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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1983/06/16 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA BUDGET SESSION Thursday, June 16, 1983 Council Conference Room 5:00 p.m. City Hall Councilmembers present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Moore, Malcolm Councilmembers absent: None Staff present: City Manager Goss, Assistant City Attorney Harron, Assistant City Manager Asmus LEFTOVER ITEMS SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET MEMO NO. 16 1. REPORT ON REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES (OUR HOUSE). MSC(Malcolm/Moore) to increase the budget for Our House to $2,255 as staff recommended. Councilman Scott opposed. Councilman Scott stated in next year's budget there should be a "sunset clause" regarding distribution of funds. There may be some organizations that are worthy of funding and the process should be open to everyone. Council discussion ensued regarding review by agencies past reputation; extra work for Council to review unlimited amount of requests; habitual approval of requests to approve previously funded projects; fairness of looking at all projects in the future; and the large number of Community Promotion requests. MSUC(Scott/Moore) to review all project requests as if they were brought to Council as new suggestions. Discussion ensued regarding: (l) prioritization of requests without dollar allocation; (2) criteria guideline; (3) use of City money not designed for human services; (4) City supplementation of human services programs (if the City is going to assume that responsibility); (5) City negligence in stating its priority needs; (6) staff to provide proposed policy to Council first for approval; (7) send letters to agencies stating types of programs the City is looking for; (8) programs phasing-out should be looked at; (9) fire and humane services not being paid for by property taxes; and (lO)the difference between policy and eligibility. MSUC(Scott/Cox) to direct staff to come up with policies and bring back to Council for its review regarding implementation of programs. City Council Meeting - 2 - June 16, 1983 City Manager Goss stated it is hard to "pit" one special program against another. If a program is being phased-out, it should be looked at during the period of time it is phasing out. Councilwoman McCandliss stated this appeared to be a major revision of systems and other groups were discouraged from putting in applications because it was a "closed operation". In answer to Councilman Moore's query on what the legal responsibility of the County is and the percentage of the County's tax dollars used for human services, Councilwoman McCandliss stated that property tax doesn't plan for fire or humane services. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO. 17 2. PERCENTAGE OF LICENSED DOGS IMPOUNDED City Manager Goss related the average percentage of licensed dogs was 10% in the study recently completed. Councilman Scott suggested having a flat rate, (for example, $2 to license an animal rather than have a fee that was too high) since the basic objective is to license the animals, adding there are double rates for neutered animals and as the rates go up, citizens are not protected due to people not licensing their animals. Councilman Moore requested alternatives for violations and City Manager Goss stated a survey could be taken where door-to-door information could be obtained to see how many dogs are licensed. Councilman Moore remarked if dogs were licensed, there would not be as great a cost for running a shelter and less equipment would be needed. In response to Councilman Malcolm's query regarding the number of dogs redeemed, the figure was of 1,300 impounded, 325 were redeemed. The meeting recessed at 5:20 p.m. and reconvened at 5:50 p.m. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET MEMO NO. 19 3. REPORT OF USE OF GRANT MONIES AT GREG ROGERS PARK The program limits the total grant to $20,000 and the grant application must be postmarked by midnight, June 17. City Manager Goss explained the plan entailed 400 fifteen-gallon trees and 325 one-gallon size at a cost of $15,000 with an additional cost of $3,000 for irrigation and $2,000 for labor bringing the total to $20,000. However, 60% of the money would have to be utilized for labor. City Manager Goss suggested going ahead with this project and once the deadline was met, changes could be made regarding division of labor and number of trees. Mayor Cox suggested the trees be utilized at the MTDB corridor. Analyst Paul Kincade (representing the Parks and Recreation Department) noted the area is 2-1/2 miles long and 2 miles wide and the time frame for submitting the application does not permit planning for this area; also, the landscape architect was not aware of the restriction (labor/tree ratio). Discussion followed regarding the Boys and Girls Club having been selected as the site for this project; Southwestern College having donated trees; ground cover compatible to Boys and Girls Club planned in a flat area. MS (Moore/Malcolm) to accept the report. City Council Meeting - 3 - June 16, 1983 SUBSTITUTE MOTION: MSC(Cox/Moore) to direct staff to submit application for $20,000 to develop the concept of using funds under the guidelines of the Girls and Boys Club. Councilman Scott opposed stating the MTDB site is more significant and it would be more appropriate to get this project going in order to improve the image of Chula Vista. The motion passed by the following vote to wit: AYES: Cox, Moore, ~tCandliss Noes: Scott Abstai.: 4. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT a. City Manager Goss discussed the small medallion with the City Seal being given as gifts from Chula Vista Council and the cost for producing this item. The cost is $6 each for the medallion and after the die has been set $2-$4 each. Councilman Malcolm suggested mounting this in a stand of clear plastic. City Manager Goss said he would come back to Council with additional information on cost. 5. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET MEMO No. 6 INFORMATION ON SCOOT BUS PURCHASE Transit Coordinator Gustafson discussed the effect of SCOOT bus ownership on the bid process and the effect of acquiring special vehicles on the proposed SCOOT bus purchase. Mr. Roger Snoble, General Manager of San Diego Transit commented it would be more efficient if the City purchased their own buses. Transit Coordinator Gustafson reported there are two issues involved: (1) to provide new equipment for the system over the life of the buses which would be more cost-effective than leasing; (2) ownership of buses would increase competition between any contract operator that wants to bid on the service. He noted other issues involve: (1) control over TDA funds under the present situation (each jurisdiction controls its own system). If San Diego Transit bids on this City's service, they are competing with other contractors; (2) if Chula Vista did not get TDA funds then there would be duplication in terms of administration. Service could be provided at a lower cost per mile than San Diego Transit. In response to Councilman Moore's question on weaknesses in one entity owning buses and another maintaining them, Transit Coordinator Gustarson explained the County's operation which has done this for the past two years. Mayor Cox commented the original concept was to build a maintenance facility and now the money is being recommended for bus acquisition. The suggestion was made to purchase buses in the next two years and as an interim measure the contractor City Council Meeting - 4 - June 16, 1983 would be responsible for maintaining the buses. Mr. Snoble mentioned they would want to maintain the buses from a liability standpoint (maintenance yard at 12th Avenue); however, this should not stop the City from moving forth. Coordinator Gustafson remarked he has obtained estimates of a recent bid based on 30-foot coaches with wheel-chair lifts; delivery date would be in 1986; money is available from State Transit Assistance funds which would be applied for and has been approved. Councilman Malcolm motioned to hold this item over till the RFP's come in. Motion died due to lack of a second. MSUC(Scott/McCandliss) to accept recommendation of staff. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to accept Scoot Board budget as recommended. ~],~~ MSUC (C~/Moore) to resolve the Mayor and Council Benefits Committee. Councilman Malcolm stated he would like to see the Mayor receive a benefit package equal to that of Department Heads basically within 4% of the City of San Diego Councilmembers' package. As a full time employee the Mayor deserves an employee package. Councilman Malcolm made a motion for the Mayor to receive a benefit package equal to that of Department Heads. The motion died for lack of a second. Discussion ensued regarding market basket benefits; car allowance; changing amount from $1,040 (employee market basket) to amount of Department Heads; all employees entitled to basic package, if employee chooses to go above the basic package, they pay the difference. Councilwoman McCandliss remarked the Committee looked to the basic benefit package and expenses for the Mayor. Under benefits as a full-time employee of the City, the Committee felt the Mayor should get a package equal to department heads; however, on the issue of expenses, there was a split vote. Councilman Scott indicated the Mayor should not be singled out and the Council should be able to enjoy the same benefits adding the Mayor receives an expense account of $300 and the Council receives $50. Councilman Scott felt the City Councilmembers should be entitled to $150. Further discussion followed regarding the employee benefits package. Director of Personnel Thorsen stated the only person that has a market basket equal to the City Manager is the City Attorney. Councilman Scott declared the present policy was inconsistent and the Council should not set a pattern that applies to any one group but it should be set on an individual basis and offered to everyone. Councilwoman McCandliss suggested creating a separate market basket with the understanding that it will be a Council benefit. Councilman Moore noted the market basket is given to an individual but training, conferences and travel all have to be approved. City Council Meeting - 5 - June 16, 1983 MSUC(Scott/Moore) to add $10,000 to the budget and decide at a later date how it should be used. MSUC(McCandliss/Malcolm) for Councilmen Moore and Malcolm to meet at E1 Toritos Restaurant to discuss the benefit package. MSUC(Scott/Cox) for Council to meet in Closed Session for employee negotiations. 6. MAYOR'S COMMENTS a. Mayor Cox questioned the alley improvement money which was included in the 1983-84 CIP Budget and the type of improvements installed. City Manager Goss stated that amending the C.I.P. budget is possible as it is flexible. b. The operators of the Chula Vista RV Park mentioned to the City Manager that congregations of people are locating north of the RV park and are building bonfires, having loud parties, and playing stereos at late hours of the evening. Calls were made to the Chula Vista Police Department to quiet these people down and have them disburse. Five people who are close to the north side of the R. V. Park wall are asking for refunds. There is an adverse reaction to people in the park as the situation gets worse. Councilman Malcolm suggested putting a curfew on that area until the place is developed. MSUC(Cox/Scott) to refer to the City Manager with a report on how to correct the situation. 7. COUNCIL COMMENTS (None) ADJOURNMENT at 7:30p.m. to Closed Session. The Deputy City Clerk was excused and the Mayor reported the Council adjourned from Closed Session at 9:50 p.m. PATRICIA A. GUARDACOSTA Deputy City Clerk WPG:0314C PAG