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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965/06/07-Agenda-Pre-Council A G E N D A PRE-COUNCIL CONFERENCE 8:30 A.M. , MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1965 1) Reminder - Meeting with Mr. Stewart P. Walsh, 4 p.m. Monday, June 7 2) Legal Opinion re Proposed "Booby-Trap" Ordinance (M&C G-804 and II: #747) 3) Requested Traffic Island Revisions - 2300 Oakland Boulevard (IR #750) 4) Purchase of Automobile for City Manager's Office (M&C P-445) 5) 'Transit Service and schedule Revisions (M&C G-810) 6) Exercise of Adjustment [option - Lone Star Gas Company (IR #744) 7) 1lulen Street Widening Paving (M&C G-807) 8) Angle, Cliff and Clinton Avenue Paving Improvements (M&C C-816) 9) Paving Improvements - 15 Locations on the North Side (M&C C-5,21) 10) Financial Report - Casa Manana Musicals Inc. (IR #743) 11) Information Booklet for Will Rogers Buildings Users (IR #745) 12) Summary - 1965-70 Capital Improvement Program (IR #748) 13) Other M&C's of .June 7, 1965 14) Other Items Pik A11111% MIlPjTES PRE-COLRICIL CONFEREUCE June 7, 1965 Present : Late • Absrnt : 1. Barr 9. Iloover None 2. Deen 3. Stovall 4. Kemble 5. Eagle 6. Hamm 7. Jones 8. Shannon I t e in Follow-Up 1 . Meeting with Mr. Stuart P. Walsh - 4:00 p .m. lull Monday, June 7 , 1965 The City Manager reminded the Council of the Stuart Walsh meeting at 4:00 p.m. Monday in the Pre-Council Conference Room. Mayor Pro-Tom Jones said he wanted to be able to discuss the report in depth but lie was concerned about a possible conflict of interest because of his investment in land that might be involved in annexation action or as an extra-territorial industrial district. lie said that the City Attorney had ruled previously that no con? lice of interest was involved. Mr. Jones. said `hat the City Manager had furnished Mayor Pro-Tem Jones with sample codes of ethics last fall , including; i one published by ICMA, which Mr. Jones considers very good. Mr. Jones commented the only way to determine conflicts of interest by councilmen is for the councilmen themselves to determine it. Mayor Pro-Tom Jones said that the property is now arranged so lie has no control over it, but he still desires the Council discuss the matter of conflicts of interest. Mayor Barr said he felt no conflict of interest existed in the ,.utter because Council intended to talk only };eneral. policy with Mr. Walsh, and not specifics on any land . The Mayor said the charter provides that the only reason for not voting is a financial interest , direct or indirect. Councilman Hamm said that at the Walsh meeting everyone should be free to discuss all matters . (Councilman Hoover arrived at this point) „ Councilman Shannon said that the meeting; Monday afternoon should be wide open for discussion. 2. Proposed Booby-Trap Ordinance GENE - gather supplemental (MSEC G-804 and I.R. 747) information The City Manager asked the Council if they had all the information they wanted on the proposed booby- trap ordinance. Councilman Hamm asked to be furnished information on what incidents had occurred with booby- traps, who was involved, or whether there had been any experience in the matter of booby-traps . Council- man Eagle asked that the Council be furnished a Pre-Council June 7, 1965 Page 2 statement from the Police and Fire Departments on how the proposed ordinance would enhance the performance of these departments. The Council asked to hold further consideration of the proposed ordinance for this information. 3. Requested Traffic Island Revisions JLB - instructed Buckman to 2300 Oakland Blvd . (I,R. 750) contact each property owner individually. The Traffic Engineer explained the proposal GENE - follow-up regarding to construct a 285 foot island in 2300 block contacts. Oakland Blvd . which would store six cars for left turn. He explained that the only way to shorten the island would be to have a three-car capacity storage , which would reduce the island length only 60 feet, Mr. Buckman explained this could not help the parties who are protesting construction of the island because it would block driveway entrances from left-turn movements . Councilman Hoover asked if it wasn't illegal to turn left across oncoming traffic anyway. Mr. Buckman replied , yes, but the law was not generally enforced except in cases of accident. Councilman Hoover asked if Oakland is a high-density street. Mr.. Buckman answered that the street has been torn up for nearly two years, and it has not been possible to ac- curately measure density. Councilman Hamm inquired about the design information on the plat furnished the Council , and questioned its accuracy. The consensus of the Council was to make no change in the traffic island as originally proposed , Mayor Barr requested that someone from the staff be sent out to talk the situation over with the peti- tioners and explain reasons why it was not desirable to change the island design. 4. Purchase of Automobile for City Manager-is Office JLB - RUBOTTOM - follow-up on (M&C P-445) purchase. The City Manager told the Council he would be pleased with any decision the Council made on which auto- mobile to purchase for his office. Councilman Stovall suggested the Council authorize purchas of an Oldsmobile, according to the bid . The City Manager said that would be fine with him. The Council agreed to authorize purchase of the Oldsmobile.. 51 Transit Service and Schedule Revisions GENE - have Levilus negotiate (M&C G-810) with bus company and be ready with oral report for C.outcil next Councilman Shannon asked about the 9:12 P.M. Monday. Central Avenue route., He said the elimination of this route would cause hardship in the area. Councilman Hamm said he would like to see some new approach made by the transit company, other than cutting routes and and cutting fares, Mayor Barr wondered if a little less scheduling during the day would help hold evening routes as they are. Councilman Haran asked to hold this matter one week and see if a readjustment could be made Pre-Council June 7, 1965 Page 3 in the request . The City Manager explained the Council legally has no authority over scheduling, on routes , only on discontinuance of routes. Councilman Hamm asked that the discontinuance request be held for possible adjustment of the 9 :12 scheduling, and the M&C was held up at the formal meeting 6, Exercise of adjustment option - bone Star GENE - prepare outline for report Gas Company (I.R. 744) to Council by Utilities Supervisor Referring to I.R. 641 , as revised December 4, 1964, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones asked if it wasn't the responsibility of the City Utilities Supervisor to DICK - edit report when submitted continuously examine utility financial matters, and by us next week. he said that thirty days is required for notice of hearing on adjustment of rates , for purposes of studying the request. Mr. Jones mentioned that lie thought the Council was not required to have a hearing, or not even have a study made. The City Attorney advised that the ordinance does not require the Utilities Supervisor's examination. Mayor Pro-Tern Jones said he thought the gas company would have a right to make a rate adjustment, whether or not the Council called a hearing. The City Attorney advised that the Council would not lose any right to hold a hearing, and it could not delegate such rights to the Utilities Supervisor or any other party. Mayor Barr said lie believed the Utilities Supervisor should always be prepared to give City Council advice on utility rates . The Mayor said he wanted more factual information from the Utilities Supervisor on this matter. Councilman Hamm indicated he would like to know the amount of street rental payments to the City paid by the Gas Company, Councilman Kemble wanted more information on retail business other than gas sales done by the Gas Company. Mayor Barr said he did not desire a recommendation from the Utilities Supervisor, but only factual information. Councilman Hoover asked what street rental payment the City gets . The City Manager said a three percent rate (composite) , based on 4 percent of residual and consumer sales . The Mayor asked what effect a hearing date would have on the effective increase request date of July 1. The City Manager reported that a written report on these matters could be furnished in two weeks. Councilman Hamm asked whether an independent Utility Rate Consultant could be employed, and he wanted to know what firms are available, r Pre-Council June 7, 1965 Pag,e 4 and at what cost to theCity. Councilman Kemble asked it the Council could turn the rate increase request down, and then the company institute other proceedings to obtain the increase. The City Attorney said the ordinance contemplated an increase in rates in the future, that Lhe company is entitled to a hearing (with sufficient notice of hearing), that the burden of proof is on the company, and that Section VII of the Ordinance governs these matters. Council- man Hamm asked how binding the decision of the Council was in the matter. Councilman llarmn asked for a full written report of the Legal position of the City to be furnished by the City Attorney to the Council . Mayor Pro-Tem Jones asked about the "arbitrary and capricious" phrase in the ordinance, referring to the matter of a rate increase request after only 5 months under a new 25-year franchise. Councilman Shannon asked if the Utilities Supervisor had reconunended the increase. Mayor Barr answered that he had not made any recommendation. 7. Contract for Sale of Waste Material DICK: From City Incinerators (M&C C-520) 1) draft notice for publication 2) have P.W. prepare cost data Councilman Shannon asked whether the regarding hauling; waste to Council could be provided with information from Proler, as compared to other other cities on wliaL they do with waste means of disposing of this materials. He also inquired if there would material. be any other companies interested in the waste 3) work with D.W. on jetting materials contract. Mayor Barr asked for information from other cities information on tonnage handled now at the in SW, tonnage figures , and incinerators, and the tonnage handled ten years other pertinent data. ago . Councilman Eagle inquired as to the cost 4) Prepare report to Council , of the City picking up and delivering waste providing info rtiation requested material to Proler and Can Company. Councilman and reporting any interest llamm inquired whether the City was making any expressed due to ad. money on the present contract with Proler and Can Company. He also asked whether other means of handling, waste materials should be studied before a five-year extension to the present contract is granted by the Council. 8. The City Manager announced that the ALAN funeral for Phil Loving imuld be held Tuesday at 11 :00. Mayor Barr asked that a resolution of appreciation for Mr. Wviny, 's services he introduced at the regular Council meeting. Mrs. Deen offered to introduce the resolution. AM- Pre-Counc i 1 M-Pre-Council June 7, 1965 Pa;,c 5 °. No discussion was Feld on the following items 1) llulen Street widening and paving:; (M&C G-807) 2) Angle, Cliff , and Clinton Ave, paving; improvements (3&C G-806) 3) Paving Improvements - 15 Locations on the North Side (M&C C-521 ) 4) Financial Report - Casa Manana Musicals Inc , (I.R. 743) 5) Information Booklet for �iil.l Rogers buildings users (I.R, 745) 6) Summary - 196',-70 Capital Improvements Program (I.R, 748)