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Home My WebLink Aboutcc min 1991/05/22 MINUTF.$ OF A SPECIAL MEETING/WO~ON OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA Wednesday, May 22, 1991 Council Conference Room 4:16 p.m. Administration Building C~T.T.F..I~ TO ORDF, R 1. CALL THE ROLL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Malcolm, Nader, Rindone, and Mayor Pro Tempore Moore ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss, City Manager; Suzanne Ramirez, Assistant City Attorney; and Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk BUSINESS 2. REVIEW OF BUDGET POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND CAPITAL IMPRO~ PR(XJEL"rS (tiP) /~S~:~ City Manager Goss informed Council that building permit fees were still below projections but were inereasing and getting closer to the projected figures, Councilman Rindone informed Council that he would not be able to attend the proposed June 10th meeting at 4:00 p,m. but would be able to attend at 6:00 p,m, City Manager Goss stated the 4:00 p,m, meeting was tentatively set to eover any carry-over items and he recommended that the 4:00 p,m, meeting be eaneeled with carry-over items being discussed at 6:00 p.m, with Community Promotions, He reminded Council that the main issue regarding the budgets would be the impact upon the City by proposed euts in revenues at the State level, He requested that Couneil reserve June 2Sill as a possible meeting date to review the budget and any possible impaets that may be known at that time. He expressed concern that the cities would not know the final hnpaets until July. POLICE DEPARTMENT City Manager Goss introduced the Police Deparffnent budget and noted the County Hazardous Material Response Plan and the Disaster Preparedness Specialist had been transferred to the Fire Department. The Principal Management Assistant, which supports both Police and Fire, will be budgeted in each budget rather than totally in the Police Depar~ent budget. The most significant shirt of existing staff is the transfer of the two-person bicycle patrol to the Crime Suppression Unit (CSL0 to the Gang Unit. It is recommended that an additional $50,000 be set aside to address the graffiti problem. Major issues that will impact expenditures will be salary adjustments and booking fees, The exact increase for employees represented by the POA will be determined in accordance with the MOU in September based on a survey that was agreed upon to be performed at that time. Supplemental Budget memos #5, #9, and #13 address the Police Department budget. Mayor Pro Tempore Moore requested a report listing the pro's and con's of 'photo radar'. The report should also include a history of collections on existing programs. City Manager Goss noted that staff had not submitted a recommendation regarding 'photo rader'. He recommended that Couneil not take action on this item until further in the budgeting process. The State Minutes May 22, 1991 Page 2 :Senate is currently holding hearings to determine whether it is legal and he would also like to obtain more information regarding the National Ci~ program. MS 0Vloore/Rindone) to approve the Police Depa~m,,,eut budget as pre~ented. Councilman Rindone questioned whether the Police Depa~hnent Complex would meet the needs of the deparmient past the year 2000. He felt that Council should address the issue with a]ong range plan. He also requested that staff check the synchronized signals along 4th Avenue. Chief Winters responded that the remodeling was done based on the estimated population for 2000 and that it was difficult to gauge at this time. He felt the entire operation should be moved to the east due to the expansion of the ciP/limits. He was opposed to the utilization of two stations due to operating costs and communication problems. Cit~ Manager Goss stated that the City had developed a master plan for the civic center and as it evolved, hopeflllly the userIllness of this station could be expanded. Staff was also exploring the possibility of utilizing fire stations for reports, etc, VOTE ON MOTION: Councilman Malcolm complimented Chief Winters, the Captains and Department on the job they were doing for the community. He felt the unanimous approval of the Police Department budget was a vote of confidence for the department. FIRE DEPARTMENT City Manager Goss introduced the Fire Department budget and stated there was a need to add Fire Station No. 6 in the eastern sector of the City. Development of the site along with training will be financed by the developer, the City will have to fund the station in the latter half of the next fiscal year. Staffing for the facility will include 3 fire captains, 3 fire engineers, and 3 fire fighters. If State budget cuts impact the City budget, this expansion of service may have to be deferred. Requests submitted but not recommended for funding at this time were: 6 additional firefighters at Station No. 1, fire prevention inspector, and residential sprinklers. Chief Lopez informed Council that the temporar~ facility would be a modular home that could be utilized when no longer needed as a station. The costs in the budget include a truck. MSUC (Moore/Rindone) to approve the Fire Deparnnant budget as presented. CIP BUDGET City Manager Goss presented an overview of new projects in streets, traffic, sewer, public safety improvements, general government improvements, and library. The proposed five-year CIP budget includes current projects, new projects and future projects. Councilman Malcolm questioned whether the roadwork on 'J" Street between 4th and Broadway had been accepted. Minutes May 22, 1991 Page 3 John Lippin, Director of Public Works, responded that he was not sure if the project had been fmalized but he would check and report back to Council. Councilman RLndone requested that staff check on the intersection of Broadway and 'bP' Street. The roadway is elevated approximately 100 yards north of "H" StreeL City Manager Goss gave a brief highlight of the major projects included in the budget. The Library at E1 Rancho del Rey was deleted from the five year CIP budget and it should not have bean. Money has been spent on it in the past, i.e. design, etc. and although it would be deferred it should be included. Funding for remodeling the Engineering Department was also omitted and should be added to the CIP budget. The funding total for that project would be $75,100. If State cutbacks impact the City budget, gas tax revenues could be taken from Capital Improvement projects and put in street maintenance. Proposition 111 resulted in unexpected revenues to the City this year and would be available next year. Mayor Pro Tempore Moore stated he had requested, in the past, a survey of alleyways within the City. If alleyways are allowed the City must then maintain them. He felt a major effort should be made to complete a survey and property owners should be contacted regarding closure. Dave Gustarson, Assistant Director of Community Development, responded that the issue of alleyways was being addressed by the Otay Town Committee. A consensus had not been reached as there were strong opinions on both sides. An individual survey had not been conducted. Councilman Malcolm questioned the expenditure for landscaping/maintenance of the MTDB right-of-ways. He felt is was a worthy goal but if the State budget cuts impact the City this was an area that could be cut. Councilmembers should mark items that they felt could be cut as the budget is being reviewed. City Manager Goss responded that expenditures would not be made without Council approval. Councilman Nader questioned whether design was completed for Drainage project DRll2-Hilltop Drive. He also questioned what the environmental concerns were. Mr. Lippitt responded that one property encroached upon the project and when notified the property owner challenged the process. Because of the challenge staff is now required to meet with the Game and Fish Depa~htaent regarding the project. Staff will submit a written report to Council regarding this project. Councilman Nader requested an update from staff on DR924-Monserate to Hilltop as to what the project was and where it was located, City Manager Goss recommended that Council approve the ClP budget $23,68%940 plus $75,100 contingent upon final adoption of the budget, MSC (Nader/Moore) to approve the CIP budget as amended, approved 3-0-1 with Councilman Malcolm ORAL COMMUNICATIONS a. Paul L. Greene, Sr., 141 Lotus Drive, Chula Vista, CA, addressed the issues of fire protection in his area of the City. He fiu'ther addressed his past legal problems with the City. Minutes May 22, 1991 ,Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS 3. u-lY MANAGERS REPORT(S) - None · 4. MAYORS REI~RT(S) Recommended June 25th at 4:00 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Economic Development Commission. -b. Stated the Council needed to set a meeting to interview candidates for the Library Board and the Montgomery Planning Commission. He questioned whether Members would be able to meet on June 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Councfiman Nader responded that due to the election the next day he would be unable to attend a meeting on that date. 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS - None. ADJOURNMD~ ADJOURNMENT AT 5:20 P.M. to the Special City Council Meeting/Worksession on Thursday, May 23, 1991 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTH~I.RT, CMC, City Clerk by: Vicki C. So~erquist, Deputy Ci~L~erk