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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 26, 1985 AGENDA
RECREATION HALL - 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION - DR.,DONALD G. CAREY, UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on matters other than scheduled hearing items may do so when
recognized by the Mayor, by standing and stating their name and
address. Comments should normally be limited to three minutes.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
A-1 ORDINANCE NO. 272 AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE, NOTICES --DOCUMENTS
A-2 CONSIDERATION OF CONGRESSIONAL TENTATIVE AGREEMENT, OFFSHORE
OIL DRILLING COMPROMISE
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, CDP AND RELATED VARIANCE FOR REDIVISION
OF 2 LOTS AT THE CORNER OF OLIVE AND SHASTA (CASE NOS. TENTA-
TIVE PARCEL MAP #MB 83-232/CDP 87-84R)
B-2 RESOLUTION NO. 79-85 GRANTING APPEAL ON APPROVAL OF CUP'S FOR
COMMERCIAL GHOST SHRIMP OPERATIONS (CASE NO. CUP 15-85, A-F)
B-3 REPORT ON STATUS OF WATER RETROFIT ORDINANCE PROPOSALS AND
PROJECTS
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 AWARD OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MORRO BAY
COMMUNITY CENTER (PULLED)
C-2 APPROVAL OF 1985 HARBOR FESTIVAL BUDGET
C-3 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
C-4 SET JOINT STUDY SESSION ON FIRE MASTER PLAN
C-5 POLICE ACTIVITIES REPORT - JANUARY-JUNE, 1985
C-6 SET DATE FOR CAYUCOS SANITARY DISTRICT JOINT MEETING, 1ST
QUARTER FY85-86
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REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 26, 1985
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D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 12, 1985
D-2 APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP MB-83-151 (MAIN STREET AND ELENA, YOUNG
BROS. INVESTMENT CO.)
D-3 COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR MORRO
BAY LIBRARY (PULLED)
D-4 PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1985 AS U. S.
CONSTITUTION OBSERVANCE MONTH
D-5 MONTHLY EXPENDITURE REPORT - JULY 1985
D-6 MONTHLY STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS - JULY 1985
D-7 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY REPORT - JULY 1985
D-8 RESOLUTION NO. 86-85 RATIFYING BY-LAWS AMENDMENTS FOR REFUSE
COLLECTION FRANCHISE BOARD
D-9 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF 13-LOT SUBDIVISION -
JACK LOPERENA; CASE NOS. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 1231 AND CDP
77-84R (SET FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 1985)
D-10 AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AND CITY OF MORRO BAY
FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREAM GUAGE STATIONS
D-11 RESOLUTION NO. 88-85 PROPOSING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
INITIATE A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE REGARDING JOINT AND
SEVERAL LIABILITY
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
E-1
CITY COUNCIL
E-2
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
E-3
CITY ATTORNEY
F.
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT MEETING - TUESDAY, September loth at 7 P.M. (Monday the 9th
is a City Holiday - Admission Day)
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MORRO BAY RECREATION HALL - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Risley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
POT.T. ('AT.T.
PRESENT: Bruce Risley
Ray Kaltenbach
Jim Miller
Rose Marie Sheetz
ABSENT: Bud Zeuschner
STAFF: Gary Napper
Anne Russell
Dave Howell
Mike Multari
Nick Nichols
Steve Wolter
Ardith Davis
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor
City Administrator
Acting City Attorney
Police Chief
Comm. Development Dir.
Public Works Director
Recreation & Parks Dir.
Deputy City Clerk
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Horace Strong; Dr. Donald
Carey of the Presbyterian Church gave the invocation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1. Robert Lane commented on the amount of litigation the
City is involved in and suggested hiring a full time attorney.
He felt the City could get a good one for $35,000 to $42,000 per
year.
2. Bob Ward stated that he was concerned about the City
Attorney position and the lack of information provided by
Council. He requested that Council give the public an explana-
tion of the reasons why Michael LeSage was fired and why Jeff
Jorgensen had resigned.
3. Warren Dorn was concerned about his residential
property being in a commercial zone. He wanted to know how this
had occurred and how it could be changed. Mayor Pro Tem Risley
stated that Mr. Multari will look into the matter for him.
4. John Lemons requested that Council provide him with a
copy of the City Attorney's opinion on Measure F and the litiga-
tion file on Ralph Peters; he stated that he would like formal
Council action on this request, whether it is yes or no.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
A-1 ORDINANCE NO. 272 AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE, NOTICES --DOCUMENTS
Mr. Napper noted that item C-1 on the agenda had been pulled and
would be agendized at a later date.
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Mr. Napper stated that the proposed ordinance was a housekeeping
item that updated addresses for posting of public notices and
included the City Administrator as an agent authorized to file
City documents.
Mayor Pro Tem Risley opened the matter to the public for
comment; no comments were offered.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved that the public hearing be
closed. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Kaltenbach and unanimously carried. (4-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved that Ordinance No. 272 be
read by title and number only. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Kaltenbach and unanimously
carried. (4-0)
Mr. Napper read Ordinance No. 272 by title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved for the adoption of
Ordinance No. 272 as a first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Kaltenbach and unanimously
carried by roll call vote. (4-0)
A-2 CONSIDERATION OF CONGRESSIONAL TENTATIVE AGREEMENT,
OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING COMPROMISE
Mr. Napper stated that this matter had been postponed from the
last meeting at Council direction in an attempt to locate the
actual written agreement on the offshore oil drilling compro-
mise. He stated that no written agreement exists at this time;
however, he has included additional information on the subject
in the Council packet. He noted that the County Board of
Supervisors and the City of Pismo Beach have taken a position in
support of the tentative agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Risley opened the matter to the public.
Ed McCracken spoke in favor of offshore oil drilling and the
benefits thereof. Ed Ewing stated that he had a number of con-
flicts with the oil industry as a fisherman, but did not feel
action by Morro Bay would make much of a difference in what the
Federal Government does. Peter Diffley discussed his meeting
with Congressman Panetta and his opinion that conditions be
placed on support of the compromise. He mentioned the Hosgri
fault which should be considered in placing offshore oil facili-
ties. He favored a strong document being forwarded to the
Federal Government in favor of minimal exploration, but protect-
ing Morro Bay.
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Mary Phillips favored concern about the commercial fishermen
over offshore oil facilities. Warren Dorn stated that when he
had been Mayor, a resolution had been passed protesting any
offshore oil drilling and he had personally gone to Washington
and discussed the matter with Congressman Panetta and the then
Secretary of the Interior. He urged Council to take the
strongest possible position against a drilling proposal.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaltenbach moved that the hearing be
closed. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Sheetz and unanimously carried. (4-0)
Councilmember Sheetz felt that Morro Bay was being made a
sacrificial lamb and favored stronger wording than the proposed
resolution contained. Councilmember Kaltenbach agreed and Mr.
Napper suggested a committee of Councilmembers work with him to
reword the resolution the way they wanted it. He reminded
Council that they had initially supported the compromise as
outlined by Congressman Panetta; hence, the Resolution language
citing so.
Councilmember Miller was concerned with the damage to the fish
and other sea life due to the sonic detonators required in
offshore oil drilling. Mayor Pro Tem Risley favored strength-
ening the resolution, however, he also wanted to support the
efforts of Congressman Panetta. He felt there is a danger in
not reaching an agreement and the alternatives might not be
desirable to Morro Bay.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved that the City Adminis-
trator be directed to work with a Council subcom-
mittee to draft either a letter or resolution
pertaining to the offshore oil drilling crisis. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaltenbach and
unanimously carried by roll call vote. (4-0)
Mayor Pro Tem Risley appointed himself and Councilmember Sheetz
to work on the resolution with the City Administrator.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RESOLUTION NO. 87-85 UPHOLDING PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL
OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, _CDP AND RELATED VARIANCE FOR
REDIVISION OF 2 LOTS AT THE CORNER OF OLIVE AND SHASTA
(CASE NOS. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP FMB 83-232 CDP 87-84R)
Mr. Multari stated that Council had voted at their previous
Council meeting to uphold the Planning Commission's action on
this matter and to deny the appeal. Staff was directed to
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prepare the formal resolution setting forth the findings as
determined by Council. He recommended Council adopt the
Resolution or modify it as they wish.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Risley moved for the adoption of
Resolution No. 87-85. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Sheetz.
Councilmember Miller stated that he was against the resolution;
he felt that the Council was stopping people from due process
and that it would lead to a lawsuit.
Councilmember Sheetz suggested that the 380 Shasta be stricken
from the resolution since the property is located only at 670
Olive.
NWa
Mayor Pro Tem Risley amended his motion to include
that 380 Shasta be stricken from the Resolution. The
amendment was accepted by Councilmember Sheetz and
the motion passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kaltenbach, Sheetz, Risley
NOES: Miller
ABSENT: Zeuschner
RESOLUTION NO. 79-85 GRANTING APPEAL ON APPROVAL OF CUP'S
FOR COMMERCIAL GHOST SHRIMP OPERATIONS (CASE NO. CUP
15-85, A-F)
Mr. Napper noted that Council had set this matter over to this
meeting pending receipt of an opinion from the Attorney General
as to the jurisdictional issue. To date the opinion has not
been received and Mr. Napper recommended that Council again
postpone action on the resolution until it is received and the
City Attorney is present to make a recommendation to Council on
the ramifications of their actions.
Anne Russell, Acting City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney
for the City of San Luis Obispo, encouraged Council to wait
before acting on this matter. Jeff Jorgensen had specifically
requested that she not issue an opinion on this matter since he
wishes to see the Attorney General's opinion before giving
advice to the Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Miller moved that Council table this
matter to the next meeting. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Sheetz and carried with Council -
member Kaltenbach voting no. (3-1)
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B-3 REPORT ON STATUS OF WATER RETROFIT ORDINANCE PROPOSALS AND
PROJECTS
Mr. Multari reviewed his staff report on the retrofit program
which included a review of the history of the program and
ordinance, status of proposals submitted to date and a review of
the possibles modifications suggested by Councilmembers. He
suggested Council consider the information presented and
determine if any modifications are in order and direct staff
accordingly.
Councilmember Sheetz was concerned that the major structures
being retrofitted were commercial rather than residential. Mr.
Multari stated that the objective of the program was to save
water, and developers found it easier to retrofit motels and
restaurants rather than going to individual residences; the
water savings realized by the City is the same.
Councilmember Sheetz favored the pilot program concept over the
others discussed.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaltenbach moved that Council accept
the pilot program proposal for a test period of 12 to
18 months. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Sheetz.
Mayor Pro Tem Risley stated that although the program looks good
on paper, he has concerns about whether it would work consider-
ing the City's history during dry years. He thought most motels
and restaurants were already retrofitted and hoped the effort
would not be duplicated. He was concerned that the City not
lose sight of really solving its water shortage by supplementing
its water; retrofitting is not going to solve the problem.
Ray Biering asked if he could speak to the issue. Mayor Pro Tem
Risley replied that it wasn't a public hearing, however, if
Councilmembers had no objection, he would be allowed to speak.
Mr. Napper suggested that Council set this matter for public
hearing at the next meeting. If it is necessary to change the
ordinance due to Council's motion, there must be a public
hearing at any rate; by next meeting, staff could draft the
specifics of the pilot program for public discussion.
The motion was amended to include that staff be
directed to bring back criteria for the pilot program
which would imply amendment to the ordinance; at that
time a public hearing would be held. The amendment
was accepted by Councilmember Sheetz.
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Mayor Pro Tem Risley stated that the matter would not be open to
the public at this time but will be at the next meeting.
Councilmember Sheetz called for the question.
The motion carried with Councilmember Miller voting
no. ( 3-1 )
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 AWARD OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MORRO
BAY COMMUNITY CENTER (PULLED)
C-2 APPROVAL OF 1985 HARBOR FESTIVAL BUDGET
Mr. Wolter reviewed the history of the Harbor Festival and
stated that the estimated expenses for this year's program are
$6,938 and the estimated revenues are $7,100. He outlined the
activities planned and recommended that Council approve the
budget as submitted and earmark the gross revenues from the
event to a Morro Rock Area Design and Improvement Fund.
Councilmember Sheetz noted that Council had already authorized
the revenues from the Harbor Festival be put in a Morro Rock
Improvement Fund. She urged Council to approve the budget.
MOTION® Councilmember Sheetz moved for Council acceptance of
the staff report and the budget as presented. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaltenbach and
unanimously carried by roll call vote. (4-0)
C-3 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
Mr. Napper stated that the League's Annual Conference is being
held October 6th-9th in San Francisco this year. Each City in
attendance needs to appoint a voting delegate and alternate to
vote on League policy issues.
Councilmember Kaltenbach nominated Councilmember Sheetz as the
voting delegate.
Mayor Pro Tem Risley nominated Councilmember Kaltenbach as the
alternate.
Councilmember Risley stated that the City Council should set up
some priority issues to lobby for at the Annual Convention such
as the deep pocket issue, bed tax for State parks, the growing
problem of stress retirements and other disability claims.
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MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved that Councilmember Sheetz
be selected as the voting delegate to the Annual
Conference and Councilmember Kaltenbach as the
alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Miller and unanimously carried. (4-0)
Councilmember Risley asked staff to draw up a list of concerns
for presentation at the League. Mr. Napper stated that the
League sends out a packet of resolutions that will be considered
and he will review this with the delegates prior to the
conference.
C-4 SET JOINT STUDY SESSION ON FIRE MASTER PLAN
Mr. Napper stated the Fire Master Plan Committee has completed
its review and recommendations of fire and emergency medical
services for Morro Bay and is requesting a joint meeting with
the Council to discuss their recommendations. He suggested
Council set the fifth Monday in September, September 30th, as
the date to meet with the Committee. He noted that the recom-
mendations coming from this Committee carried some serious
financial implications.
Council by consensus set September 30, 1985 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Recreation Hall to meet with the Fire Master Plan Committee.
C-5 POLICE ACTIVITIES REPORT - JANUARY-JUNE, 1985
Chief Howell reviewed his activities report for the first six
months of this year. He noted that crime has decreased by 22%
over last year during the same period; arrests are up approxi-
mately 50%; property loss is up 50% however 22% of that has been
recovered; and traffic accidents are down 46%. He discussed
several cases that had received publicity recently.
Councilmember Kaltenbach discussed the number of police and fire
employees who were claiming disability retirements because of
stress and other injuries. He felt that situation was getting
out of hand and that the police and fire employees were taking
advantage of the law as it exists. He suggested Council direct
staff to look into contracting for police and fire services; he
thought it could be done cheaper with the same amount or better
protection.
MOTION: Councilmember Kaltenbach moved that staff be directed
to look into contracting for police and fire services
and come back with figures for Council review.
The motion died for lack of a second.
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Councilmember Miller stated that even if the City contracted for
police and fire services, the problem would still exist and the
City would have to pay for it.
Mayor Pro Tem Risley discussed an incident which had happened in
his neighborhood involving a man's attack on a woman; the man
was diagnosed as being on PCP and was released on nominal bail
hours after he was arrested, leaving the neighborhood very
apprehensive. Chief Howell reviewed the County bail process and
stated that it does not take into consideration the safety of
the public when releasing individuals. Mayor Pro Tem Risley
suggested additional street lights in the area and Mr. Nichols
stated that street lights give residents a false sense of
security; statistics show that lighted areas do not have a less
frequent crime rate than those that are not lighted.
Mayor Pro Tem Risley thanked the Chief for his report.
C-6 _SET DATE FOR C_AYUCOS SANI_T_A_RY_ D_IS_TRICT JOINT MEETING, 1ST
QUARTER FY85-86 -
Mr. Napper stated that it was time for the quarterly meeting
with the Cayucos Sanitary District. He suggested Council set
September 11, 1985 and the meeting would be held in Cayucos.
Council concurred with the recommendation. The meeting will
begin at 7:00 p.m.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 12,
.1985
Mr. Napper recommended that Council approve the minutes as
submitted.
APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP MB-83-151 (MAIN ST. AND ELENA
YOUNG BROS. INVESTMENT CO.
Mr. Napper recommended that Council approve the final parcel
map, accept the offer of right-of-way dedication, and authorize
the City Administrator to execute the documents.
D-3 COMPLETION AND _ACCEPTANCE OF OFF -SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR
MORRO BAY LIBRARY (PULLED)
D-4 PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 1985 AS U.S.
CONSTITUTION OBSERVANCE MONTH
Mr. Napper recommended that Council authorize the Mayor to sign
the proclamation.
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D-5 MONTHLY EXPENDITURE REPORT - JULY 1985
Mr. Napper recommended that Council approve the Expenditure
Report as submitted.
D-6 MONTHLY STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS - JULY 1985
Mr. Napper recommended that Council approve the Investment
Report as prepared.
D-7 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTHLY REPORT - JULY 1985
Mr. Napper recommended that Council accept the report for file.
D-8 RESOLUTION NO. 86-85 RATIFYING BY-LAWS AMENDMENTS FOR
REFUSE COLLECTION FRANCHISE BOARD
Mr. Napper recommended that Council adopt Resolution No. 86-85.
D-9 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF 13-LOT SUBDIVISION
- JACK LOPERENA; CASE NOS. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 1231 AND
CDP 77-84R (SET FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 1985)
Mr. Napper recommended that Council set September 10, 1985 as
the date to hear the appeal and direct staff to prepare the
proper notifications.
D-10 AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AND CITY OF MORRO
BAY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF STREAM GAUGE
STATIONS
Mr. Napper recommended that Council approve the agreement with
the County and authorize the Mayor to sign.
D-11 RESOLUTION NO. 88-85 PROPOSING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES INITIATE A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE REGARDING
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
Mr. Napper recommended that Council adopt Resolution No. 88-85
and direct the City Clerk to send the Resolution to the League
of California Cities and local legislators.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved for the adoption of the
Consent Calendar with the exception of item D-3 which
has been pulled. The motion was seconded by Council -
member Miller and unanimously carried. (4-0)
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E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
E-1 CITY COUNCIL
A. Councilmember Sheetz stated that she had received
correspondence from the California Arts Council notifying the
City that the grant applied for by Nancy Castle and approved for
funding by Council had not been approved. She suggested that
$4,000 allocated for this grant be placed back in the Community
Promotions fund.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved that the $4,000 earmarked
for the grant be rolled back into the Local Community
Promotions Fund. The motion was seconded by Council -
member Kaltenbach and unanimously carried by roll
call vote. (4-0)
B. Councilmember Sheetz brought up an item of correspon-
dence from John A. Mangini of Green West Acres offering to sell
property on the sand spit to the City. Mr. Napper stated that
he had responded to Mr. Mangini that the City is in no better
financial situation to purchase the parcels than it was several
years ago, and he gave him the address of the Californa Coastal
Conservancy who might be interested. He suggested to Mr.
Mangini that he might offer a selling price to which Council
could respond.
C. Councilmember Kaltenbach brought up the matter of the
police and fire personnel out on disability and felt the City
should do something about it. Mayor Pro Tem Risley noted a
October 1984 Telegram Tribune report regarding the number of
stress related disability retirements for police personnel.
Councilmembers discussed this matter and staff was directed to
bring in a summary of the City's status of disability retirees
and to poll other cities on how they coping with the increased
number of claims they are receiving on police and fire stress
disabilities.
Councilmember Miller did not believe it was up to the Council to
make a determination on contracting for police and fire
services; it should be up to a vote of the people. He felt the
City was spending money unnecessarily in asking staff to
research this matter.
D. Councilmember Risley asked the Acting City Attorney
to give him an opinion on whether the City could circumvent the
bidding process in order to begin drilling wells sooner than a
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bidding process would allow. He noted the status of the City
wells and the fact that the City is facing a dry year and felt
such constituted an emergency enough to bypass the bidding
process in order to get the wells on line sooner.
Anne Russell stated that cities are generally required to comply
with the bid process except in cases of disaster. She would
have to research the subject; however, she did not feel based on
the information provided that the City was faced with a life or
death situation and has the necessary criteria to circumvent the
bidding process. For instance, there are other steps that can
be taken before bypassing the law, such as water rationing.
E-2 CITY ADMINISTRATOR
A. Mr. Napper stated that Dick Haidet has expressed
desire to resign from the County Citizens' Transporation
Advisory Committee. Mr. Napper asked Council to let him know if
there was a citizen they would like to nominate for this
vacancy.
B. Mr. Napper stated that he hired Alan Davis as the
City's new Harbor Director; he gave information regarding Mr.
Davis' background and stated Mr. Davis would be on the job
September 23, 1985.
C. Mr. Napper requested a closed session to discuss
personnel matter involving legal services and potential
litigation.
E-3 CITY ATTORNEY
Ms. Russell had nothing to report.
F. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Risley announced that Council would adjourn to
closed session to discuss a personnel matter and potential
litigation.
Council adjourned to closed session at 10:05 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 11:10 p.m. Councilmember Miller had to
leave before the conclusion of the closed session.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Kaltenbach and unanimously carried. (3-0)
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The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Recorded by:
Ardith Davis
Deputy City Clerk