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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1982/10/14 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA Held Thursday, October 14, 1982 4 pm Council Conference Room, City Hall ROLL CALL Councilmen present: Mayor Cox, Councilpersons McCandliss, Scott, Malcolm, ~loore Councilmen absent: None Staff present: City Manager Cole, City Attorney Lindberg, Assistant City Manager Asmus Mayor Cox remarked that Item #2 will be considered first pending the arrival of Councilman Scott. 2. FOCUS Community Stay in School Program (Director of Public Safety) Director of Public Safety introduced Mr. Stokes, Supervisor of Student Affairs, Sweetwater Union High School District and in charge of the Operation Stay at School Program. Mr. Stokes gave a brief background of the inauguration of this program which began in October 1981 as a pilot program under the leadershipof Judge Dennis Adams. He declared that the program is designed as a preventative rather than a punitive approach to improved attendance at the schools. The objectives of the program are to prevent truancy, reduce loss of student learning time, assist parents who may be having problems with their sons/daughters, and pre- vent daylight crimes by juveniles. Mr. Stokes commented on the cooperation of the police departments from Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and National City in conducting spot "sweeps" at various location throughout the South Bay. In answer to the Council's questions, Mr. Stokes said there have been six (6) sweeps in Chula Vista resulting in picking up 69 students. Since the pilot program, there have been sixteen (16) sweeps resulting in just one repeater. Director of Public Safety Winters affirmed that the daytime burglaries in the City decreased by 30% due, in part, to this Stay in School Program. 3. REPORT CONCERNING ALTERNATIVES TO CLOSING MEMORIAL PARK RESTROOMS Director of Public Safety Winters referred to his written report noting the Council action of September 21, 1982 to close the restrooms. He commented that there are three course of action that can be taken to control the situation: (1) lock up the restrooms permanently; (2) increase surveillance; (3) open the restrooms only on weekends and holidays (as suggested by Councilman Moore). Mr. Winters indicated that he would concur with the third option. Council discussion followed during which Councilwoman McCandliss voiced her concern over bringing officers in from other beats to increase this area's surveillance. Other concerns were whether this was a high priority item; City Council Meeting -2- October 14, 1982 the verdicts given by the judges in these cases; the adverse publicity being given to these stories; the number of restrooms in other park areas; the need for the restrooms in this park; closing the restrooms for a time certain. MSUC (Cox/Scott) to draft a letter to the Judges in the South Bay Courts express- ing Council's concerns and frustrations overthe problems developed in the Memorial Park restrooms. A copy of this letter to be sent to the District Attorney. MSC (Cox/McCandliss) for a 60-day period of time, to adopt the staff recom- mendation for increased surveillance and at the end of the 60-day period of time, if the staff feels there is not a significant improvement to this problem they can be given the authorization to lock the restrooms during the week and open them only on weekends. Councilman Moore voted "no". Councilman Moore said he could support a 30-day time period and if there is still a problem after that, the staff can extend it for another 30-day period of time. He added that with proper judicial action (letter being sent to the judges), he feels the problem will be solved. la. REQUEST OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HAVE RESTROOMS IN MEMORIAL PARK OPEN ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1982 Assistant City Manager Asmus stated that staff has been directed to have the restrooms open onthis day. lb. REQUEST OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HAVE SENIOR CITIZENS REFERRAL CENTER OPEN ON OCTOBER 16, 1982 City Manager Cole explained the need to have this Center open: use of telephones; increased exposure for the Center; use of the electricity for the festivities; and the possibility of six representatives from Bank of America coming down from Los Angeles and may want to view the structure (they donated $6000 for this renovation). Mr. Cole added that a volunteer can be at the building from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. In answer to the Council's query, Director of Parks & Recreation Pfister indicated that although a volunteer will be at the Center, there will be a need for a staff person who will have to be paid. MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to have the Center open on Saturday, October 16. Councilman Scott voted "no". 3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT MSUC (Cox/Malcolm) for a Closed Door Session at the end of the meeting for employee negotiations. City Council Meeting -3- October 14, 1982 3b. COUNCIL CONFERENCE ON FILING SUBDIVISION MAPS City Manager Cole commented that the Council has asked for a Conference regarding the process of filing subdivision maps - the procedure used by the City. This workshop was planned to be done when Mr. Bill Robens was still employed by the City. Inasmuch as it wasn't scheduled, Mr. Cole asked the Council if they still wanted this workshop, and if so, would they be receptive to hiring Mr. Robens to do it. Council discussion followed regarding the need for the workshop; that the City has "talent" in house that is capable of discussing and explaining the process; that Mr. Robens is no longer with the City and the staff should not rely on his expertise in these matters. REDEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE Councilman Scottindicated a need for a Council Conference concerning "the theory of redevelopment". MSUC (Scott/Moore) to schedule this for a Council Conference "somewhere down the line." Councilman Scott clarified the motion stating that he would like to know the function of the redevelopment (department); how it works; how is it different; the City's relationship; why was it set up; how was it set up. 4. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Cox reported that the 1982 AAA Pedestrian Safety Program Appraisal has been received and there are a few areas that are listed needing improve- ment, such as: legislation, public information and education; enforcement and school traffic safety. MSUC (Cox/Moore) refer this appraisal to the Safety Commission and have them look at the areas identified as having shortcomings, and come back to the City Council with a report. 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman McCandliss asked which Councilmembers were going to participate in the"dunking" contest on Saturday, October 16. Councilmen Moore and Scott stated they planned to be there. The Council recessed at 5:05 pm to Closed Door Session. ADJOURNMENT at 5:25 pm to the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 19, 1982 at 6:00 p.m. T '1 '1 T