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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1997/02/11MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Tuesday, February 11, 1997 6:02 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: CALL TO ORDER Council Chambers Public Services Building Councilmembers John S. Moot, Jerry R. Rindone, Mary Salas, and Mayor Shirley A. Horton. Councilmember Stephen C. Padilia John Goss, City Manager; John M. Kaheny, City Attorney; Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk; and Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk. MSC (Rindone/Horton) to excuse Councilmember Padilla's absence, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, MOMENT OF SILENCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 25, 1997 (Special Meeting/Worksession) and February 4, 1997 (Regular Meeting). MSC (Horton/Salas) to approve the minutes of January 25, 1997 only, approved 4-0-1 with hdilla absent. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY: a. Oath of Office: Sylvia Cunningham - Child Care Commission; and M. Theresa Ahamed - Housing Advisory Commission. The Oath of Office was administered to Ms. Cunningham and Ms. Ahamed by City Clerk, Beverly Authelet. b. The Robert Scholer V.F.W. Post #2111 of Chula Vista presented the top three winners of the Voice of Democracy Speech/Essay Contest. Reciting their speeches were Cori Roberts, Mar-Vista High School; Francesca Geyer, Bonita Vista High School; and Sina Lehmkuhler, Chula Vista High School. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Ms. Roberts, Ms. Geyer, and Ms. Lehmkuhler by Mayor Horton. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items pulled: 5b, 5c, and 7A) THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR WAS OFFERED BY MAYOR HORTON, INCLUDING CONTINUING ITEM 5d TO 2/18/97, reading of the text was waived, titles read, passed, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. 5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: a. Letter from the City Attnrney stating that to the best of his knowledge from observance of actions taken in Closed Session on 2/4/97, that there were no reportable actions which are required under the Brown Act to be reported. It is recommended that the letter be received and filed. Minutes February 11, 1997 Page 2 b. Letters from Erica Taylor and Michael DeBaca requesting financial assistance to attend the 1997 Youth Freedom and Leadership Conference at Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. It is recommended that a total of $100 of the Council Contingency Account be granted to Ms. Taylor and Mr. DeBaca ($50 each), in exchange for which they will each make a presentation to one of the City's youth groups. (Pulled by Mayor Horton) Mayor Horton requested a balance of the Council Contingency Account and questioned if funds were available in this account to cover some of the requests. MSC (Horton/Rindone) to approve, with staff to return xvith a report as to the balance in the Council Contingency Account, passed, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. c. Letter from the Hilltop High Music Tech Ensemble Students and their director, Dennis Mauricio, requesting financial assistance to perform in Orlando, Florida at Disneyworld, Universal Studios, and the University of Central Florida. it is recommended that $250 of the Council Contingency Account be granted to the Hilltop High Music Tech Ensemble in exchange tier their performance at a City event during this calendar year. (Pulled by Mayor Horton) MSC (Horton/Rindone) to approve, with staff to return with a report as to the balance in the Council Contingency Account, passed, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. d. Petition from residents around Park View Elementary School regarding unsafe conditions caused by traffic congestion created exclusively by the school and its operation. It is recommended that this issue be referred to staff to work with the neighborhood residents, the Safety Cormmssion, Planning Commission and School District. (Continued to 2/18/97 at the request of Councilmember Purlilia). 6. ORDINANCE 2697 AMENDING SECTION 2.04.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATlNG TO TIME AND PLACE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS (second reading and ado0tion) - Council requested that the City Attorney bring back an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow for the spring Council break to be moved from the Tuesday before Easter to the Tuesday after Easter. In addition, last year Council cancelled the meeting following Labor Day, and there has been a request to do this again this year. Since the Labor Day holiday is always a three-day weekend signalling the end of summer, it is probably appropriate to include cancellation of this meeting in the ordinance as well. Staff recommends Council place the ordinance on second reading and adoption. (City Attorney) 7.A. RESOLUTION 18572 AMENDING THE SALARY BANDS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT -At the 12/17/96 meeting, Council appropriated funds for the return of the salary reduction for the mandatory furlough to Executives, Middle Managers and Council, as well as a stipend fix the Unclassified/Unrepresented personnel. At the same time, the City Manager was authorized a $4,000 discretionary fund to address salary inequities. After reviewing this fund in more detail, it appears that an additional appropriation of $5,500 is necessary. There is also a need to update Executive Management Salary Bands from time to time. A review of the existing band structure indicates that it is more appropriate for the Deputy City Manager position to be in the E-5 Salary Band rather than the E-4 Band. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. (City Manager) (Pulled by Councilmember Rindone) Councilmember Rindone stated action was taken on this item in closed session on 2/4/97. He asked how and when the specific action would be reported. John Goss, City Manager, replied past practice has been that actions of this nature taken by Council would be administratively implemented, and Council would be informed as to what adjustments were made. He stated he Minutes February 11, 1997 Page 3 recently communicated in writing to Council of his intentions. If this item is approved, he would release a public statement within a week or two as to what the action was. RESOLUTION 18572 OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER RINDONE, reading of the text was waived, title read, passed, and approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. B. RESOLUTION 18573 APPROPRIATING $5,500 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND RESERVE FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARIES- 4/5th's vote required. 8. RESOLUTION 18574 ACCEPTING THE BENEFITS INCREASE AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 BUDGET TO REFLECT AN INCREASE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CALIFORNIA BORDER ALLIANCE GROUP (CBAG) - On 12/10/96, Council approved the pass through costs for pay increases from the Federal government to two CBAG employees, the Executive Director and the Deputy Director. On 12/6/96, an agreement was entered into between the Executive Director and the CBAG Executive Committee which increased the car allowance fi~r the Director's position with CBAG. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Chief of Police) 9. RESOLUTION 18575 APPROPRIATING $5,574 OF UNANTICIPATED ANIMAL CONTROL FEE REVENUE FOR PAYMENT OF OVERTIME COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LEMON GROVE AND IMPERIAL BEACH ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICE CONTRACTS - Chula Vista provides full animal control services to the cities of Lemon Grove and Imperial Beach. One animal control officer is assigned to service each of these cities. Back-filling for these positions and after hour service is provided on an overtime basis. These services are paid for through formal contractual agreements. Overtime is reimbursed to the City on a per hour basis. Staff reconunends approval of the resolution. (Chief of Police) 4/Sth's vote required. 10. RESOLUTION 18576 ACCEPTING $3,228.40 FROM THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE EXPLORER GRANT PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE CHULA VISTA EXPLORER POST 831 - In late 1996, the California State Lodge announced the availability of grant funding for explorer programs. In response, the Police Department submitted a grant application. On 1/22/97, the Police Department was presented with a check in the amount of $3,228.40 from the California State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police. The Chula Vista Explorer Program was one of sixty-two groups/agencies which received a grant. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Chief of Police) 4/5th's vote required. 11. RESOLUTION 18577 ACCEPTING FEDERAL LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,770 FOR THE PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS, APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/97 BUDGET - The State Library has awarded the Chula Vista Public Library $17,700 in Major Urban Resource Library (MURL) grant funds. These funds are available to libraries serving cities with a population of 100,000 or more. The library has qualified for and received MURL grant funds for the past six years. Funds will be used to strengthen the Library's collection in the areas of business, finance, career and employment, music, and medicine. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. (Library Director) 4/5th's vote required. 12. RESOLUTION 18578 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT FOR GROUNDS AND COMFORT STATION MAINTENANCE - On 1/7/97, the San Diego Unified Port District approved the agreement for grounds and comfort station maintenance at the "J" Street Marina, Bayside Park, and the landscape medians on Tidelands Avenue. Staff reconunends approval of the resolution. (Director of Parks and Recreation) (C097-008) * * * END OF CONSENT CAI,ENI)AR * * * Minutes February 11, 1997 Page 4 ***The meeting recessed at 6:26 p.m. and reconvened at 6:28 p.m.*** ORAL COMMUNICATIONS · Carlos Fernandez, 2547 Faivre Street, Chula Vista, CA, stated he filed a nuisance complaint regarding CMI Tracking Company located on Faivre Street due to air pollution caused by the company. He suggested closing the business due to ongoing problems regarding dust, lack of graveling the lots, noise, hours of operation, and the speed of trucks. He also suggested installing speed bumps on Faivre Street. · Bill Brasher, 16811 Hale Avenue, Irvine, CA, representing The Baldwin Company, gave an update on development of the Crossings Phases 4, 5, and 6, and Classics Phase 3. He read a letter dated 2/10/97 from Marcia Reid, Vice President, fi'om Bank of America, regarding the request for the construction loan. He stated finalization of the process referred to in the letter means The Baldwin Company's completing negotiating the documents, loan approval, and the Santa Barbara's court approval, all of which are anticipated to occur within 30 days. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES None submitted. BOARD AND COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Nnne submitted. ACTION ITEMS None submitted. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 5b, 5c, and 7A. The minutes will reflect the published agenda order.) OTHER BUSINESS 13. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT(S): None. 14. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) Mayor Horton requested appropriating funds to send Councilmember Salas to visit our Sister City, Irapuato, to celebrate their 450th anniversary; it is estimated to cost approximately $750. MSC (Horton/Moot) to appropriate funds to send Councilmember Salas to visit our Sister City in Irapuato, approved 4-0-1 with Padilia absent. Minutes February 11, 1997 Page 5 15. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Rindone a. Reconsideration of City's membership in the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau (ConVis). Councilmember Rindone stated Chula Vista still does not have a guarantee of a seat on the ConVis board. If the ConVis board appointment does not occur, he indicated he would vote against this item next year. Councilmember Rindone stated the Mayor and City Council recently received a letter from one of the members on the Town Centre Project Area Committee expressing concern there were four vacancies on this Committee, and they were unable to have a quorum. He requested staff provide an update regarding filling one or more of these positions as soon as possible. Councilmember Rindone also requested staff provide an update regarding the delay in filling the vacancy on the Ethics Commission. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. to a closed session. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, AAE/CMC, City Clerk by: Patricia Schwenke, Deputy City Clerk