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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-01-67· :196 MIL'UTES NOVEMBER OF 1, THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH 1967 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:10 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Crook, Henderson, Harlowe, present. Councilman Scotto was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the minutes or October 25, 1967 be approved with the following corrections: Page 2 - Resolution No. 68-22 - Clarification of the action taken regarding t"his resolution to describe the property in question and to record the roll call vote: "~ESOLtJTiO,~ ~,l(.]. 68-22 OF INTENT TO BEGIN ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS (BUILDING AT 508 WEST HENRY) AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None.I' Crook, Henderson, Harlowe, and Mayor SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Special Warrants ¢/42/+3 to #L~24/~ inclusive, (Warrant #b~080 cancelled), in the total amount of $925.00 be approved and ordered paid. CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION COMMISSION MEETING The City Attorney reported attending the Constitutional Revision ~ommission meeting in Sen Francisco. This Commission is in the process of condensing the State Constitution and placing it in a more workable language. The City Attorney reported there appears to be no change forthcoming in the Constitution regarding municipal owned utilities. REDWOOD VALLEY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT HEARING The City ~ttorney reported that the City Engineer had attended the hearing on the application of the Redwood Valley County Water District for a permit to appropriate water from the Russian River in his absence. The Water Rights Board did not feel there was enough evidence to permit the application to go through and applicant will have six months or longer to present more evidence. REPORT & RATE ELECTRIC DISTR BY WlLSEY AND ANALYSIS OF IBUTION SYSTEM HAM The City Manager distributed to the Council the report and rate analysis of the electric distribution system prepared by Wilsey and Ham and read the letter which accompanied the report. The City Manager recommended scheduling special sessions to study the report The Council agreed to allow two weeks for study ¢ the report at which time it will be on the agenda for further consideration. DISCUSSION OF REQUESTS FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY The City Manager distributed to the Council a report regarding annexa- tion of the area south of the City and reviewed a map outlining the proposed area for Council consideration. The City Manager reported that concentrated interest has been expressed by residents in the Munson Subdivision to obtain a lower water rate and in the Ukiah Village area immediately South of Beacon Lane to obtain City police MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER l, 1967 - PAGE 2 protection and City ownership of utilities. He stated further that there is scattered interest in the Oak Knoll area. The City Manager also reported receiving inquiries from individuals who are willing to circulate pre-annexation petitions in their immediate areas. The Council was asked to form an opinion on the desirability of combining the interested areas into one large annexation versus pro- ceeding with several smaller annexations. At this point the City Manager's report was discussed in detail after which Council determined to study this matter for further consideration in two weeks. DISCUSSION OF WATER RATE ANALYSIS The City Manager reported that in order to complete the water rate analysis the Council should dtermine the method for charging for City use of water. This use amounts to 7% or 8% of the total con- sumed. The City Engineer reported on charges levied in other cities for their own use but it was apparent that no pattern exists in this regard. After discussion the Council agreed that the City must charge other departments sufficient amounts to recover all costs of production and should not make a profit at the expense of other City departments. The City Engineer will have a complete water rate analysis report at the next weeks meeting. TABULATION OF PLAY AT GOLF COURSE The City Manager distributed to the Council a tabulation of play at the golf course for the past two years and the first three months of this fiscal year and the yearly and monthly membership cards for this period of time. The report indicates an increase in play at the golf course, with the exception of the three months of this fiscal year when the course was undergoing major repairs. The~ has also been an increase in the number of family membership cards. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT The City Manager reported that after required changes are made in the report from the Finance Department, it will be distributed to the Council showing the first quarter business. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON Councilman Henderson expressed his appreciation for the presentation on the proposed annexation. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. to meet again November 8, 1967. -~ MA~FOR ~ ATTEST: CITY CLERK