Minutes 1974-11-25 ~
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NOVEMBER 25, 1974
CITY GOUNCIL 7:30 P.M.
ARR.OYO GRANDE , CAL~FO~tNIA
The City Council met in regular ad~ourned session with Mayor Ta11ey
presiding. Upon roll ca11,.Council Members Spierling, de Leon, Millis and
Schlegel reported preaent.
I CZTSSION DIR~~TION & GOALS OF THE SO S L 0 CO HUMAN RELA~TONS COI~SISSION
The City's representative to the South,3an Luis Obispo County Human
Relations Commnission was present and reviewed past aecomplishments ot the
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Commission; wl~at it is doing now; and requested direction from the Council or
future goals. The Council disaussed the matter at length, expressing support
and approval of the com~aiasion's purpose, and urging community iavolvement in
the comani~sion.
Tkse by-],aws of the comm~?isaion were reviewed, , and it was suggeated that
the by-laws give direction.as to the powers and duties of the commisaion.
The Council thanked Mrs..Davie for coming and asked tlaat eMe and Raul
Eacamillo, the City's other repree~entative, continue to keep the Gouncil apprised
of ita progrees.
PRESE TATION RE ANIMAL CON ~L SERVICLS BY COLiNTY - AS3T ADM OFF?GER SHA~
James Sharp and Ruseell Powe11 of the County.,~,uminiezrazivn Offtce were
present and reviewed,a propoaed agreement between the City and Cou~nty for an
animal control progxam administered by the Caunty. General discuasion followed
regarding licensing of dogs and the number of animala in the City, based on the
census by the County (estimated at 1500). .Discussion was also held regarding
the billing system, which will go into effect by January l, 19.75. It was
pointed out that the principle of the program is that it should be self-
supporting. General discussion continued regard3ng the proposed dog liaensing
rates of $l0~for unneutered dogs and $5 for neutered dogs. .A meeting with.all
cities will be held in the near future, to discuss the draft agreement.
The Council thanked Mr.,Sharp and Mr.,Powe11 for their presentation and
discussion.
FiJRTHER DISCUSSION - COUNTY~WIDE SOLID WAS~E STUDY
While Mr. Sharp and Mr. Powell were sti11 in.attendance, the Council
inquired as to costs to each city of the Solid Waste Program study presently
being made by the County. Mr..Powe11 reported that the County Board of Super-
vieors had authorized funds for the study because it had felt as this ia a
county-wfide program, General Funds and Revenue Shari.ng shoul~ be uaed.
Deputy County°Engineers C1int Milne and Ward Phelps were present and
discussed with the Council a suggeated plan to sell surplus water from Lopez.
Discussion continued regarding the question of the size of Lopez lines, and if
water is s.old on a yearly basis, would the water have to be made av~ilable in
perpetuity, to which Mr.'Milne replied in the negative. The Council aeked Mr.
Milne if the county could make a study on the priae of surplue water and also if
there is any information on yearly sale of water. The City Counci~. expreeeed ite
thanks to Mr. Milne and Mr. Phelps.
- ~gg~~TATrn~ RE PURCHASE ~ATA ,~flnnsaeeTUr+ ~AiTTPT ~ FINA~'•F DTR ROSENGRLN
A report was preeented to the Counc~l by Finance Direcfior Rosengren
regarding the feasibility of purchasing a~ta Processing Mini Computer vexeue
the present service bureau. The preaent system ia good, but does nat have the
growth or flexibilitq necessary. A great deal of diecussion eneued by the Counci
and review of needs by the Finance Director for the need. No additional staff ie
necessary and space is available. It waa suggeated that a tour of the City of
Morro Bay's mini computer be arranged for the Council's review.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Spierling, seconded by Councilman de Leon and
unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
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ATTES T: ~y~
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR