1993-0921_C.B. ELECTRIC_D5_Item Minutes project. He stated that his remarks were not intended to be critical of City staff, but rather to
emphasize the difficulty local small businesses have in processing minor development applications in the
City. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Campbell, Mr. Friess stated that he had been aware
of the problem during his tenure as a Council Member; however, he felt that small businesses are
feeling more of an impact over the last two years because of the economy and the inequity of fees for
large and small projects. He suggested that smaller projects could be approved at the administrative
level instead of requiring commission approvals to shorten the process and decrease costs. Council
Member Campbell requested that Mr. Friess provide his comments to the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Hausdorfer, seconded by Council Member Vasquez, that the staff
recommendations be accepted for the following items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion carried by
the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Campbell, Hausdorfer, Nash, Vasquez, and Mayor Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
1. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 17,
1993
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 1993,were approved as submitted. Council Member
Nash abstained due to her absence from the August 17 meeting.
2. APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MINUTES - REGULAR
MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 1993
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 1993,were approved as submitted. Council Member
Nash abstained due to her absence from the August 17 meeting.
3. RECEIVE AND FILE CITY TREASURER'S REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF AUGUST 31,
1993 (350.30)
The City Treasurer's Report of Investments as of August 31, 1993, in the total amount of$17,230,655.38
was received and filed.
4. STATUS REPORT ON NEW DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS (440.10)
The Report dated September 21, 1993, from the Planning Director, advising that four new development
applications were received by the City since the last report of August 17, 1993, was received and filed.
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT-CITY STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS(C.B.
ELECTRIC) (60Q.30)
As set forth in the Report dated September 21, 1993, from the Director of Public Lands and Facilities,
the contract for the annual maintenance and repair of the City's street lights was awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder, C.B. Electric. The contract was awarded for an estimated amount not to exceed
$20,000 annually on a per-light basis, at the unit prices listed on the bid proposal, with the contractor
supplying the parts. All other bids were rejected. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute the contract on behalf of the City.
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