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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1977/05/31 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA BUDGET SESSION NO. 1 Held Tuesday - 4:00 p.m. May 31, 1977 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 Chamber, 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 CITY MANAGER'S City Manager Cole discussed with the Council his written REPORT report in which he stated that the 1977-78 proposed opera- ting and capital improvement budgets total $17,183,580 which is a 13.8% increase over the 1976-77 Fiscal Year. The proposed operating budget is $13,723,S00. The budget projects an estimated 7% increase in total assessed valua- tion and assumes retention of the current $1.25 property tax rate, and a utility tax levy sufficient to raise $991,000. Mr. Cole also reported that the current budget includes 477 full-time positions,excluding CETA personnel, and the proposed budget recommends 482 full-time positions, excluding CETA personnel. CETA personnel The Council questioned the number of CETA personnel now working for the City; what percentage of the work force they comprise; funds available for this program; how many will be maintained if the program should terminate; and the five additional people being proposed for this budget. The City Manager was asked to submit a report to the Council on the above questions. BUDGET SUMMARY Director of Finance Grant detailed the financial statements STATEMENTS explaining the inter-fund transfers; property tax revenues, secured and unsecured rolls; assessed valuations; revenue estimates; local taxes and bu$ines§ license revenues. Licenses and Permits The Council reviewed past actions in which the Council changed some of the fees currently charged for various services in the City. Mr. Grant noted that the Council proposed the changes - they have not been made permanent and not reflected in the budget. are Utility Tax Mr. Grant commented on the utility tax revenue which he projected at $991,000. He stated that he ran a total on this today and on June 30, there will be approximately $1,004,000. Business licenses Discussion continued on the increase in business license fees and how Chula Vista's fees compared with that of other cities. Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- May 31, 1977 Motion for staff report It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman on business licenses Egdahl that the staff be directed to bring this matter back (business licenses) to the Council after budget con- siderations have all been considered as a matter of exami- ning that fact. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott indicated that the report should include all fees, permits and charges rather than just the business license fees. City Manager staff has already started Cole said that the this study and will be back to the Council before a rela- tively short time. Included in motion Mayor Hyde included in his motion: "all fees charged for City purposes." Assistant City Manager Asmus noted that business license fees were governed by an entirely different ordinance than that for fees and chargeS. As far as Planning and Public Works' fees were concerned, he hoped the report would be given to the Council prior to the finish of the budget deliberations so the new fees would be reflected in the proposed budget. Motion restated It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the staff be directed to bring back a proposal for business licenses after the budget hearings have been com- pleted. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel felt the Council should discuss how to "beef up" the sales tax, rather than concentrate on the building license fees. Time element in motion Mayor Hyde set the time of September 1, 1977 as the due date for the report. Councilman Cox requested that the staff work with the Chamber of Commerce on this report. Motion carried The motion for the staff report on the business license fees carried unanimously. Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde report on fees and unanimously carried that the staff look into the vari- ous fees and put them on a self-sustaining cost basis. Continued explanation Director of Finance Grant continued his detailed explana- concerning revenues tion regarding revenue estimates explaining the projected sewer income fees, federal grants, transit service funds, block grants, revenue sharing, residential construction tax and park land acquisition revenues. CITY COUNCIL ACTIVITY 10S City Manager Cole explained the departmental request of $87,030 and the $91,770 he recommended. He explained that the difference was due to the fact that retirement and health and life insurance accounts were increased. The amount of $5,500 was budgeted for a replacement car for the Mayor. Adjourned Regular Meeting -3- May 31, 1977 Travel account The Council asked that a detailed analysis of this account be submitted. The City Clerk stated she has copies avail- able for Council. question also ensued as to the number of persons covered by the health and insurance account. Motion to hold action It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman on Activity 105 Scott and unanimously carried that action on Activity 105 be held pending information on the employee health and life insurance and copies of the travel account are sub- mitted to Council. CITY ATTORNEY ACTIVITY 150 The departmental request was for $132,560. The City Man- ager recommended $116,020. Position vacancy In answer to Mayor Hyde's query, City Attorney Lindberg explained that the vacancy created by Assistant City Attor- ney is budgeted at $21,120 which was the salary current at that time the vacancy occurred. The Attorney added that he is now recruiting for this position and, depending on the qualifications of the person hired, he envision~ the salary to be between $15,000 and $18,000. Account 5266 Service City Attorney Lindberg remarked that the City Manager rec- to maintain office equipment ommended $370 for this account; however, it should be $860 in order to service the existing redaetron machine. Motion to increase It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Account 5266 and unanimously carried that Account 5266 be changed to $860. Account 5566 Councilman Hobel questioned the difference in the amounts Office equipment in this account: $10,620 as requested and $1,620 as rec- ommended by the City Manager. The City Attorney explained that the $10,620 was for re- placement of the present redactron equipment with a new automatic typewriter system. Outside legal services In answer to Councilman Cox's query, City Manager Cole stated that the Attorney had requested $2,000 for outside legal services; however, he felt that if this help is re- quired, it should be a special instance and the Council should approve it out of the general fund. Attorney's staff Councilman Scott spoke against the proposal for an adminis- trative aid as proposed in the budget. Motion to delete Adminis- It was moved by Councilman Scott that the amount for the trative Aid position administrative aid and all those attendant items (desk, chair) be deleted. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Adjourned Regular Meeting -4- May 31, 1977 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Mayor Hyde Activity 150 that the City Manager's recommendation for Activity 150 be approved modifying it from $116,020 to $116,510 - (this is picking up Account 5566 on the change in the redactron). Voting against motion Councilman Scott stated he is voting against the motion - not against the City Attorney's budget - but specifically against the position of administrative aid and attendant items. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Cox, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None CITY CLERK ACTIVITY 160 The City Clerk requested $87,634 and the City Manager's recommendation was $83,490. Transportation Account Mayor Hyde noted that the City Clerk was turning in her car and asked if she would be compensated for the use of her personal vehicle if a pool car was not available. City Clerk Fulasz noted that $200 was budgeted under Ac- count 5225 for the use of her personal vehicle. City Man- ager Cole stated the car would be used as a pool car. Travel Account 5221 City Clerk explained that $650 was budgeted in this account to cover expenses to serve on the State Board of the City Clerks Association. Since this is no longer applicable, she asked that the amount be deleted but that the League of California Cities Conference be reinstated ($300) - that the travel account be reduced by $350. Motion to reduce It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott travel account and unanimously carried that the City Clerk's travel ac- count (5221) be reduced by $350 - to $1320. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 160 as amended Egdahl and unanimously carried that the City Clerk's budget (Activity 160) be approved as recommended by the City Manager and as amended. ELECTIONS ACTIVITY 170 The City Clerk explained that the amount requested ($22,700) was purely an estimate of the proposed costs for the April 1978 election. No actual figures were obtained for the April 1977 election at this time to base any specific amount on. The City Manager's recommendation of $26,200 was for the addition of $3,S00 for Candidates' Statements based on the new Council policy. Bilingual ballots Council discussion ensued regarding the cost factor for bilingual ballots and the actual benefits derived. Adjourned Regular Meeting -5- May 31, 1977 Motion to contact It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor legislators Hyde that the Council inform its congressional represen- tatives, both the Senators and House of Representatives, the State and the County and let them know it is not too happy about the bilingual ballots - that the Council does not feel the cost justifies the benefit. Discussion of motion Councilman Egdahl questioned whether there actually was a benefit being derived - the motion states an assumption he is not willing to vote for. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde that the Council request the legislative representatives in Congress to reevaluate the present law regarding bilingual ballots to determine whether or not the cost is justified. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Original motion carries The original motion made by Councilman Scott to contact the legislators regarding the cost/benefit of the bilingual ballot carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hyde, Cox Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Egdahl Absent: None Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Activity 170 (Elections) be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Dinner Break A recess was called at 5:57 and the meeting resumed at 7:00 p.m. CITY ADMINISTRATION The requested budget was for $192,110 and reduced by the ACTIVITY 210 City Manager to $182,790. City Manager Cole explained that $5,500 was requested in Account 5565 (Automotive Equipment); however, this was deleted due to the fact that the City Clerk was giving up her pool car. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Activity 210 Scott and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 2t0 be apprdved as recOfmended by the City Manager. (Council- man Hobel absent). DATA SYSTEMS The amount requested was $178,990 and the amount recommended ACTIVITY 430 by the City Manager was $170,450. The difference was due in part to the deletion of the requested staff position of Computer Operator ($9,200). Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Activity 430 and unanimously carried by those present that Activity 430 be approved as recommended by the City Manager.(Council- man Hobel absent). (Councilman Hobel returned at this time). Adjourned Regular Meeting -6~ May 51, 1977 ACTIVITY 730 City Manager Cole explained that this relates to the amount Non-Departmental of money to take care of the unclassified service -- salary increases and fringe benefits. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Activity 730 Scott and unanimously carried that Activity 730 as recom- mended by the City Manager be approved. PERSONNEL The department budget request was $159,670 and the amount ACTIVITY 250 recommended by the City Manager was $149,210. Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl Activity 250 and unanimously carried that Activity 250 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. CITY COUNCIL The City Council obtained detailed sheets of their travel ACTIVITY 10S and other budgetary accounts. City Manager Cole explained that the health and insurance account involved two persons: former Mayor Frank Scott and the Council Secretary. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde Activity 105 and unanimously carried that Activity 105 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. LIBRARY The total Library budget request was $889,740 and that ACTIVITIES 1611-1670 recommended by the City Manager was $829,270. Sunday opening City Manager Cole submitted copies of a letter received fmam the San Diego Public Employees Association in which they requested that any proposal to open the Library on Sunday be discussed at a meet and confer session with repre- sentativ~ of their organization and the City. Whitney A. Halteman Mr. Halteman said he just heard about this Sunday opening Staff Representative proposal last Friday and asked that they be given the San Diego Public right to a "meet and confer" session with the City Manager Employees Association and his staff to discuss the matter of salaries, hours the Library would be open, and other related matters. Mr. Halteman stated that they had an alternative plan whereby the Library could remain open for Sunday business at a substantial savings to the City for such operations. Library material costs City Librarian Levine discussed the escalating costs of books, magazines and periodicals. Library Chamber Concerts City Manager Asmus submitted a letter received from Gretchen N. Evans requesting a total of $2,300 for a pro- gram of Chamber concerts and Opera previews. Motion to increase Mr. Asmus explained that the requested amount for this Account 5298 (other account was $2,200 which includes renting a piano ($400). Contractual Services) If the Council desired the Concert as proposed by Mrs. Activity 1620 Evans, it would be appropriate to increase this account. Adjourned Regular Meeting -7- May 31, 1977 It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Account 5298 - Other Contrac- tual Services - be changed from $800 to $2,400 to provide for the concert series. LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION The amount requested was $49,590; the amount recommended ACTIVITY 1611 by the City Manager was $50,290. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 1611 Hobel and unanimously carried that Activity 1611 as recom- mended by the City Manager be approved. LIBRARY/ADULT SERVICES $297,350 was requested for this activity. The City Manager ACTIVITY 1620 recommended $277,360. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Activity 1620 Egdahl and unanimously carried that Activity 1620 be approved as recommended by the City Manager and as amended by $1,900 in Account 5298. LIBRARY/CHILDREN'S SERVICES The departmental request was for $87,600. The recommenda- ACTIVITY 1630 tion of the City Manager was $84,620. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Mayor Hyde and Activity 1630 unanimously carried that Activity 1630 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. LIBRARY/AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES City Librarian Levine discussed the increase in citizen ACTIVITY 1640 inquiries in this Activity. She explained that the budget includes a portable colored television camera. The camera can be used by all departments (operated by Library staff) for such projects as recording traffic problems at various intersections and historical events, which can be saved for prosperity. Councilman Scott questioned the total percentage basis: how the Chula Vista Library budget compared with other jurisdictions and asked that the City Manager bring this figure back to the Council. Councilman Scott remarked that he could see no need for the colored camera at this time with the additional per- sonnel, and the talk of opening the library on Sunday -- the Library has increased at a tremendous rate last year and he felt it should take a "breather" this year, as everything could not be done at once. Birch gift fund Mrs. Levine said the fund contained $15,500 which was allo- cated for 2 pianos, 2 organs and 2 globes. To date, only the globes have been purchased and the staff now feels that the organs would not fill a need. They would like to use the funds for a different purpose. Motion to delete It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Mayor Hyde amount for camera and unanimously carried that the $5,620 requested for the portable colored camera be removed from Activity 1640. Adjourned Regular Meeting -8- May 31, 1977 Mayor Hyde indicated the concensus of the Council that the Birch money could be used for the purchase of the camera. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Activity 1640 Egdahl and unanimously carried that Activity 1640 be ap- proved as recommended by the City Manager minus the $5,620 requested for the colored camera. LIBRARY/ACQUISITION The amount requested for this budget was $63,570 - recom- ACTIVITY 1650 mended by the City Manager was $56,480. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman £gdahl, seconded by ~layor Hyde Activity 1650 and unanimously carried that Activity 1650 be approved, as recommended by the City Manager. LIBRARY/CIRCULATION The departmental request was for $194,860; that recommended ACTIVITY 1660 by the City Manager was $186,950. Security system The Council discussed with the City Librarian her method of detecting lost books and the security systems used by colleges and universities. Mrs. Levine noted that under the security system, all books · ust be mignetized which is a costly program. Mayor Hyde felt the staff should look into this project and consider some sort of security method. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Cox, seconded by Councilman Scott Activity 1660 and unanimously carried that Activity 1660 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. LIBRARY/BUILDING The amount requested was $75,060. The City Manager's MAINTENANCE AND recommendation was $69,660. UTILITIES ACTIVITY 1670 Council discussion followed regarding the lights left on in the Library in the evening, the staff's study regarding reduction in energy consumption, and the centrex (telephone) system being proposed. Motion for report It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that before the budget ses- sions are through, staff bring back a report regarding kilowatts and therms of energy (currently being used) to see whether or not the staff does have an energy conserva- tion program going on - and whether or not it is produc- tive. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Councilman Activity 1670 Cox and unanimously carried that Activity 1670 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Adjourned Regular Meeting -9- May 31, 1977 Library Act Mr. Herb Lathan, member of the Board of Trustees of the Library, said he recently spent nineldays in Sacramento re- garding the Library funding of $168,000. It is coming into the Serra System and the State is receiving a part of it. If the Library Services Act goes through, $135,000 will be received by the Serra System -- this is for opera- ting, maintaining microfische and for putting all the books throughout the State on the program. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by Mayor Hyde Activity 1600 and unanimously carried that Activity 1600 be approved as recommended by the City Manager and as amended. Sunday Opening It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Mayor Hyde that beginning September 11, 1977 the Library be open from 1:00 p.m. to S:00 p.m. on Sundays. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the staff's proposal, the cost of the program, the amount of services which will be available, trading a Sunday opening with another day of the week the Library is not so busy, and branch libraries. Councilman Scott noted that only the City of Coronado's library stays open on Sundays and they are isolated geograph- ically so that there is no great impact on this service. If Chula Vista opened on Sundays, there would be a tremen- dous impact since the Library is "freeway available" and would become the regional center. Substitute motion It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman Egdahl that the Council consider having the library be opened full service on Sundays and that the library be reduced to a more limited operation as suggested for Sunday operations for some other day of the week as indicated by the Librarian. It will be a normal daily servicing of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and normally those services that cannot be performed on Sunday because they are regional in nature will be omitted. Comments by the Librarian Mrs. Levine stated that most libraries in the Los Angeles area are open on Sundays - only in the afternoon hours - and on a limited service. Motion withdrawn Mayor Hyde withdrew his motion; Councilman Egdahl withdrew his second. Original motion considered The Council considered the original motion to open the Library on Sundays beginning September 11. Councilman Hobel noted that no cost factor was stipulated in his motion - the Council would have the right to approve or disapprove the funds proposed to be appropriated for this purpose. Also with this motion, the staff can meet with the Employees' Association at a meet and confer ses- sion. Adjourned Regular Meeting -10- May 31, 1977 Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobe], Hyde, Cox, Egdahl Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Mayor Hyde directed the staff to come back with a budget proposal for this budget session to implement the directive just approved by the Council. Store-front libraries Councilman Hobel discussed the report by submitted the staff three years ago concerning store-front or branch libraries. Motion for store-front It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by Councilman report Scott that the library staff through the City Manager's staff be directed to come back with that old proposal on store-fronts, bring it before the Council before budget sessions are over for Council consideration whether it opts for that at this budget. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Scott, Cox, Hyde Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None Computerized System City Manager Cole mentioned the program currently being worked upon by the Librarian for a computerized system for circulation and inventory control. It is relatively expensive and the staff will attempt to present it to the Council next Monday (June 6) and then bring it back to the Council in a more detailed and comprehensive way after budget sessions are over. Recess A recess was called at 8:42 p.m. and the meeting recon- vened at 8:50 p.m. CO~qUNITY PROMOTION Salvation Army City Manager Cole said he just received a letter today from the Salvation Army. They stated that the County of San Diego was allocating $61,000 for the period July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 for the operation of the Chula Vista nutritional center. The Salvation Army has deter- mined that $6S,600 is needed to operate the Center and they are requesting $4,600 from the City. Councilman Scott referred to a copy of a letter received from Phil Creaser to Supervisor Tom Hamilton asking that the County restore the requested amount in the budget. If that is not successful, they could come back to the City Council. Councilman Hobel said he received this letter along with one from Mr. Shipley, Title Program Director, sent to the Salvation Army stating that as long as they could not come to the $61,000 number for the nutritional program, they will not be renewing a contract with them. Adjourned Regular Meeting -11- May 31, 1977 Motion to contact County It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Council- man Nobel that the County be contacted - Supervisor Tom Hamilton - for a report back from the staff tomorrow at the budget session on exactly what the City can and cannot do and what the County plans on doing. This is to be one of the first items tomorrow as a report. Steve Ballard,Chairman Mr. Ballard introduced Mr. Lee Lescano, Staff Assistant, Advisory Board Salvation Army. Mr. 4525 Twain San that Lescano, Avenue, Diego, explained originally, they had an $26,000 budget for an 18-month start-up period. Taking out the start-up costs, it came to $67,000. They then cut this figure down to a minimum of $65,600 to operate for a one-year period. Wayne Shipley Mr. Shipley reported that there is $955,386 for nutritional Project Director for programs for the elderly in San Diego County. Fourteen Title 7 Nutrition Program programs are operated by this money. During the last year, the State allocated money to start four new programs. The state then encouraged them to stretch this into five new programs. Because of the additional stretching of the money, they had to cut back on all of their other programs for any type of additional monies. The increase, therefore, was allocated among the old programs because they were frozen in salaries and equipment. The new programs that were to start in January or March were allocated at a flat rate and the Salvation Army was advised of this amount in November of last year. Mr. Shipley added that, at this point, if they cannot reach an agreement for the County's portion of the program - $61,000 - then they will close off and look at the program again. If the Salvation Army can pick up the money from Chula Vista, then their budget will be approved. Mr. Shipley stated the deadline is tomorrow. Council discussion Discussion ensued as to the amount of meals served on a daily basis, how many in the target area, cost of the meals, overcharge of SOs for the meals over a certain amount, re- duction of staff to meet the $61,000 figure. Motion withdrawn Councilman Scott withdrew his motion; Councilman Hobel agreed to the second. Human Care Services Councilman Egdahl commented on the philosophy of the City getting involved in human care services. He approves the concept for those Frpg~sithat ~eq~o a public entity to be the agent in order that there be a contract with someone to perform the service. This would be done not that the City would provide the funding but rather that it use its name and office to enable these'programs to take place in this community. Such a program was adopted for Our House. Councilman Egdahl added that it was not the Council's intention that the City would eventually fund from the general fund programs of this sort. Adjourned Regular Meeting -12- May 31, 1977 Motion to approve It was moved by Mayor Hyde and seconded by Councilman requested amount Hobel that the request for $4,600 be approved. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel noted that the motion assumes that the County does not change its allocation of $61,000. Staff recommendation City Manager Cole stated that this was one of the programs over which the City has no control. The City has no way of knowing what its getting into and they (Salvation Army) can come back for more funding. Jim Grannel Mr. Grannel explained the procedure used in determining Commanding Officer people in the target area. There are 449 registered in the target area and it averages out to 150 during the day. Motion to approve The motion to approve $4,600 carried by the following vote: $4,600 carried AYES: Mayor Hyde, Councilmen Hobel, Cox Noes: Councilmen Scott, Egdahl Absent: None Incorporated in motion Councilman Hobel noted that the motion incorporates the fact that if additional funds are received during the year from the County, the City will be considered for reimburse- ment. The staff is to set up the appropriate controls for this budget. CHULA VISTA JAYCEES City Manager Cole reported that the Jaycees asked for $4,000 in the budget. Although the budget reflects the Manager's recon~nendation of $3,800, Mr. Cole stated he is recommending the $4,000. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Jaycees budget request Hobel and unanimously carried that the amount of $4,000 be granted to the Chula Vista Jaycees as recommended by the City Manager. COMBO City Manager Cole stated that COMBO requested $5,000. His recommendation is to approve $2,000 - the same as last year. General Victor Krulak General Krulak discussed the programs sponsored by Combined COMBO Vice President for Arts & Educational Council of San Diego (COMBO) and those Government Relations benefitting the City (Oid Globe, Starlight, Youth Ballet, Youth Symphony). He added that these agencies collect 80% - COMBO gets 20%. Of that 20%, COMBO is asking the City of Chula Vista to provide 1/2 of 1% or $5,000. Motion to approve $2,000 It was moved by Councilman Cox and seconded by Mayor Hyde that the amount of $2,000 be approved for COMBO as recom- mended by the City Manager. Substitute motion to It was moved by Mayor Hyde, seconded by Councilman Egdahl approve $2,500 and unanimously carried that the amount of $2,S00 be approved. Adjourned Regular Meeting -13~ May 31, 1977 CHULA VISTA VISITORS AND Mr. Ted Bell, President, asked that the Council hear testi- CONVENTION BUREAU monies from people in the audience that are from out of town and then continue with this item tomorrow. Gerald Baker Mr. Baker discussed tourism as an economic tool which can Marketing Manager for be used to create jobs in the community, enhance the envi- the San Diego Bureau ronment, and perform the strong economic base the community needs. Mr. Baker was assisted in his testimony by Mr. Cliff Elbrock of his staff who showed charts noting the breakdown of their budget requests. Councilman Hobel asked for copies of the chart information. Leu Houston Mr. Houston showed the Council the national ads sponsored Southern California by hi~ Council. They are requesting $2,000 from the Council Visitors Council to continue this coverage in the media and also for the one-minute segments taped by celebrities. Continued to June 1 Mayor Hyde continued further discussion of this item until tomorrow (June l) advising Mr. Bell that he would be first on the agenda at 4:00 p.m. ADJOURN~NT Mayor Hyde adjourned the meeting at 10:04 p.m. to the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, 1977 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.