HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1985/06/04 MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, June 4, 1985 Council Conference Room
4:00 p.m. City Hall
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Malcolm, Moore, Scott,
McCandliss (arrived late)
Absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cogs, Assistant City Attorney Gill,
Assistant City Manager Asmus
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Cox followed by a moment
of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of May 14, 16, 20, 21 and 28, 1985.
Mayor Cox noted the amount of State funding reported on page 10 of the May 28
meeting should be $375,000.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the minutes as corrected.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
PRESENTATION OF 35-YEAR PIN TO BATTALION CHIEF RUDY SCHMOKE
A 35-year pin and certificate were presented to Chief Schmoke. The Mayor and
Council congratulated the Chief on his 35 years' service with the City.
3. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR CRAFTERS AT FALL
FESTIVAL, NOVEMBER 9, 1985 - AUXILIARY OF BAY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
The Auxiliary is requesting a waiver of the requirement for business licenses
for the erafrets participating in its Fall Craft Festival scheduled for
November 9, 1985.
City Manager Goss stated that the Ordinance will become effective the first of
July and reconunended that this request be considered at that time.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to approve the staff reconunendation.
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b. REQUEST TO RECONSIDER DECISION ON AZTEC BUS LINES - ARTHUR R. PEDERSON,
1100 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, #I-79, CHULA VISTA 92011
The request is for City Council to reconsider awarding the bus contract to
Aztec Bus Lines.
REQUEST COUNCIL TO RECONSIDER RECOMMENDATION AND CHANGE SCOOT MEETING OF
JUNE 5 TO CHULA VISTA AT 4 P.M. (A.C. Zemba, Aztec Bus Lines)
Mr. Zemba requested:
(1) council to reconsider its recommendation to award bus contract to
Conununity Transit Services, Inc.
(2) Change the SCOOT meeting location and time to Chula Vista at 4:00
p.m. for its June 5th meeting.
Mr. Zemba added the farebox recovery of 28% which is an all-time high; the
number of accidents within the past few years; carryinE 3.2 million passengers
over the last five years.
Mr. Zemba explained that he operated the Hughes Shuttle Service in Los Angeles
using part-time drivers. One driver fell asleep and caused a serious injury.
He compared part-time drivers with those driving school buses; noted the
increase of 19% in ridershlp of Aztec. Mr. Leonard Zlotoff, co-owner Aztec
Bus Lines, pleaded with the Council to reconsider their decision and award the
contract to Aztec. He indicated it was unfair for the Council to consider
"throwing out these employees" (bus drivers) with absolutely no benefits.
(Councilwoman McOandliss arrived at this time (4:25 p.m.)
Speaking for the bus drivers and the Aztec contract were: Mrs. Caroline
Butler, 97 Bishop St., Chula Vista; Mrs. Elizabeth Frazer, 288 "F" Street
Chula Vista; Charlotte Welsh, 910 Euclid Avenue, San Diego--an Aztec bus
driver; Art Pederson, 1100 Industrial Blvd., Chula Vista; and Jay Martin, 323
"G" Street, Chula Vista.
In summary, their comments were: Bus drivers are very courteous; they do not
feel it is fair for the City to hire new drivers; Ms. Welsh submitted another
set of petitions which now total 1,457 signatures and 451 surveys of people
riding the buses and would like it to stay as is; 26.6% of the salary is total
compensation; the bus drivers are always on schedule; part-time drivers will
not be on schedule and they may "molest or kill people"; concern with the
number of fatalities that may be caused by part-time drivers fn which the City
can be sued; noted that one bus driver was cited for molestation; recalled one
passenger who was seriously injured in Betting off "another" bus.
Transit Coordinator Gustarson responded to the allegations made by Mr. Zemba
stating that both Aztec and CTS are doing a good job in the City. When he
came on board in 1980, Aztec's performance was "terrible." He was advised by
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the former Transit Coordinator to get a new operator. However, during the
past five years, he has worked with this company, made many changes and
increased their performance standards. Mr. Gustarson stated Mr. Zemba should
not be getting full credit for operation of Aztec in the City as it is
performed today. In answer to Councilman Moore's query, Mr. Gustarson stated
that $228,000 was Eranted by the City to update the Aztec buses. Councilman
Scott questioned whether CTS has changed the gas tanks so that they no longer
take unleaded gasoline, inferring that this is a criminal act. Mr. John Ford,
President CTS, stated that the vehicles were purchased for Chula Vista in
1980. They are above the gross vehicle weight for leadad fuel. They have
passed all California standards, have not been tampered with and he has
documents to prove this.
Councilwoman McCandliss stated that the process of selecting the operator was
a long and difficult one. Both companies have good records. One proposal was
superior because of the pricing. She has not heard anything here this evening
that has changed her mind to So with the CTS operation. Councilman Malcolm
commented that he was not present when the vote was Eiven to go to CTSI
however, he has full faith in his colleagues that the right decision has been
made. Councilman Moore discussed the competitive bid process. Councilman
Scott indicated he felt no siEnlficant reason to change operators at this
time. Mayor Cox coI~nented on the difficult decision made two weeks
There were a number of allegations brought forth at the meeting today and
although he still has some reservations pertaining to the CTS proposal, he is
not convinced the decision two weeks ago to go with CTS was not the right one.
MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to file the request of Aztec Bus Lines. Mayor Cox
noted that the SCOOT Board meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, at 4:30
p.m. in the Council Conference Room.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
4. PUBLIC HEARING ISSUANCE OF MULTI-FAMILY REVENUE BONDS (Community
Development Director)
a. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $24 MILLION
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REVENUE
BONDS (EUCALYPTUS GROVE PROJECT) 1985 SERIES A
APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND OFFICIAL STATEMENT,
AND AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTION
b. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF FEE AGREEMENT FOR BOND COUNSEL
On April 24, 1984, the City Council approved Resolution 11602 Which
constituted an inducement resolution rot multi-family revenue bonds in an
amount not to exceed $13 million for financing the Eucalyptus Grove Apartments
pro3ect at "E" Street and Flower. On April 23, 1985, the Council amended that
inducement resolution to a bond amount not to exceed $24 million for the
financing of the project. The hearing is required by federal tax law
governing the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. Additionally, the Council is
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asked to approve a Housing Cooperation A~reement with Morgan-Gardner
Subdivision to stipulate the affordability requirements for units in the
Eucalyptus Grove Apartments project.
Finally, the Council is asked to adopt a resolution approving an agreement
with Jones Hall Hill & White to provide bond counsel services for the
Eucalyptus Grove Apartments issue.
City Manager Goss stated he has received a request from the Cormnunity
Development Department Director to remove this from the agenda. Information
has been received by staff that the principals involved may have exceeded the
State cap and, therefore, will have to go to the Mousing Authority.
Councilman Scott stated he will abstain due to a possible conflict of interest.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to remove No. 4a and 4b from the agenda.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mrs. Bess Pocklington, 656 Glover Place, Chula Vista, stated she has been
informed that the Chula Vista High School bleachers have been condemned. It
will cost ~3,000 to replace them. She asked the Council: (1) whether there
were any City funds which could be used to replace the bleachers, or
(2) whether or not the developers' fees which the City collects for the
schools could be used. Presently, the developers' fees are being used
throughout the district rather than just concentrated in the City. She felt
the Council should stipulate that the school district keep these fees in the
City. Councilman Malcolm stated that he is a proponent of sport activities
for the youth. Presently, the staff is investigating the use of redevelopment
funds to be used for schools and the use of the developers' fees. A report
will be submitted to the Council.
Mr. R. C. Flaugher, 1100 Industrial Blvd., Brentwood Park, stated another
committee meeting was held recently and nothing was resolved. However, the
fifth member, Mrs. DiRienzo called and asked that they give it "one more
shot." The committee will be meeting again on Friday at 3:00 p.m. Mr.
Flaugher requested that the City Attorney or his representative be present at
this meeting to answer any legal questions. He added that the issue can be
resolved if the park owners take all of the disputed funds and put them in an
interest bearing account.
MSUC (McCandliss/Malcolm) for someone from the City Attorney's office to
attend the meeting and answer any questions. Assistant City Attorney Gill
stated that someone will be present; however, the Attorney will have to be
careful of the type of questions he will have to answer.
CONSENT CALENDAR (6-11)
Mayor Cox stated that items 7a and 7b will be pulled at the request of staff.
Councilman Moore asked that the City Manager give a three-year run on
resolutions such as #6 and #7 in future staff reports so Council could see
what the trend is.
Mayor Cox stated that he will abstain on items 8a and 8b.
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6a. RESOLUTION 12034 APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID
CITY MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION
NO. 12026 OF SAID COUNCIL
CITY OF CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 STREET LIGHTING
AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1985-86
(Director of Public Works/City EnEineer)
b. RESOLUTION 12035 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED
AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING
SAID FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE
MAINTAINED AND REPLACED FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1985 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA TOWN CENTRE NO. 1 STREET LIGHTING
AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1985-86
On May 21, 1985, City Council adopted Resolution No. 12026 ordering the City
Engineer to prepare and file a report of assessments for street liEhting and
landscape maintenance district for Town Centre No. 1 for fiscal year 1985-86.
That report has been prepared and the above resolutions approve the report and
set the date for a public hearing on June 25, 1985 to consider the spreading
of the assessments.
7a. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID
CITY MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION
NO. 12025 OF SAID COUNCIL
CITY OF CHULA VISTA BAY BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1985-86
b. RESOLUTION DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER CERTAIN STREET
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND APPURTENANCES TO BE MAINTAINED
AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR LIGHTING
SAID FIXTURES AND TO ORDER CERTAIN LANDSCAPING TO BE
MAINTAINED AND REPLACED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 1985 AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION THERETO (Director of
Public Works/City Engineer)
CITY OF CHULA VISTA BAY BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1985-86
Deleted from the agenda - will be rescheduled for Thursday, June 6, 1985, at
4:00 p.m.
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8a. RESOLUTION 12036 ACCEPTING NEW STREET, STORM DRAIN AND SEWER EASEMENTS
IN LOTS 329, 330, Y, Z AND AA (Director of Public
Works/City Engineer)
b. RESOLUTION 12037 ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF THE EXISTING STORM
DRAIN AND SEWER EASEMENTS IN LOTS 329, 330, Y, Z AND
BA OF HIDDEN VISTA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION UNDER THE
STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941
Mayor Cox abstained on this item due to a possible conflict of interest (stock
ownership in Great American).
In conjunction with a proposed condominlum project, the developers of Hidden
Vista Village Subdivision ~ranted sewer and storm drain easements within Lots
329, 330, Y, Z and AA on Subdivision Map No. 10051. Subsequent to the
recordation of the map, the land was sold. The new owners have proposed to
build a project with a different layout. Consequently, the easements must be
vacated to accommodate that new layout. The new easements have been prepared
and are ready for acceptance by the City.
The recommendation is that the Council order the summary vacation of the
existinE easements, accepting the new easements, and refund the unexpended
balance of the $1,190.00 fee for processinE the summary vacation of applicant.
9. RESOLUTION 12038 AUTHORIZING DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS (Director of
Personnel)
Personnel is requesting destruction of a list of files to conserve storaEe
space and reduce staff time. The records have been reviewed and determined
they are no longer needed.
10. ORDINANCE 2113 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL
CODE BY ADDING SECTION 5.04.075 RELATING TO BUSINESS
LICENSES FOR PROMOTIONAL EVENTS AND CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATIONS - SECOND READING AND ADOPTION (Director
of Finance)
The ordinance proposes to:
(1) Grant the Council authority to waive business license fees for those
events and organizations that help to promote and publicize the City
of Chula Vista.
(2) Implement a $5.00 temporary license fee for those events sponsored
by a non-profit or charitable organization for which the City
Council does not waive business license fees pursuant to No. 1
above. Participants will have the choice of obtaining a temporary
license or an annual business license.
End of Consent Calendar
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11. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Goss presented the following Municipal Pursuit questions:
QUESTION 1: How many Reserves participated in the Police Reserve program
during 19847
ANSWER: 65
QUESTION 2: How many Reserves contributed in excess of 600 hours to the
Police Department during 19847
ANSWER: 8
QUESTION 3: How many hours were contributed by Chula Vista Police Reserves
during 19847
ANSWER: 17,669
QUESTION 4: If this work were performed at a Peace Officer's starting pay,
how much would it cost the City?
ANSWER: $174,000
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
12. REPORT CONSIDERATION OF LANDSCAPE PROGRAM FOR CITY PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ORANGE AVENUE IN THE VICINITY
OF BRANDYWINE AVENUE (Director of Planning)
Director Of Planning Kremp1 explained that in 1981, the City Council approved
the tentative subdivision map for Star/Orange--located on the south side of
Orange Avenue in the vicinity of Brandywine Avenue. The following condition
was attached to Resolution 10698 (December 8, 1981) for the subdivision maps:
"the developer shall work with the staff in an attempt to resolve the
problems of development and maintenance of the City-owned land on the
north side of Orange Avenue facing the proposed project, e.g. ,
arrangements to accomplish grading and preparation of the area for
planting or the establishment of a maintenance district."
The subdividers of Star/Orange are ready to develop their property and have
had a landscaping plan prepared to bid the improvements under private contract
subject to City specifications. The City needs to decide whether or not it
wants to landscape the area at this time, what the materials should be and
whether or not it should be irrigated.
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Mr. Krempl recommended withholding any landscape improvement at this time. It
is anticipated that off road activity, which is currently quite extensive,
will possibly continue, even after the Star/Orange project is built. Without
a guarantee that the activity would cease, the $50,000 for hydroseedlng could
be wasted. Second, the City was recently contacted by United Enterprises
concerning the possibility of widening Orange Avenue from four to six lanes to
accommodate additional demand. If such a program became a reality in the
future, the north side of Orange Avenue is where the additional lanes would
have to be provided and landscaping thus removed.
MS (Moore/Malcolm) to accept the report and staff recon~nendation.
Councilman Scott noted there is $50,000 there now--since the area will be
improved at a later date, there is no reason why the City should be
responsible for that adding the staff should require something--perhaps even a
bond. Councilman Scott cited a court case the City had several years ago
concerning this area.
Director of Planning Kremp1 referred to the staff report noting that a full
landscaping treatment would cost $130,000. Staff is recommending $50,000
without the irrigation system. The hydroseed alone would cost less than
$10,000. Staff recommendation is still the same, to defer this action on this
particular project. THE MOTION TO ACCEPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION CARRIED
WITH COUNCILMAN SCOTT VOTING "NO."
13 . MAYOR ' S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox referred to the letter from CelTtans regarding the Chula Vista
Marine sign on I-5. They responded that a 48" x 200" sign could be put
on the north and southbound lanes. The cost would be $7,500 and this
would be charged to Chula Vista.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer this to the Community Development Department.
Staff to come back with a resolution appropriating the necessary funds.
b. Mayor Cox questioned the status of landscaping the median islands off
Telegraph Canyon Road (near 1-805).
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to refer this staff to consider for potential funding
either from reserve funds or the "wish list" items.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to refer the concern of the existing condition of the
median islands to staff for a report back to address those concerns.
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14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
a. Councilman Moore noted that this was the last daytime meeting as directed
by the Council and questioned whether or not the Council wished to
continue having 4:00 p.m. meetings.
MS (Malcolm/Cox) to continue the daytime meetings indefinitely.
Councilwoman McCandliss remarked that the type of daytime meetings held
during the last three months were such that brought people out to the
meeting: block grant, mobilehome issues, etc. Councilman Scott indicated
that having meetings at 4:00 p.m. indefinitely would only get the wealthy
and ratlied people to serve on the Council. All others would have to
leave their place of employment to come to the meetings. Councilman
Malcolm declared daytime meetings give the opportunity to everyone to
come to the meeting--even those who work until 5:00 p.m. could come to
the meeting and speak under oral communications which could be scheduled
twice on the agenda, once at the beginning and end. He compared the
meetings with that held in National City where they have two daytime
meetings a month and have good response.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION:
MSUC (Moore/McCandliss) to extend the daytime meetings for another three
months.
b. Councilman Moore stated that the Mobilehome Ordinance needs to be
reviewed and updated. Assistant City Attorney Gill stated that Housing
Coordinator Gustafson and his committee are now reviewing the ordinance
and will be coming to the Council with modifications.
c. Councilman Moore discussed the developers' fees collected by the City for
the schools. He felt there should be a policy on this and whether or not
Council wished to give some modifications. Assistant City Attorney Gill
stated the City Attorney's office is monitoring this and will be coming
to the Council with a report.
d. Councilman Malcolm referred to a letter of complaint in the Council
information packet regarding the animal shelter. He stated the gentleman
writing the letter was completely out of line and that all of his charges
have been answered.
MSUC (Malcolm/Scott) to send a letter over the Mayor's signature to the
appropriate body (Humane Society) in answer to these charges. Councilman
Moore suggested a telephone number be posted at the animal shelter for
anyone wishing to contact the supervisor.
e. Councilman Malcolm noted that a few Bills were recently referred to the
Legislative Conunittee which had already been voted on by the Council. He
stated that he would not be coming back to the Council for reaffinnatlon
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of the Council's support (or opposition) every time a Bill comes up.
Councilwoman McCandliss indicated there was no need to come back unless
there was some material difference in the Bills.
f. Mayor Cox reported the Charter Review Conunittee members have been polled
and the majority of them are not able to participate again this year.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to authorize the City Attorney to look at those sections
of the Charter that need revisions and to come back to the Council with
reconunendations.
ADJOURNMENT at 5:40 p.m. to the Budget Meetings at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday,
June 6, at 4:00 p.m. and the regular scheduled meeting June 11, 1985, at
7:00 p.m.
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
BUDGET SESSION NO. 4
Tuesday, June 4, 1985 6:40 p.m. Council Conference Room
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott,
Moore, Malcolm (arrived late)
Councilmembers Absent: None
Staff present: City ManaSer Goss, Assistant City Attorney
Gill, Assistant City ManaSer Asmus
Mayor Cox stated that Dr. Joseph CumminSs wished to speak on the Council
pertaininS to the Police Department budget. Since he has a School Board
meeting at 7:00 p.m, the Mayor said he would have Dr. CureninSs speak now.
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET
Dr. CumminSs stated he wished to speak on the Police Narcotics Report. He has
been worklns with people on druSs for quite some time and stated the word is
now out that "when San DieSo and National City Set touSh, move to Chula
Vista." The narcotics in this city is now becoming widespread. Most of the
users are youns people. In a recent survey he asked school children how many
were either using drugs, parents using drugs or they know somebody who is
usins druSs--80% responded affirmatively. Word is out that Chula Vista does
not have a full-time narcotics officer and is not a member of the County's
Task Force. Dr. CumminSs strongly urSed the Council to have the Director Of
Public Safety assiSn a full-tlme narcotics aSent plus at least one additional
officer on this force. One officer should work in the vicinity of Broadway
and the 7-11 Stores. Dr. Cunm~inSs added that the narcotic problem in Chula
Vista is a major one and is becominS worse.
BOARDS AND COMMISSION BUDGET
City Manager Goss noted the budSet provides for 12 Boards and Commissions with
a total of 78 members. The reason for the increase is for the cost of
materials and supplies as well as proposals for travels and receptions.
Mr. Goss noted that the Board of Appeals members will be sending one member to
the ICBO Conference in Minnesota; the International Friendship Commission will
be sendinE someone to the annual Sister Cities Conference and also have
requested their official receptions budget to be increased from $250 to
$7,500. Mr. Goss stated he is recor~nendins that this proposal be reduced to
$2,000.
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Mrs. June Brines, Chairman of the International Friendship Commission stated
that the $7,500 is perhaps an excessive amount. She is going to attend the
Sister Cities Conference in Baltimore, paying her own way, but is asking the
City to pay her registration fee of $75. Councilwoman McCandliss proposed
that the $2,000 recommended amount be reduced to $1,000 and this amount be
frozen until such time as the Commission adopts a policy on how they are going
to spend that money.
MSC (McCandliss/Scott) that a $1,000 amount be budgeted for official
receptions for the International Friendship Commission and that the money be
frozen until some sort of plan is approved which would designate the official
ambassadors or delegates from the Sister Cities. Mayor Cox voted "no."
The followinE are the budgets for the Boards and Commissions:
PLANNING COMMISSION
Budget request: $4,690
City Manager Recommendation: $4,480
BOARD OR APPEALS
Budget Request: ,2,110
City Manager Recommendation: ,2,060
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Budget Request: ,650
City Manager Recommendation: $650
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Budget Request: $500
city Manager Reconunendation: $500
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION
Budget Request: $9,010
City Manager Recon~nendation: $3,510
Council Approval: ,2,510
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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BudEet Request: $850
City ManaSer Reconunendation: $850
PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
No request.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
BudSet Request: $750
City ManaSer Recon~nendation: 8750
RESOURCE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
BudSet Request: $1,850
City ManaSer Recommendation: $1,140
SAFETY COMMISSION
BudEet Request: $1,550
City MariaSet Recommendation: $1,550
COMMISSION ON AGING
Budget Request: $1,120
City Manager Recommendation: $1,120
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to approve the Boards and Commissions budSet as recommended
by the City Manager and the International Friendship Commission as approved by
the Council.
COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS
BudSet Request: $1,O69,590
City Manager Recommendation: $12,960
City Manager GOSS stated the $1,071,490 was for the use of Community Block
Grant funds. The Council is now reviewing those applications as part of the
hearinS process. The Community Promotions budget includes the summer concert
series for $5,000; the Jaycees for the Fiesta de la Luna and Miss Chula Vista
contest, $5,575; the Library concert series, $2,000; and the U.N. Day
activities, $380. Mr. Goss reconunended that the non-eligible block grant
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requests such as for Jobs for Youth, $2,500; Chula Vista Historical Society,
,2,000; Hazel Cook playground equipment and the Community Congregational
Preschool be considered at the time the Council considers the reserve list. A
representative from the Jaycees stated the increased cost of the Fiesta de la
Luna parade was due to the high insurance premium from ,500 to .,2,000.
Mrs. Gretchen Evans of the Library concert series stated she is proposing more
programs this year in view of the 75th anniversary. In answer to Council's
query, she stated they do not fill up the auditorium because at the same time
her concert series is going on, she is competing with the film series
sponsored by the Library.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the Community Promotions budget as recommended
by the City Manager.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Budget Request: ,6,390,240
City Manager Recommendation: ,6,041,790
City Manager Goss highlighted the result of the increase in the budget:
adding an additional position of Police Agent; the request to add an
additional Communications Operator which he is not recommending at this time
until the Public Safety Officer (PSO) Study is completed; the request to add
two additional Peace Officers which he is not recommending until the PSO study
is completed; the ,4,000 budgeted for psychological examinations which the law
now requires for Police reserves; the increase to ,54,000 for training; the
fingerprint examination service contract for $9,750; the purchase of 59 mobile
radios and 48 portable radios; noted the two motorcycles are now beyond repair
and new ones need to be purchased (the Chief is not recommending the purchase
at this time; the City Manager agrees); and the equipment for Police Reserves
(,12,900). Councilman Moore discussed the off-road vehicles remarking he
would not favor purchasing new motorcycles. He felt that the City should not
have Police Officers going out on rough terrain because of the injuries
incurred. Councilman Moore indicated there are other ways to pursue the
problem such as through the property owners, signage, and so forth.
(Councilman Malcolm arrived at this time, 7:20 p.m.)
Councilman Scott noted that the psychological testing of Police Reserves was a
State-mandated law. The State puts a waiver of SB-90 on these and cities are
left to fund the requirements.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to send a letter to the (City's) Legislative body in
Sacramento explaining what exactly this means to the City of Chula Vista. The
staff is to find other State-mandated measures and include that in the letter
also.
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City Council MeetinK - 5 - June 4, 1985
In answer to Councilman Moore's question as to what happens to the radios and
equipment that have been discarded and new ones purchased, Director of Public
Safety stated that some of them are transferred to other City departments.
Marry Chase, Principal Administrative Analyst, explained the disposition of
the small radios and equipment. In the past, the old Police radios were
handed down to other departments; however, because of technological advances
in the industry, it is less expensive for the departments to go out and
purchase new radios rather than refurbish the old ones.
Councilwoman McCandliss discussed the Task Force on Narcotics stating the City
needs to give more attention to this work instead of drawing officers from
current assignments. She declared she would favor budgeting for one
additional officer to be put into that activity. She referred to the PSO
study indicating she hoped it would free up some of the other officers' times
so they could work on the narcotics team. Councilman Scott suggested the
Council not take any action until the PSO study is completed.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the Police budget as recommended by the City
Manager.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Budget Request: $2,950,980
City Manager Recommendation: $2,910,270
City Manager Goss stated there were no major issues presented in the budget.
He noted the various equipment proposed for purchase, stating that the
gasoline motor smoke ejector to be purchased was $800 and not S8,000 as
depicted in the staff report. Mayor Cox questioned the restoration of the old
fire engine "Old Goose." Director of Public Safety Winters stated that the
motor has been taken out and is being rebuilt. The Firefighters plan to
finish fixing the engine sometime in August.
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to approve the Fire Department budget as recommended
by the City Manager
MOTORCYCLES - POLICE DEPARTMENT
MSUC (Moore/Scott) to reconsider the item of the off-road motorcycles.
Councilman Moore stated that he does not favor utilizing the Police Officers
by assigning them to go over the rough terrains in the back hills of the
City. That problem should be curtailed in a different way. Director of
Public Safety Winters noted the disability of one Police Officer and a broken
leg of another officer while on patrol in these hills. After Proposition 13,
the department ceased to do anything about patrolling the areas.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to eliminate the motorcycles.
City Council MeetinR - 6 - June 4, 1985
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Goss noted the items to be discussed at Thursday's meeting which
would be CIP, reserves and insurance.
MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox noted there are some missing sidewalks on the south side of "H"
Street near First Avenue. He questioned whether they are being funded
for installation under the Block Grant Program.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to ask staff to come back with the current status of the
1911 Block Grant Programs (Councilman Malcolm absent from the dais at
this time.)
b. Mayor Cox questioned the landscaping of the median islands south of "H"
Street on Third Avenue. At one time there was a proposal to put in
bomanite. The Mayor said he would check on that item.
c. Councilman Moore noted the growing investment in computer equipment for
the City. He asked the Manager if there was a program for inventory
accountability, replacement and disposal adding he would like to see an
annual report come back to the Council.
d. MSUC (Cox/McCandliss) to refer to the Legislative Committee for a report
and recommendation back: AB 2341 which is a $1.9 billion dollar road
repair fund which will finance highway construction projects and provide
$270,000 annually for local road repairs without a fuel increase.
ADJOURNMENT AT 7:50 p.m. to the meetinS scheduled for Thursday, June 6, at
4:00 p.m.
WPC 0596C
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Jennie M. Fulasz, being first duly sworn depose and say:
That I am the duly chosen, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City Council of the
City of Chula Vista;
That the reguZar meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was
held Tuesday, June 4, 1985 and said meeting was
adjourned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED
HERETO:
That on Wednesday, june 5, 1985 at the hour of 10:30 a.m.
I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place
at which said meeting of June 4, 1985 was held.
C 1
ity C erk
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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR }~ETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held June 4, 1985
The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 4:00 p.m. with the
following:
Councilmen present: Cox, Malcolm, McCandliss, Scott, Moore
Councilmen absent: None
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting until Thursday, June 6, 1985
at 4:00 p.m. in the ~MM~XM~M~M/Conference Room, City Hall,
276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California.
I, JENNIE M, FULASZ, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that this is a full, true and correct copy of an order by the
City Council at the meeting of _ June 4, 1985
M o FULASZ C~C lerk
City of Chula ViSta, ~alifornia
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