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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-06-30; City Council; Minutes?. %rap ut uwzww c COUNCI Mee ti ng . of: CITY COUNCIL (Adjourned Regular Meeting) Time of Meeting: 6:OO P.M. Date of Meeting: June 30, 1980 Place of Meetin : Council Chambers 210 (74) 1. IMPASSE WITH CARLSBAD CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION. The City Manager gave an introductory report to the matter explaining the history of the negotiation meetings, declara tioQ of :impasse, meeting with the City Manager, and presence of the item before Council at this meeting. He continued stating Council must first consider the method ,by which the impasse will be resolved. Council recognized Mr. Keljy Irving, representative of the Carlsbad City Employees Association, 1200 Elm Avenue, Carlsbad, Local 978 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, whose office is located at 2256 San Diego Avenue, San Diego. Mr. Irving referenced Section 2.48.130(c) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code and requested that a board of citizens be appointed to hear and-make recommendations regarding resolving ,the impasse in accordance with said Section. Mr. Irving read his letter of June 26, 1980 to Council with regard to the request. Mr. Irving then reported to Council with regard to various requests o? management's negotiating team by the Associa- tions' negotiating team which they believed were mis- handled. He stated the major issue is the process by which employee requests for improvements are handled. Mr. Irving concluded by reading responses from all Council candidates which were received during the recent election, and stated no candidate had expressed opposition to a Citizen's Board being established to resolve an impasse. The City Manager then reported to Council referencing Section 2.48.130 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code. He also stated the City operates under state 1 aw and City ordi- .'nances which regulate such matters as impasse proceedings. He continued stating management's recommendation is for Council to resolve the impasse. The City Manager continued stating the Council is elected by the people to make decisions regarding personnel and monetary issues, and therefore, he recommended that Council -resolve the matter. Mr. Irving again addressed Council stating it is common practice for public agencies to have an impartial person or group to hear such matters and make recommendations on same. In addition, he stated the requested citizen's committee would not usurp Council 's authority in that they would hear the matter and make recommendations to Council for their final decision and action. It was moved that Council create a citizens board to hear the impasse and make recommendations to Council. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved and seconded that Council resolve the * ? Y&\Pf Ub WOb94YCSHY Page 2 COUNCII June 30, 1980 211. . . .,-_ .. P The City Manager then reported to Council, with the aid of wall exhibits, on the items contained in the City' s last proposal and those contained in CCEA's last proposal. He then explained the items where no agreement had been reached. He then referenced a wall exhibit which containe a listing of settlements reached in other cities in the area. He continued stating these figures had not been discussed at the negotiations table since settlements had not been reached prior to the impasse. ._ In addition, the City Manager stated all employees had recently been informed of an increase in the insurance premium rates. Attempts had been made to contact the company to determine the reasons for the increase, but no response had been received to date. There-fore, he stated the matter would be discussed with the Association and a recommendation would be. made to Council at that time regarding the insurance issue. Mr. Kelly Irving addressed Council and read Section 3505 of the California Government Code regarding meet and confer. He reported on the meetings which had occurred and expressed the opinion that the Association had not received any communication as to why they would offer no higher. than a 10% increase. He addressed the following items in detail as to the request and problems encountere during negotiations: FICA payment during sick leave; guaranteed orals on open positions; various classifica- tions which the Association desired changed; the 14% requested pay increase; disatisfaction with insurance coverage and cost; and the process by which employee requests and hear and resolved. In conclusion, Mr. Irving referenced Council Goals and Objectives and questioned the status of an employees incentive award plan. sd The following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 6228, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN SALARY COMPENSATION , NON-SALARY COMPENSATION AND ADMINIS- TRATIVE CHANGES AFFECTING .THE MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD. Mayor Packard requested staff to provide Council with a 'report regarding the. insurance issue. Council Member Lewis requested a report on the classifica- tion changes requested by the Association. RECESS: Mayor Packard called a recess at 7:50 P.M. and Council reconvened at 8:08 P.M. with all Council Members present . (:29) 2. ADOPTION'OF THE 1980-1981 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET. The City i4anager gave a brief introduction to the matter referencing the Memorandum from the Finance Director dated June 11, 1980, with its attached report detailing the actual reductions made in the budget requests. lie stated that staff would respond to any questions Council may have re the report, and indicated Council needed to further consider the request of the Senior Citizen's Association. I %CP1( wc Wsr.+iSVMW Page 3 COUNCII - Mr. Raymond Ede, outgoing Chairman of the Board of Directo of the Senior Citizens Association, responded to questions of Council concerning their budget request. He stated the office rental to Parks and Recreation reflected an agreement with the Parks and Recreation Department as to the cost of electricity for the Center which may be allocated to the Seniors. In addition, he explained in detail the operation of the Mobile Meals program and problems with maintaining same. Council discussed at length the process by which the .. budget of the seniors is submitted and reviewed. In this regard, it was suggested that the City may contract with the Association to provide certain services. The report- ing process of the Association would then reflect expenditures of City funds as they relate to the contracte services. Mayor Packard suggested, and Council concurred, that staff make an analysis of procedures for handling the Senior Citizens' Association budget and report back. It was noted that the budget for the Senior's would be adopted as proposed by the City Manager, and if the forthcoming report so indicates, changes may be made at that time. Council recognized Mr. Anthony J. Skotnicki, 3535 Bedford Circle, Carlsbad. Mr. Skotnicki expressed concern about the 28 percent increase in the budget and questioned what additional services the increase would be providing to the citizens. He referenced the proposed budget of the Senior Citizens' Association, and questioned why some of the money a1 located to the County for seniors does not benefit Carlsbad senior citizens. He suggested the mattev be researched to identify the reasons why Carlsbad's Senior Association does not qualify for such funds. He continued suggesting the senior's account be audited by a professional auditor. He expressed concern about their increase in personnel. He also queried whether the taxpayers funds should be utilized to buy bingo equipment for the seniors. He concluded by urging Council to insist that staff continue to attempt to simplify the way the budget is presented to the general public. In response to a Council question, the City Manager state the figures reflected in the proposed budget are staff estimates which may be more or less in actuality. Councilman Lewis again expressed his feeling that the $700,000 would better be utislized by allocating a portion to departments at this time with the remainder going to Reserves; and at such time as the economy indicates, the additional portion could be a1 located to the departments. The foll owing Resol utions were adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 6215, ADOPTING THE FINAL OPERATING BUDGET ESTABLISHING CONTROLS ON CHANGES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENT FUNDS. RESOLUTION NO. 6216, TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM THE CITY GENERAL FUND TO THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION AND CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81 FOR THE -CITY OF CARCSBAD AND i Ut&z Ub WWbb~u~ta t. Page 4 COUNCIL - m. II (BUDGET Cont'd.) RESERVE FUND TO THE GAS TAX FUND. (74) 3. ADOPTION OF SALARY SCHEDULES. RESOLUTION NO. 6229, ADOPTING THE SALARY PLAW FOR EMPLOYEE REPRESENTED BY THE CARLSBAD FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, INC FOR THE 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR AND FURTHER IMPLEMENTING THE ASSOCIATION AND MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 5851. RESOLUTION NO. 6230, ADOPTING THE SALARY PLAN FOR EMPLOYEE REPRESENTED BY THE CARLSBAD POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION THE ASSOCIATION AND MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 5954. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Packard cal'led an Executive Session at 8:52 P.M. for the purpose of discussing salary, matters. Council reconvened at 10:24 P.M. with all Council Members present. The Mayor stated Council had made some tentative determinations with regard to salary issues, and directed the City Manager to prepare the DURING THE 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR AND FURTHER IMPLEMENTING ADJOURNMENT: - . By proper motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M.