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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1988/08/08 CI]Y OF CHULA VISTA OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK NOTICE OF ADJOURNED CITY COUNCIL MEETING The August 2, 1988 Regular Meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to a JOINT MEETING WITH THE CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE on Monday, August 8, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall, to discuss: The arguments and impartial analysis of the Charter Amendments, the Growth Control Ordinance, the potential Council Ordinance and Campaign Contribution Regulations. DATED: August 2, 1988 1086C "~ dectare under penalty of perjury that | am emp;oyed by the City of Chula Vista in the Off!c: ;~f ~'~ City C!er!: and that I posted t~.:Sc r,,. :i;~,;,:..,t;~ice en th~ 3uHetin Bo~rd a~ 276 FOURTH AVENUE/CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 92010/(619) 691-5041 - CI~Y OF CHUIA VISFA OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting will be held by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista in the Council Chamber, Public Services Building on Tuesday, August 8, 1988 at 6:10 p.m. to meet in Closed Session to discuss: Leonard v. Pullen U.S.F.W.v. City of Chula Vista Instructions to negotiators pursuant to Government Code 54954.6 Potential Litigation Jb~rtune, CMC ffEPUTY CITY.CLERK Dated: August 5, 1988 1301C "1 declare under penairy of perjur~,, that I am employed by the City of Chu;~ Office of the f;it:/Clo:'h end t',:_~t this A;~endc/"~!'i:e cn th~ 9u;;et'n P~:d ~t 276 FOURTH AVENUE/CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA 92010/(619) 691-6041 REVISED 8/23/88 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED JOINT CITY COUNCIL CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE ~IEETING ionday, August 8, 1988 Council Conference Room 7:00 p.m. City Hall lOLL CALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Cox; Councilmembers Nader, Moore, McCandliss, Malcolm MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney Hatton CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE: MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bob Campbell, Members Sharon Reid, Jack Blakely, Mary Francis Click, Carlos Batara, also present-john Dorso, a recommended appointee to this committee MEMBERS ABSENT: None ~ayor Cox announced that the purpose of the joint meeting was to ~eet with the Charter Review Committee members to discuss their recommendations for the ballot propositions on the November 8, lg88 ballot and the City Attorney's analysis of those propositions Attorney Harron explained that his analysis will not be considered at tomorrow's regular meeting of the City Council. It does not have to be ready until the 22 of August and will be given to Council at the next meeting (August 16). Chairman Bob Campbell explained the Committee's rationale for placing the proposition on the ballot to increase the salary of the Mayor and the Council. The Committee strongly felt that the '4ayor was not appropriately compensated for the job he is doing. After much discussion they arrived at an "indicator" tying the Mayor's salary to that of the Board of SuperviSors. Currently, the Board of Supervisors are getting 80% of the salary of the Municipal Court Judges, so they are recommending that the Mayor get 60% of the salary of the Board of Supervisors. Chairman Campbell also explained that the Committee felt the Council should subsequently get a pay increase also. They decided to use the 'tayor's salary as the "indicator"; they unanimously approved recommending that the Council get 40% of the salary of the Mayor. The Committee recognized that this salary increase was long overdue for both the Mayor and Council because of the long hours that they spend on the job and the complexity of the job. IINUTES 2 August 8, 1988 Councilman Malcolm stated he has concerns with this proposition; it does not spell out the total compensation for Mayor such as how much he gets for Redevelopment Agency meetings, his monthly expense account, the compensation he gets from belonging to other Committees such as SANDAG, the fact that he does have the use of a car with a telephone which is a very good benefit, plus the gas and the insurance that goes with that. All of the benefits are worth at least $700 per month. He feels that all of this should be outlined up front. Councilman Malcolm added that perhaps next year the judges may get a $25,000 raise in pay, then the Mayor may automatically get $10,000 increase in pay and the Council would then follow suit and get a substantial increase also. He felt that by tying the salaries of the Mayor and Council to that of the Board of Supervisors, it is taking it out of the control of the people of Chula Vista to make that decision and he does not like to be giving up this total control. Chairman Campbell stated that the Committee voted on the "indicator" simply to take it out of the political arena. Councilman Moore briefly discussed the benefits received by Councilmembers in other cities, the total compensation of which could run into $40,000 salary. Council discussion followed regarding the benefits now received by the Mayor and Council the cost of living increase which they receive every year (5%) and the qualifying factor of tying it to the salary of the Board of Supervisors. Councilman Nader stated he would prefer to see it based on the per capita of the City, or the average income of the citizens. However, he stated that no one would go for that proposition. Council further discussed the fact that in 1984 the question was put on the ballot to increase the Mayor's salary to $35,000 and this proposition failed. Councilman Nader commented that he would like to see the salary increase but to "give something back in return" such as having a full time Council. Member Reid reiterated that the Committee wanted to take the Mayor/Council salary out of the political arena. The Committee looked at the responsibilities of the Board of Supervisors and came to the conclusion that the Mayor should get at least 60% of their salary. ~.INUTES 3 August 8, 1988 Councilman Malcolm stated that in 1990 when 2 seats will be up for election (McCandliss and Moore) then the question can be put to the voters for a full-time Council. He stated that he writes approximately 30 letters each week to citizens that either come to his office or call him regarding some City problem. He does this on his own time, at his own expense. He prefers not to call the Mayor/Council secretary and infringe upon her time and prefers not to have to go and ask permission from the City Manager in order to use the time of the Deputy City Manager or the Assistant in the Mayor's office. Councilwoman McCandliss stated that if things are not happening the way Council wants them to happen, they should evaluate further the performance of those people the Council hires to do their job. Chairman Campbell stated that the Committee did discuss a full-time Council; however, they felt this was not the time for it. Going along with a full-time Council would be additional staff and the Committee strongly felt that it would not be supported at this time by the citizens. Chairman Campbell further explained that as to the Planning Commission salary, they did survey those cities in the County and it was reported that our Planning Commission was one of the few who were not compensated for their services. The Committee felt that the Planning Commission should be recognized; therefore, they decided to put it in the Charter so that Council can compensate the members of the Planning Commission if they'so desire. Councilwoman McCandliss cautioned that this just "opens it up." The Planning Commissioners will then want to ask "howJmuch are they worth" and then other Boards & Commissions will want to ask for the same. ~lember Click stated that she recognizes that the people are cognizant of the fact that when a person runs for Council, he knows what the salary is, so they should "live with it." As to the Youth Commission, Councilman Nader stated that he will not oppose the recommendation of the Charter Review Committee although he does not agree with it wholeheartedly. He feels that it should extend to beyond the residency requirement to those that are attending school in the Chula Vista School District. City Attorney Harron submitted drafts of arguments in support of the propositions stating that these were simply drafts that are going to the Committee first to be worked on and then will be presented to the Council. City Clerk Fulasz stated that she will be setting the deadline for the arguments as Monday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m. and rebuttals on Thursday, September 1 at 5:00 p.m. ~ayor Cox noted that the impartial analysis should be changed on the propositions whereby if the Mayor's salary was defeated and the Councilmen's salary was approved, the figures quoted in the analysis should be changed. MINUTES - 4 - August 8, 1988 Councilman Nader asked that the analysis take out the word "high caliber" and just base it on the fact that the duties of the Councilmembers/Mayor have increased along with the complexities of the job. City Attorney Harron recommended that the Council adjourn this adjourned regular joint meeting to tomorrow evening so that the recommendations of the Charter Review which will be meeting shortly after this joint meeting can be reviewed by the Council. At that time the Council can make any modifications or changes they so desire. Mr. Carlos Batara stated that in 1982 when they voted an increase in the Mayor's salary, it was for a full-time Mayor and he is confused that they are talking about that this evening. Mayor Cox clarified that they are not discussing full-time Mayor that is already in the Charter, they are talking about the Councilmembers being full-time. Bess Pocklington, 656 Glover Avenue, Chula Vista stated that she dreads the thought that the salary of the Mayor and Council will be removed from the people of Chula Vista. It will still be in the political arena since the Judges' salary is set by the legislators. She prefers to have the vote here in Chula Vista. In answer to Council's questions, Bud Pocklington explained the salary he gets as a member of the Water Board. He added that when the Council is starting to take their salary, tying it to the judges' and away from the people of Chula Vista, the question will be "why are we letting the Judges decide the salaries of our Councilmembers?" He asked that everything be put up front. The Mayor should have a base pay of $36,000 per year and then list the benefits. He noted that the Council will be placing 3 propositions on the ballot having to do with money. Councilman )lalcolm stated that he will not be present at the meeting tomorrow evening hut reiterated that he would not like to have the control {over the salaries) taken from the people of Chula Vista. {~SUC) {Nader/McCandliss) this meeting be continued to the meeting tomorrow evening to discuss this issue at a time certain {8:00 p.m.); the Council will take action on the recommendations of the Charter Review Committee regarding the ballot propositions and to make any modifications they so desire. ADJOURNMENT AT 8:30 p.m. to the meeting of August 9 at 7:00 p.m. and to discuss this issue at 8:00 p.m. - a time certain. 1308C