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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/06/15 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF TftE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA . Held Thursday June !S, 19~8 Conference Room The Council met in the Council ~ at the City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, on the 4:00 above date at xTx~P.M, with the following Councilmen present: COUNCILMEN Egdahl, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Absent: Cox ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Monday, June 19, 1978 at 6:30 P.M. in the ~a~x~mfahmk~ (Council Conference Room), City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. I, JENNIE M. FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY C~RTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order adopted by the City Council at the meeting of June 15, 1978 STATE OF CALIFOP~NIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNbLENT OF 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 Council of the Ci%y of Chula Vista; That the regular adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held Thursday, June 15, 1978 and said meeting was adjou, rned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: That on June 16~ 1978 at the hour of 9;50 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 June 15, 1978 was held. Subscribed and sworn to before me this Notary? Public in and for said County ~S~ate of California and MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULPuR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday - 4:00 p.m. June 15, 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 Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: Councilman Cox 2. Z'BERG STATE OF CALIFORNIA With the concurrence of the Council, Mayor Hyde announced BLOCK GRANT FOR PARKS - that this item would be considered first on the agenda. PROPOSED CITY PROGRAM City Manager's conunents City Manager Cole explained that under this Block Grant program, Chula Vista has been allocated $47,000; matching funds from the City will be $15,000. In order to take advantage of this grant, the application must be made by June 30, 1978. Projects explained Director of Parks and Recreation Hall detailed 6 projects being proposed: Grant City (1) Tennis Court Renovation $ 8,250 $2,750 (2) E1 Rancho del Rey Park Improvements $10,718 $3,572 (3) Rienstra Park - Girls' Softball Fields $ 8,587 $2,863 (4) Bridge Installation - Municipal Golf Course $13,125 $4,375 (5) Park Development - Independence Park $ 3,750 $1,250 (6) Renovation "Lancerlot" Tot Lot $ 3,150 $1,050 (3) Rienstra Park - Director of Parks & Recreation Hall expressed the need Girls' Softball for backstops whether or not the grant was approved. Fields Councilman Scott commented that in all the Little Leagues, the City allows them the use of the fields and they, in turn, put in all the improvements (backstops, bleachers, etc). Mr. Hall explained the background of the Girls Softball League noting the area in question was graded for their use as a temporary playing field. (4) Bridge Installation - Mr. Hail said the bridge is needed for the players to Municipal Golf Course use the course after heavy rains. During the last rains, the course was not playable because of the flooded condi- tions. Councilman Scott felt the fees relative the golf course should be able to take care of these improvements - if the fees need to be raised, this should be considered. Motion not to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Project #3 and unanimously carried by those present that the Council not approve this project (Rienstra Park - Girls' Softball Fields). Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- June I8, 1978 Councilman Scott asked that a letter be sent to the people explaining the Council's philosophy on this matter. Discussion followed with the Council making the following comments: (1) with Proposition 13, there will be very little acquiring and developing of park lands;maintenance costs will be "out of sight"; if improvements are to be made at the golf course, it should be done from golf course revenues; question of whether the bridge is needed in light of the fact that the golf course has been operating for 15 years without it. Motion not to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Project #4 Scott that the City not apply for this particular project. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Scott, Gillow Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: Councilman Cox Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott Projects 1-2-5-6 and unanimously carried by those present that approval be given for Projects 1, 2, 5 and 6. Alternative Projects Mr. Hall listed alternative projects: (1) rest rooms at Rohr Park near the train station; (2) a jogging path around Rohr Park; (3) park area equipment. Mayor Hyde asked that the Director bring this back to the Council on Tuesday, June 20 (substitutions along with the cost factor). 1. AZTEC BUS LINES CONTRACT Director of Public Works Robens explained that the contract with Aztec expires in 2 weeks. Staff has been in negotia- tions with the firm for over a month and no agreement is in sight. Aztec is talking $1.50 to $1.65 per mile and the staff is considering $.90 to $1.00; the present contract is $.74 a mile. 90-day agreement Staff has reached an agreement with Aztec for a 90-day extension of the present contract at SI.iS per mile. Aztec wants this retroactive to the 1st of July. This additional time will give the staff time to negotiate a new contract. Council discussion Discussion covered the cost of the system in the past year - $28,000 was appropriated last year; Senator Mills' Bill (SD 1900) taking out the Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) portion and putting in no maintenance of effort on the part of the general fund share for local transit operators for a period of two years - this will reduce the City's general fund share for transit for the next two years to a maximum of $10,000. Mr. Bloom said this was an emergency legislation and will be effective July 1, 1978. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde 90-day contract and unanimously carried by those present that the Council approve the 90-day agreement with Aztec. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- June 15, 1978 3. FISCAL YEAR 1978/79 BUDGET - City Manager Cole submitted material and discussed the PROPOSITION 13 IMPACT capital improvement projects which he would recommend be cut which would result in the following savings: General Fund monies $160,000 Revenue Shairng $346,000 Gas Tax $185,000 ,ooo Mr. Cole detailed his first, second and third level cuts. South Bay Regional In answer to the Council's query, Director of Public Works Court complex Robens said he talked to Mr. Bill Sullins of the County and Mr. Sullins noted the situation of the court trailers in the Civic Center complex indicating that it was his opinion the Regional Center would be funded next year. Automated Library Assistant City Manager Asmus commented that the revenue circulation control sharing figure includes the $177,000 for the automated circulation control. Staff has learned that the system can be obtainted on a lease-purchase agreement for $28,000 for a 7-year program. Hiring Freeze Mr. Cole noted that in the proposed budget, there are nine new positions budgeted ($1S8,000)jthese positions will have to be reconsidered. There are currently 20 vacant positions - $354,000 for a full year. Capital Outlay In rounded figures, Mr. Cole reported that the preliminary 1978/79 budget shows $310,000 of capital outlay projects. When the departments submitted their Proposition 13 reduc- tions, they suggested elimination of $151,000 worth leaving a balance of $159,000. By quarterly purchases, the dis- tribution would be: 1st quarter $17,000 2nd $18,000 3rd $73,000 4th $51,000 $is9,000 Potential Revenue City Manager Cole noted the following suggested revenues: Increases Transit Occupany Tax [from 6% to 8%) $ 52,000 Utility Tax (50% increase) $500,000 Sanitary Service [2% increase) $ 25,000 ~$""~-,000 Sewer Service ($,75 monthly increase) $234,000 Dog Licenses (increase ef $4.50 per year) $ 22,000 Police fees $ 20,000 Building permits $ 38,000 Library fees $ 26,000 Engineer fees $128,000 Planning fees $ 36,000 rg ',ooo Total of $1,081,000 Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- June 15, 1978 Council discussion Discussion followed in which the Council discussed each of the proposed increases in fees; cost of same in other cities in the County; noting that the fees just cover the cost of the City services; analysis by staff as to how the figures were arrived at; County's charge of 35.9% overhead charge; and long range plans for the property tax loss. Mayor Hyde commented on reducing the amount of reserves held in the general fund, revenue sharing and cash basis. Councilman Scott noted the tremendous cuts being proposed in the capital i~provement projects some of which he feels are essential, and that no cuts are being proposed in services. Level of services Assistant City Manager Asmus remarked that the preliminary budget (without salary adjustments) left an amount of $775,000 (difference between operating expenses and revenues) to be made up. When the City talks about the $2.4 million loss (under Proposition 13), it should also add the $77S,000. Mr, Asmus added that both he and the City Manager feel that the level of services must be cut to meet the operating expenses by at least one million dollars. Revenue Sharing Mayor Hyde suggested the possibility of committing the revenue sharing to 50% for operating expenses. Councilman Egdahl stated that the Council has to deal with three philosophical questions: (1) is the Council going to grant any increase in salaries this year; (2) to what extent will revenue sharing be used; (S) what kind of services and at what level will they be decreased; (4) the Council's philosophy on capital improvement projects; (S) new revenue sources - a decision on that. Motion to use It was moved by Mayor Hyde that (the Council) consider revenue sharing utilizing up to 50% of revenue sharing for operating expenditures this year - for the coming year. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Next meeting It was moved by Councilman Gillow, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried by those present that the meeting be continued to Monday evening, June 19, 1978 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. Summer Playground Program Director of Parks ~ Recreation Hall submitted report in which he requested permission to offer a six week summer program beginning July 1 and ending August 11 at a cost of $12,940. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried by those present that this program be approved - at a cost of $12,940. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Monday, June 19, 1978 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, City Hall.