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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1982/06/10 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Thursday, june 10, 1982 - 7 PM Council Chamber, Public Services Building ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Moore Councilmen absent: Councilman Gillow Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus, Director of Finance Grant ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michelle Danko, 12 Prospect Court, Chula Vista, representing the Safety Patrol from Loma Verde School, presented 15 letters protesting cancellation of the summer camp program and asked that Council reconsider its decision. 1. PUBLIC HEARING ADOPTION OF THE FY 1982-83 BUDGET - UTILITY USERS TAX AND REVENUE SHARING (CITY MANAGER) a. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RATE FOR THE UTILITY USERS TAX BETWEEN JULY l, 1982 AND DECEMBER 31, 1982 (DIRECTOR OF FINANCE) This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. City Manager Cole noted the purpose of the hearing to consider the utility users tax rate to be applied for FY 1982-83, and the amount of Federal revenue sharing, and recommended that public testimony be taken and the hearing continued to the June 15 meeting. Director of Finance Grant summarized his agenda statement and commented on the revenue projections based upon the current 5% tax rate. He noted that the FY1982-83 budget was predicated on an increase in the utility users tax to 5.5%; responded to Council Questions regarding the financial impact of the tax per household; and modification of the $12.00 senior citizen rebate. MSUC (McCandliss/Scott) to continue the public hearing to June 15, 1982. 2. PUBLIC HEARING ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDNG JUNE 30, 1983 (DIRECTOR OF FINANCE) This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. City Council Meeting -2- June lO, 1982 Mayor Cox declared that the Federal revenue sharing portion of the previous item would be considered at this time. Director Grant noted that $1,415,000 is proposed to be transferred from Federal revenue sharing for Police Department employees salaries beginning July l, 1982, until expended, and three capital improvement projects wherein the balance of $189,000 was determined to be used, as follows: RS Project 35 - City Hall Remodeling - $ 58,000; RS Project 36 - Emergency Command Center Construction - $31,000; and RS Project 37 City Hall Remodeling partial funding $100,000, for a grand total in operating capital of $1,604,000. Assistant City Manager Asmus noted that if Council decided later on to appropriate revenue sharing money for any remodeling, another public hearing would be necessary. If funds come from the General Fund, a four-fifth's vote would be required. Director Grant reported that the 1982-83 appropriations limit is $22,573,552 based on actual 1981-82 limit of $20,675,150 and has been increased by the Consumer Price Index and by population data provided by the State Department of Finance. He noted one correction in the last sentence of his agenda statement: the population change reflected for January 1981 should be January l, 1982. T~ere being no further comment for or against, the hearing was declared closed. a. RESOLUTION NO. 10887 ADOPTING AN APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1983 The resolution adopts an appropriations limit for FY1982-83 of $22,573,552. RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously. 3. CITY MANAGERS REPORT a. City Manager Cole reported that a meeting has been scheduled for the Legislative Council Monday, June 14, 1982, at 3 P.M. in Assemblyman Deddeh's office. Senator Mills, Councilmember Lois Ewing (Coronado), Jim Benson, and a representative of National City will be in attendance. b. City Manager referred to the budget proposal to lay off eight employees and requested authorization to issue notices tomorrow (june ll) and to pay those employees through the end of the year which would divide a City Council Meeting -3- June lO, 1982 payperiod and carry one week over into FY 1982-83. That would add $5300 to the budget, and if approved, the appropriation would be brought back at the June 15th meeting. Director of Personnel Thorsen responded to Council questions concerning the employees who are at risk. During deliberation, Council questioned whether the precedent should be set in view of the potential for additional layoffs; commented on the additional week's pay being considered severance pay; the seniority policy of termination should be abandoned in favor of employee performance and productivity standards; that policy change would not be in the City°s best interest and may not stand up if challenged in court. City Manager Cole stated that if Council takes no action tonight to serve layoff notices tomorrow to be effective July 8, 1982, he would proceed to issue notices effective as of July l, 1982. Mayor Cox called for a motion and none was offered. 4.MAYOR'S REPORT -- None 5.COUNCIL COMMENTS a. Councilman Scott asked for a Closed Session to begin discussion on employee negotiations, and asked for more input on where the budget stands. He noted that the budget process was "stifled" because of the Montgomery election, and expressed the opinion that it should be cut more, in anticipation of loss of subventions, so that in the future the City will not be in a position of making more dramatic cuts. MSUC (McCandliss/Moore) for a Closed Session at the end of the business meeting. b. Councilwoman McCandliss referred to need to increase fees and revenues and asked for a status report on the staff referrals made to research ways to increase revenues. City Manager Cole responded that a plan is expected to be presented to Council for additional reductions based on loss of subventions. In addition, the departments are reviewing fees looking to increase them through a program of full cost recovery. That information will be presented when completed. Mr. Cole responded to the Council's query concerning the status of the State budget deliberations and loss of subventions. As to reserve funds, Mr. Cole reported that in a conversation with the State Board of Equalization today, the Director of Finance was informed that, an additional unexpected $693,000 is due in sales tax. Reacting to that disclosure, Council deliberation and questioning of the City Manager and Director of Finance ensued. Council expressed "shock" that they were not informed at the beginning of the meeting, and asked if City Council Meeting -4- June lO, 1982 there was any feeling on the part of staff to change any of the recommendations for budget cuts, including the need to layoff employees. The City Manager indicated there was not. MSUC (Cox/Moore) to continue the public hearing on the budget to Tuesday, June 15, at 6 P.M. to have a full update on City funds. c. Councilman Scott questioned whether the motion for Closed Session would be appropriate in light of the previous discussion. City Attorney Lindberg responded that it would be appropriate and would also be legal to have Councilman-elect Malcolm attend the Closed Session. MSUC (Scott/Cox) that the City Attorney's opinion be adhered to. CLOSED SESSION Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:30 P.M. The City Clerk was excused and the City Manager reported that the Closed Session ended at 9:20 P.M. ADJOURNEMENT at 9:20 P.M. to the continued public hearing Tuesday, June 15, 1982 at 6 P.M. in the Council Conference Room, and to the regular scheduled meeting to follow at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chamber. MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday, June 10, 1982 The City Council met in the Council Chamber at the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue on the above date at 7:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: Cox, McCandliss, Scott, Moore Councilmen absent: Gillow ADJOURNMENT The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. until Tuesday, June 15, 1982 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council 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 10, 1982 ~Ci~~y~of Cbjla Visti, Lalifornla STATE OF CALIFOP~NIA ) AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING ORDER COUNTY OF S~2~ DIEGO ) ss OF ADJOUP~MF. NT OF 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 reSular adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Chula Vista was held Thursday, June 10, 1982 and said meeting was adjou. rned to the time and place specified in the order of adjournment ATTACHED HERETO: ... That on June 11, 1982 at the hour of 8:15 pm I posted a copy of said order at a conspicuous place on or near the door of the place at which said me&ring of June 10, 1982 was held. lerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 19 Notary Public in and for said County and State of California