council has written backup
material on each program.
City ~anager Cole Lane F. Cole explained the criteria for
granting Revenue Sharing monies. The first public hearing
on the public requests was held on March 27, 1978 by the
City Manager.
Policy on Social Services Mayor Hyde commented that it has been the Council policy
not to initiate any social services in the City - the
Council feels this is the responsibility of the County or
other governmental agencies.
REQUESTS FOR REVENUE SHARING MONIES
Agency and Speaker Type of Service Amount of Request
FISN Volunteer Services Transportation for senior citizens $ 800
Mabel Rabe
Meals onHheels Hot meals for confined seniors 1,500
(budgeted under Community Promotions)
Del Rey Senior Citizens Lo~ cost meals program for seniors 4,060
Nutrition Program
Ruth Chapman
MAAC Project Service and referral program for a 51,440
A1 Celaya and Carl Hudson variety of human care services
Our House, Inc. Social community center at JLJ complex 51,770
(held until representative arrived at
meeting)
Town Centre Project Area Street improvements: Third Avenue from 200,000 "E" to "F" Streets
(budgeted in Capital Improvement Program
as a City-proposed project)
South Bay ftistorical Society - Preserve history of the City for future 190
Helen Gohres generations
1082 Jefferson, Chula Vista
Adjourned Regular Ileeting -2- Hay 12, 1978
Agency and Speaker Type of Service Amount of Request
San Diego Center for the Mobility; Braille; living techniques $ 36,400
Blind for the blind; serving 21 people
Everett Jess, Director in Chula Vista; annual budget is
$235,000; build a branch in this City;
original request was $46,400
Mueller community School- Traffic signal at Oaklawn and "J" 50,000
PTA Stop Light Committee
Dale Lusk, Chairman
Chula Vista South Pony League Construction and improvements to 56,000
Howard Saltzer facility at Rienstra Sports Park;
286 Palomar Street noted some of this request may over- lap that of South Bay Little League
Our House, Inc. Delinquency prevention project at 69,400
Bill Winn 666 Third Avenue
Executive Director
Operation Samahan-Outreach Originally requested $81,550. 70,000
Clinic Health clinic for the working poor
David Coward, Program Coordinator
Family Stress Center Family crisis intervention program 90,1 0
Gary Mathes Facility at 577 Third Avenue
Director
South Bay Little League Improvements to Rienstra Park lO0,O00
(no representative)
Legal Aid Society of San Diego Civil legal services for the poor; 110,560
Gregory Knoll, Executive Center located at 305 Center Street
Director and Chief Counsel
Town Centre Project Area Street improvements, Third Avenue 500,000
Committee from "F" to "G" Streets
(no reperesentative)
Community Congregational Counseling for seniors at Congrega- 6,160
Development Corporation tional Towers: crisis intervention
Newton Spector
San Diego Urban League Family planning educational project 15,390
(no representative)
National Research Services Feasibility study for the development 45,730
Foundation of a facility for adult mentally-
(no representative) handicapped
South Bay Youth Services Family violence intervention program; 46,800
(no representative) emergency child care
Indian Freedom Ranch Alcoholism treatment 50,000
(no representative)
Project SAAR Skill training for seniors to make 59,560
Craig Arput salable craft items
South Bay Council on Employer-employee rehabilitation 75,400
Alcoholism and Drug program
Bernard Maki
Program Consultant
Bonita Optimist Club Restoration of facility on Sweetwater 67,350
Thomas Gatlin, Vice Road; equipment for Youth Center
President & Project
Chairman
Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- May 12, 1978
Agency and Speaker Type of Service Amount of Request
Pan Asiatic Legal Education and counseling on $150,000
Assistance Service legal matters
Chula Vista Bobby Sox Improvements to facility on Naples 225,000
League Street and construction of a new
field
Boys and Girls Club Construction of a youth recreational 500,000
Art Shipley facility at Greg Rogers Park
RECESS A recess was called at 4:25 p.m. and the meeting
reconvened at 4:42 p.m.
City Manager's comments Mr. Cole stated that any commitments for Revenue Sharing
monies should be considered tentative at this time because
of the financial uncertainties facing the City prior to
the final adoption of the budget - the requests granted
by the Council would be an "indication" of approval.
REVENUE SHARING REQUESTED FOR Mr. Bill Robens, Chairman of the Capital Improvement
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Program Committee, explained and answered the Council's
questions concerning the various projects submitted for
Revenue Sharing monies.
RS-13 Construction of $9,000 is being requested to construct additions to the
Repair Shops addition electric and air conditioning shop and paint storage room
at 707 "F" Street at the Public Works Center.
RS-14 Automated Library Assistant City Manager Asmus said the original request of
Circulation Control $189,000 has now been reduced to $177,000. If purchased
now, the system would be operable in March (or 9 months
after its purchase) and would pay for itself in two years.
This is an automated inventory control system.
RS-15 Third Avenue widening, The total project will cost $600,000 and will be made up
"G" to "I" Streets of Revenue Sharing funds of $284,000 and Gas Tax (GT-84)
(partial funding) for $316,000. Mr. Robens explained that the project has
been cut down from the widening of "G" to "K" Streets.
RS-16 Materials slab at Public !~orks Director Robens explained that the 8" thick
Public Works Center concrete materials slab (75' x 160') will be used to store
chips for chip seal program, for storage of sand, A/C
cold mix and crusher run aggregate. The cost is $31,000.
RS-17 City Hall renovation $250,000 is being requested primarily for mechanical renova-
tion, electrical work, addition of insulation and the
reconstruction of the Council offices.
RS-18 Furniture refurbishing/ The cost of this project, to complete the renovated Civic
purchase for renovation Center complex, is $180,000.
RS-19 Third Avenue Street This project was approved in the 1977-78 budget and the
improvements, "E" to additional funds of $201,000 are needed to complete the
"F" Streets (Loan) project.
Motion regarding Council It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Council-
policy on Revenue Sharing man Hobel that the Council continue its policy regarding
funds Revenue Sharing funds: 90% for capital improvement projects
and 10% for capital items within the operating budget.
Discussion of motion In answer to Mayor Hyde's query, Councilman Egdahl clar-
ified his motion to state that the policy precludes any
funding requested by the public unless the requests were
considered as capital projects.
Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- May 12, 1978
Human Care Services Councilman Egdahl commented that the policy is expressive
of what the Council is doing in the area of social services:
the City is willing to be a pass-through agent for other
funding but they are not specifically in the business of
providing human care services.
Motion carried Motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Cox, Hyde
Noes: Councilman Scott
Absent: None
MOTIONS RE REVENUE Mayor Hyde asked for motions regarding the public requests
SHARING FUNDS for revenue sharing funds. If no motion is made, the
request is deemed not approved.
Motion to fund FISH It was moved by ~layor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Cox
Volunteer Services to approve the sum of $500 to FISH Volunteer Services.
Motion carried Motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, £ouncilmen Cox, Hobel
Noes: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl
Absent: None
Motion to fund DEL REY It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Mayor
SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION Hyde to approve the sum of $3,000 for this program.
program
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox
Noes: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl
Absent: None
MAAC Project No motion was made.
OUR HOUSE, INC. No motion was made.
TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AREA This item was considered elsewhere in the budget.
COMMITTEE
SOUTH BAY HISIORICAL SOCIETY No motion was made.
SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR THE No motion was made.
BLIND
Mueller Community School - It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman
PTA stop light Scott that this request be approved.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Scott, Hobel
Noes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Egdahl
Absent: None
Motion regarding request of It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Mayor
Chula Vista South Pony League Uyde that the City ~lanager and the Director of Parks &
Recreation be directed to set up a conference or meeting
with the South Bay Little League and the Pony League to
coordinate that overall facility all the way through along
with the City's complex in Rienstra Park and come back at
some future date to the Council along with a recommenda-
tion, and also notify both South Bay Pony and South Bay
Little League of this explaining that their requests for
funding at this time is being withheld. The amount to be
considered is $25,000.
Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- May 12, 1978
Discussion of motion Councilman Egdahl discussed this sports program whereby
the City makes properties available for use by the
various Leagues. The policy has been that the City will
make properties available and the different Leagues will
make provision for everything they need.
Mayor Hyde commented that he would rather see the money
spent on land acquisition in areas that would be suit-
able for recreational activities, as there is a need in
this City for more sports fields.
Councilman Cox remarked that instead of picking an
arbitrary $25,000 figure, he would rather wait and see
what these organizations, working with staff, will come up
with.
Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Councilmen Hobel, Scott
NOES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Egdahl
Absent: None
OUR HOUSE, INC. No motion was made.
666 Third Avenue
OPERATION SA~HAN No motion was made.
FAMILY STRESS CENTER No motion was made.
LEGAL AID SOCIETY of San Diego No motion was made.
TOWN CENTRE PROJECT AREA No motion was made.
COMMITTEE
COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL No motion was made.
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SAN DIEGO URBAN LEAGUE No motion was made.
NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICES No motion was made.
FOUNDATION
SOUTH BAY YOUTH SERVICES No motion was made.
COMMITTEE, INC.
INDIAN FREEDOM RANCH No motion was made.
Project SAAR No motion was made.
SOUTH BAY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL- No motion was made.
ISM AND DRUG PROBLEMS
BONITA OPTIMIST CLUB No motion was made.
PAN ASIATIC LEGAL ASSISTANCE No motion was made.
SERVICE
CHULA VISTA BOBBY SOX LEAGUE No motion was made.
Motion to fund Boys and Girls It was moved by Ilayor Hyde that the sum of $50,000 be
Club allocated for this fund.
No second to motion The motion died for lack of second.
MOTIONS REGARDING CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
RS-13 Construction of Repair It was moved by Councilman FIobel, seconded by Councilman
Shops addition Scott and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
$9,000
Adjourned Regular Meeting -6- May 12, 1978
RS-14 Automated Library Councilman Scott spoke against this request indicating
Circulation Control - that it is something nice to have but not needed at this
$177,000 time. Councilman Hobel said he preferred to see this
project compete with priority items - that some of the
City's circulation element needs a lot more attention
that this proposed program.
Motion carried The motion, as amended ($177,000 instead of $189,000)
carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde
Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Scott
Absent: None
RS-15 Third Avenue widening It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman
"G' to "I" Streets Hobel that the project be approved.
$284,000
Speaking against motion Councilman Scott said he would vote for it if he was sure
the County Regional Center will be constructed on Third
and "H", and he is against widening streets since it only
saves a few minutes time for the motorists and tends to
destroy some of Chula Vista's uniqueness.
Motion amended Mayor Hyde amended his motion to state that the request
will be approved subject to evidence that the South Bay
Court Regional Center facility will actually take place.
Councilman Scott remarked that if Proposition 13 passes,
the Courts will not be coming to Chula Vista.
Motion withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his amendment.
Main motion carried The motion to approve RS-15 carried by the following vote,
to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl
Noes: Councilmen Cox, Scott
Absent: None
RS-16 Material slab at It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Public l~orks Center - Cox and unanimously carried that the project be approved.
$3l,OOO
RS-17 City Hall renovation - It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde
$250,000 and unanimously carried that the project be approved.
RS-18 Furniture refurbishing/ It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
purchase for renovation Egdahl and unanimously carried that the project be approved.
RS-19 Third Avenue Street It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
improvements, "E" to Hobel and unanimously carried that the project be approved.
"F" Streets - $201,000
RC-4 Improvement District, It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
Revolving fund - and unanimously carried that the project be approved.
$15o,ooo
PD-IO Restroom construction/ It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor
Menzel - $24,860 Hyde that this project be approved.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Hobel, Cox
Noes: Councilman Egdahl
Absent: None
Adjourned Regular Meeting -7- May 12, 1978
PD-11 Remodel Bowl Building/ It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Memorial Park Cox and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
$9,200
PD-12 Botanical Garden Park, Director of Parks and Recreation Hall submitted a booklet
Phase IV - $100,000 describing the Botanical Garden project. In answer to
Council's query, Mr. I~all said it would take three people
to operate this Park. The staff will be asking for match-
ing funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.
Councilman Egdahl noted it will take at least $100,000
a year to maintain this park.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Council-
man Cox that this project be approved.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Hobel, Hyde
Noes: Councilman Egdahl
Absent: None
RECESS A recess was called at 5:00 p.m. and the meeting reConvened
at 5:07 p.m.
(Councilman Hobel left the podium at this time)
SEWER INCOME
SI-3 "G" Street Relief It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Cox
Sewer - $12,000 addi- and unanimously carried by those present that this project
tional funds be approved.
LTF-3 Transit Maintenance In the absence of Councilman Hobel, Mayor Hyde stated that
facility - $400,000 this particular request will be trailed.
GT-77 Orange Avenue con- It was moved by ~layor Hyae, seconded by Councilman Scott
struction - Third and unanimously carried by those present that this project
Avenue to Albany - be approved.
$85,oo0
GT-52 Main Street/Otay Valley It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
Road, Third Avenue to and unanimously carried by those present that this project
1-805 - $45,000 be approved.
GT-81 "H" Street resurfacing - It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde
$88,000 and unanimously carried by those present that this project
be approved.
GT-82 Bicycle Route improve- Director of Public Works Robens reported that the staff
ments - $17,000 does not have a precise plan for this program. They will
work with the Safety Commission on this and present the
plan to the Council at a later time.
Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
Cox and unanimously carried by those present that this
project be approved.
PD-12 Botanical Garden Park, It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde
Phase IV - $100,000 and unanimously carried by those present that the motion for approval is tentative and that a Council Conference
be scheduled to discuss in depth the funding from the
school districts and perhaps even make a field study to some
other location prior to final action and that the decision
be made at Council Conference subject to budget session.
Adjourned Regular Meeting -8- May 12, 1978
GT-83 Telegraph Canyon Road It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
participation between Cox and unanimously carried by those present that this
1-805 and Otay Lakes project be approved.
Road - $50,000
(Councilman Hobel returned to the dais at this time -
5:20 p.m.)
GT-84 Third Avenue widening, It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman
"G" to "I" Streets - Egdahl that this project be approved and the other half
$316,000 come from Revenue Sharing funds (RS-15).
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel
Noes: Councilman Cox, Scott
Absent: None
GT-85 Otay Lakes Road/Bonita It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Hobel
Road intersection and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
modification - $9,200
GT-86 Street Overlay Program - It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
$94,400 E§dahl and unanimously carried that this project be
approved.
GT-87 Traffic Signal Modern- It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
ization Program, Broad- Cox and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
way and "L~ Street -
$33,000
GT-88 Conversion of street It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman
lights from Mercury Cox and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
Vapor to High Pressure
Sodium
GT-89 Traffic signal - Otay It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
Lakes Road and East "H" and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
Street - $89,000
GT-90 Traffic signal control- It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
ler - spare modules - and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
$5, oo
GT-91 Traffic signal instal- It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl
lation and Roadway and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
modifications at Brandy-
wine and Telegraph Canyon
Road/aditional funds -
$29,000
LTF-3 Transit Maintenance Director of Public Works Robens explained the FAU and
Facility - $400,000 UMTA funding for this project.
Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman
Scott that this project be approved.
Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Egdahl, Cox
Noes: Councilman Hobel
Absent: None
GT-82 Bicycle route improve- Councilman Hobel stated that he is registering a "no"
ments- $17,000 vote on this request.
GAS TAX FUNDS
ACTIVITIES 2501-2504 The detailed projects under each Activity is on file in
the office of the City Clerk.
Adjourned Regular Meeting -9- May 12, 1978
ACTIVITY 2501 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Egdahl and unanimously carried that this project be
approved.
ACTIVITY 2502 It ~as moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman
Scott and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
ACTIVITY 2503 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Scott and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
ACTIVITY 2504 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Hobel and unanimously carried that this project be approved.
CIP PROJECTS NOT INCLUDED IN A summary sheet was submitted to the City Council. City
FISCAL YEAR 1978-79 CAPITAL Manager Cole explained that the projects have either been
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM completed or determined not to be constructed. The pro-
jects have been budgeted in the current program and in order
to put them in the 1978-79 budget, Council action is needed
to revert the money.
Council discussion Discussion followed regarding each item. It was the con-
currence of the Council that the following projects be
approved:
GF-12 Rosebank Sewer Pump Station $44,000
GF-21 Drainage Project #2 9,000
GF-22 Concrete lining on Telegraph 5,325
Canyon channel east of Hilltop
Drive
GF-23 Center Street improvements 8,371
GF-24 Drainage improvement "G" Street 30,375
GF-373 Land acquisition, Assistant City Manager Asmus explained that the latest site
Fire Station - considered was the church property in Bonita; however, this
$20,000 site cannot be acquired through negotiations. The second
choice involves the City-owned property at the end of the
golf course, and would have to relocate two houses.
Motion not to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
golf course site Hobel and unanimously carried that the Council reject that
site (golf course).
Assistant City Manager Asmus explained that the church
property cannot be obtained because the owners have sub-
mitted plans to the County for a 5 million dollar complex.
Motion for Council Conference It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman
Scott and unanimously carried that this item be held for
a Council Conference sometime after the budget sessions.
Next budget session It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman
Hobel and unanimously carried that the next budget session
be scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 1978 at 4:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to the next
budget session scheduled for Tuesday, !lay 16, 1978 at
4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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