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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1976/05/11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA BUDGET SESSION NO. 4 Held Tuesday May ll, 1976 A regular adjourned 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 Chambers, City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant Cit~ Manager Asmus, Administrative Analyst Smith ACTIVITY NO. 0130 COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS Chula Vista Visitors A detailed summary sheet comparing the amounts and Convention Bureau requested by this organization for 1975-76 and for fiscal year 1976-77 was submitted to the Council. In 1975, the amount requested was $37,829 and for the next fiscal year it is $50,014. Financing Center Mayor Hamilton felt it might be appropriate to at Interstate 5 use the tax increment financing over and beyond the bond payoff (Bayfront redevelopment) in- debtness to finance the Visitor's Center on Interstate 5. City's involvement Councilman Hyde questioned whether or not the City wished to become involved in a partnership arrangement whereby the City would share the organizations operating expenses and subsequently be concerned with their budgeting. Six years ago, the Council determined that it would not be involved with private organizations in a direct subsidy basis but would participate only to the extent that they provided a needed ser- vice to the City. Motion determining It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Council's policy Councilman Scott that the Council adhere to its po)icy which was established five or six years ago in which it was the Council's position that it would not subsidize a continuing private enter- prise function but that it would pay for those services which the organization provided to the City on a needed basis. Council discussion Discussion followed regarding the kind of services provided by the Visitor's Center; subsidizing a small group of businessmen; number of people coming to these Centers; comparison to the Chamber of Commerce; the sum granted to this organization last year; the types of services provided; how much increase in revenues due to the referrals from the center. Mr. Neil Haas, President of the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau answered the Council's inquiries. Mr. Haas stated he would prefer to see the Council grant the center a fixed sum each year, say $20,000; then they would know exactly how much money they had to work with. City Council Meeting -2- May Il, 1976 Renting space Mayor Hamilton suggested the City rent the available advertising space in the Center at 1-805, such as for Parks & Recreation programs. Mr. Haas indicated there is a $2,000 a month space available. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl, Scott Noes: Councilman Hobel, Mayor Hamilton Absent: None Motion to investigate It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by leasing space Councilman Hyde that the staff investigate the possibility of leasing advertising space from the Chula Vista Visitors and Convention Bureau, come back to the Council with the amount of space and the type of advertising the staff thinks would be appropriate and the question of basic rent and maintenance for facilities also be included in that figure. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde discussed the types of expenses which they could relate to having that facility: property taxes, rent, utilities, insurance and I-5 rest room rental. Also, possibly tourist packets, maps and brochures. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the items related to providing the facility totals $12,240 plus $3,500 for maps and brochures and that a block "chunk" of money of $20,000 be made available and that the staff be directed to come back with a report to the Council. Out of that $20,000, the Council could respond with spe- cific dollar amounts to providing the facility and leasing space for advertising the City. Councilman Egdahl noted the items to be: pro- perty taxes, rent, utilities, tourist packets, repairs and maintenance, CALTRANS required maps and I-5 rest room rental. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel, Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Clarification of motion Councilman Egdahl noted that nothing has been approved except for setting aside $20,000. · Ultimately, the Council must approve some kind of expenditures - that staff cannot ex~end one dollar of that $20,000 until the Council makes a decision for what it will be spent. Assistant City Mana§er Asmus commented that the report will be ready and the Council will be able to make its determination long before July 1. COMBO Mr. Fred Schneider, Executive Director of COMBO, requested the amount of $5,000 and discussed the 16 members of the association. City Council Meeting -3- May ll, 1976 Mayor Hamilton noted that Chula Vista has been contributing to COMBO for the past several years. Under the Bicentennial Program this year, the San Diego Symphony is coming out for a couple of concerts; however, the City is paying a con- siderable sum for these concerts, The Mayor asked why these concerts couldn't be spread throughout the County rather than having the people go to San Diego to hear them. Mr. Schneider indicated he would investigate this; however, COMBO is a fund~raiser and they do not get into the actual operations of the 16 activities. Motion for $5,000 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hyde that $5,000 be provided for COMBO in the 1976-77 budget. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded for $2,000 by Councilman Scott that the sum be modified to $2,000. Discussion of motion The Council discussed the fact that for the past several years, Chula Vista has been the only city in the County that has supported COMBO. The Council stated that COMBO should strive to get the other cities involved also. Substitute motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Hobel, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Egdahl Absent: None MAAC A representative from the MAAC Project discussed the Christmas party given each year for children from families meeting the poverty level require- ments. Motion to It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by approve $1,000 Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that the amount bf $1,000 be approved for this organ- ization as recommended by the City Manager. PROPOSAL OF Mrs. Evans requested the sum of $1,500 for two GRETCHEN N. EVANS series of various musical programs in the auditorium of the new Library. Motion to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded approve $1,500 by Councilman Hyde that the $!,50C subsidy be approved for these concerts, and that the times be arranged at the convenience of the Library auditorium and the staff. This is to be taken out of General Funds. Discussion of motion The Council discussed the many programs that will be given in the Library; %he'fact that it is a new facility and no definite commitments should be made at this time until such tinm as the Library opens; $500 has already been appro- priated in the Library budget for Library programs. City Council Meeting -4- May ll, 1976 City Manager Cole stated that if the motion is carried, it should be with the understanding that the Librarian would come back with the programs rather than have the Council approve these specific programs. Clarification of motion Councilman Egdahl stated that his motion does not put the $1,500 in the Library budget - it is in the Community Promotions budget and it will be subject to scheduling and approval of the Librarian. Motion carried The motion carried unanimously. Dinner break The Council recessed at 6:05 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. OUR HOUSE Mr. Ron Rowan, Vice-President of the Board of Directors of OUR HOUSE; Nancy Newhouse, Admin- istrato~ and Norval Richardson, member of the Board of Directors, explained the need for their requested $59,990 for the proposed Youth's Community Resource Center. (Last year, the amount granted by the City was $6,000 paid for rent and utilities). Councilman Hobel noted that 85% of the $95,828 (operating budget) is tied up in salaries and wages. Council discussion Discussion followed relative to the amount of staff employed, list of prospective funding sources most of 'which begin.o~ October l, the services 'rendered ~by the dropJin center, the initial prdgramj their present location and ]~ their 90-day]notice to seek ~ new site, benefit to City, me~ti-ng times of ~h~. Boa~d~of Diredtors, in-~kind Services,,mriting~grants and revenue sh~ring monies, and tile gPowth of the organization frOm a.$2,500 subsidy from the City to its present one-quarter of million dollar budget. Mr. Richardson's comments Mr. Richardson declared it was not realistic to expect the City to support this program on its own. What they want is a solid base for support. It will take at least 3 months or more to determine if this solid base could be established (County agencies). They need to "survive" until October and during this period, the.v are asking that the City put in their total resources, as well as OUR HOUSE'S, behind this program to see what can be done to get the program on a solid footing for the years ahead. Mr. Richardson stated it would take $5,000 a month to keep the program going. Motion to It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded approve $12,000 by Councilman Egdahl that the Council approve for the annual budget an amount not more than $12,000 which would be available to the OUR HOUSE organization any time during the year, not necessarily phased out over the full 12 months - if they want to draw it out in the first quarter, they can do so, but that would be the entire sum the City would pledge for this year. City Council Meeting -5- May ll, 1976 Discussion of motion Mr. Richardson felt that there should be this concerted effort on the part of the City and OUR HOUSE, and it would incumbent upon OUR HOUSE to come back to Council as to what they expect to do, what they are going to do and the prospects of doing it. If it looks like they are not getting anywhere either the City or OUR HOUSE "can chop it off" sooner (than October 1). Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hyde, Mayor Hamilton NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Egdahl Absent: None Motion to It was moved by Councilman Scott that the approve $6,000 City fund OUR MOUSE for $6,000 as recommended by the City Manager. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion for $13,500 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded by Councilman Hobel that the City provide, in the next three months, $1,500 for basic $500 a month costs for facilities, and in addition to that, we provide another $12,000 to under- write the program and enable the program to carry on until such time as the City can see in three months whether or not it (OUR HOUSE) can continue, and that in addition to that the City investigate the ways it can provide support to them as advocates for fuhd-raising to enable the program to go on. Discussion of motion Councilman Scott spoke against the motion stating that the taxpayers should not have to take this gamble. Suggested amendment Councilman Hobel asked that the motion be amended to include having the City's staff, along with OUR HOUSE, meet each month (perhaps a day or two before the end of the month), to completely review their process and then an evaluation be made at that time. Councilman Hobel suggested putting one member of the Council on that group. If it is not pro- ceeding along the course discussed here with Council, the Council can stop the funding. Included in motion Councilman Egdahl included this in his motion; Councilman Hobel agreed to the second. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Hobel Hamilton, Hyde Noes: Councilman Scott Absent: None Motion to appoint It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Councilman Scott Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that to committee Councilman Scott be appointed to be the Council's representative during the time he is on the Council and in the quarter that he will be off the Council as the Council's official liaison. City Council Meeting -6- May ll, 1976 Recess A recess was called at 8:03 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:10 p.m. DEL REY HIGH SCHOOL It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by RESTAURANT PROGRAM Councilman Hyde that the amount of $3,000 be appropriated to jointly fund (with the Sweet- water Union High School) the continuation of the meals for the Del Rey School for the fiscal year 1976-77 provided that Title VII funds are not available. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde asked that the wording of the motion be "up to $3,000". Motion amended Mayor Hamilton amended his motion to state that the "amount be up to $3,000". Council discussion Council discussion ensued as to the needs of the people receiving this program, the obligation of the school district, the geographical areas served, and trying to serve the community witha balanced budget. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Namilton, Councilmen Hobel, Hyde Noes: Councilmen Scott, E9dahl Absent: None JAYCEES PROGRAM - The Jaycees are requesting the amount of $2,350 FIREWORKS DISPLAY for a fireworks show to be held as part of the Bicentennial Celebration on July 4, 1976. City Manager Cole stated there is money in the Bicentennial budget to cover this amount. Mr. Jim Mohr, Bicentennial Coordinator, stated that the Bicentennial Committee rejected the request since it did not meet the criteria for matching funds and a lasting benefit program. Motion to It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded approve request by Councilman Hyde that this request be taken care of by the Bicentennial funds on hand for this year. Mr. Nal Coupar, representing the Jaycees, stated they were not looking into digging into the Bi- centennial budget - they are asking for other City funds. The funds allocated to the Bicen- tennial Committee should be used for lastin9 programs. Motion carried The motion to approve the request carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent: None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS City Manager Cole submitted a memo to the Council SECRETARY' justifying his request for upgrading the position of Stenographer to that of Secretary. City Council Meeting -7- May ll, 1976 Motion to approve request It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Mayor Hamilton that the request be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Discussion of motion Councilman Hyde spoke against the motion noting the inception of this position, the Council's policy, the services now provided to the com- missions, the cost of maintaining this office ($35,000 plus fringe benefits) and the volume of paperwork generated. City Manager's comments In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. Cole declared it would be disruptive to place the service back in the various departments. He noted that a study was made of the position and it was recommended for secretarial. If the Council did not approve the reclassifica- tion, those duties that are strictly secretarial would have to be given to departmental secre- taries. Mr. Wittenberg's comments Assistant to the City Manager Wittenberg delin- eated the duties of a stenographer versus that of a secretary. Substitute motion It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the posi- tion be eliminated and return the function to the department from which it came five years ago. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Council discussion Discussion followed in which the Council re- evaluated the needs of the commissions, eliminating the present position and starting all over, alarm in se6in§ the trend of having this office go to- ward that of a department, setting criteria for boards and commissions to meet less frequently, placing the position under that of the Council's secretary. Item tabled It was moved by Councilman Egdahl that this item be tabled. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion for study It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the staff look into the possibility of utilizing the Mayor's secretary and the stenographer of the Com- missions as a unit in order to take care of the Council's work and the work for the commissions. (The "staff" to include the City Clerk). Motion to reconsider It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the motion (to table) be reconsidered. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Nobel, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: Mayor Hamilton Absent; None City Council Meeting -8- May ll, 1976 Motion for staff ~tudy It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded by Councilman Scott that the City Manager and the City Clerk be directed to examine the possibility of placing the commissions under the supervisi, on of the Secretary to the Mayor and City Council. Substitute motion to It was moved by Councilman Egdahl and seconded reclassify position by Councilman Scott that the Council authorize for one year a secretary level for the boards and commissions to be revi6wed in one year subject to this study which the staff will be making - what will be done with the boards and commissions and how they are to function in relation to the City Council and the Council secretary. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde Absent: None LIBRARY OPENING A copy of the memo from the Librarian to the ON SUNDAY City Manager was submitted to the Council in which she detailed the cost of opening the new facility on Sundays on a limited basis. Mayor Hamilton said he preferred to see the Library become very functional the first year on a standard operating basis and evaluate this a year from now. Motion to bring It was moved by Mayor Hamilton and seconded by back matter Councilman Hyde that this matter be brought back again next year. Discussion of motion Councilman Hobel indicated the demand is there and he would like to see it earmarked for at least a part of the year. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Scott, Hyde Egdahl Noes:' Councilman Hobel Absent: None PUBLIC WORKS (Councilman Hobel left the meeting at this (Conclusion) time - 9:20 p.m. ACTIVITY NO. 1440 A general discussion was held regarding the STREET OPERATIONS equipment rental rates. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Activity No. 1440 Councilman Eodahl and unanimously carried by thO~epre~ent'~that Activity Ho. 1440 (Public Works-Street Operations) be approved as recom- mended by the City Manager, ACTIVITY NO. 1441 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by STREET SWEEPING Councilman Eqdahl and unanimously carried by those present that Activity No. 1441 (Public ~rks ~ Stre~tl Sweeping) b~ approved as recom- mended by the City Manager. City Council Meeting -9- May ll, 1976 ACTIVITY NO. 1450 Director of Public Works Robens explained that STREET TREE MAINTENANCE one of the positions in this budget is re- classified: Tree Maintenance Supervisor to Public Works Supervisor II. Positions reclassified Councilman Scott asked about the possibility not getting the general of not giving the general yearly raise to those raise persons who are reclassified since they will automatically get a pay raise. City Manager Cole commented that the Civil Service Rules will have to be changed. (Councilman Hobel returned to the meeting at this time - 9:30 p.m.) Motion for staff It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded investigation by Councilman Egdahl that the staff look into this matter (reclassifications not getting the general raise). Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Hyde, Egdahl Noes: None Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Hobel Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Activity No. 1450 Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Activity No. 1450 (Public Works - Street Tree Maintenance) be approved as recommended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 1460 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by SEWER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that Activity No. 1460 (Public Works - Sewer System Maintenance) be approved as recommended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO.!461 It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE Mayor Hamilton and unanimously carried that Activity No. 1461 (Public Works - Pump Station Maintenance) be approved as recommended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 2200 It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by SEWER INCOME Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Activity No. 2200 (Public Works - Sewer Income) be approved as recommended bytheCity Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 2250 The staff discussed the cost of the contractual SEWER SERVICE services last year and the increase contemplated for the next fiscal year. City Manager ~ole explained that the Advisory Board (the Director of Public Works is on the Board) was concerned about the increase sewer charges and have requested an audit against Metro Sewer System for maintenance and operation in order to determine if the charges are le- gitimate. City Council Meeting -lO- May ll, 1976 Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Activity No. 2250 Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Activity No. 2250 (Public Works - Sewer Service) be approved as recommended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 2350 Director of Public Works Robens stated he will TRANSIT SERVICE advertise for the position as soon as approval is given by the Council and hopes to have the position filled by August. The salary will come out of SB 325 funds. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Activity No. 2350 Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that Activity No. 2350 be approved as recommended by the City Manager. ACTIVITY NO. 7000 Mr. Robens, Director of Public Works, explained EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE that another position of mechanic is requested for this divisional budget; this would increase the mechanics to five. A general Council discussion was held on the amount of powered equipment in the City, and the advantages of propane over gas. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by Activity No. 7000 Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that Activity No. 7000 (Public Works - Equipment ~aintenance) be approved as recommended by the City Manager. Motion for staff It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by study of vehicles Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the staff look over the number of vehicles in the City, find out what the need is, the use, and if there is equipment that is not needed look into the possibility of having a garage sale. RECESS A recess was called at 10:lO p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 10:17 p.m. Operating Budget Council discussion was held with the Assistant City Manager ~oncerning the operating budget. Mr. Asmus commented that this Council "fills the reserves" and as long as the pattern holds up, there is nothing to worry about; however, there are not many years in a row that a City can spend more than it takes in. Councilman Hyde suggested going through the Capital Improvement Program and prioritize the general fund expenditures in such a way that the Council would not authorize commitment of them until it was clear "down stream" that the operating budget was within revenues and if the City was in a bind in terms of the general fund, it would "scratch" certain capital im- provement projects or divert them to another year - or use revenue sharing funds. City Council Meeting -ll- May ll, 1976 1976-77 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GF-12 Rosebank Sewer Pump Director of Public Works Robens declared this Station bypass main was an old pump station and that the sum of ($44,000) $5,300 a year is spent on the maintenance. GF-13 Brandywine Park Director of Parks & Recreation explained that Development ($42,000) this property was acquired by the. City (land instead of in-lieu fees). ^ future subdivision will be built to the east of this parcel. Mr. Hall suggested the property be developed by CETA forces. The money to be taken out of the general fund and reimbursed as the sub-~ division is developed. GF-14 Garden Park Director of Parks & Recreation commented that (Southwestern College) he met with representatives of the College and Phase II ($50,000) they agreed to the boundaries of this park area. The College will deed the property to the City and the C~tywill put in money up to the point of the value of the land after which point it becomes a negotiating situation. GF-15 Therapeutic/Multi-use Councilman Scott questioned how this project Swimming Pool (Greg received the priority to be put into this fiscal Rogers Park Site) year's budget. Mr. Hall explained the meetings that were held with the $~hool districts in the past. He stated that the pool will be a neighborhood pool and not used exclusively for the handicapped although there will be apparatus installed for lifting and lowering wheelchairs, etc. The pool will also be used by the senior citizens since it is an indoor pool and heated it will have multiple use. Motion to hold It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by GF-15 Therapeutic pool Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that GF-18 Park Development-NW these projects be put on a "hold" until a later corner H and 1-805 time. ($10,000) Motion to hold It was moved by Councilman Hobel to "hold" GF-13 GF-13 Brandywine Park Brandywine Park Development ($42,000). Development No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. GF-17 Training Tower #1 City Manager Cole commented that no specific Site Acquisition site has been picked out; however, the staff is considering the one on Main Street close to 1-805 (east side). Motion to put It was moved by Councilman Hyde that this item on hold be put on the "hold" list. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. GF-19 Integrated Fire and Assistant City Manager Asmus explained that to Police Communication integrate the systems, it takes either new System ($60,000) equipment or extensive modification of the existing equipment to make the two systems compatible. City Council Meeting -12- May ll, 1976 Councilman Hyde suggested the money for this project be taken out of the special capital outlay fund. Motion to take out of It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by special capital outlay fund Councilman Hyde and unanimo~sly carried that GF-19 "integrated Fire and Police communications system" - $60,000 be taken out of the special capital outlay fund. RS-2 Civic Center Development Mayor Hamilton said he asked the staff to look Additional Funds ($660,000) into the possibility of joint funding with the County in the Revenue Bond, and to take this $660,000 along with the $640,000 already bud- geted for this project back into the budget so that it can be invested and use the investment to pay off the bonded indebtness and not to expend this money. City Manager Cole remarked that the City has to spend the Revenue Sharing money within two years of its allocation date. Discussion of motion on Councilman Hyde referred to the previous motion communication system whereby the $60,000 for theintegrated Fire and Police communication system was to be taken out of the special capital outlay fund. He stated that his suggestion was not for the communication system but for the Training Tower #1. Motion to place It was moved by Mayor Hamilton, seconded by back in general fund Councilman Nyde and unanimously carried that GF-19 Integrated Fire and Police Communication System be placed back into the General Fund. Motion to place It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Training Tower into Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that capital outlay fund GF-17 Training Tower #1 site acquisition be placed in the capital outlay fund. GF-19 Integrated Fire It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded by and~P6tic~ Commun~ Councilman Hyde that GF-19 Integrated Fire a~d cation System P~tice Communicati6n System he,put' On ~ta~dby. Operating budget Assistant City M~nager Asmus commented that it was entirely appropriate for the Council to spend accumulated surplus (which is what they are doing), and anytime projects are out of the Capital Improvement Program, it is not helping the operating revenue and expense in any way. To cut the budget down have had to be done in the operating budget. Motion carried The motion to place GF-19 on standby carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilmen Hobel, Hyde, Scott 'Noes: Mayor Hamilton, Councilman Egdahl Absent: None GF-16 Municipal Golf Course Director of Public Works Robens stated that this Filtration System amount should be $22,000 instead of $19,000. It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the balance of the General Fund accounts: GF-12 Rosebank Sewer Pump GF-13 Brandywine Park Development GF-14 Southwestern College Garden Park GF-16 Municipal Golf Course Filtration System be accepted as modified. City Council Meeting -13- May ll, 1976 Old Chamber Director of Public Works Robens submitted a building purchase sketch of the proposed Civic Center remodeling which showed the old Chamber building razed for a parking lot area. Discussion followed regarding the use of the Chamber building, and the fact that the plans will be back before the Council for approval. RS-2 Civic Center It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded Development by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried ($660,000) that RS-2 Civic Center Development-additional funds be approved. SI-2 Quintard/Orange It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded Avenue Sewer by Councilman Hobel and unanimously carried ($28,000) that SI-2 be approved. Community Development Mayor Hamitlon noted that the list of projects Block Grant Funds was approved by the Council at a Council Con- ference Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Community Development Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried Block Gra~t Projects that the following Community Development Block Grant projects be approved; GAS TAX FUNDS - The Council discussed certain signalizations CONSTRUCTION ONLY as to priority for Allen School Road and the Community Hospital intersections. Director of Public Works Robens reported on the warrants accumulated for these intersections and their placement on the priority list. Discussion followed concerning the staff's wisdom in placing a traffic signal~at O~ay and Telegraph Ca~yon Road on the priority list. Mr. Robens explained the studies conducted for thi~ i~tersection as well as others on the Gas Tax Funds list. Motion for staff direction It was moved by Councilman Hobel and seconded on Telegraph Canyon Road by Councilman Scott that GT-55 improvement of Oleander Avenue adjacent to Greg Rogers Park, additional funds be dropped and bring forward the right of way acquisition of Telegraph Can- yon Road between 1.8§5 ~nd Ot~9 La~es~Ro~: $~O0~000~OQt~,of~t~e.lg~8-79,Oapita} ~mpnovement Ruogranl; a~d direet~e~a~f to acc,et~erate their ~nter~at ~ogPam~o~the,:~on~)ba~t:~phas~-~fdr ~etegtaph Cafiyon 'RO~d 'betWeen tt~805 and Otay Lakes Road. Discussion of motion City Manager Cole referred to the recent action of the Council approving the option agreement with the American Housing Guild so that they City Council Meeting -14- May ll, 1976 can assign their option with another builder. This will complete Palomar Street from the bridge over to Oleander. This is needed so that the fire station on Oneida can have quick access to the property on the north- east corner of Orange Avenue. Mayor Hamilton noted that there will be $25,000 left (from Councilman Hobel's motion) to work with the developer as he constructs Oleander. Motion failed The motion to drop GT-55 and bring forward the right-of-way acquisition of Telegraph Canyon Road between 1-805 and Otay Lakes Road failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilmen Hobel,Scott NOES: Mayor Hamilton, Councilmen Hyde, Egdahl Absent: None GT-54 Traffic Signal, It was moved by Councilman Hyde that GT-54 be Otay Lakes Road and scraped and that be devoted to land acquisition Telegraph Canyon Road for the Telegraph Canyon Road between 1-805 ($40,000) and Otay Lakes Road. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to use F Street It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded by widening money for Councilman Hyde and unanimously carried that acquisition of right- any monies in the F Street widening project, of-way if the Council decides on a less grandiose project than a full widening, that money goes toward the acquisition of Telegraph Canyon Road. Motion to approve It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by · Gas Tax Funds Councilman Egdahl that the budgeting of Gas Tax Funds be accepted as indicated in the budget. Motion carried The motion carried by the following vote, to-wit: AYES: Councilman Hyde, Egdahl, Scott, Hamilton Noes: Councilman Hobel Absent: None UTILITY USERS TAX Mayor Hamilton referred to his memo to the Council in which he recommended: 1) That we reduce the utility users maximum rate from 5 percent to 4.5 percent. 2) That we exempt all citizens over 65 years of age, realizing that there are some who have the ability to pay and do not find themselves on fixed incomes, but also realizing these are in the vast minority. Therefore, I feel justified for making this recommendation. 3) That no entity be required to pay more more than $50,000 utility users tax per calendar year. Motion to reduce It was moved by Councilman Hyde, seconded by utility user's tax Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that the Utilities Tax be reduced from 5% to 4.5%. City Council Meeting -15- May ll, 1976 Director of Finance Grant stated it costs the City approximately $132,470. Motion for "cap" It was moved by Councilman Hyde and seconded on tax by Councilman Egdahl that a "cap" be set on the utility tax of $50,000 for any single business entity (or taxpayer)~ Abstain from motion Councilman Hobel read a statement from the and discussion City Attorney advising him to abstain from discussion of this particular motion since it refers to his employer (Rohr Industries). Discussion of motion Councilman Scott spoke against the motion since the Council is talking about one taxpayer in particular. The electrical bill is in-lieu of the property tax, and if the same amount was raised in property taxes, Rohr Industries would have to p~y the same amount; therefore, it is a Subsidy t~ Rohr Indust]ri~$'b~ the difference in what they pay in the utility users tax and the $50,000. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Mayor Hamilton NOES: Councilmen Hyde, Scott, Egdahl Absent: None Abstain: Councilman Hobel Motion to reduce It was moved by Councilman Hyde that the Council Consider lowering the utility users to 4 percent tax to 4% instead of 4.5%. No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. Motion to exempt It was moved by Councilman Egdahl, seconded senior citizens by Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that an exemption be granted to the senior citizens that are over 65 years of age and have a $7,500 maximum at a household. DOG LICENSES It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded by Councilman Hyde that the dog licenses be set back at the old rates pl~us inflation. Discussion of motion Director of Finance Grant stated this would cost the City approximately $28,000 in fees. Mr. Grant spoke against the motion noting the other cities in the County that have increased their rates ~fter~' this City had done so. Motion failed The motion failed by the following vote, to-wit: Ayes: Councilman Hyde, Hobel NOES: Councilmen Scott, Hamilton, Egdahl Absent: None CETA - FIRE PERSONNEL City Manager Cole remarked that this item pertains to the three firefighters - whether to leave them as CETA or put them on a permanent basis. City Council Meeting -16- May ll, 1976 Motion to include It was moved by Councilman Scott and seconded positions in CETA by Councilman Hobel that the three positions be put on CETA. Discussion of motion Assistant City Manager Asmus suggested the money be left in the budget with the understanding that they will come back to the Council for an appropriation if the CETA program is terminated. Included in motion Councilman Scott included this in his motion with the understanding that this will come back to the Council prior to the positions being made permanent. Councilman Hobel agreed to the second and the motion carried unanimously. RESERVES It was moved by Councilman Hobel that the Council hold the reserve level at 7% of the adopted budget (14.729 budget). No second to motion The motion died for lack of second. The Council concurred that this motion should wait until all the figures are back to the Council. RETC ALTERNATE It was moved by Councilman Scott, seconded by Councilman Egdahl and unanimously carried that Mayor Hamilton be made the alternate to RETC. ASSESSMENT INCREASES - City Manager Cole referred to the memo from the OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE City Attorney in which he recommended that a DISTRICTS public hearing be scheduled for assessments for Open Space Maintenance District No. 3. Motion to set It was moved by Councilman Hobel, seconded by public hearing Councilman Scott and unanimously carried that a public hearing be scheduled. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hamilton adjourned the meeting at 12:02 a.m. thanking the staff for their work in the preparation of the budget.