HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2000/12/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
December 12, 2000 6:00 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Chula Vista City Cotmoil was called to order at 6:04 p.m. in the
Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attomey Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
· PRESENTATION BY SDG&E REQUESTING SLIPPORT OF THE SDG&E/SEMPRA
ENERGY VALLEY RAINBOW INTERCONNECT PROJECT
Buz Schott, SDG&E Director of Regional Public Affairs, explained that SDG&E is proposing to
build a 500,000-volt transmission line that would connect Southem California Edison's Valley
substation near Romoland with a future substation to be located in Rainbow, just south of the
Riverside/San Diego County line. The Valley Rainbow Intemounect, when completed, would
increase the reliability of electric supply for the entire region and bring a new source of energy to
San Diego County. He asked the Council to support the project.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to support the Valley Rainbow Interconnect Project.
Councilmember Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 7)
Mayor Horton asked that Item #7 be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Letter from the City Attorney stating that, to the best of his knowledge from
observance of actions taken in Closed Session on December 5, 2000, there were
no actions taken which are required under the Brown Act to be reported.
Staff recommendation: The letter be received and filed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
B. Memorandum from the Assistant to the Mayor and Council advising of the verbal
resignation of Ms. Virginia Moore from the Housing Advisory Commission.
Staff recommendation: The resignation be accepted with regret and the City
Clerk be directed to post the vacancy in conformance with Maddy Act
requirements.
C. Letter from Ray Rubio of Rubio Racing requesting support for a Grand Prix auto
race in Chula Vista in 2001.
Staff recommendation: The letter be referred to staff to work with the applicant to
process the request.
D. Letter from James M. Pennington, 38 Vista Way, transmitting petition from
neighboring residents requesting the removal of beehives located north of Vista
Way, west of 1-805, and south of Highway 54.
Staff recommendation: The letter be referred to Police Department staff to
continue working with Mr. Pennington to bring resolution to the issue.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-449, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA iNCREASiNG THE ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS BY 3.4% FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000 AND
BY 4.7% FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001 iN ACCORDANCE WITH CHARTER
SECTION 304(C) AND APPROPRIATiNG $8,973 FROM THE GENERAL FUND
AVAILABLE BALANCE TO FUND THE INCREASE (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
Section 304(c) of the City's Charter permits an annual increase in salary for the Mayor
based on the local Consumer Price Index (CPI) for that year. Section 302 of the Charter
sets the annual salary for Councilmembers at 40% of the Mayor's salary. Based on the
CPI for Fiscal Years 1999/2000 and 2000/2001, it is appropriate to increase the
aforementioned salaries by 3.4% and 4.7%, respectively. The Charter was amended by
passage of a proposition at the March 7, 2000 election to provide a different salary
formula, to become effective December 2, 2002. Until that time, the above formula
remains in effect. (Director of Human Resources)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-450, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIViNG THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS
AND AUTHORIZiNG THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE A RETENTION
AGREEMENT WITH LINDA BARTZ, ESQ., FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO BE
PERFORMED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
In the past, the City has utilized the services of Ms. Bartz on an hourly basis to assist the
staff on legal matters on an overflow basis and in specialized areas of law pertaining to
condemnation issues. Due to the need for specialized services involving condemnation
issues, it is necessary to authorize the City Attorney to execute a retention agreement
with Ms. Bartz. (City Attorney)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-451, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 574-01 TO
ALLOW THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO APPROVE iNDIVIDUAL
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO $50,000 AND
CUMULATIVE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS UP TO AN AGGREGATE
AMOUNT BASED UPON THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
On January 16, 1973, by Resolution No. 6716, Council approved Council Policy
No. 574-01 regarding change orders for work performed under City contract. Said policy
was amended by Resolution No. 12507 on June 3, 1986 to increase the maximum
individual change order amount that could be approved by staff from $1,000 to $5,000
for the Director of Public Works and $10,000 for the City Manager. Council Policy No.
574-01 currently requires that Council approve all change orders in excess of $10,000.
(Director of Public Works)
Staffrecon'kmendation: Council adopt the resolution.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-452, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $119,301 FROM THE
UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF THE GENERAL FUND TO REFLECT ACTUAL
WATER UTILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PARK MAINTENANCE SECTION
(4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The Park Maintenance Section's water utility expenditures in Fiscal Year 1999/2000
exceeded the approved allocation. A combination of savings and encumbered funds from
various Public Works Divisions' accounts were used to balance the Park Maintenance
Section's budget for Fiscal Year 1999/2000. (Director of Public Works)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-453 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS
AS IMPRACTICABLE, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND ESGIL CORPORATION TO
INCLUDE BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT AMENDMENT, AND INCREASiNG THE ANNUAL
EXPENDITURE LIMIT FOR SAID CONTRACT FROM $100,000 TO $180,000
On June 2, 1998, Council adopted Resolution No. 19022, approving a three-year
agreement with Esgil Corporation for plan check engineering services at $100,000 per
year. Staff is requesting expanding services to include building inspection and increasing
expenditures to $180,000, as appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2000/2001 budget.
(Director o f Planning and Building)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to approve staff recommendations and offered
Consent Calendar Items #1 through #6, headings read, texts waived. The motion
carried 5-0.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2000-454, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2001 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AND
LEGISLATIVE WORK PROGRAM
The Legislative Program represents the Council's position on items likely to be acted
upon by the State Legislature, Congress, or administrative agencies. By adopting a
Legislative Program at the beginning of each two-year legislative session and amending it
at mid-term, the City can take a proactive role in sponsoring, supporting, or opposing
bills related to the City's various legislative priorities. (Intergovernmental Affairs
Coordinator)
Mayor Horton stated that SANDAG is discussing formation of a new regional agency that will
require land use authority, and she asked that the subject be scheduled for a Council workshop in
either January or February.
Councilmember Salas referred to Item Elb listed in the legislative work program, which read,
"Support efforts to...eliminate the State's requirement that mandates Project Committee and/or
Board and Commission members to complete a conflict of interest statement." She stated that
Board, Commission and Committee members should continue to be required to file such
statements to make the Council and the public aware of any potential conflicts of interest.
Councilmember Padilla agreed with Councilmember Salas, stating that he believed the
requirement for Board and Commission members to file the statements should be maintained.
Mayor Horton noted that some potential applicants have been discouraged from applying
because the forms are difficult to complete and said she would support efforts to simplify the
forms.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to adopt Resolution No. 2000-454, as amended to
strike Item Elb from the legislative work program. Councilmember Rindone
seconded the motion, and it canled 5-0.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
Councilmember Padilla left the dais at this point in the meeting, 6:30 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS MAKING CERTAIN
DETERMINATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CERTAiN TERRITORY
PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-1
(OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OTAY RANCH, SPA ONE,
VILLAGES 1 & 5) AND COMMIfNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2
(PRESERVE MAiNTENANCE DISTRICT) AND IMPROVEMENT AREA "A"
THERETO
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PUBLIC HEARiNGS (Continued)
On November 7, 2000 Council approved resolutions adopting an annexation map
showing the boundaries of the annexed territory and declaring its intent to authorize the
annexation of certain parcels. The resolutions reflect the required annexation
proceedings for Community Facilities Districts Nos. 97-1 and 97-2. The Council also set
a public heating for December 12, 2000 to hear any protest to the proposed annexations.
The qualified property owners have requested legal counsel and staff to prepare
documents for their signature to shorten the time to conduct a special election. The City
Clerk has set an election date of December 19, 2000 for the qualified property owners to
vote on the proposed annexations and the levying of the special tax per the adopted Rate
and Method of Apportionment.
The Otay Ranch Company has submitted a letter dated September 5, 2000 requesting the
City to conduct annexation proceedings for an area commonly known as Parcel 35A
(17.06 acres) into Community Facilities District No. 97-1. In addition, the company
requested annexation proceedings for the three out-parcels within Village One West, the
San Diego waterline easement within Village One West and Village One, as well as
Parcel 35A into Community Facilities District No. 97-2. The public hearing continues
the formal process to annex certain parcels into the two districts. (Director of Public
Works)
Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the heating was held
on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Mayor Horton opened the public hearing and asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak.
There was no response, and she closed the heating.
ACTION: Deputy Mayor Davis offered Resolution Nos. 2000-455 and 2000-456, headings
read, texts waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-455, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALI]FORNIA, ACTiNG AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-1
(OPEN SPACE MAiNTENANCE DISTRICT - OTAY RANCH, SPA ONE,
VILLAGES 1 & 5), MAKING CERTAIN DETERMiNATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CERTAiN TERRITORY PROPOSED TO
BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT 97-1 (OPEN
SPACE MAiNTENANCE DISTRICT OTAY RANCH, SPA ONE,
VILLAGES 1 & 5)
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-456, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE
LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 97-2
(PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT), MAKING CERTAiN
DETERMiNATIONS AND AUTHORIZiNG THE SUBMITTAL OF THE
LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY PROPOSED TO BE ANNEXED TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT 97-2 (PRESERVE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT) AND
IMPROVEMENT AREA "A" THERETO
The motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Padilla absent.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
9. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 COPS
FUNDiNG PER THE CITIZENS OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY FOR LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
The Fiscal Year 2000/01 state budget was adopted appropriating $378,174 to the City's
Police Department. State money is allocated to the Department for purposes stipulated
by the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program. The Department proposes to
use the fund to meet patrol staffing and training needs, pay for one Sergeant and vehicle
added during the Fiscal Year 2000/01 budget process, contingent upon grant funding, and
local cash match requirements of two federal grants, COPS MORE 2000 and the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant. (Chief of Police)
Mayor Horton noted that Items #9 and # 10 would be considered together.
Notice of the hearings was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearings were
held on the date and at the time specified in the notice.
Police Chief Emerson summarized the grant programs considered in Items #9 through #12, their
impacts on the City's general fund, and the proposed uses of the monies.
Mayor Horton opened the public heating and asked if anyone wished to speak. There was no
response, and she closed the hearing.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-457, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-457, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $378,174 FROM STATE COPS
FOR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2000/01 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $22,213 FOR THE LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) LOCAL MATCH AND $81,087
FOR THE COPS MORE 2000 LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT AND
$93,847 FOR ONE SERGEANT AND VEHICLE ADDED DURING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 BUDGET PROCESS CONTINGENT UPON GRANT
FUNDiNG AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DESIGNATE THE REMAINING
FUNDS ($181,017) FOR PATROL STAFFING AND TRA1NING NEEDS AND
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO UTILIZE (REPROGRAM)
SAVINGS RESULTiNG FROM THE EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT
PROCESS FOR ADDITIONAL UNSPECIFIED OFFICER SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (4/STHS VOTE REQUIRED)
The motion catfled 4-0, with Councilmember Padilia absent.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
10. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
The Police Department recently received notice of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
award in the amount of $222,127 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The funds were
allocated based on a three-year average of Part 1 Violent Crimes, which are murder and
non-negligent manslaughters, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assaults as reported
by the FBI. (Chief of Police)
This item was considered with Item #9, above.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-458, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000:458, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $222,127 FROM THE 2000
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 POLICE BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING $178,727
FOR POLICE TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT AND $33,400 FOR
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS AND $10,000
TO SUPPORT THE SOUTH BAY DRUG COURT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CHIEF OF POLICE TO UTILIZE (REPROGRAM) SAVINGS RESULTING
FROM THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS FOR ADDITIONAL
UNSPECIFIED OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (4/5THS
VOTE REQUIRED)
The motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Padilla absent.
ACTION ITEMS
11. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF A PORTION OF
COPS MORE 2000 AWARD TO HIRE A COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
The COPS Making Officer Redeployment Effective (MORE) 2000 Program is one of
several grants developed by the U.S. Department of Justice under the 1994 Crime Act to
increase the deployment of police officers to community policing via the hiring of
civilian personnel. COPS MORE awards are very competitive, and the City is one of a
few agencies to receive a COPS MORE 2000 award. The award of $243,255 may be
used to hire civilian personnel, which will allow existing officers to spend additional time
in the community. Staff is recommending the acceptance of $29,371 of the COPS
MORE award at this time. Acceptance of the remaining funds is contingent on the
mitigation of the impact of on-going costs to the general fund and the completion of
staffing formulas in Patrol and Investigations. (Chief of Police)
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2000-459, heading read, text
waived:
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-459, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $29,371 OF THE COPS MORE
2000 AWARD FOR THE HIRING OF A CIVILIAN POSITION THAT WILL
RESULT IN REDEPLOYMENT OF SWORN STAFF AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 BUDGET TO ADD ONE COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICER, AND APPROPRIATING $19,581 FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS
AND DIRECTING STAFF TO BUDGET THE REMAINING FUNDS AS
STIPULATED BY THE GRANT IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The motion carried 4-0, with Councilmember Padilla absent.
12. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $160,252 FROM
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
As part of this year's state Citizens Options for Public Safety (COPS) funding, the
Governor approved a budget trailer bill that designated specific fimds for technology
grants to local law enforcement. The City has been allocated $160,252 that will be used
for technology advances within the Police Department. (Chief of Police)
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2000-460, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-460, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING
$160,252 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSES OF UPGRADING
MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS ($134,252), PURCHASING NEW DISPATCH
COMPUTERS ($16,000), AND COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH (CAD)
REPORTING SOFTWARE ($10,000) (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The motion carded 4-0, with Councilmember Padilla absent.
Councilmember Padilla returned to the dais at 6:49 p.m.
13. CONSIDERATION OF ELECTION CHALLENGE REQUEST BY COUNCIL
CANDIDATE MIKE DIAZ (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 5,
2000)
On November 29, 2000, Council candidate Mike Diaz filed a request to challenge the
results of the November 7, 2000 election for Council Seat #3. He alleged that Council
candidate Jerry Rindone was not eligible to run for the Council seat under City of Chula
Vista Charter Section 300D. On December 5, 2000, the Council referred the matter to the
City Attomey for an analysis and recommendation. (City Attorney/City Clerk)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Cotmcilmember Rindone recused himself from discussion on this item and left the dais.
At the request of the Mayor, City Attorney Kaheny explained his recommendation as set forth in
his Memorandum of Law dated December 7, 2000.
Donald R. Worley, attorney representing Mr. Rindone, supported the City Attorney's
recommendation.
Mike Diaz, 89 E. Paisley, stated that he was committed to having a united Cotmcil and did not
wish to divide the Council in a decision regarding his election complaint. He asked to withdraw
the complaint.
ACTION: Mayor Horton moved to accept the withdrawal of the complaint and to table the
item. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-1, with
Cotmcilmember Rindone abstaining.
14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF $1,242,511.31 FROM THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF ALLOCATION FUNDS TO THREE
NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The City has received a lump sum funding allocation in the amount of $1,242,511.31
from Assembly Bill 2928, Traffic Relief Congestion Allocation. The funds cannot be
commingled with other funds, for auditing purposes, and must be spent on projects that
are located within the public right-of-way and do not increase traffic capacity. Projects
must also be completed by June 30, 2002. City staff has identified three new
maintenance capital improvement projects that can be completed within the required
timeframe. (Directorof Public Works)
Mayor Horton asked staff to report on the timeframe for rehabilitating all local streets in need of
repair. Councilmember Rindone mentioned a letter dated October 12, 1998 regarding street
improvements needed in the Montgomery/south Chula Vista area. He asked staff to respond to
the letter and to set that area high on the priority list for repairs. Mayor Horton pointed out that
available funds have been spent on repairs in the western part of the City, since development in
the eastern area has paid for itself.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2000-461, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-461, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $1,242,511.31 IN
UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AB-
2928 "TRAFFIC CONGESTION RELIEF ALLOCATION" FUNDS TO THREE
NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED)
The motion carried 5-0.
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
15. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING (MOLD WITH THE CHULA VISTA POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION EXTENDING THE MOU FOR TWO YEARS AND PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The current Police Officers' Association (POA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOLD
expires on June 30, 2003. The POA and City reopened the MOU to discuss compensation
and retirement benefits. The City's willingness to reopen the MOU was market-driven,
as the salaries of POA-represented classifications had dropped below the County average
over the first two and a half years of the current five-year MOU. The MOU amendments
proposed have been ratified by an overwhelming majority of the POA membership at a
general membership meeting on December 5th. The amendments extend the term of the
MOU two years, increase wages to make pay competitive with other County agencies,
and provide significant retirement enhancements towards the end of the contract. It is
believed this combination of pay and benefit increases will improve morale, enhance
Chula Vista's ability to recruit during these competitive times, and aid in retention of
more experienced staff. (City Manager)
Police Chief Emerson and Police Officers Association (POA) President Buddy Magor explained
the proposed amendments.
Mayor Horton congratulated the City Manager, Police Chief and POA for working together on
this important issue. She also commended former Councilmember Moot as the driving force
behind the amendment and Deputy Mayor Davis for accompanying POA representatives to
Sacramento to learn more about the issue.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla offered Resolution No. 2000-462, heading read, text
waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-462, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CHULA
VISTA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EXTENDING THE MOU FOR
TWO YEARS AND PROViDING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2001 BUDGET
APPROPRIATiNG $352,398 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED BALANCE OF
THE GENERAL FUND
The motion carded 5-0.
16. CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTION OF A TWO-YEAR BUDGET BEGINNING
IN FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
Multi-year budgeting is increasingly popular among cities and counties throughout the
country as it improves fiscal planning, retains the fiscal control inherent in one-year
budgeting and reduces redundant workload. Staff is recommending that the City's
operating budget for Fiscal Year 2001/2002 be a biennial budget. (Deputy City Manager
Powell/Director of Budget and Analysis)
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ACTION ITEMS (Continued)
Deputy City Manager Powell introduced the item, and Director of the Office of Budget and
Analysis Fruchter made a presentation outlining the benefits of the two-year budget process. She
pointed out that the Council will retain the control inherent in a one-year budget, since
appropriations will continue to be made on an annual basis.
ACTION: Mayor Horton offered Resolution No. 2000-463, heading read, text waived:
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-463, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA DIRECTING STAFF TO BRING FORWARD
A TWO-YEAR BUDGET FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION FOR THE
TWO-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002
The motion carded 5-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
17. CITY MANAGER' S REPORTS
City Manager Rowlands noted a Council workshop scheduled for January 27, 2000, from 9:00
a.m. to noon on budget policies and goal setting.
18. MAYOR'S REPORTS
Mayor Horton asked staff to provide a detailed report in January on Telegraph Canyon Road
projects currently under construction, along with their estimated completion dates.
Mayor Horton asked staff to schedule a workshop in January or February to discuss the proposed
regional agency under consideration by SANDAG.
19. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Salas expressed appreciation to all who coordinated the annual holiday food and
toy drive last Saturday.
Councilmember Rindone thanked voters for their support in his reelection and for their continued
support during the time the complaint from Mr. Diaz was pending.
CLOSED SESSION
20. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: The Chula Vista Municipal Golf Course on Bonita Road
and seven adjacent acres
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CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
Negotiating Parties: City of Chula Vista (Chiis Salomone/Sid Morris) and
American Golf
Under Negotiation: Purchase price/lease rate and other terms and conditions for
possible disposition of City-owned property and/or lease
buy-out or restructure
ACTION: Instructions were given to the Negotiator.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:50 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of December 19,
2000, at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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