HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2001/06/13 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
JUNE 13, 2001 4:00 P.M.
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at
4:09 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista,
California.
1. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Mayor Horton.
(Deputy Mayor Davis arrived at 4:23 p.m., and Councilmember Rindone
a~'lved at 4:34 p.m.)
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Rowlands, City Attorney Kaheny, City Clerk Bigelow
2. BUDGET HEARINGS
A. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Human Resources Director Emerson presented the department's proposed Fiscal Year 2002/03
budget and highlighted the collaborative efforts and future goals of the department's volunteer
program.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to conceptually approve the proposed budget for the
Human Resources Department. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it
carried 3-0, with Deputy Mayor Davis and Councilmember Rindone not yet present.
B. NATURE CENTER
Nature Center Director Beintema presented a video illustrating the many enhancements at the center,
in particular, the development of a new ray and shark exhibit. He also recognized Avian Specialist
Charles Gailband for the success nf the Clapper Rail exhibit.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to conceptually approve the proposed budget for the
Nature Center. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0, with
Councilmember Rindone not yet present.
C. PLANNING AND BUILDING
Planning and Building Director Leiter presented the department's proposed budget for FY 2002/03,
with emphasis on the following major new programs: General Plan update; MSCP implementation;
Code Enforcement "Beat Officer" program; and the Zoning Code update.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to conceptually approve the proposed budget for the _
Planning and Building Department. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and
it carried 5-0.
BUDGET HEARINGS (Continued)
D. PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Public Works Director Lippitt presented the department's proposed budget for FY 2002/03 and
highlighted the following programs: street maintenance; street striping and signing; new capital
facilities; and future issues, including the national pollution discharge elimination system, traffic
management plan, monitoring and signal upgrades, and fleet management.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to conceptually approve the proposed budget for the
Public Works Department. Deputy Mayor Davis seconded the motion, and it carried
5-0.
Direction was given to staff to tatum to Council with a proposed policy regarding the use of
alternative energy sources in public buildings.
E. PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Administrative Services Manager Stokes presented the proposed capital improvement projects for
Fiscal Year 2002/03. -
Mayor Horton left the room at this point, 5:16 p.m.
ACTION: Councilmember Rindone moved to conceptually approve the proposed capital
improvement projects budget. Councilmember Salas seconded the motion, and it
carried 4-0 with Mayor Horton not present.
F. BUDGET CLEAN UP
Deputy City Manager Powell presented the budgetary clean-up items for Fiscal Year 2002/03.
ACTION: Councilmember Padilla moved to conceptually approve the proposed budget clean-
up items. Councilmember Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0.
Councilmember Rindone asked staff for a status report on his request to establish a pothole hotline.
Councilmember Padilla stated that the City has embarked on an ambitious capital improvement
program that will necessitate an understanding of debt financing and the ability to address associated
issues.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS _
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There were none.
OTI-EER BUSINESS
3. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
There were none.
4. MAYOR'S REPORTS
There were none.
5. COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were none.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:55 p.m., Mayor Horton adjourned the meeting to the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2001 at 4:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Bigelow, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
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