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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 04-27-66246 MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 27, 1966 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH The City Council Chambers at 8:03 Crook, Henderson, convened in regular session in the Council P.M. with Mayor Norgard, Councilmen Scotto, and Harlowe present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Scotto, it was be approved as Councilman Henderson, seconded by Councilman unanimously carried the minutes of April 20, submitted by the Clerk. 1966 RES. NO. 66-47 URGI U. S. HIGHWAY 101 I SYSTEM OF FEDERAL H NG INCLUSION OF N INTERSTATE IGHWAYS~ etc. On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Crook, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 66-47 be adopted, and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution of the Council Of The City Of Ukiah Urging That U. S. Highway 101 Be Included In The Interstate System Of Federal Highways and Federal Funds Allocated To San Francisco Be Diverted To Its Improvement." WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. APPLICATION FOR RATE INCREASE The City Telegrap increase and othe ~ per ce applicat require Attorney reviewed an application of The Western Union h Company to the Public Utilities Commission for an in certain intrastate rates and charges for telegraph r services within the State of California of approximately nt. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that the ion would not so uniquely affect the City of Ukiah as to action on the part of the Council. Mr. Unio serv Irish a n for a i ce had lso reported that a previous application by Western n increase in rates for private line telegraph not been approved as yet. ALEX R. T ANNEXATIO LOCAL AGE HOMAS REQUEST FOR N TO BE F I LED W l TH NCY FORMAT I ON COMMI SS ION The City Manager reviewed in detail proposed Annexation No. 66-1 involving an area generally described as a narrow strip including the freeway and the property immediately West of the freeway from Perkins Street north to Brush Street, and including City- owned property at the site of #1 and ~2 Water Wells and the newly acquired water collector site. It was pointed out that one direct benefit to the City will be the removal of the City- owned property from the tax rolls, and it was explained that no obligation will be assumed by the City for development of improve- ments within the entire area by reason of annexation. It was also pointed out that if annexation proceedings are initiated, applica- tion will be made to the Planning Commission for C-1 zoning of the area nearest Perkins Street, and C-2 zoning of the remainder. After extensive discussion of all f-actors involved in the proposed annexation, On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Council- man Harlowe, 'it was unanimously carried the City Manager be au thorized to file application to the Local Agency Formation Commission for approval of proposed Annexation No. 66-1. HORIZONTAL-RADIAL WATER COLLECTOR TYSTEM REQUEST FO CALL FOR BIDS DELAYED The City Manager requested that approval of the call for bids for the Horizontal-radial Water Collector system be delayed for one week to complete preparation of the specifications. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 27 ~ 1966 - Parle .3 NOTICE OF 9TH BIENNI,AL MAYORS' AND COUNCILMEN'S INSTITUTE The City Manager read a notice of the 9th Biennial Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute to be held in Monterey May 22 through 25th, 1966 conducted by the Lea9ue of C~lifornia Cities. It was pointed out that the sessions are very informative, par- ticularly to newly elected Councilmen, and all members of the Council were ur9ed to attend if at all possible. UKIAH VALLEY SANITATION DISTRICT The Counci 1 was informed that althou9h the Mayor automatical becomes a Director of the Ukiah Valley Sanitation District, consideration should be given to the selection of an Alternate Director from the Council who can attend those meetings at which the Mayor is unable to be present. PLUMBING CONTRACTORS WITHDRAW REQUEST FOR I NCLUS! ON OF DIV. 2 OF UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE The City Mana9er reported that the request of the Contractors for inclusion off Div. 2 of the Uniform Code upon its adoption had been withdrawn. P1 umbi ng P1 umbi ng COUNCILMAN SCOTTO Councilman Scotto asked if the Hanauer Report had been received and was informed by the City Manager it is expected to be delivered next week. Councilman Scotto asked whether the Personnel Report would be presented to the Council in advance of the proposed bud9et For 1966-67 and was informed by the City Manager it would be presented sometime before the end of May. COUNCILMAN CROOK Councilman Crook complimented the work of the Kiwanis Club in its development of the small playground for pre-school children at the Park, and suggested that all members of the Council make a point to see what has been done there. He also requested that a letter of commendation and appreciation be directed to the club and was informed that this is routinely done in such cases. Councilman Crook enqui red whether at the time the Ukiah V:'~lley Sanitation District was formed it was intended that the Sewer Service Char9e which was established would eventually be re- moved. The City Manager explained that it was established for the retirement of the bonds,as well as maintenance and operation costs of the system,and cannot be removed durin9 the 30 year life of the bonds. :qDJOURNMENT ,As there was no further regular business, Mayor Norgard declared the meetin9 adjourned at 9:36 P.M., after which the Council reconvened in closed personnel session. ATTEST: MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH APRIL 27, 1966 - PAGE 2 RES. NO. 66-48 AUTHORIZING GRANT OF GAS LINE EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO. The City Manager reviewed final documents prepared in connection with the City's grant of a gas line easement to Pacific Gas & Electric Co. over property at the Sewage Treatment Plant and along the easterly portion of the Municipal Airport. In payment for the easement the City will receive 50% of the land value appraised at $6,000 per acre by P.G. & E. It was also reported that all conditions which were discussed during negotiations with P.G. & E. representatives are contained in the grant of easement, including the right reserved by the City for future construction of spur tracks between the Airport and the railroad. On a motion by Councilman Crook, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote Resolution No. 66-48 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Authorizing Grant of Gas Line Easement To Pacific Gas & Electric Company." AYES: Councilmen Scotto, Crook, Henderson, Harlowe and Mayor Norgard. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. REPORT OF RECEIPT OF FLOOD DAMAGE FUNDS UNDER PUBLIC LAW 875 The City Manager reported that payment has been received from the State in the amount of $34,900.00 consistin~ of money advanced by the Federal Government under Public Law 875 for disaster relief following the December 1964 floods. This payment represents approximately 90% of the amount approved for reimbursement, leaving a balance of $3,914.79 yet to be received at some time in the future. REPORT OF DIVIDEND PAYMENT BY STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND Mr. Cash reported that the City has received a divident from the State Compensation Insurance Fund in the amount of $7,248.17, which represents 32% of the earned premiums of $22,650 .43, and is considerably higher than the dividend payments received ~or several years. REPORT OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO ELIMINATE "PARKING METER FUND" I t was reported that the fi nal transfer from the old Pa rl<i n9 Meter Fund to the General Fund has been made in the total amount of $6,506.03. Councilman Crook asked if the funds wkich had advanced money spent for land acquisition and related costs prior to the sale of the bonds had been reimbursed, and was advised that this had all been taken ca re of and that the new fund as required by the convenants of the Bond Reso]u- ti on was establ ished. 'd. MILL ST. - DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR VACATION OF EASEMENT __ The City Manager reviewed a request for abandonment of an easement at the end of W. Hill Street which has never been improved for street purposes, and explained that the request had come before a previous Council several years ago. At that time, the petitioner, Larry Baldwin, was instructed to obtain a signed statement by the three owners whose property borders the easement indicating agreement on its division if abandoned. A letter signed by Larry B~ldwin, Ruel Stickney and Lee White was read to this effect, and after discussion, the Cou'ncil indicated general agreement to initiatin9 vaca- tion procedures of the easement.