HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-17-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
AUGUST 17, 1966
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council
Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto,
Crook, Henderson and Harlowe present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried the minutes of August 10, 1966 be
approved as submitted by the Clerk.
PAYROLL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook,
it was unanimously carried payroll warrants for the period of
August ]st through 15th, 1966 be approved in the amount of $37,104.47.
GENERAL WARRANTS
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Harlowe,
it was unan"imously carried general warrants in the amount of
$105,2/+7.63 be approved and ordered paid.
Under the question, it was noted that in light of the Treasurer's
report it would be necessary to withdraw funds from one of
the existing time accounts to meet the total payment of warrants
presented for approval. The City Manager pointed out that a
quarterly sales tax payment of approximately $55,000 will be
received prior to the end of the month in addition to normal
miscellaneous collections which can be expected. It was also
pointed out that revenues are normally lower during the first
half of the fiscal year, since the greater portion of budgeted
funds is received after January 1st when the first installment
on property taxes is received.
After considerable discussion, it was agreed by the Council that
payment of the City's obligations should be made no later than
the end of the present month, and that if collections during the
remaining days of the month are insufficient to cover all warrants
approved, adequate funds should be withdrawn from the time accounts
to take care of the difference.
CITY MANAGER REQUEST FOR COUNCIL
INSTRUCTION RE. SCHEDULING WORK PROJECTS
The City Manager requested instructions from the Council regarding
their desires for the handling of proposed construction and major
progress on projects under consideration but not yet approved as
budget allocations. After a lengthy discussion it was generally
agreed that there should not be a total stoppage of work, but
that extreme care should be exercised for approximately the next
two weeks in connection with projects under consideration but
not formally approved.
REPORT ON P.U.C. HEARINGS RE.
P.G. & E. APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT
NATURAL GAS SYSTEM & PROPOSED RATES
The City Attorney reported that the Public Utilities Commission
hearing on the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. application for authori-
zation for its natural gas project to bring natural gas to Ukiah
was heard in the Council Chambers on Thursday, August l lth. In
conjunction with P.G. & E.'s application the Commission has in-
stituted on its own motion an investigation into the rates to be
charged for natural gas in the Ukiah area. The City Attorney
stated that he appeared representing the City at the hearing, and
that the City's position as presented to the P.U.C. examiner was
that the City generally supported P.G. & E. Is rate application
position, but disagreed with the application of higher rates for
the low consumption customers on the grounds that there had been
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no publicity given to the fact there would be increases in the
event of natural gas use, and that the only information given to
the voters at the election for sale of the gas system was to the
effect that there would be an average 40% decrease. The P.U.C.
examiner has taken the matter under submission and the City
Attorney advised that he will report to the Council when a decision
is reached.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ACT
NOTICE OF STUDY BY ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE
ON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
The City Attorney reviewed a notice of an Interim Committee Study
of Alcoholic Beverage Control by the Assembly Committee On Govern-
ment Organization and inviting comments on any problems experienced
in administration of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, particu-
larly in the enforcement of various regulatory provisions and the
problem of issuance of licenses within this community. Hearings
are scheduled for September 6th and 7th in San Diego and September
12th and 13th in Los Angeles. The City Manager commented that
he was not aware of any major local problems on this subject.
S.J.M. FIESTA SHOWS - ISSUANCE OF
BUSINESS TO OPERATE CARNIVAL APPROVED
The Council was advised of a request from $.J.M. Fiesta Shows for
issuance of a business license to operate a carnival August 18th
through 21st during the Redwood Empire Fair. In view of reports
received by the Police Department in the course of routine inves-
tigation into the experience of other communities with the firm
involved, the City Manager recommended the license be issued sub-
ject to compliance with certain specific conditions as follows:
l)
Payment in advance of the standard carnival business
license fee at the rate of $100 per day, for a total of
$400.
2)
Operators of the carnival shall enter into an agreement
for two police officers to be on duty during all hours
of operation, with payment for this service in the amount
of $282.80 to be received prior to opening.
3)
Each concession shall be checked by the Police Department
and approved or disapproved prior to opening of the show.
Any improper operation found to exist during the show
will result in closing of that particular concession.
On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto,
~t was unanimously carried the Council aplmove the issuance of
a business license to S.iJ.M. Fiesta Shows subject to compliance
with all conditions recommended by the City Manager.
CITY ELECTRIC DEPT. DISPLAY
AT REDWOOD EMPIRE FAIR
The City Manager reported that a display will be provided by the
City at the Fair featuring a variety of lighting fixtures furnished
by several suppliers, and battery operated equipment furnished
by Allis Chalmers Company.
CLOSED PERSONNEL SESSION
The Council retired to adjoining chambers at 9:16 P.M. for a
closed personnel session and returned at 9:40 P.M
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ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared
the meeting adjourned at 9:41 P.M., after which the Council recon-
vened for further study of the Proposed 1966-67 Budget.
MAYOR
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