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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-10-66MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 10, 1966 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at ,9:03 P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen $cotto, Crook and Harlowe present. Councilman Henderson was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman it was unanimously carried the minutes of August 3, 1966 approved as corrected to include the name of Councilman among those attending the meeting of the Redwood Empi re League of California Cities at Eureka. RES. NO. 67-9 GRANTING VARIANCE TO JACK C. HAMSON C roo k, be Scotto Di vi si on, On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-9 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance to Jack C. Hamson." RES. NO. 67-8 ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES OF DIFFERENT TAX AREAS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 67-8 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Estab- lishing Boundaries of Different Tax Areas." GREYHOUND LINES APPLICATION TO t~.U.C. FOR FARE INCREASE The City Attorney reviewed a copy of the application of Grey- hound Lines, Inc. for an order authorizing a Statewide increase in intrastate passenger fares including fares in the Peninsula, Contra Costa and Matin services to offset increasedlabor costs resulting from recent wage negotiations. P.G. & E. NATURAL GAS SYSTEM FURTHER REPORT RE. HEARINGS BEFORE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION In regard to the application of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. before the Public Utilities Commission for an order authorizing the con- struction of gas lines and exercise of the franchises granted to serve the Hea]dsburg area, the City Attorney announced that he and the City Manager would represent the City at hearings to be held tomorrow at ]O:O0 A.M. in the Council Chambers, and reported on further information obtained regarding the investi- gation of the Commission into the rate schedule proposed by P.G. REPORT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH P.G. & E, FOR RESALE OF ELECTRICITY &E. The City Manager informed the Council that Pacific Gas & Electric Co. has proposed an amendment to the existing agreement between the City and P.G. & E. for resale of electric power extending the original agreement for an additional five years. Before any further consideration of the proposal, Mr. Cash indicated he would like to check with member cities of the Northern Ca]ifornia Municipal Electric Association to determine if any association action should be considered. LAKE COUNTY PROPOSAL TO FORM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT A letter was read from the Administrator of Lake County proposing the formation of a four-county economic development district to include the counties of Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte for the purpose of planning and carrying out various projects under the Economic Devemopment Act of 1965. After discussion, it was determined the City Manager should send a letter of reply indicating the Council's interest in the suggestion and request the City be ke?t informed of further progress in its development. MI NUTES OF AUGUST 10~ EMPLOYEES ' HELD SEPT, THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE C l TY 1966 - PA GE 2 BARBECUE TO BE lOth OF UKI AH At the suggestion of the City Manager, was selected for the annual Employees' Pa rk. the date of September lOth Barbecue in the Muni.cipal REPORT RE. TREES - SO. HIGHWAY The City Manager reported that in contacting the County regarding the report that Oak trees in the right of way adjacent to the new Montgomery Ward shopping center were scheduled to be removed by the developer, he was informed that such trees could not be touched without specific written authority from the County. Only diseased trees, or those in conflict wi th driveways will be authorized for removal. RANNEY WATER COLLECTOR SYSTEM PROGRESS REPORT It was reported that work was currently in progress to relocate the pump presently used in the Ranney collector system to another arm to permit extension of the remaining arms of the system, and that ditching for installation of pipeline neces- sary to connect the collector to the existing water system is expected to begin tomorrow. COUNCILMAN HENDERSON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:37 P.M. It was also reported that the water level in #2 Well had inexplicably increased from 3' to 10' and that sufficient water has been maintained in the reservoir to permit all normal wa te r ing. 12TH APPRO POLl CE DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL ASSN. VAL OF AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SERVICES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried the agreement between the 12th District Agricultural Association and the City to provide police services during the 1966 Redwood Empire Fair be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same. UKIAH DOLPHIN CLUB CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION Mayor Norgard announced that he had received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Ukiah Dolphin Swim Club which he felt applied to all members of the Council, and expressed his thanks to the Club for the award. COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto commented on the attractive type of fi re hydrant which has been installed in the new parking lot. Councilman Scotto questioned whether any further developments had occurred in regard to the Pioneer Company property and was informed that regrettably there has been no progress in this matter. Councilman Scotto enquired whether further progress had been made by Sierra Pacific Airlines to serve Ukiah and was in- formed that al though the company is successfully serving several other communities including Redding, Sacramento, Monterey and Fresno, insufficient aircraft has prevented it from including Ukiah in its schedule. The Airlines never- theless has continued to indicate interest in establishing service here at such time as it is able to do so, and no interest has been demonstrated by any other company in serving Ukiah. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST 10 - PAGE 3 COUNCILMAN CROOK In regard to the new parking lot, Councilman Crook asked how the circular area surrounding the fi re hydrant was planned to be developed and was informed that low shrubbery will be planted in this space. MAYOR NORGARD Mayor Norgard reported that representatives of Willow County Water District had suggested that a cooperative program be developed between the City and the three water districts to reduce the number of bad debts which must be written off by each utility. I t was pointed out that any exchange of personal information might conflict with indivi'dual rights of the parties involved, but that the matter would be checked to determine to what extent it might be put into effect. ADJOURNMENT As th decla Counc budge ere was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard red the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M., after which the il entered into further study of the 1966-67 proposed t. ~" - MAYOR ATTEST: