HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/1976Roll Call
MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1976 - 12:10 P.M.
HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Gurnee, Graham, Norris, Petterson
and Mayor Schwartz
1 ABSENT: None
City Staff
PRESENT: R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer /City Clerk Pro -Tem;
R.C. Muravez, Finance Director; D.F. Romero, Director
of Public Services; Wayne Peterson, City Engineer;
William Flory, Grants and.Special Project Manager;
Lee Schlobohm; Fire Chief
3. Communication from Bicentennial Committee re Court of Flags.
Mayor Schwartz asked Emmons Blake of the Bicentennial Committee to review
over -costs in connection with the Court of Flags Project.
Emmons Blake pointed out that he regretted the project had overrun its
original budget - some $4,000 had been estimated but the scope of work
had been enlarged. $4,692.83 was owing the contractor on the project.
This had been somewhat offset by present and potential revenues on sale
of Bicentennial coins, and he felt the Council could well justify an
advance of monies to complete paying for this very worthwhile project.
After discussion and review of specifics with the Administrative Officer,
Councilman Graham moved that the request be accepted and payment be worked
out through the Chamber of Commerce. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Norris. Motion carried.
1. Budget Proposals, Reserves, etc: (continued from 9/7/76, Item
No. 10).
Councilman Petterson opened the discussion with an opinion that 2 or 3%
of the annual budget should be set aside in a General Reserve Account which
should be replenished each year as needed.
Councilman Graham agreed.
In discussing the Mayor's proposal, Councilman Norris objected to
taking money out of increased utility revenues and putting it,in the
General Capital Outlay budget.
Mayor Schwartz said the budget was at least in part based on not having
more than a $100,000 reserve.
After considerable discussion, on motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded
by Councilman Norris, that the $114,736.42 owing the Equipment Replacement
Fund be paid back, the $188,052.15 encumbered contract costs be covered
and that the $100,000 due the General Reserve Account be repaid. Motion
carried.
There was also considerable discussion at this point as to what should
happen to the $105,000 proposed General Fund subsidy to the Water Fund.
There was also a discussion on whether or not $110,000 should be taken
out of the Sewer Capital Replacement Reserve.
On the latter Mayor Schwartz felt this could easily be justified since the
monies were transferred there from Utility Taxes which had been promised
for other purposes.
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September 15, 1976
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Councilman Gurnee responded to .a suggested compromise by Councilman Petterson,
and moved that $93,200.70 remain in the Capital Improvement Fund (unallocated
balance) as well as $105,000 (originally intended as a General Fund subsidy
to the Water Fund) to be transferred to the Capital Improvement Fund (unallo-
cated balance) and $110,000 to be transferred from the Sewer Capital Replace-
ment Reserve to the Capital Improvement Fund .(unappropriated balance) making
a total of $308,200.70. This money was to be used as follows: $158,000
for design and construction of a branch Fire Station, $50,000 toward design
of a swimming pool complex with $100,000 remaining in the unappropriated
balance. Motion was seconded by Councilman Petterson and carried.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Norris, that staff
secure a proposal from a selected architect to design a Fire Station.
Motion carried.
R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, indicated that, based on staff input,
in working with Mr. Fickes on the proposed project for some time and finding
this experience rewarding, Mr. Fickes would be asked to submit a proposal.
The time element also entered into this approach.
On motion of Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the
staff take all necessary steps to make application for a federal grant.
Motion carried.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that
the City Attorney and the Finance Director prepare an ordinance which
would set up a General Reserve Account equal to 3% of the annual budget
to be replenished each year as needed. Motion carried.
2. Continued discussion of Swimming Pool Grants (continued from
9/7/76, Item No. 6).
After consideration discussion on the swimming pool complex on motion of
Mayor Schwartz, seconded by Councilman Gurnee, that the Swimming Pool
Task Force come back with a more complete program of what facilities
were needed, what uses were to be made of the facilities, the hours of
operation, cost figures, etc.; in other words, a complete scope of work.
Motion carried.
4. Council consideration of resolution authorizing Mayor to sign
agreement with Ernie Miller for inspection services on Crosstown Feeder
Project.
Administrative Officer R.D. Miller presented Ernie Miller, who had been
selected to do the inspection work on the Crosstown Feeder.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that
Mayor Schwartz be authorized to sign the agreement.
On motion of Councilman Gurnee, seconded by Councilman Petterson, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 3135, a resolution
of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement
between the City of San Luis Obispo and Ernie Miller for construction
inspection services.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Gurnee, Petterson, Norris, Graham and
Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting
adjourned.
APPROVED.: October 26, 1976
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