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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 1992/06/01Monday, June 1, 1992 Council Conference Room 4:04 p.m. Administration Building The Council met in a closed session at S:10 p,m, to discuss; Personnel Matter - pursuant to Government Code Section S4957 and adjourned at S:22 p.m, Adiourned Meetin~,/Worksession of the City of Chula Vista Cit-v Council CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CAIL: PRESENT: Councilmembers Grasser Horton, Malcolm (arrived 4:15 p.m.), Moore, Rindone, and Mayor Nader ALSO PRESENT: John D. Goss, City Manager; Bruce M. Boogaard, City Attorney; and Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Nader informed the public that the Closed Session would be trailed until Councilman Malcolm arrived or 5:15 p,m,, whichever earne tint. BUSINESS 2. REVIEW OF DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS COMMUNHY DEVELOPMENT, BUILDING AND HOUSING, PUBLIC WORKS CFRANSIT), LIBRARY, PARKS AND RECREATION, POLICE, FIRE, NON- DEPARTMENTAL, CARRYOVEK ~ FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET REVIEWS, AND SUPPLEIMF2qTAL REPORTS Communltv DeveloVment City Manager Goss reviewed the requests and recommendations for the deparanent. He noted that a significant amount of money had been budgeted for legal services and recommended that be reviewed when the Redevelopment Agency budget was reviewed, Councilman Rindone expressed his appreciation to depara-nent heads in w/Lug w replace contract employees with permanent staff. He felt staff was looking at the long term needs of the City. MSUC (Moore/Nader) W approve the Community Development budget ss presented. Mayor Nader requested an overall cost comparison of consultants versus permanent positions being created. Building and Homing City Manager Goss reviewed the requests and recommendations for the department and commended Mr. Larsen for expanding the services of the department without the addition of new staff members. Councilman Moore questioned the number of inspectors and their duties. Mr. Larsen reviewed the current staffing and the housing/mobile home inspection schedule. Councilman Moore stated he liked the way the program was going. Councilwoman Grasser Honon questioned why the Manager recommended more than requested by the department for the Director~s salary. Mr. Goss responded that Mr. Larsen had been recognized during the year for good performance and that was reflected in the Manager's recommendation. MSUC tl~loore/Rindone) to approve the Building and Housing budget as presented. Minutes June 1, 1992 Page 2 Councilman Rindone stated Council appreciated the creativity shown by the department regarding the extended hours and services. Public Works City Manager Goss reviewed the requests and recommendations for the department and stated that more new positions were recommended for this department than any other. That was primarily due to the staffing of the Otay Ranch Planning Team. Supplemental Budget Memo #6 addressed the reclassi~cation of administrative office specialist to public works technician. Licensed Land Surveyor Mayor Nader questioned why the position of Licensed Land Surveyor was needed. Mr. Goss responded that the depamnent did not have enough staff to do all the surveying work. By adding the position it would also enable the department to send out not only one 3-person crew but a 4-person crew in more complicated circumstances, or two 2-person crews. It would eliminate the need to contract out much of the work. John Lippitt, Director of Public Works, stated that after 1982 only a Licensed Land Surveyor could sign plans. Civil Engineers were grandfathered at that time but due to attrition in the department it was felt that a Licensed Land Surveyor was needed. Mayor Nader stated he needed more information before he could support the item. He noted there were many other requests and was not sure it was a high priority. Mr. Goss responded that the position would be funded from the Capital Improvement Program and not the General Fund. Councilman Moore requested a Supplemental Budget Memo including a survey of what the crews do, what their back work was, and license experience. Mayor Nader agreed, especially on inclusion of where the back work was and how it related to the creation of the position. Councilman Moore also requested the inclusion of the Public Works office staffing level for the past five years, number of street miles, sewer miles, and other things that had grown during the past five years. MS tlVlooreJNader) to approve l~he Public Works budget as presented. Mayor Nader clarified that all motions made during the Worksession were subject to final approval by Council at the public hearing. 8 Inch Lens ReVlacement Councilman Moore expressed concern over changing the 8 inch lenses to 12 inch lenses. He felt it would be nice to have but questioned the priority. Mr. Goss responded that it was included in the CIP budget and was a safety issue. Mayor Nader agreed with Councilman Moore's comments. Mr. Lippitt responded that staff would return with a Supplemental Budget Memo. VOTE ON MOTION: approved unanimously. City Manager Goss reviewed the requests and recommendations for the Library and referred to Supplemental Budget Memo #12 dealing with the prospective FY 1993 periodical cancellations. The Literacy program would be supported at the current level. EastLake High School Branch Libraw Mr. Goss stated this was an excellent policy issue and the pro's and con's were outlined in Supplemental Budget Memo #13. He stated he could not recommend whether it should be a permanent facility but felt it should not be viewed as an EastLake library but a library serving the entire eastern part of the City. Councilman Malcolm felt it was innovative and a great opportunity that would benefit the community and also the students. Councilman Moore stated that concerns expressed dealt with access, visibility, parking and safety. He agreed that more needed to be done jointly with other agencies. Mr. Goss stated this was a pilot program and was felt it would be more efficient and effective. Minutes June l, 1992 Page 3 MSC (Malcolm/Moore) to approve the la'brary budget as preented. Approved 4-0-0-1 with Councilman Rindone abstaining. Parks and Recreation City Manager Goss reviewed the requests and recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Department. Staff had not made a recorrtmendation on a park ranger position. A Supplemental Budget Memo would be forthcoming and therefore he recommended that any action taken by Counc~ on the budget exclude that position. Landscal~e Planner Mr. Goss stated there had been a change in his recommendation. The revised recommendation was included in Supplemental Budget Memo #15 which recommended a half-time landscape planner. He was now convinced that both the half-time landscape plarmer and the landscape architect could be supported by the Capital Improvement budget. Councilman Moore questioned whether the expanded work was a result of new growth. Mr. Goss responded that it was due to new growth, more interjurisdictional planning, and CIP projects. MS (Manre/Malcolm) to approve the Parks and Recreation budget as presented. Cultural Arts Coordinator Councilman Rindone requested that the additional S0% of funding be placed on the %Vish List~ for future Council consideration. He felt it was desirable to seek applications for a full time position as it enriched the pool over a half-time pool. Mayor Nader agreed with Councilman Rindone's request and suggested that applicants indicate whether they were available on a part time or full time basis. Cultural Arts Pride Faire Councilman Rindone was pleased that the Cultural Arts Commission instituted the Pride Faire this year. He requested that the community pride aspect of the Faire be emphasized more than the cultural arts aspect. He hoped that it would get the various ethnic groups in the eornrnunity to actively participate. Mr. Goss felt the Arts Pride Faire was an excellent counterbalance to what had happened in Los Angeles. Park Fees - Councilman Moore questioned when the Supplemental Budget Report would be received regarding park fees. IV[r. Goss responded that he had seen the draft but the final report was not prepared at this time. Councilman Moore stated that the City had put large amounts of money into the parks and he could not see putting in those types of improvements without reviewing fees. He would not have an objection to a resident fee and a larger non-resident fee. Mr. Valenzuela responded that the Parks and Recreation Commission had reviewed a Park and Recreation fee adjustment last month, which included a non-resident fee, which was approved and would be brought to Council in the future for review. Mayor Nader stated he was receptive to a higher non-resident fee but would need very compelling justification to substantially increase fees for residents. If staff felt that was necessary he would be more inclined to look at other areas to cut to ensure that Chula Vista parks were as successful as possible for Chula Vista residents. VOTE ON MOTION: approved unaninaously. Mr. Goss questioned whether the motion included the one-half time landscape planner. Mayor Nader responded affirmatively. Police Dev~u tment City Manager Goss reviewed the requests and recommendations for the Police Department budget. The Chief had indicated that he would make changes on the beat and determine mid-year whether additional staffing would be needed. Councilman Rindone requested that the neighborhood concept of the beat patrol be evaluated for areas designated as high crime. Minutes June 1, 1992 Page 4 MSUC 0Vtoore/M~cohn) to approve the Police Deparnnent budget as presented. Fire Department City Manager Goss reviewed the requests and recommendations for the Fire Department. He stated that the budget included full funding for Fire Station #6. MSUC (lVloore/Grasser Hormn) to approve the Fire Deparanent budget as presented. Four Firefighter Enzine Staffing Mayor Nader stated he understood that this was not the year to take on four lurefighter engine staffing but he did not want it to be interpreted that the issue had been dropped on a permanent basis. He felt it should be discussed again at a more fiscally opportune time. Chief Lopez stated that the department was looking at the Reserve Firefighter program. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None OTHER BUSINESS 3. ~I-IY MANAGERS REPORT(S) - City Manager Goss informed Council that their next budget meeting/worksession would be June 9th at 4:00 p.m. 4. MAYOR'S REPORT(S) - None 5. COUNCIL COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT AT 5:22 P.M. to a Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 1992 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Respectfully submitted, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CMC, City Clerk by: x ,. '\ ~,! '\, ' ' _ . ,~' ( I ~ x~, vie/ k c. Soderquist, Deputyl~ Clerk