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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1978/06/19 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Monday - 6:30 p.m. June 19, 1978 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was held on the above date beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hail, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Gillow, Scott Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Department Heads BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: Assistant City Manager Asmus noted the present budget reserve: PROPOSITION 13 General Fund $1,358,000 Revenue Sharing 529,000 Cash Basis 243,000 $2,130,000 Loss under Prop 13 2,400,000 Shortage $ 270,000 Departmental A chart was posted by the City Manager noting the proposed re- reductions ductions in each department by cost, percentage, number of permanent employees that would be lost along with that of CETA. Mr. Asmus explained that this totals $1,528,940. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT Assistant City Manager Asmus explained the staff reductions pro- PROJECTS posed in the Prior Year CIP projects and those for the coming year. Council Discussion Discussion followed with the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager detailing the reserves on hand, potential revenues, operating income, utility users tax and salary adjustments (if any). In answer to Mayor Hyde's query, Director of Finance Grant quoted the expenditures for the past several months noting the need for the cash basis fund reserve. Councilman Scott indicated he would like to know about the proposed actual departmental reductions and exactly what it means in level of service. Motion to consider It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and revenue sources unanimously carried that the Council now consider those enhance- ments of revenue sources that have been proposed for discussion. Motion regarding It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott and utility users tax unanimously carried that the cap on the utility users tax be lifted. In answer to Councilman Cox's question, City Attorney Lindberg said he did not know what the "rules of the game" are under the Jarvis/Gann Initiative as it relates to the right of referendum on tax measures that are used for current operating needs. Traditionally, it has always been that there could not be a refer~ndllm on tax measures. Mr. nindberg indicated that the right of referendum could be built into the ordinance assuming a petition would be circulated and the right of referendum could go on the ballot in November. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- June 19, 1978 Motion to restore cut in It was moved by Mayor Hyde that (the Council) restore the utility users'tax cut in the utility users' tax that was made over two years ago - to 5% and adjust the formula on therms accordingly. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to increase tax It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde that the utility tax be increased to the amount suggested by staff subject to a voluntary referendum which could be in- corporated in the November election and that the collection of the tax be postponed until January 1, 1979. Council discussion Discussion covered the implications of Proposition 13; a need to know what the people want to do in this area; the need for a 2/3s vote to carry a tax measure; reports from Sacramento as to the distribution of State surplus. Motion fails The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit; AYES: Councilman Cox Ndes: Councilmen Egdahl, Hyde~ Gillow, Scott Absent: None Motion for modification It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the utility users' tax be of utility tax modified so as to yield an additional $200,000 beyond present projections for next year. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion not to change It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman tax Gillow that the utility users' tax not be changed. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Gillow, Scott Absent: None POTENTIAL REVENUE INCREASES Motion to increase It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and transient occupancy unanimously carried that the transient occupancy tax be in- tax creased by 2%. Motion to increase It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Sewer Service charge unanimously carried that the sewer service charge be increased by $.75 a month. Motion to increase dog It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that the dog license fees license fees be increased as per staff's recommendation ($2.00 increase). No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion not to increase It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hyde dog license fees that nothing be done on the dog license fees. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vot% to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Hyde, Gillow No~s,: Councilman Egdahl Absent; None Motion to increase It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Police Fees Egdahl and unanimously carried that the police fees be in- creased as per staff's recommendation ($22,000 per year for various fees). Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- June 19, 1978 Motion to increase It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and building permit fees unanimously carried that the building permit fees be increased as recommended by staff ($58,000 per year for the various fees). Motion to increase It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Councilman library fees Gillow that the library fees be increased as recommended by the City Manager ($20,000 per year for various fees). Discussion of motion In discussing the various fees proposed, Mayor Hyde and Councilman Egdahl voiced their opposition to charging a fee for the library meeting rooms. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Gillow, Scott Noes: councilmmn Egdahl, Hyde Absent: None Motion to increase It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman engineering fees Scott and unanimously carried that the engineering fees be increased as recommended by the City Manager ($120,000 per year for various fees). Motion to increase It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott planning fees and unanimously carried that the planning fees be increased as recommended by the City Manager ($25,000 per year for various fees). PRIOR YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Motion to delete GF-07, It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox GF-14 and RS-12 and unanimously carried that the following projects be eliminated: GF-07 Garden Park I $29,22S GF-14 Garden Park II 47,260 RS-12 Garden Park III 65,000 Motion to transfer It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and GF-12 to sewer income unanimously carried that GF-12 Rosebank Pump Station - $44,000 be transferred to sewer income. Motion to transfer GF-16 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Cox to golf course revenue and unanimously carried that GF-16 Golf Course Filtration - $20,240 be moved to Golf Course Revenue. Motion not to delete It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Bonita Fire Station Gillow to leave GF-373 in: Bonita Fire Station - $20,000. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Gillow Councilmen Cox, Egdahl, Hyde Absent: None Motion to delete It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that GF-373 Bonita Fire Station - $20,000 be deleted. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Egdahl, Cox Noeg: Councilmen Gillow, Scott Absent: None Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- June 19, 1978 Motion to delete SC-10 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that SC-10 Fire Training Tower - $90,000 be deleted. Motion to delete GT-$0 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that GT-30 Orange Avenue Landscaping - $128,000 be deleted. Mayor Hyde asked that the City Manager put this project on the "want list" for future consideration. Motion to delete GT-71 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that GT-71 Telegraph Canyon Road Improve- ment - $40,000 be deleted. Motion to delete RC-03 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried to delete RC-03 Vista Square School Park $70,000. SC-Il remains No motion was made on SC-Il Third Avenue Improvement ,E" to "F" - $325,000; therefore, this project remains. Motion to delete PD-07 It was moved by Councilman Scott that this project PD-07 SDG&E Easement/Park - $120,000 be deleted. No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Projects remaining No motions were made on the following projects: RS-OS Naples/Monserate Channel $71,000 RS-04 Alvarado/East "H" Street $92,050 The projects, therefore, remain in the budget. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1978-1979 Motion to delete RS-13 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that RS-13 Shop Addition - $9,000 be deleted. Motion to delete GT-82 It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that GT-82 Bikeway Improvements - $17,000 be deleted. Motion to retain RS-20 It was moved by Councilman Gillow that the following pro- and RS-21 jects be retained: RS-20 Traffic Signal Oaklawn/"J" $50,000 RS-21 Traffic Signal Bonita/Allen $45,000 No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Motion to delete RS-20 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that RS-20 Traffic Signal Oaklawn/"J" - $50,000 be deleted. Motion to delete RS-21 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde and unanimously carried that RS-21 Traffic Signal Bonita/Allen - $45,000 be deleted. Motion to delete It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Gillow that RS-14 Automated Library Circulation System - $177,000 be deleted from the Capital Improvement Program and that $28,000 be earmarked for expendit¢re for a lease/purchase plan for this service in another part of the budget. Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- June 19, 1978 Discussion Discussion ensued as to the feasibility of buying this system; the savings in personnel; the interest of the loan ($10,000 per year); purchasing the system from revenue sharing funds. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Gillow, Egdahl Noes: Councilmen Scott, Cox Absent: None "IN" items Mayor Hyde noted the following "IN items: RS-15 Third Avenue widening "G" to "I" $284,000 GT-84 Third Avenue widening "G" to 'T' 218,700 RS-19 Third Avenue Improvements "E" to "F" 201,000 Motion to delete SI-03 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox and unanimously carried that SI-03 "G" Street Relief Sewer - $12,000 be deleted. No objections noted on No objections were made by the Council in keeping the fei- other projects lowing projects in the CIP 78/79 budget: RS-04 1911 Act Revolving Fund $150,000 GT-87 Traffic Signal Broadway ~ "L" 33,000 GT-89 Traffic Signal Otay Lakes and East "H" Street 89,000 RS-17 City Hall Renovation 2S0,000 GT-81 "H" Street Resurfacing 88,000 GT-86 Street Overlay 94,400 GT-88 Street Light Conversion 13,700 Recess A recess was called at 8:55 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m. Motion for Executive It was moved by Mayor Hyde , seconded by Councilman Egdahl Session and unanimously carried that an Executive Session be called at the close of the business meeting for purposes of dis- cussing contract negotiations and pending litigation. Motion to keep reserves City Manager Cole recommended the general fund reserve be kept at one million and that the cash basis reserve remain at $243,000. It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the City Manager's recommendation be approved. Discussion Discussion centered around the possible changes in the utility users tax; the amount of actual reserves in the general fund; the departmental reductions. Motion to table It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Cox that this motion be tabled. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Cox, Gillow Noes: Mayor Hyde, Councilman Egdahl Absent; None Adjourned Regular Meeting -6- June 19, 1978 Departmental Reductions Assistant City Manager Asmus detailed the following proposed departmental reductions: Department Amount % People CETA Police $ 214,010 6% 6 -- Fire 123,420 7% 5 -- Public Works 358,000 15% 10 27 Building and Housing 110,900 14% 4 6 Library 195,450 23% 5 5 PT Discussion Council discussion during Mr. Asmus' presentation involved adverse comments concerning the closing of the animal shelter on Saturdays and Sundays; contract with National City for the animal shelter use; level of services being cut in the departments; CETA personnel loss; hours of operation cut in the Library. Impact of level of Councilmen Cox and Gillow asked the City Manager to prepare services a written statement noting the impact of the departmental reductions for the meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 22, 1978. Motion to agree in It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the Council agree in concept concept with the approach the staff has taken here, subject to further adjustment and refinery as the picture clears (at the Council's Thursday meeting). No second to motion The motion died for lack of a second. Executive Session The Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:5S p.m. and the City Clerk was excused. City Manager Cole was appointed Deputy City Clerk and he reported that the meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m. Adjournment Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. and Thurs- day, June 22, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. i~lMe;kFUlasz'