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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - CC - 1977.04.06BU&Lll'lqAIvlE' CALI F.RNIA Apri 1 6, 1977 An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order at 8:00 p.m. on April 6, 1977, by Mayor Harrison, who asked that the record show that all members of the City Council were present. I. WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY Mayor Haffison announced that the meeting would proceed to con- sideration of necessary regulations for the implementation of water conserva-tion. He asked Mr. Kirkup to address the topic. Mr. Kirkup reported that the ordinance introduced at the April 4th Council meeting had been amended by the City Attorney and himself to provide for a percentage reduction of 1976 consumption of water as Council directed. The percentages are left blank because Council indicated between 25% and 30% would be used. He explained there are three categories of allocations: residential , non-residential , and irigation and outside watering. Becauseof new construction, people coming into town and the need for exceptions under the ordinance, a 28% overall reduction is recommended for residentia'l and industrial water users, and a 50% irrigation reduction, so that the overall 25% mandated reduction will be met. Attention was called to the provisions for dealing with excess use and for appl ications for exceptions. In any event there will be no restric- tions at less than ninety ga1 lons per day per person, and in the case of new dwell ing units the suggested allocations is 90 gallons per day per person, plus i00 gallons for irrigation. The Iifeiine provision included is for 2,000 gallons. Although the percentage reductions for commercial and in- dustrial users remains in the ordinance at 28%, we would expect users to come in for exceptions and we would allow up to 90% of 1976 use upon proof. Swirming pools built under permits issued prior to the date of the ordinance may be filled. For pools built on permits issued subsequent to the date of the ordinance, water must be suppl ied from sources other than restricted water di stri cts . There have been inquiries in the past two days from laudries and Iaundromats, and they will be expected to file for exceptions. Mayor Hamison questioned the provisions prohibiting new landscaping. Mr. Kirkup stated that if the contract is for an industrial area, we will reconmend that landscaping not be installed .at this time but that a bond be given for installation after the water shortage, Councilman Martin asked if there would be 30 to 60 days before the penalty provisions go into effect. Mr. Kirkup responded that the recommendation is that there be no penalties before the June billing. Councilman Mangini questioned whether customers will be notified what their allocation will be. Mr. Kirkup said that informationwill appear on bills. Mayor Harrison asked if customers can be informed how to read their own meters. Mr. Kirkup said he had been designing an information folder and that information will be iliustrated on the back sheet. In any event customers can muliply the volume of water shown on l976 billings by .7? to detennine what their allocations will be. Councilman Martin questioned the lifeline figure which appears on page 3 of the ordinance. He said he feels it should be 2,500 gallons. Mr. Kirkup concurred. Counciiman Martin said he feels penalties should be assessedfor leaks only if there is a flagrant disregard of the condition because there are some kinds of leaks that cannot be readily detected. He said it is pos- sible to have a water meter leak for three or four days. Mr. Kirkup said such provision cou'ld be made in the 'l ist of exceptions. CounciIman Crosby questioned the allocation for industrial users. Mr. Kirup explained that originally the recommendation was for only a 10% reduction, but his understanding was that Council directed the same percentage -) I -rr.f :: ,l RESOLUTION NO. ?9-77, "RESOLUTION DECLARING }IATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY C0NDITi0N," was introduced by Councilman Amstrup who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crosby and was camied by unanimous roll call vote. 2, WATER CONSERVATION BUDGET Mayor Water Rati on i ng on obtaining two rrison introduced Mr, Schwalm's memorandum concerning the su pp1 ies. Mr. Millican A subsidy would be ri son questioned thefelt it is good because will receive priority over general requests, Councilman Mangini questioned whether CETA would expect the employees to become permanent. Mr. Millican saidit is anticipated that two people will be employed to solve a temporary problem; one of the criteria is that a definite project be defined which can be completed within a year. Councilman Amstrup asked if there are no personnel presently employed who can take over the work of an Account Clerk and Water Service Representative. Mr. Schwalm responded that there are none. Councilman Martin observed that you can't get CETA funds except for new personnel . In answer to Councilman Amstrup's question Mr. Schwalm assured him that jobs would exist onlyfor as long as there is the drought situation. Council approved the recommended budget, subect to obtaining two CETA empl oyees . 3. APPLICAT]ON FOR I74 STATE GRANT FUNDS FOR WASHINGTON PARK Upon introduction of this item by the Mayor, Councilman Amstrup expressed his concern that as soon as the Convention Center project was proposed, her budget is based ne Water Serv i ce em area, and as such it ogram Budget. Mr, Schwalm stated that t ETA employees, one Account Clerk I and o ther items of the budget are for officef the overal l budget of $29,437 , the CET cost to the City of $5,885. Mayor Har aining the CETA employees. Mr. Millcan d water conservation as a specific probl Representati ve. pointed out that $23,552, leaving probabi l ity of o CETA has identif Ha Pr C 0 o a bt ie and before it is definitely undertaken, projects are proposed to t slack created by Convention Center project situation. He objects money set aside for the golf course. Mr. Schwaim pointed out tha does not appear to be clear; that lights at Washington Park is a g project in and of itself, A definite decision about the Conventio Amstrup because he had heard that putting Iights in Washington P move the Convention Center project foruard. The Convention Cen assured Council they would get the requirements of all the usin provided for from other sources. However, he said he feels thais the riqht to withdraw the project, his concerns are somewhat Councilman Crosby said he does not think this project is contlng ake u to tht the ood i n Cen p the e use of s i tuati on mprovement ter will be made before any funds are received as a result of the proposed application, and there is nothing to lose by filing the application now. Mayor Harrison said that he understood that should Council not take action, we wi] I not be in a position to expend state moneys for another year and a half or two years. Mr. Wagner explained that we are asking the State to include the project in its next fiscal year, There is a simple three-step procedure set up for withdrawal of an approved project. Councilman Mangini expressed concerns similar to those of Councilman ark wou ld help ter peopl e had gencies 'i nce there ayed . od the gats al 1 ent reduction be required with the provision for each customer to come in to apply for an exception which may be allowed up to 90% of 1976 usage. Counciiman Amstrup observed that putting in a reclaiming system would be cheaper in the long run for process users. Councilman Martin noted that was being done in the construction field and, though expensive, it had to be considered one of the costs of doing business. Councilman Crosby questioned the ban on the useof water in decorative fountains if the water used is recycled water. Mr. Kirkup explained the determination was made because of the need for cleaning fountains,refilling them, and adding water to compensate for evaporation. Councilman l4angini moved the adoption of 0RDINAIICE N0. Il0l , "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY AND ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR VI0LATIONS THERE0F," as amended, on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crosby and the ordinance was adopted as amended on unanimous rol l call vote. -2- Con thr vention Center. We were going ee years ago. tle need 1ights i be used for the purpose, and h hdrawn if we wish. Councilman ca wi ye wa r from now Mr. Wagner and the Recreation Commission will say the money appropriated, so why don't we get the lights' Secondly, he feels that ORDINANCE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COD APPLICABLE THERETO" was ut lights in Washington Park two or e Park. This is State money that s no qualms since the proiect can be in said he is concerned first that a II03, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE F SAN MATEO COUNTY AND FEE AND PERMIT PROCEDURES roduce for first ready by Mayor Harrison. He top nth eha Mart nt a Sif we don't apply, we haven't lost anything. Mr. Wagner distinguished the present appl ication for 1974 State Grant Funds from the SB-174 Grant Fund application which was before Council some months ago. In the present case it is an application for $.l03,400 with no matching funds required from the City, whereas the former application under SB-'l74 required a percentage of matching funds. -If. Council abiees to make the application we are not committed to Washington Park; the $iO3,O0O can be used ior some other park proiect. Councilman Crosby directed Mr. Wagner to adv'ise the Recreation Commission that if the application is made, the project is not firmly conrnitted. Councilman Amstrup called attention to the letter about finances transmitted to the meeting of April 4th which was concerned with this particular money, and said he feels that some pol icy decisio.ns have to be lalked about bei6re this matter is determined. Councilman Mangini commented that no matter which way Council goes on the appl ication, forward movement can be stopped in the future. RESOLUTION NO. 30-77, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR I974 STATE GRANT MONEYS - WASHINGT0N PARK PROJECT" was introduced by Councilman Mangini, who moved for its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Crosby and passed on the folIowing rol1-cal1 vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN CROSBY, HARRISON, MANGINI NOES: C0UNCILMEN AMSTRUP (for reasons stated), MARTIN 4. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CODE ORDINANCE N0. EO int stated that the second reading of the ordinance will be at the regular meeting of April 18, 1977. The meeting was adjourned to a Council study session. Notes: A. Keati ng a F= BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA STUDY MEETING . April 6, 1977 - 9:15 p.m. PRESENT: COUNCILMEN: HARRISON, AMSTRUP, CROSBY, MANGINI and MARTIN STAFF: • SCHWALM, SOMMERS, KIRKUP, MILLICAN, WAGNER Mayor Harrison convened the study meeting during recess sessions of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Burlingame City Council held the evening of April 6, 1977. i 1 . PAR COURSE PRESENTATION Mayor Harrison introduced Ms. Sharon Heffernan, a physical education teacher at Burlingame High School , to discuss her proposal that a par course be i established in Burlingame, as set forth in her letter to Council . Ms. Heffernan stated that she would like Council 's approval of a physical fitness par course to be located partially on the High School property and partially in Washington Park. She explained that a par course is basically a jogging and walking circuit and stations along the course with signs which describe an exercise and a number of repetitions to be performed at three different fitness levels. Her plan contemplates 18 stations (five of which would be located within Washington Park) , each constructed of heavy.timber which will make them durable and not subject to damage by vandalism. Similar courses , located two in San Francisco, one at Skyline College, and one a DeAnza College, are very successful . The course will be available to the public for almost constant use, it can be used by persons of all ages, and is an extremely bene- ficial and low cost recreational activity. Because of the proposed proximity to the Recreation Department, it can be used by it in conjunction with its �- class activities as well as by the high school population. The experience of a three-year old similar course -in San Francisco showed there was no need for equipment replacement in that period. The proposed apparatus is heavy and will fit in nicely with the park area. The Rotary Club has indicated its willingness to finance the cost of installation of the course. Ms. Heffernan is asking Council 'spermission to proceed with the project. ' Mayor Harrison questioned the City's liability if the par course is approved. { Mr. Schwalm replied that it would be similar to the City's liability with respect to any other park installation. Ms. Heffernan said the School District people were concerned on the same point, and they felt it would come under the same category as children's play bars. Councilmen Amstrup and Crosby voiced approval of the project as did Mayor Harrison who suggested that Staff present something for Council 's action at y its next regular meeting. 2. WATER RECLAMATION PROGRESS REPORT Mr. Kirkup reported that the Engineering Department has made a study on changing the lagoon from salt to fresh water. To accomplish this the salt water must be kept out, probably by use of an adjustable weir and tide gates. There are j several possible sites; one is at Airport Bourlevard, the second is where the channel out to the Bay starts opposite Beach Road, and the third is adjacent to the park area where a dam had been built. About 200 acre feet of fresh water could be stored. The lagoon would hold little more than one design storm or two small storms. Beyond that we would have to manage the water. During the Summer months water would have to be brought in, and the easiest source is re- ° claimed water. We are having a reclaimed water study done with regard to the golf course. Even at the levels we treat it, there are so many nutrients that there will be large amounts of algae growth. However that can be controlled as it is at Foster City by spraying. The Water Quality Control Board has up- ; graded the requirements considerably so we would have to do some work on the F treatment plant to meet their regulations. The last hurdle is the BCDC, and in the past when they have looked at requests to turn salt water marshes to fresh water marshes they haven't been too happy about it. The advantage is we would have a fresh water source which we could use as a holding pond and draw water for the park and golf course, and it could be used for construction, etc. We would have to use filters and a pumping � I station to draw it out. If Council feels it advantageous, Mr. Kirkup said he is willing to continue and contact the two bay organizations to attempt to get their approval . t Councilman Crosby asked if we have a water tank truck. Mr. Wagner said he thought the Park Department has a small one. Mr. Kirkup said the State has tank trucks. They are most anxious to use reclaimed water and their trucks could probably be put to use. Mr. Kirkup continued that we did commission a study of reclaimed water. That report is now in print and will be on the agenda for the next Council study meeting. The proposed project is more than practical - it is a money making project. It could result in a savings of about $10,000 a year if used for irrigating our parks. Based on this we have filed an application with the Water Quality Control Board. They won' t act until we send in a final report, which is the one to be submitted to Council . Mayor Harrison stated he thought the project should be pursued, and Council - 1 men Amstrup and Mangini agreed. Mr. David Keyston stated that he considered the lagoon control plan excellent. He suggested when approaching BCDC to say, our City plans to do this and { solicit their suggestions on how to do it. Councilman Martin commented that he felt there will be a considerable change of attitude toward recycled water in the next six months, so he approved proceeding. 3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CODE i Mr. William Renner of the San Mateo County Environmental Health Department appeared to answer questions of Council concerning the proposed environmental health ordinance. He stated that his office had reviewed the proposed prdin- ance adopting with modifications the County ordinance, and he felt it is excellent. Councilman Mangini questioned whether there would be a health officer in the City, and Mr. Renner responded the County Health Officer will y be the City's representative to fill in where state law does not apply to 1! environmental health problems. All the cities in the County have been asked to adopt the County ordinance. Mayor Harrison stated that since there were no further questions or objections he felt the ordinance should be introduced at the next regular council meeting. 4. REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICES Mr. Kirkup reported that pursuant to Council direction he had checked the position of the City of San Mateo if we close our dump and citizens use the San Mateo dump instead. They said if they experienced a major increase in volume they will have to limit people who can dump there. When asked how long they expect to keep their dump open he was advised the situation is dependent on the outcome of plans for a major shopping center near Foster City. If the plans develop, the dump will be closed. There was some dis- cussion of proceeding with the Polhemus site. Mr. Kirkup met with the people from the Savenger company regarding a pick-up station until the San Carlos situation is firmed up. They are willing to provide that service, but details are not yet available. Mr. Kirkup will meet with them again on April 12th. Presently it is contemplated that the receptacles will be only for cuttings , only for residents and for City sweepings. It will cost about what residents now pay at the. dump to use the large debris boxes. There was discussion about the location of the bins. Mr. Kirkup said the Christensens have filed for a building permit, and the land at Edwards i -2- Court has a parcel map. There is land on a site across the Freeway near the Humane Society. Mr. Keyston stated that the property is vested in the name of Crocker Bank as trustee, but he believes the owner is Frank Conti . 4 5. REPORT ON GENERAL FUND REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES Councilman Amstrup explained that he had given Council with his memorandum of April 4th a copy of a report prepared by the Finance Director for Mr. Schwalm concerned with financing of the proposed police station. He said he felt the figures developed by Mr. Millican should be brought to the attention of Council prior to upcoming budget discussions because the fig- ures show where the funds are and what present trends indicate will happen. Particularly he wants Council to see that the reserves are rapidly being depleted and will be surpassed by expenditures within a few years. We will come to the point where there will be no general fund reserves. He asked i Mr. Millican to amplify and explain the charts which have been submitted to 1 Council . Mr. Millican explained the memorandum and charts are the nsult of his re- sponse to Mr. Schwalm's request when he came to the City for identification of the kind of sources the City can expect to finance capital improvements such as the police station. The basic thrust of the findings is that the relationship between revenues and expenditures of the City has changed so that, rather than taking in more than we spend, we are getting into a period i where we need to increase our revenues or control the increase of costs more drastically than in the past or we are going to consume our reserves. There are some arguments that a city should maintain the lowest possible level of cash reserves. Mr. Millican then projected transparencies of charts illustrating the make-up of city funds and in explanation said that in 1972 the City collected about t $600,000 more than was spent in operating expenses. The City was able to use revenues in the general fund (sales tax, state funds, property taxes, etc. ) to establish pools of cash to be used for capital projects. In 1974 the economy started to do strange things. Revenues did not grow to meet inflation, so that now in 1977 and 1978 we will project a deficit in the general fund. Next year there will be a small deficit. If the trend continues without remedial action, the deficit will grow larger each year. The remedy is to control costs or raise revenues. Cost control is going to have to be one of the necessary approaches. He observed that as costs increased a decision was not made to set up offsetting increases in revenues. Up to 1975 all surplus in the general fund was transferred to capital projects. In 1978 the plan is to go ahead with the police station which will use up most of the free cash resources of the City. In the future, in terms of capital project planning, the general fund can't be looked to, but we must look to grants or debt financing. When one looks at the financial condition of a city, one usually focuses on the general fund. Experience shows that expenses have increased at 13% or 14%, and ! I revenues have increased at 7%. The difference between revenues and expenses 1 may have to be loaded into the property tax. It is really significant that the public doesn 't realize that the industrial area provides the largest part of revenues. Mr. Millican indicated his concern that the size of the transfer planned from the general fund for the police station could conceivably reduce the general fund base lower than we would want to have it. The question is how low you can go to cover cash flow balance? What happens to the City if it is confronted with a catastrophic situation requiring outflow of cash? His recommendation is that a balance of 10% of the operating budget be maintained and that, rather than fund any project that will leave the City with no re- sources for other projects, we should hold back $180,000 for future projects not yet in the hopper. Mayor Harrison asked whether, in view of his recommendations, there is money for the police station. Councilman Mangini said a need was indicated to look .., over figures and develop some kind of close control over expenditures so nobody goes over the budget. He thought under today's circumstances expendi- tures would exceed revenues in any event. -3- Councilman Amstrup commended Mr. Millican on answering the many questions raised by identifying where the money is and identifying the problems. With the knowledge of the existing situation the question is whether the City should go ahead as planned. Everyone knows that assessed values are going up 15% in Burlingame this year. He suggested leaving the tax rate at 92 cents. He pointed out that if Council used money as planned Bayside Park will be wiped out. He reminded Council the citizens were guaranteed Bayside Park, including a golf course, and, if the Convention Center project is Abandoned, there will be no reserve for the park or the golf course. Mayor Harrison point out two other means of increasing income: one is the revision of the license fee schedule, and the other is to look carefully at the bedroom tax. Some cities have raised it to 6%. Councilman Mangini asked about the status of pay-back on Bayside Beautification; $6,000 has not been spent which we can transfer back. There is also the possibility of library income from Hillsborough Mr. Millican reported, but the discussion is what we think is fair vs. what they, think is fair. Councilman Amstrup acknowledged that there are sources for revenues but said the discussion is not concerned with new sources of revenue; rather we are talking about expenditures as it appears the City is in trouble. New revenues are going to be eaten up by new expenses. Decisions have to be made as the City approaches the new budget time. Councilman Mangini observed that we are dealing with rising costs of living. We can retrench and not do anything; but, if we are going to maintain the standards of the City, it is going to cost money. Councilman Crosby said he concurred with Mr. Millican that it is a problem of cost control . According to his projections our revenues are not going to increase, so we are going to have to do some cost control . This is very - interesting from the standpoint of the Convention Center. He feels it behooves the City to get the Convention Center if everything is right. It will be needed as a source of revenue to the City. Councilman Amstrup responded that we all want the Convention Center, but j a great concern he has is that the City may be in the position of making a 1 decision on the project on the basis of needing it to alleviate some of the financial problems we have. Mayor Harrison said he thought the decision for the Convention Center would be made on its merits, not because it is necessary to cure other problems. Councilman Martin indicated he would like to take a different direction. He i felt Council has been avoiding the police station. There is $1 ,700,000 which i the architect was told to go ahead with. That doesn't include the whole thing which will run somewhere around 20% of the costs. There is only 1 ,979,000 available. He is as concerned as Councilman Amstrup is about getting locked into the Convention Center because golf course funds have been used. Council will have also given up downtown parking and Broadway parking unless the merchants finance it. Other sources of revenue are insignificant and aren't 1 going to help. Property taxes won' t helpvery much. Business license tax gain i in money will be lost to increased operating expenses. The City has problems, some of which we have been pointing out for quite a long time. Mayor Harrison commented that when we get the preliminary plans from the police station architects , then we can look at cuts. Councilman Mangini said he inter- preted the discussion to indicate we are using the police station as an illus- tration of how we are going. The same thing can be said about any other project. Councilman Martin suggested resetting the priorities. Councilman Amstrup said he had tried to stay away from the police station but it does exist. It is going to change some things. This will be the last project. Future projects will have to be financed some other way. There is a need for some decisions as to where we are going and what we are going to do. Mr. Schwalm point out that we are not alone. Cities throughout California have this condition. The League of California Cities is trying to find other sources of revenue. Building permits are getting better. Construction has -4- f turned around. That should increase the assessed value quite a bit. We certainly shouldn't spend more currently than we are taking in currently, but we hope the economy is turning around. He was concerned, he said, about cash coming in; if we have gotten all the money back from the Federal Government. Mr. Millican said there were no bonanzas there. Mayor Harrison commended Mr. Millican for putting the figures together and giving Council this expertise, and commended Councilman Amstrup for having precipitated it. L Mr. Keyston said it shocked him that this year we are operating at a deficit. Its effect on property taxes is most alarming. There has been a lot of criticism that industrial property hasn 't been increased in assessed value. The reason is that these land values haven ' t increased for some time. There has been a six-year plateau. There are some signs of improvement, however. He said he thought the police station is priority number one. However, he thinks there has been one mistake and this is that when the parameters of the police station were set it was to take care of the needs of Burlingame and Hillsborough until the year 2,000. Until you change those parameters you won't be able to cut the cost of the project, and they should be looked at today because the architects are designing the project as you told them to ' design it. Councilman Mangini said the Hillsborough question with regard to the police j station was resolved some time ago. Mr. Keyston replied that the preamble to the project description is still the same. 1 Councilman Martin said the deficit is not an operating deficit - it is because i of transfers out of the general fund. Mr. Millican stated that there will be about a $100,000 operating deficit for the fiscal year 1976-77; transfers for capital projects will make the '77 deficit $300,000. Mr. Bill Fisher said he represented the Burlingame Merchants. The organiza- tion has grown from 50 to 75 members recently, and one reason for the growth is that they are concerned about the parking situation. He noted there was no item on the agenda concerning parking. There has been no mention of sales tax revenues. Adequate parking could indeed enhance the entire situation. The more you talk about the police station, the Convention Center and park lighting, the farther you get from revenue increasing situations. The mer- chants are concerned because they hear from local shoppers that they cannot find places to park. Each time they leave to go somewhere else, then we have i to examine whether we stay or go somewhere else. Are there funds appropriated to resolve the parking problems? Mr. Harry Graham said it appears that Howard Avenue is going toward office j buildings. If parking isn't. produced that area is going to be offices which don' t generate sales tax. Mayor Harrison said the DeLeuw. Cather report is supposed to be ready in July. After its updating, the Engineering Department and some of the merchants can come up with recommendations. There are proposals, including one that Lot E E have a double deck. Councilman Martin said that in every parking proposal there has been a major contribution by the City. Mr. Millican has told us there is no money, so it will all have to come from merchants, bonds, or an assessment district. Councilman Amstrup pointed out that the figures show that there is money in some of the funds that have been in the City for years which is designated for parking. Mrs. Gloria Barton said she knows the home owners will be concerned. As a taxpayer she favors capital improvements that bring revenue into the City. In looking at the figures presented tonight she feels the Council is gojng to be forced to keep the tax rate the same or raise it. i 6. FINE ARTS FESTIVAL Mr. Harry Graham read a letter from the Phoenix Art Festival regarding a proposed. fine arts festival to be conducted June 10th, 11th and 12th on lower Burlingame Avenue at no cost to the City or the Merchants Association. He recommended the i -5- organization as doing a good professional job . He had a sample form of application to " be submitted by exhibiting artists who wish to become a part of this show. Councilman Amstrup pointed out that the gentleman from Beverly Hills makes 10% of the total sales and asked why we don ' t deal with a local outfit . Mr . Graham pointed out that the promoter arranges all of the promotion and advertising as well as organizing the show . The show pulls in people from the entire Peninsula and generates sales . Mr. Amstrup asked , if there was any expense or liability . Mr . Graham said there was none . i Mayor Harrison asked if there were any objection . Mr. Kirkup indicated that easels and displays should be kept at least five feet from all fire hydrants . The Mayor indicated that there was no Council objection to the proposed art festival . 7 . AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 4 Mr . Schwalm explained that there is a requirement by the Federal Government ! that an affirmative action policy must be submitted before we can obtain any CETA employees . They are going to insist agencies have an affirmative action i program on all federal expenditures . Staff will prepare a policy statement - probably in resolution form - if Coucil wants to look at it , so we are able to apply for CETA employees . Councilman Amstrup asked how many CETA employees we have now . Mr . Kirkup said there were five in his department . Staff was directed to prepare the necessary resolution . 8. ADJUSTMENT OF PAY RAISE FOR FIRE INSPECTOR Reference was made to the memorandum of the Fire Chief and City Manager recommending that the position of fire inspector by placed with that of fire captains , with the same salary range and educational incentive and longevity i pay as had been proposed by the Cooperative Personnel survey . There was no objection to the proposal . — The study meeting adjourned at 11 : 05 p .m . 1 Notes : A. Keating 1 t i 8 9 i � tI I .