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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 02-18-70 It 6 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 18, 1970 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Henderson, Councilmen Crook and Hill present. Councilmen Scotto and Norgard were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the meeting of February 11, 1970 be approved as submitted by the Clerk PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Library Payroll Warrants #1029 to #1053 inclusive and City Payroll Warrants #1172 to #1287 inclusive for the period of February 1st through February 15, 1970, be approved in the total amount of $45,695.00 GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried General Warrants #1544 to #1667 inclusive in the total amount of $82,098.77 be approved and ordered paid. PG&E REQUEST TO REVISE TARIFF FOR NATURAL GAS SERVICE City Attorney reported for information of the Council that a notice has been received from Pacific Gas & Electric Company advising that Applica- tion No. 51686 has been filed with the Public Utilities Commission re- questing authorization to revise its tariff for natural gas service. The proposed offset rate increase, to be effective April 13, 1970, amounts to about 5% for firm industrial and general service customers. For domestic customers this means an average of about 40�_ per month over present rates for 100 therms of gas usage. PROPOSED BURNING ORDINANCE The City Attorney reviewed the proposed burning ordinance, copies of which had been previously distributed to the Council. After revision and addi- tion of various points, said ordinance will be presented for Council con- sideration in two weeks. PROPOSED BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE The City Attorney reported the proposed business license ordinance had been prepared based on recommendations by the Director of Finance and with the clarification of "insurers". Said ordinance will be presented for Council consideration in two weeks. EEPORT OF BIDS RECEIVED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION WAGON The City Manager reviewed the tabulation of bids received for replacement station wagon for the Fire Department as follows: Underwood Silverira Daniels Ukiah Mtr. Galvin's lkd.-Mere. Pontiac Harlowe Sales Chev.-Olds. Ukiah Healdsburg Ukiah Ukiah Ukiah (1) (3) (2) 1970 4 Dr. Sta.Wgn $2878.00 $2954.50 $3104.71 $3317.70 $2919.65 Alternate I (Factory Air Con.) 3166.00 3240.27 3398. 17 3655.80 3198. 15 (1) Did not comply with specifications (2) Bid is not signed (3) Required a 10% deposit with purchase order MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 18, 1970 - PAGE 2 The City Manager also reviewed the following information setting forth the approximate cost to purchase said vehicle from the state and recom- mended all bids be rejected and said purchase be made through the State: 1969 Basic charge $231102.03 1970 Increase expected 84.08 $2,186. 11 Sales Tax 109.31 State Fee 14/0 27.33 Painting (Local estimate) 200.00 Delivery Estimate 100.00 $2,622.75 On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried to reject all bids received for the Fire Department station wagon and authorize purchase of said vehicle through the State of California. RESOLUTION NO. 70-11 AUTHORIZING DEPT. OF GENERAL SERVICES TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS On a motion by Councilman Hill, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 70-11 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing The Department Of General Services Of The State Of California To Purchase Certain Items." LIBRARY COMMITTEE REPORT The City Manager reported the library Committee meeting resulted in the following: 1) The County was of the opinion that in the event of a joint operation, there should be two or three County appointed members on a library �w board consisting, respectively, of five to seven members. 2) Participation by the County in the cost of the proposed building was different than previously stated. If a joint operation could develop, the County indicated their share of cost of the proposed facility should be the amount over the City's cost for an independent library plus a proportionate share of cost of main floor operation based on anlaysis of use by non-resident. 3) One member of the committee was of the opinion that if any arrangement could be reached by which the County could lease a portion of the pro- posed building from the City, the County would not participate in the cost of the building or any main floor operation. City Manager stated he was of the opinion that the committee should discuss every possibility at the committee level so at this time he brought up the possibility of the City joining the County system. The matter will be dis- cussed at the next Board of Supervisors meeting. A recommendation from the committee will be prepared for Council consideration in two weeks. CANCELLATION OF PG&E FRANCHISE BOND City Manager reported that at the time of the sale of the gas system to Pacific Gas & Electric Company, as part of the ordinance adopted, PG&E was required to post a franchise bond in the amount of $500,000. Said bond will expire in the coming week. City Manager reported the bond was required to guarantee completion of major construction to get natural gas �_.._. to Ukiah and make it available to the entire City. This has been done and the need for a bond in this amount is no longer necessary. Mr. T. E. Randall, PG&E District Manager was present in the audience and spoke to ask Council consideration of cancellation of said bond. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Hill, it was unanimously carried that an ordinance eliminating the bond requirement be prepared for immediate Council action and to waive the bond requirement during the interim. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH FEBRUARY 18, 1970 - PAGE 3 "701" GRANT City Manager distributed a memorandum dated February 18, 1970 to the Council regarding "701" Grant and reported a contact will be made next week concerning said grant. Council will be kept up to date on the matter. PERSONNEL SESSION City Manager requested a 5 minute personnel session at the conclusion of this session. MAYOR HENDERSON Mayor Henderson asked if the results of the air samplings being conducted by the County are complete and was advised that a report in this regard will be made to the Board of Supervisors soon. The County Health Officer has advised of his willingness to make the report to the Council. Mayor Henderson, a member of the Committee on Community Development, gave a report of a meeting he attended in Sacramento. Council will be kept advised as information pertinent to the City develops. PG&E Mr. Randall thanked the Council for action taken on their recommendation. He also expressed his thanks for cooperation PG&E has received from the Council, the Public Works Department, and the Electric Department. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Henderson declared the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. after which the Council reconvened in a personnel session. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK