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.. ......_._...................... .. Administering the Library System Technical Services Public Services Mr. Vollmayer commented and replied to questions regarding the success of the alarm system; the overcrowded conditions in all areas of the library, including the work area; that the Poole warehouse is almost full and that materials are constantly moving back and forth, not only between the warehouse and main library, but also the branches; that they do not have the staff to do as '"'" much of this as they would like; that the Technical Process De- partment, which prepares books for public use, is across the ..+ parking lot; and the difficulty for staff to serve the public under the crowded conditions. TRANSPORTATION Traveled Way Maintenance In response to questions, Mr. Addiego advised with regard to the roads to Pete's Harbor and to the Port that the road to Pete's Harbor is private, and that with respect to Harbor Boulevard, they are working with the Port to provide traffic signals and left-turn lanes. Discussion followed, in which Council indicated that improve- ments to the road should be considered high priority. Traffic Control Maintenance Mr. Addiego reported that the State has recently approved the pave- ment marking program, and this will be used for striping, stop bars and street legends. Street Lighting In response to questions regarding taking over the rest of the street lighting from PG&E, City Manager Fales advised that the City is en- "" ' gaged in such a study now and expects to have a recommendation for Council in March. There will also be a letter for Council approval which is to be sent to a number of other cities believed to be thinking along similar lines. He indicated that much information has been accumulated about PG&E lighting schedules which will make a good case before the State Public Utilities Commission in terms of the rationality of charges for lighting, whereby it costs more to use less energy for street lighting, which makes no sense in an age of diminishing resources and of energy conservation. He stated that PG&E owns about half of the system and the City the other half, and named a number of other cities in the area that are considering out- right purchase also. He added that the State has a low interest loan program under which a city can borrow money to effect changes in the street lighting system and pay the loan off. ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT & PROTECTION Water System Administration Water System Replacement Water System Improvements Mr. Addiego explained in response to question by Council that the reason objectives are not being met is that plans are in process and the work will actually be done later in this fiscal year. In other words, the construction year and fiscal year differ because of the weather. Adj.Mtg. 2/21/81 Page 5