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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/06/03 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA BUDGET SESSION NO. 4 Held Friday - 3:30 p.m. June 3, 1977 An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, was held on the above date beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue. ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel, Cox, Scott and Egdahl (arrived late) Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus, City Attorney Lindberg, Director of Finance Grant, Deputy City Manager Wittenberg The Council adjourned to the Administrative Conference Room to meet with the negotiating team of the Police Officers Association: Sergeant Billy Cox, Police Agents Barbara Gardner and Tom Stille. STATUS OF NEGOTIATIONS City Manager Cole explained where the negotiating team stood in this process. Negotiations were started on March 1 and continued to May 17 at which time an impasse was called. Following that, a meeting was held with the Municipal Em- ployment Officer (Mr. Cole) on May 24 in order to narrow the issue and come to some resolution of the problem, if possible. The issue is the 2% at 50 retirement package. This could not be resolved and, further, both sides agreed that nothing would be accomplished by mediation. On May 27, the Police Officers Association asked that the matter be submitted to the City Council for consideration. Tom Stille Police Agent Stille introduced Sergeant Billy Cox and Chief Negotiating Officer Police Agent Barbara Gardner. Sergeant Cox submitted a detailed report to the Council discussion what happens to an officer as he progresses through his service career up to age 55. Under the present retirement system,he can only receive one-half of his highest three years' salary - which means that in this present time, a patrolman would receive $600 to $700 a month. Under the 2% at age 50, that person would be eli- gible for about $1,000 a month. Sergeant Cox then noted the number of injuries suffered by the officers in the line of duty; the physical handi- caps; nationwide averages and those of Chula Vista; the names and reasons of those officers now retired; advantages of the early retirement system. Cost of program Police Agents Stille and Gardner elaborated on the injuries (types and dates) by the Chula Vista Officers and listed the cost factors involved in the 2% at 50 retirement pack- age. Their projected cost is $75,1S4 (the difference be- tween the present and proposed retirement cost) tabulated as 5.12%. The City's formula is then inflated by using both the Police and Fire Department budgets - which is 2.56 million - the figure to be used to divide into the cost which the City estimates at $131,000. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2~ June 3, 1977 Agent Stille added that if that were done, and they "plugged both ends", and both budgets were divided into that figure, it would come out to 5.12%. If the Associa- ' tion went along with the City's formula for that, the Police would be making up the increase by using the Fire Department's budget, and if, at any time, the City should decide to award the Fire Department personnel the 2% at 50 retirement, it would be at the Police Officers' expense. (Councilman Egdahl arrived at this time - 4:05 p.m.) Mayor Hyde's comments Mayor Hyde~ on behalf of the City Council, expressed his appreciation and commended the Officers on the degree of professionalism of the Police Department. He explained that the Council must weigh the Police Officers' request with that of the citizens' demands for a hold-the-line policy in the cost of City government. He indicated that it would be in the best interest of the citizens of the community not to adopt the requested 2% at 50. Councilman Scott remarked that the package presented by the Police Officers Association was a lengthy and detailed one, and he would suggest the Council be given a few days to review the contents. Councilman Scott suggested the Council go into executive session at the beginning of the budget deliberations on Monday and then instruct the City Manager to go back to negotiations with the Police Officers with the Council's action on the requested 2% at 50 proposal. The Council concurred. Recess A recess was called at 4:20 p.m. and the meeting reconvened in the Council Chambers at 4:28 p.m. Mrs. John King Mrs. King said she is the mother-in-law of David Miller, 335 Twin Oaks Avenue the officer who got in the line of fire in an incident Chula Vista, CA resulting in one person getting killed last Sunday. Mrs. King said she was thankful Officer Miller was alive and asked that the Council grant the Police Officers an in- crease in pay and, at City expense, a bulletproof vest for each of the Officers. POLICE Overall budget request: $3,032,330 ACTIVITIES 1000-1100 City Manager recommendation: $2,952,030 City Manager Cole noted the difference in the overall budget explaining that four fire communication operators were added to this budget. The Chief asked for five additional personnel including two motorcycle policemen, 2 peace officers, 1 secretary and 2 clerks to replace CETA people. The City Manager took the same position along all budgets regarding the CETA personnel. Mr. Cole commented that the motorcycle policemen were re- quested last year and the Council asked the staff to study this request. He still has some reluctance about the request not the least of which is the liability of the exposure of the motorcycle operator. In the capital outlay, the largest item was the elimination of nine (9) new patrol vehicles. These are not to be re- placed until May or June of 1978 which is so close to the next fiscal year that they can be replaced at that time. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3~ June 3, 1977 POLICE ADMINISTRATION Budget request: $157,600 ACTIVITY 1011 City Manager recommendation: $157,850 Council discussed with Chief Winters the increase in the cost of utilities and the need for his new vehicles. Motion to approve. It was moved by Councilman £gdahl, seconded by Councilman Activity 1011 Cox and unanimously carried that Activity 1011 be approved recommended by the City Manager. POLICE TRAINING Budget request: $37,990 ACTIVITY 1012 City Manager recommendation: $32,140 In answer to the Council's query, Chief Winters explained that, in the past, the Community College was "closed" - only police officers could register. Now it is opened up to anyone who gets there first. As a result, they are pro- posing to charge any City utilizing the College, $600 per officer. Chief Winters added that meetings are being held and it now appears that the charge will not be made - it will remain as before. Motion to delete $2,400 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman from Account 5201 Cox and unanimously carried that $2,400 be deleted from Account 5201 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 1012 Hobel and unanimously carried that Activity 1012 be approved as recommended by the City Manager and as amended. POLICE SERVICES Budget request: $378,560 ACTIVITY 1030 City Manager recommendation: $332,760 Chief Winters explained the need for the Javelin, 7V remote camera and the operation of the gas chromatograph intoxi- meter. In answer to the Council's question, Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that as new typewriters are purchased, the old typewriters are transferred to departments which doesn't require heavy use of them. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Activity 1030 unanimously carried that Activity 1030 be approved as recom- mended by the City Manager. UNIFORM PATROL Budget request: $1,723,420 ACTIVITY 1040 City Manager recommendation: $1,712,940 · Discussion followed regarding the request for two motor- cycles at a cost of $6,000. Chief Winters explained that this was a federal grant from the office of Traffic Safety which, if granted, would fully reimburse the City for all acquisition and maintenance costs of the motorcycles. He added that the grant will not be considered unless the Council supports it. The safety and hazards involved in the operation of motor- cycles was discussed by the Council. Chief Winters com- mented that the motorcycle officers would be used chiefly to enforce traffic. Adjourned Regular Meeting -4¢ June 3, 1977 Motion to delete It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor motorcycles Hyde that the two motorcycles be eliminated from Activity 1040 (Account 5565) - $6,000. Chief Winters noted that the City of San Diego has 30 motorcycles. He felt the injury factor related to the motorcycle was not that great. The grant would be funded 100% the first year, 50% the second year, and the third year, the City is on its own. The City would be obligated to go to the second year. Second withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his second to the motion; the motion, to motion therefore, died. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde that Activity 1040 Activity 1040 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Cox, Hyde, Egdahl, Hobel Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None POLICE INVESTIGATION Budget request: $636,350 ACTIVITY 1050 City Manager recommendation: $619,960 The amount of $19,150 was decreased in this budget account due to the transfer of one Police Sergeant into the Ser- vices Division. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde Activity 1050 and unanimously carried that Activity 1050 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. POLICE SUPPORT Budget request: $21,320 ACTIVITY 1060 City Manager recommendation: $20,940 Chief Winters explained that the bulk of the increase was due to the increased cost of continuing the department's Palomar Mountain Summer Camp Program. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Activity 1060 unanimously carried that Activity 1060 be approved as recom- mended by the City Manager. ANIMAL REGULATION Budget request: $77,090 ACTIVITY 1100 City Manager recommendation: $75,440 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde Activity 1100 and unanimously carried that Activity 1100 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. CO~qUNITY DEVELOPMENT Budget request: $95,460 DEPARTMENT City Manager recommendation: $80,090 ACTIVITY 260 City Manager Cole remarked that the Community Promotion budget is more difficult to understand than the other budgets because of the funding. It includes: General Administration; Community Block Grant; Town Centre and Bayfront Redevelopment Districts. Adjourned Regular Meeting .5~ June 3, 1977 The only addition in the budget is a part-time clerk which was brought about by the many committee meetings being held which relate to this activity. Mr. Cole discussed the difficulty of the Block Grant Pro- gram when the guidelines were changed in the "middle of the stream." He suggested the Council not approve this document until such time as they know what the actual Activity will be. Redevelopment Agency approval Director of Community Development Desrochers said that at the first meeting in July, the Bayfront and Town Centre budgets, as approved by the City Council, will be brought to the Redevelopment Agency for approval. Assistant City Manager Asmus pointed out that the huge increase in the Town Centre and Bayfront budgets were due to the monies being budgeted for appraisal and legal fees in the event they were necessary. In the past, the Council was asked for a special appropriation for this purpose. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Actigity 260 Cox and unanimously carried that Activity 260 be approved, as recommended by the City Manager. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ Budget request: $9,620 ADMINISTRATION City Manager recommendation: $24,500 THIRD AVENUE ACTIVITY 2400 As noted previously, $15,000 was included for possible costs of appraisal services and litigation expenses. (Account 5201 - Professional Services) Councilman Scott indicated his displeasure in having such a sizable amount of money in the budget when it may not be used. Director of Community Development Desrochers said he antici- pates that the Town Centre will have several legal condemna- tion actions. The Council concurred that if the money is needed, it should be documented and brought to the Council for a special appropriation. Discussion followed regarding appraisals and attorney fees. Councilman Scott felt the Council should look at all litiga- tion as he felt it was becoming out of hand. Motion to delete It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman $15,000 from Egdahl and unanimously carried that $15,000 be eliminated · Account 5201 from Account 5201 - Professional Services account. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Activity 2400 Hobel and unanimously carried that Activity 2400 be approved as amended as recommended by the City Manager and as amended. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/ Budget request: $20,150 ADMINISTRATION City Manager recommendation: $54,930 BAYFRONT ACTIVITY 2410 Assistant City Manager Asmus noted the $36,000 budgeted for legal services (Account 5201). Adjourned Regular Meeting -6- June 3, 1977 Motion to delete $17,200 It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman from Account 5201 Scott and unanimously carried that $17,200 be deleted from Account 5201 - Professional Services. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 2410 MobeI and unanimously carried that Activity 2410 be ap- proved as recommended by the City Manager and as amended. BOARD AND CO~4ISSION Budget request: $31,470 ACTIVITY 110 City Manager recommendation: $28,280 City Manager Cole stated that the Council acted on each individual Commission's budget but not on the general office budget. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 110 Hobel and unanimously carried that Activity 110 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 5:38 p.m. to Monday, June 6, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. to continue the budget delibera- tions.