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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 12-16-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 16, 1964 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 P.M. with Mayor Banker, Councilman Scotto and Harlowe present. Councilman Norgard and Buxton were absent. COUNCILMAN HARLOWE Mayor Banker announced that Mr. Meredith Harlowe had been sworn ~n by the City Clerk and had taken the Oath of Office in the office of the City Manager at 10:00 A.M., December 15th and at this time welcomed Mr. Harlowe to membership on the City Council. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded it was unanimously carried the minutes of approved as submitted by the Clerk. by Councilman Harlowe, December 9, 1964 be GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously Carried $76,414.99 be approved and Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, general warrants ~n the amount of ordered paid. RES. NO. 65-25 EXTENDING TIME FOR COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION UNDER VARIANCE NO. 65-9 - RAYMOND A. JEAN RES. TO P. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-25 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Amending Resolution No. 65-28 (Extension of Time For Completion of Construc- t ion) Under Variance No. 64-9 - Raymond A. Jean NO. 65-25 GRANTING VARIANCE G. ANZlLLOTTI On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-26 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance to P. G. Anzillotti." RES. NO. 65-27 WITHDRAWING TERRITORY OF ANNEXATION NO. 62-1 FROM UKIAH VALLEY FI RE PROTECTION DISTRICT On a motion by Councilman Harlowe, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-27 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same,"Resolution Withdrawing Territory of Annexation No. 62-1 From Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District." RES. NO. 65-28 WITHDRAWING TERRITORY OF ANNEXATION NO. 64-1 FROM UKIAH VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT On a motion bY Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-28 be adopted and tl~e Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Withdrawing Territory of Annexation No. 64-1 From Ukiah Valley Fire Protection District." RES. NO. 65-29 ADOPTING FEE SCHEDULE FOR PREPARATION AND CERTIFYING PUBLIC RECORDS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Harlowe, 'it was carried by the following roll call vote that Resolution No. 65-29 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Adopting Fee Schedule For Preparation and MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY DECEMBER 16, 1964 - PAGE 2 OF UKI AH Certifying Public Records." AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Scotto, Harlowe and Mayor None. Councilmen Norgard and Buxton. Banker. CHAMBER OFCOMMERCE REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUSINESS LICENSE FEE FOR CIRCUS The City Man~er read a letter addressed to the City Council from the Ukiah Chamber of Commerce requesting consideration of the waiver of the Business License fee for a Chamber sponsored circus to be held in March 1965. The City Manager pointed out that there is no provision within the Business License Ordinance by which the waiver of a fee may be granted, and only by amendment of the ordinance could the fee be waived. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded it was unanimously carried the request by for the waiver of the business license fee Chamber sponsored circus in March 1965 be by Councilman Harlowe, the Chamber of Commerce in connection wi th a denied. DISCUSSION OF P.G. & E. NATURAL GAS PROPOSAL AS REVISED After reading a letter received by the Mendocino County Realty Board pertaining to the natural gas project, the City Manager announced that he had met with R. W. Joyce, Vice President of P.G. & E. the previous day to review, in general, all negotiations to date and as a result of the discussion had received a revision of the October 27, 1964 offer. The specific revision of the offer consists of the following quoted from Mr. Joyce's letter dated December 15, 1964: "Would you please advise the City Council that P.G. & E. will pay $725,000 for all of the facilities in the agreed upon in- ventory and any intangible values that could be associated with the propane air system now serving a portion of the City. Further, P.Go & E. will request that the California Public Utilities Commission establish Schedule G6.1 rates for all firm service customers and Schedule G-50 rates for any interruptible service customers. This offer will be held open until December 31, 1964." COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:32 P.M. It was pointed out to the Council that the present offer is $188,000 higher than the original as a result of negotiations which have been in process since the original proposal was made. The letter also referred to future action required by the City if the proposals were accepted, and P.G. & E. 's intent to exert diligence in completing the required construction work. The C i showi n sold t benefi ty Manager Distributed copies of general financial information g benefits and costs to the City if the system should be o P. G. & E. Other items discussed in relation to costs and ts not included in the tabulations were: l) Direct benefit to consumers of approximately $67,000 during the first year under the present rate schedule, which amount would. increase annually in relation to total sales. 2) the to g Succ Estimated 10% loss in electric system revenue ($82,000) during first year as a result of some change-overs from electricity as. This amount would tend to substantially decrease each eeding year. 3) It was explained that if the City were to keep the system it would be necessary to expend approximately $275,000 to expa. nd through- out the entire City. This would be required to be completed within approximately 3 years. 33 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH DECEMBER 16, 1964 - PAGE 3 4.) It was explained that there were both tangible and intangible benefits based on direct 'taxes which would be paid to the County and school districts and [ndirect benefits based on genera] econo- mic betterment of the enti~ re area. It was explained to the Council that in the discussion between the City Manager and Mr. Joyce. that a rate guarantee had been requested to establish the assurance that rate increases which would tend to eliminate the benefi ts would not occur. This was discussed at length by both P.G. & E. and the City and it was general ]y agreed that a sales agreement would include a statement to the effect that P.G. & E. would not request rate increases from the Public Uti l i ties Commission which would affect only the Ukiah area, but that the City would be willing to accept any approved system-wide increase. It was also pointed out that any rate decrease which might occur would be applicable. The wording of the current proposal was discussed as i t pertained to addi ti OhS and betterments since the time of inventory agreement. It was explained that the City had expended between $.5,000 and $10,000 for system expansion since the inventory date. Mr. John Sproul, Attorney For P.G. & E., stated that the proposal was intended to include the system as it now exists and that P.G.E.-E. would be agreeable to paying an agreed upon cost for any improve- ments and betterments which might be installed after January 196fi. On a request from the City Attorney, Mr. Sproul agreed to clarify these last points by letter. Mr. Sproul outlines the legal proceedings which would be used in presenting the questior, to the voters and the City Attorney commented that it might be possible to have a scheduled election by the end of January or early in February 1965. Representatives of P.G. & E. and the Council answered various questions originatin9 wi th the audience. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Counci ln~an Scotto, it was carried by the following roll call vote the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution covering the proposed sale of the City's gas system to Pacific Gas & Electric Company for action at the next meeting of the City Counci . AYES: NOES; ABSENT: Councilmen Buxton, Scotto, None. Councilman Norgard. Harlowe and Mayor Banker. COUNCIL RECESSES At this point Mayor Banker called a brief recess after which the Council reconvened at 9:/+2 P.M. REDECLARATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY AS RABIES AREA The City Manager reviewed ~a letter 'from the State Department of Public Health advising the City of the redec]aration of Humboldt, Lake and Mendocino Counties as rabies areas for an additional twelve month period from December 2, 1964. CITY EMPLOYEES CHRISTMAS PARTY The Council was Christmas party Friday evening, reminded of the City which will be held at December 1;~th. Employees Association the Municipal Clubhouse on DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ATTENDING MEETING RE. WATER DEVELOPMENT The City Manager announced the Di rector of :-)ublic Works was in attendance at the meeting held by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers tonight in regard to future water development in the area.