HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/06/15 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Held Tuesday, June 15, 1982 - 7 PM Council Chamber, Public Services Building
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott,
Gillow, Moore
Councilmen absent: None
Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg,
Assistant City Manager Asmus, Development
Services Administrator Robens
The pledge of allegiance to the Flag was led by Life Scout Dwight Young, Troop
894, Hilltop Elementary PTA, followed by a moment of silent prayer.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for the meetings of May 25 and June 8, 1982.
NSUC (McCandliss/Moore) to approve the minutes as mailed. Councilman
Gillow abstained from voting on the June 8 minutes since he was not
present at that meeting.
2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
a. Request to establish permanent Crime Prevention Committee
The City Council referred Councilman Gillow's recommendation to staff
that a 15 member Crime Prevention Committee be established on a permanent
basis, and the Committee has concurred in that decision.. However, staff
requested that the matter be continued for one month to provide time to
research the proposal and develop a recommendation based upon information
obtained from other cities.
MS (Cox/McCandliss) to continue the matter for one month in order to
provide staff time to adequately address this suggestion.
Councilman Moore noted that crime reduction and prevention merits a
standing committee, but requested that it not be delayed one month. He
recommended naming the conm~ittee "Crime Watch" to encompass residential
and commercial neighborhoods and entities and increasing the committee
membership so that they can be trained and work with the Police
Department.
Council comments concerned expansion of the committee's role and number
of men/aers; formation of a Mayor's ad hoc committee to be reviewed in six
months.
Mayor Cox withdrew his motion with the consent of the second.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION
MSUC (Moore/Gillow) that the present Crime Prevention Committee be
modified and the title changed to "Crime Watch", limited to the
neighborhood watch and associate program with commercial entities, and
the Committee be expanded as an ad hoc for six months and start work
immediately.
In further comment, Council requested staff to bring back a scope and
defined function for the group since there is a stated function for the
existing group; the newly formed group will need a charge and
responsibilities so that Council can determine at the end of six months
whether they've completed the objectives.
Mayor Cox requested Council input on membership of the Commi tree, and
asked the City Clerk to communicate with the newspapers to provide
interested citizens information on the application process.
b. RESOLUTION NO. 10888 DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 8, 1982 (CIIY CLERK)
At the June 8, 1982 Primary Election, a run-off election was held between
David L. Malcolm and don N. Miller. The resolution declares
David L. Malcolm as the winner of the run-off election for the office of
City Council Seat 4. The official tally was Malcolm - 10,827 and Miller
- 6,538.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
c. RESOLUTION NO. 10889 COMMENDING COUNCILMAN GILLOW FOR HIS SERVICES ON
THE CITY COUNCIL (CIIY ATIORNEY)
George Gillow was elected to the office of City Councilman in 1978 and
chose not to seek re-election in 1982. The resolution commends him for
his services as Councilman, Legislative Committee Chairman, Crime
Prevention Committee Chairman, and Mayor pro Tempore for lg79-80.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, read by Mayor Cox, passed and
approved unanimously.
d. Oath of Office to newly-elected Councilman David L. Malcolm
City Clerk Fulasz administered the Oath of Office to David Malcolm,
elected to the office of City Councilman, Seat 4, for a four year term.
Accepting his certificate of election, Councilman Malcolm took his seat
at the Council dais.
At this time, Mayor Cox highlighted outgoing Councilman Gillow's career
and service to the community and presented commemorative plaques and
mementos of service.
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At 7:22 P.M. Council recessed and the public was invited to a Farewell
Reception for Councilman Gillow in Conference Room 1. Council reconvene~ at
7:40 P.M.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Frederick Drew, Chula Vista, congratulated Councilman Malcolm.
b. James Nathotly, 402 Oaklawn Street, Chula Vista, spoke against the
Tijuana Trolley, the use of Federal funds to subsidize transit
operations, and any plan that increases the Federal tax debt.
c. David Burns, Chula Vista, referring to a letter sent to City Manager Cole
regarding the H Street Transit Center, stated that cars block the
sidewalk on the north of the Trolley Station leading to Woodlawn Avenue
by backing into the parking spaces. and noted the difficulties he has
witnessed of handicapped individuals unable to use the sidewalk.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to have staff look into that situation.
d. jim Rogers, Social Studies and Economic Coordinator with the San Diego
County Department of Education, gave a presentation on the School Safety
Patrol Program which has been in existence for 42 years without history
of serious injury to a child. He stated that in addition to a Christmas
party, the only "compensation" the students receive is the opportunity to
go to camp (at a cost of $80 per student), and that approximately 120
students from Chula Vista attended. Mr. Rogers noted the economies of
the program compared to the cost of hiring adult crossing guards and
urged Council to continue its commitment and support of the funOtng as in
the past; retaining support of equipment, the Christmas party, and the
opportunity to go to camp.
Mayor Cox stated that the Council will take Mr. Rogers' comments into
consideration under the public hearing for adoption of the FY 1982-83
budget (Item 6) and directed that the comments be made a part of the
record of that hearing.
4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
a. Request for su~ort of resolution opposing the State's "Reverse Bailout"
budget proposa - City of Seaside
The City of Seaside has requested support of a resolution opposing the
State's "Reverse Bailout" budget proposals. Inasmuch as Chula Vista has
previously gone on record in opposition to the State's reduction of
subventions to cities in order to balance its budget, the Council
concurred that no action on this request is necessary.
14SUC (Cox/Moore) to take no action, anO Mayor Cox to forwarO a letter to
the City of Seaside explaining that Cbula Vista has sent a supporting
resolution of its own.
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b. Request for support of resolution recommending that the Legislature shift
financial emphasis from welfare to education - City of Poway
The City of Poway has requested support of a resolution recon~ending that
the State Legislature devise a phased three-year program to amend welfare
payments in California to the national average and allocate the savings
to improvement of educational expenditures.
MS (McCandliss/Malcolm) that a resolution be brought back in support of
the legislative shift in financial emphasis from welfare to education.
In discussion, Council questioned referral to the Legislative Committee;
whether the City should be involved in education issues without joint
school district support; noted that the City should be concerned with
City-oriented issues.
ACTION ON THE MOTION:
AYES: Councilmembers HcCandliss, Malcolm
NOES: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers Scott, Moore
Absent: None
c. Claim against the City - Alfred and dackie Gerard for wrongful death of
their daughterm Monique Gerard
Two claims of $1 million each were filed by the parents of Monique Gerard
against the Chula Vista Police Department and the Chula Vista Fire
Department, respectively. The claims arise out of a shooting incident on
February 17, 1982 which occurred in the unincorporated area of the County
south of Chula Vista at the Mountain View Mobile Lodge.
MSUC (Cox/Scott) to reject the claim in order to start the six-month
statute of limitations running on any potential complaint.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF UTILITY USERS' TAX (Continued
from June lO, 1982) (DIRECTOR OF FINANCE)
This being the time and place advertise~, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
Director of Finance Grant noted in his written report that Ordinance 1803
adopted on dune 29, 1978 requires that a hearing be held to consider the
utility users' tax rate for the next fiscal year no later than the time
Council schedules its public hearing for adoption of the annual budget.
He recommended an increase in the tax at .00275 per kilowatt-hour of
electricity, .OlOll per them of gas, and 5-l/2% for telephone based upon
gross receipts for the period July 1 to December 31, 1982.
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Director Grant referred to Exhibit C of his report reflecting the
experience of other cities in the State on the Utility Users Tax and
rebates. He noted that six out of eight cities surveyed give no rebate
and Chula Vista and two others give $12.00.
Speaking in opposition to the proposed increase were Mr. Bob Green, 292
Talus Street, Chula Vista, and Mr. Howard M. Fousie, 202 East "J" Street,
Chula Vista.
Mr. John Kolsters, 50l Anita Street, Chula Vista, commented on the $.50
per utility rebate on flat rate users, submetering and master motering.
He noted that as utility bills increased, the rebate did not keep pace
with the increased costs. Mr. Kolsters asked that if the rate is not
increased, that the rebate be increased to $.75; and if Council approves
a tax increase that the rebate be increased to $1.00.
Mayor Cox noted that the City took action a couple of years ago to change
the mothod of implementtong the utility user tax with regard to gas and
electricity from a percentage of the total bill to the amount of energy
actually consumod. Therefore, someone using the samo amount of energy
today as three years ago would be paying the same amount of tax as
opposed to paying a percentage of the bill.
There being no further comment either for or against, the hearing was
declared closed.
a. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RATE FOR THE UTILITY USERS' TAX
BETWEEN JULY 1, 1982 AND DECEMBER 31, 1982
MSUC (Scott/McCandliss) to retain the 5% utility users' tax for FY
1982-83 and direct staff to bring back an amonded resolution.
6. PUBLIC HEARING CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR
FY 1982-83 (Continued from june 10, 1982) (CITY
MANAGER)
This being the time and place advertised, Mayor Cox opened the public
hearing.
City Manager Cole noted in his staff report that the City Council has
held a series of budget workshops on the 1982-83 budget, and in
accordance with the City Charter, this hearing is required not only to
consider the general City budget, but also proposals relating to the
expenditure of Federal Revenue Sharing monies.
Mayor Cox instructed that Mr. Rogers' conmerits under Oral Communications
regarding the School patrol camp be made a part of this hearing.
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Counctl discussion related to the unanimous consent item prepared by the
City Attorney to be offered in the event Council wishes to continue the
total budget discussion and take no action this evening. Councilman
Scott noted his concern with adopting a budget now and the strong
possibility of losing State subventions because any future budget
appropriations would require a four-fifths vote of the Council.
City Hanager Cole questioned the intent of the unanimous consent
resolution, and conmnented on the Charter mandate to adopt a budget by
June 30. Assistant City Manager Asmus added that there has been concern
expressed by employee groups at the possibility of adoption of the budget
without salary increases. He stated that the unanimous consent resolution
would help the employees in resolving what they perceive to be a
potential problem.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to restore $4,310 to the budget to ensure that
students participating in the school patrol can go to camp.
There being no further comment either for or against, the hearing was
continued to July 13, 1982.
UNANIMOUS CONSENT ITEM
a RESOLUTION NO. 10890 APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO
CONTXNUE THE 1~l-SZ FISCAL YEAR BUDGEl TO AND
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 (CITY ATIORNEY)
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to pull item lO.
Referring to item lO, Councilwoman McCandltss questioned notification of
property owners who will be paying for the undergrounding. City Engineer
Lippitt stated that at the time of the public hearing creating the
district all property owners were notified of the hearing and range of
prices. After adoption of the resolution, another notice will be sent
giving the date of the public hearing and the property owners'
responsibilities.
MSUC (Cox/Moore) to adopt the Consent Calendar as presented.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 10891 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO
TRACT 81-/(CITY ENGINEER)
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ADHA Company, the developers of Peppertree Estates, has submitted a
request to vary from the undergrounding requirements in accordance with
Section 15.32,040 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code which states that a
public hearing must be held to constder such a request. The resolution
sets July 13, 1982 at 7 P.M. as the date and ttme for said public
hearing, and directs the City Clerk to notice the hearing in accordance
with requirements of the laws of the State of California.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 10892 ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR TIDELANDS AVENUE BETWEEN
"F" AND "G" STREETS FROM THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED
PORT DISTRICT (CITY ENGINEER)
The City's current easement for Tidelands Avenue within the Port
Dtstrict's property north of "G" Street expires on August 31, 1982. The
District has prepared a new document extending the easement to August 3l,
1982. The resolution accepts the extended easement for Tidelands Avenue
to continue the temporary right-of-way to August 31, 1987.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 10893 ACCEPTING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ALLEY WIDENING AT
CENTI~AL FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN AT FOURTH AVENUE
AND "E" STREET (CITY ENGINEER)
As part of the expansion of its parking lot, Central Federal Savings and
Loan is removing three existing dwelling units. The owner plans to
extend the parking lot and construct a kiosk with an automated teller.
In conjunction with this work, the Engineering Department has required
the owner to dedicate an additional 2.5 feet of right-of-way for alley
widening. The property owner has submitted a properly executed Grant of
easement for acceptance by the City and recordation by the City Clerk.
lO..RESOLUTION NO. 10894 ESTABLISHING DATES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS TO BE
READY TO RECEIVE UNDERGROUND SERVICE AND REMOVAL
OF POLE AND OVERHEAD FACILITIES WITHIN
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 114 ALONG FOURTH
AVENUE FROM "G" TO "H" STREETS (CITY ENGINEER)
On June 9, 1981, by Resolution No. 10491, Council established the
Underground Utility District on Fourth Avenue from "G" Street to "H"
Street. The resolution sets September l, 1982, as the date property
owners in the District must be ready to receive underground service and
sets March 31, 1983 as the date for removal of associated structures.
ll. RESOLUTION NO. 10895 AHENDING SECTION 6.12.040 OF THE ~STER FEE
SCHEDULE PERTAINING TO GP. AZING ANIMALS (DIRECTOR
OF PUBLIC SAFETY)
The Chula Vista Municipal Code was recently amended with respect to
impoundment of grazing animals in order to achieve conformity with the
State Agricultural Code. This in turn necessitated modifications to the
Master Fee Schedule. The resolution accordingly amends the Master Fee
Schedule in order to provide consistency with Chapter 6.12 of the
Municipal Code.
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RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
12. RESOLUTION AWARDING PUBLIC LIABILITY INSUPu~NCE COVERAGE
(DIRECTOR OF FINANCE)
Annual renewal bids for the City's Public Liability Insurance have been
received and three bidders provided proposal s. Since the cost of
coverage has decreased dramatically since 1978, and liability has
increased as a result of a number of Appellate and Supreme Court
decisions, Director of Finance Grant recommended that the City's
self-insured retention level be reduced from $500,000 to $100,000.
Accordingly, the resolution maintains the present $10 million coverage,
reduces the City's retention level to $100,000, and awards coverage to
Canadian Indemnity, Option 3-C, for a total cost of $30,000.
Responding to Council query, Director Grant commented on the 15A+ rating
of Canadian Indemnity by Best Insurance Guide noting that they are at the
top in terms of ability to pay a $10 million claim.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
Councilman Moore recommended review of the City's risk management program
with a view toward expanding it to include all City employees, committee
members and citizens who upon noticing a high risk condition (obscured
signals, uprooted sidewalks, etc.) could call a special telephone number.
MSUC (Moore/Scott) that staff review the potential of an expanded risk
management program involving all City employees, City committee members
and the Safety Commission, and submit a report to Council within 60 days.
Further Council comment pertained to a recommendation for a campaign
whereby individuals would make evaluations of different sections on a
periodic basis.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 10897 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT FOR
REMODELING JIMMY'S ON THE GREEN WHICH INCLUDES
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRO SHOP AND INCORPOPJkTION
OF TWO SATELLITE BUILDINGS INTO A SINGLE BUILDING
AND AUTHORIZING TPu~NSFER OF FUNDS (DIRECTOR OF
PARKS AND RECREATION AND DIRECTOR OF BUILDING AND
HOUSING)
At their April 6, 1982 meeting, Council authorized negotiation of a
contract revision to consolidate into one satellite building
accommodations for a new Pro Shop, public restrooms, and space for food
and rending machines. The additional cost for this proposed change order
is $44,100. The resolution approves the proposed change order and
authorizes transfer of $43,700 in Account No. 600-6000-GC-02 and $400 in
Account No. 6OO-6000-PD-2I to Restaurant Renovation Account No. 604-6040.
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RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 10898 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO TRANSIT
COPORXTION (SDTC) FOR TRANSIT SERVICE DURING FY
~ 19~Z-~ (DEVELOPMENT SERVXCES AJ)MINISTRATOR)
SDTC's service agreement with Chula Vista for FY 1982-83 is to provide
transit service through the City with Routes 29 and 32. The cost, which
is subject to adjustment later in the year, is estimated to be $153,275,
58% higher than FY 1981-82. This increase is attributed to a reduction
in revenue passengers on both Routes 29 and 32 and to reduced Federal
subsidy credits; however, staff maintains that despite the increase, it
is still cost effective for the City to contract with SDTC. Therefore,
the resolution approves the FY 1982-83 agreement with SDTC for transit
service in Chula Vista.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
13. Continued discussion on renovation of dimmy's on the Green
Councilwoman McCandli ss requested permission to return to item 13 and
noted that Council first constdereded the site in March and that some
urgency was felt to make a decision. She asked if the delay would cause
any delay in construction and opening of jimmy's.
In response, Mr. Ray Martin, contractor, declared that the Pro Shop would
not cause a delay in opening of restaurant and that construction on the
Pro Shop would continue for approximately another three weeks.
In further discussion, Council commented that the final change order cost
is substantially below the staff estimate and questioned the opening date
for Jimmy 's.
Responding to Council query, Peter Kaye, representing Jimmy's, stated
that construction is approximately l-l/2 months behind schedule and
September 1 is the anticipated opening date for Jinmly's on the Green.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 10899 APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS 2 and 3, THIRD AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS, "F" TO "G" SIREETS (CITY ENGINEER)
By Resolution No. 10802, L.R. Hubbard Construction Co. was awarded the
contract for the construction of street improvements on Third Avenue
between "F"' and "G" Streets. Change orders 2 and 3 will increase the
contract work by $4,189, bringing the total to $492,512.50.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and appreved unanimously.
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-,. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 10900 EXTENDING THE TIME FOR EXECUTION OF NEW MEMORANDA
OF UNDERSTANDING FOR FYI98Z-83 WITH ALL EMPLOYLL
BARGAINING UNITS AND PROVIDING THAT THE TERNS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID NEW MOU'S BE RETROACTZVE TO
THE FIRST PAY PERIOD IN FY 19~Z-83 (ASSISTANT
'~ CITY MANAGER)
Due to the uncertainty of revenue to be derived from State subventtons,
the City Council has indicated interest in delaying personnel
negotiations until the Legislature has made the final determination on
the amount of subventions that may be available for distribution to
cities. It is anticipated that this determination will not be made until
late in dune at the earliest, and therefore, the resolution extends the
current Memoranda of Understanding and provides for adjustments to be
made retroactive to the first pay period in FY 1982-83.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MAYOR COX, the reading of the text was waived by
unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
lTa. RESOLUTION NO. log01 INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE FOR REFUSE
COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL TO CHULA VISTA SANITARY
SERVICE (CITY MANAGER AND CITY A'IIORNEY)
At the meeting of April 27, 1982, the City Council directed the City
Manager to undertake negotiation of the renewal of the existing contract
with Chula Vista Sanitary Service. In conjunction with this renewal, as
-.
recommended by the City Attorney, the existing Chapter 8.24 of the
Municipal Code relating to the collection and disposal of garbage and
litter in the City should be amended. The resolution of intention to
grant a franchise sets a public hearing for duly 13, 1982.
City Attorney Lindberg noted the addition of two clauses to the
resolution presented in Council's packets, and advised that Council would
be voting on the amended resolution.
Mr. Lindberg responded to Council's questions concerning extension of the
current franchise until the public hearing on duly 13, 1982; noted the
request of the applicant that the issue of mandatory service not be taken
up at the same public hearing; noted that that question could be
considered for inclusion on the ballot as a People's Ordinance; the rate
structure would remain constant until such time as determinations are
made on mandatory service, rebates, or other elements of service.
* RESOLUTION AS AMENDED OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MOORE, the reading of the
text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
~ b. ORDINANCE NO. 1988 AMENDING CHAPTER 8.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGL
AND LITTER IN THE CITY - FIRST READING
City Attorney Ltndberg responded to Counctl questions regarding
-, stipulations and prohibitions in the ordinance; noted that the ordinance
* "As per minutes of 2-17-83, Councilman Scott's vote should have been an absention."
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constitutes a basic document setting forth operating standards that any
grantee or operator would be required to comply for carrying out refuse
disposal in the City. It also establishes a 4.5% franchise fee.
* MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to place the ordinance on first reading. The reading
of the text was waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 10902 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT AND APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM THE STATE
LI)RARY ACT (CITY LIBRARIAN)
The proposed Library budget for the 1982-83 fiscal year does not include
an appropriation for capital outlay items and Council was advised during
budget deliberations that a subsequent report and recommendation would be
made on needed items to be purchased from State Library Act (SLA) funds.
As of dune 30, 1982, the SLA revenue account will have a balance of
$187,687. The resolution appropriates $g2,140 for the purchase of (1) an
Eclipse Central Processing Unit; (2) a computerized, on-line catalog
service (OCLC); and (3) COM CATALOG, a computer output microfilm catalog.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN SCOTT, the reading of the text was
waived by unanimous consent, passed and approved unanimously.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 1989 AMENDING SECTION 2.09,010 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO IHE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFELY (CIIY
MANAGER)
The position of Director of Public Safety was established in February
1980, and will cease to exist after duly l, 1982, unless extended by
action of the City Council. The ordinance creates the position of
Director of Public Safety on a permanent basis.
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) to place the ordinance on first reading. The
reading of the text was waiveo by unanimous consent, passed and approved
unanimously.
20. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
a. City Manager Cole requested that Council schedule groundbreaking for East
"H" Street on either Thursday, dune 17, at 3:30 P.M. or Friday at 3:00
By general consent, Council agreed to meet at 1-805 and East "H" Street
for 3:30 P.M. groundbreaking, Thursday, dune 17, 1982.
b. City Manager Cole commented on negotiations with Bonita-Sunnyside Fire
Protection District, and the need to cone to a sixty day contractual
arrangement by the end of June. He requested authorization to negotiate
on the basis of the City continuing to provide automatic response for the
* "As per minutes of 2-17-83, Councilman Scott's vote should have been an absention."
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District in exchange for their service of the following areas that are
within the current contract area: Bonita Verde, Fallbrook Court, houses
off of Palm Avenue, the northern half of Surrey Drive. He recommended
that the City continue to respond to the balance of the contract area
along Bonita Road.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to approve the City Manager's recoNmnendation.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
21. Report on Recommendations from the Charter Review Committee (Chairman
Norman Wllllams)
The Charter Review Committee has been meeting on a weekly basis since
january 6, 1982 to consider the section of the Charter dealing with
elections. In addition, the Committee met with the City Manager,
Councilman Scott, Supervisor Hamilton and City department heads regarding
various requests for other Charter amendments. The recommendation is
that the City Council set Thursday, duly 8, 1982 for a Council Conference
to discuss the Commtttee's findings and recommendations.
MSUC (Scott/Cox) to set the date of Thursday, July 8, 1982, for a Council
Conference to discuss those items.
Council noted that duly 8 has been set for Council Conference for
discussion of the Emergency Preparedness Plan and Federal Clean Air Act.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION:
MSUC (McCandliss/Cox) that the Emergency Preparedness Plan and Report of
the Charter Review Committee be set for July 8, and the Federal Clean Air
Act be postponed.
22. ~V~t on Chula Vista Transit (CVT) and HandYtrans operations for the
Quarter FY lv81-8~ (Development Services Administrator)
The report presents operating statistics for CVT and HandYtrans for the
Third Quarter reflecting a continued positive trend compared both with
the second quarter of this fiscal year and with the third quarter of FY
1980-8l. Total CVT ridership is up almost 2% and total revenue,
including pass sales and farebox revenue, has increased nearly 3t.
HandYtrans' recovery ratio has increased from 10.2% to 11.8% compared to
the second quarter of this fiscal year largely attributable to the
coordinated transportation project for the developmentally disabled which
began in March 1982, and which is expected to continue.
MSUC (Scott/Moore) to accept the report.
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23. Re oft on amendment to agreement between San Diego Transit Cot oration
(S~TC) and South Coast Organization 0 eratin Transit (SCO~T) for
telephone information service tor FY ~gBZ-8'~ (Development Services
Administrator)
On July 29, 1982, the SCOOT Board entered into an agreement with SDTC for
telephone information service. As a participant in the regional telephone
information service, Chula Vistans receive transit information on
schedules, fares, transfers and other operational information seven days
a week between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and ll:O0 p.m. This amendment
continues this service for FY 1982-83 for an estimated cost of $12,896,
and staff requests that Council recommend approval of this amendment to
the SCOOT Board.
MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) to accept the report and staff recommendation.
24. MAYOR'S REPORT
a. Mayor Cox welcomed Councilman Malcolml
b. MSUC (Scott/Cox) to appoint Councilman Malcolm to the Legislative
Committee replacing Councilman Gillow.
25. COUNCIL COFtMENTS
a. Councilmembers each congratulated Councilman Malcolm.
ADJOURNHENT at 9:16 P.M. to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 1982
at 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, June 15, 1982 - 6 P.M. Council Conference Room, City Hall
ROLL CALL
Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilmembers McCandliss, Scott, Moore
Councilmen absent: Councilman Gillow
Staff present: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Asmus,
Director of Finance Grant
Mayor Cox declared that the purpose of this meeting would be to review the
budget prior to the public hearing scheduled at 7 P.M. to review the fund
balances discussed at the June 10 Council meeting.
City Manager Cole reiterated the information presented to the City Council at
the June 10, 1982 meeting regarding the additional sales tax revenues and
investment earnings. He reviewed the financial predictions made by staff for
the past six fiscal year budgets noting the negative balances reported to the
Council at the preparation of the budgets and then closing without that budget
deficit. The City Manager further commented on the State Legislature allowing
the AB8 deflator to "trigger" which would reduce the subventions to cities,
counties, schools, colleges and special districts and added that the
legislators are willing to include the City's request for early retirement
benefits on a budget trailer bill.
Council questions and comments related to the FY1982-83 shortfall of 5834,806
and the previously estimated shortfall of 51.2 million; loss of 5894,000 in
State subventions; possibility of the utility users tax going to 5.5%; the
100% increase in sales tax; adding sales tax to the FY1982-83 budget would be
adding another "unknown"; the inflation factor which has helped to increase
sales tax.
Director of Finance Grant stated that he feels confident the City will make up
the total 54-5 million gap in the coming year even though inflation is down
from previous years. He noted that as of March 15, 53,035,391 was collected
and explained the method of payment of sales tax by the State Board of
Equalization.
Assistant City Manager Asmus referred to a flip chart and the Fund Balance
Comparison previously distributed and summarized the significant factors to be
weighed in developing the budget. He noted the projected shortfall of
5834,000 for FY 1982-83, and the anticipated loss of 5894,000 in State
subventions; explained in detail the significance of the Operating Fund
Balance; commented on efforts to determine what it would take to further
reduce the budget in terms of what it could cost in levels of service.
Mr. Asmus responded to Council questions concerning the effect of 5600,000
savings in personnel reductions and the 5500,000 Redevelopment Agency loan
repayment; commented that the nature of those types of savings (as well as the
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increased sales tax revenue and savings this year from reducing the City's
self-insured retention level from ,500,000 to ,100,000) are that they would
not be of an ongoing nature; and also noted that any excess money from the
Golf Course operation could go back to the City to repay the ,1.25 million
loan.
Continued discussion and comment concerned the loss of subventions and the
effects of personnel cuts on service levels, preventive maintenance and
innovative programs; total cost in salaries and benefits being cut is
approximately ,25,000 per position; the budgeting standard for salary
increases is 1% per ,100,000.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned at 6:48 P.M. to the regular scheduled meeting to follow at
7:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber.
enn~'e M. Fulasz, CMC, Ci~