HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/1982MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING,OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 1982.- 4:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen
Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer;
Clerk; Rudy Muravez, Finance Director;
Assistant Administrative Officer; Dave
Services Director; Bob Mote, Utilities
Marks, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supe
Utilities Superintendent.
Pamela Voges, City
Geoff Grote,
Romero, Public
Engineer; Doug
rvisor; Carl:Young,
A. On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4868 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the.Council of the City of San Luis Obispo appointing
Anne M. Russell to the Position of Assistant City Attorney.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Settle
ABSENT: None
Councilman Settle stated by way of comment he was not opposed to the
particular individual being appointed to the position, but rather he
felt that the position should have been advertised for open recruitment.
1. CONTINUATION OF THE 1982 -1983 PROPOSED BUDGET - PUBLIC UTILITIES
A. Water .
1. Source & Supply - Requested Budget $543,640
Dave Romero, Public Services-Director, briefly reviewed the Major
Service Activities and Major Objectives and he was requesting $543,640.
Ron Dunin suggested adding Objective No. 2, "Transfer Salinas Dam to
City."
Council also discussed the appropriateness of the expenditures being
charged against this account and directed staff to monitor on a regular
basis and develop a list of those features, regarding the management of
the reservoir, that the City would like to become more fully involved
with to be used for discussion purposes with the County.
Councilman Dunin suggested holding a separate study session to list the
concerns of the Council, to be held following the budget hearings.
After brief discussion, and upon general consensus, to approve the
requested budget amount of $543,640 with two added objectives: No. 2,
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"Transfer Salinas Dam to City" and No. 3, "Staff to monitor operating
and maintenance expenses by quarterly inspections." And revise the
first sentence of the first objective to read, "Our objectives for the
fiscal year are to monitor and analyze appropriateness of U expendi-
tures from this account..." (5 -0)
2. Pumping Expense - Requested Budget $34,100
Dave Romero briefly reviewed the two Major Service Activities and two
Major Objectives and suggested adding a third one, "Continue to search
for a used portable emergency generator." He was asking Council for
budget approval of $34,100.
After brief discussion, and upon general consensus, conceptual approval
was given for $34,100 with added objective No. 3 and revision to the
Significant Expenditure Changes to read, "The cost of electric power is
expected to increase by $3,000+ from 1981 -1982 total estimated cost."
J00HJi%4f %0i (5 -0)
3. Treatment - Requested Budget $451,350
Dave Romero briefly reviewed the program description, the three Major
Service Activities and one Major Objective, and suggested the following
revisions: Program Description, "Program to require 20% of the Utili-
ties Superintendent's time and requires flit six full -time employees..."
Major Objectives revised to read, 1. "Certify all operators to an
appropriate level." And added under Significant Expenditures No. 2. "The
cost of soda ash expected to increase by $18,000."
Mayor Billig suggested transferring Major Objective No. 1 to Major
Service Activities, Item 4, to read, "To continue an uninterrupted
supply of safe, potable, high quality water."
After brief discussion, and upon general consensus, conceptual approval
given to the Treatment budget of $451,350 with the suggestions made by
staff and Councilmembers with the additional change to Significant
Expenditure Change, Item 1 to read, "The cost of electric power is
expected to increase by $10,000." (5 -0)
4. Transmission & Distribution - Requested Budget $241,920
Dave Romero reviewed the four Major Service Activities and three Major
Objectives.
Councilman Dunin reminded Council again that he did not feel the fire
hydrant installation should be included in this portion of.the budget,
but rather as part of the Fire Department's budget. He had made this
objection in January when there was discussion of the water and sewer
rate increase, and he again pointed out that he did not feel it appro-
priate to be taken from this account.
Councilwoman Dovey suggested revising Objective No. 3 to read, "Install
14 new or replacement fire hydrants not related to new development."
Dave Romero commented that -under Significant Expenditure Changes .there
should have been the addition, "Reduction of personnel services due
primarily to..."
' Council also requested that in the Program Description, the last sen-
tence, "The major services expense is for contracted lab work," and then
to include a description of the types of lab work to be included.
After brief discussion,•and upon general•consensus, conceptual-approval
given to requested budget of $241,920 with the suggested-wording changes.
(4 -1)
5. Customer Service - Requested $223,380
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Dave Romero reviewed the three Major Service Activities and five Major
Objectives.
After brief discussion, Council gave conceptual approval to the requested
amount of $223,380 with the budget as submitted. (5 -0)
6. Engineering & Administration - Requested Budget $225,720
Dave Romero reviewed the.three Major-Service Activities and eight Major
Objectives with the suggestion to add Objective No: 9, "Pursue Water
Management Plan."
After brief discussion, and upon general consensus, conceptual approval
given to the requested budget of $225,720 with the.following changes to
Major Objectives: Objectives 4 through 8 to be combined with No. 9
regarding the Water Management Plan. Item 3 to read, "Evaluate and
determine the need, location and design for a possible new reservoir
near Bishop Street (reference E -7)." And to expand the Significant
Expenditure Change for Engineering services $10,000 reduction." (5 -0)
7. General Expense - Requested Budget $117,570
Dave Romero reviewed the Major Activities and Major Objectives.. -
Council directed staff to expand on the Major Objectives for the devel-
opment of an effective Water Conservation Program to.include what has
been accomplished to date.
Councilman Dunin suggested that the Architectural Review Commission be
reminded to review their conservation policies and suggested that they
delete the requirement of berming as he felt it was extremely wasteful.
Council agreed and directed Mayor Billig to write a letter to the
Architectural Review Commission stating Council's position on water
conservation.
Upon general consensus conceptual approval was given for the requested
budget of $117,570 with expansion of the Major. Objectives on the Water
Conservation Program to include what has been accomplished to date.
(5 -0)
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, stated he would also have staff
return to the Council a list of non - financial programs for possible
implementation of a Water Conservation Program.
B. Water Debt Service - .Requested Budget $271,790
Rudy Muravez, Finance Director, reviewed the Debt Service amount.
Upon general consensus Council gave conceptual approval to the requested
$271,790. (5 -0)
C. Sewer
1. Collection & Transmission - Requested Budget $226,750
Dave Romero reviewed the four Major Service Activities and five Major.
Objectives.
Councilman Settle suggested adding a sixth objective to read, "Active
pursuit of surplus emergency generator (reference to D- 111)."
Councilwoman Dovey suggested rewording to Objective No. 1 to read,
"Reduce problems associated with sewer main blockage by 20 %." .
Upon general consensus conceptual approval given for the requested
$226,750 with amendments as suggested. (5 -0)
2. Treatment & Disposal - Requested Budget $419,160
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Dave Romero reviewed the four Major Service Activities and three Major
Objectives suggesting adding Objective No. 4 to read, "Certify all
operators.'
Mayor Billig also suggested adding to Major Activity No. 4, Source
Control, to read, "Monitoring and enforcement of commercial waste
discharge,..."
After brief discussion, and upon general consensus, conceptual approval
given for the $419,160 request with changes as recommended. (5 -0)
3. General and Administration - Requested`budgeC$127,730
After brief discussion, and upon general consensus, conceptual approval
was given to the requested budget amount of.$127,730 with amendment to
the Significant Expenditure Change No. 1 to read, "...cost of data
processing services provided by fj�j the County of San Luis Obispo."
(5 -0)
D. Sewer Debt Service - Requested Budget $37,345
Rudy Muravez reviewed the Debt Service.
Upon general consensus Council gave conceptual approval of,$37,345.
(5 -0)
There .being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. to Thursday, June 24, 1982 at
noon.
u
amela Voges, Ci Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/27/82
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO .
THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1982 - 12:10 P.M.
COUNCIL.HEARING.ROOM, CITY:HALL,.990 PALM
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen
Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer;,Pamela.Voges,
City Clerk; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Rudy Muravez,
Finance Director; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief
1. 1982 -1983 PROPOSED BUDGET - WRAP -UP SUMMARY
A. Agenda Updates
Approved as submitted.