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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 11-04-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 4, 1964 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Banker, Councilmen Buxton and Scotto present. Councilmen Norgard and Smalley were absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the minutes of October 28, 1964 be approved as corrected. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman it was unanimously carried October 16th through 31st, $32,169.97. Buxton, seconded payroll warrants 1964 be approved by Councilman Scotto, for the period from in the amount of SPECIAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried special warrants in the amount of $5,571 .52 be approved and ordered paid. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 564 (FIRE ZONES) Public hearing was declarecl open at 8:04 P.M. by Mayor Banker on proposed Ordinance No. 564, an "Ordinance Amending Sections 5250, 5251, 5252, And Repealing Section 5253, All Of The Ukiah City Code, Regarding Fire Zones." The City Manager reported that only one complaint had been registered wi th his office as a result of Resolution No. 65-21 adopted by the Council at the same time the ordinance was introduced, putting the provisions of the ordinance into immediate effect for a period of 90 days. The complaint was not an objection to the extension of Fire Zone //2 but only be- cause of the requirement for minor revision of already completed plans. No persons were present to participate in the public hearing which was declared closed at 8:10 P.M. The City Manager pointed out that adoption of the ordinance could be considered by the Council after it had been read in but it was determined that the matter would be delayed until full council was present. full, a REPORT ON PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. PROPOSAL REGARDING NATURAL GAS The City Manager reported that a preliminary examination of the Pacific Gas & Electric Co. proposal regarding natural gas had been made and several points of discrepancy in appraised valua- tion had been established. These consisted of the valuations of different parts of the gas distribution system and included gas mains, meters and services. It was pointed out that it would be necessary to schedule discussions with P.G. & E. officials to determine why the discrepancies existed and to attempt to arrive at some reasonably agreeable valuation on each point where a difference of opinion existed. It was also reported that preliminary application of the proposed natural gas rates to City accounts selected at random indicated that over a year's period of time a reduction in cost to the consumer would be very close to the 40% which had been originally projected by P.G. & E. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 4~. 1964 - PAGE 2 It was established that approximately one month would be required to complete the analysis. It was reported that the intended procedure would include the accumulation offacts to indicate to the Council what the entire program involved, particularly from the standpoint of overall financial effect on the Ci ry. Items intended to be cove red, in addition to system valuation, would include revenue to be derived from franchise taxes, ad valorem taxes and all other' phases of the total operation in order to reach a fa i r comparison between the present and proposed operation of the system. The Council was agreeable to both the recommended program and time schedule, and instructed the City Manager to proceed on the basis which had been outlined. KIWANIS CLUB OFFER TO PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR MUNICIPAL PARK The City Manager advised the Council of Club to purchase a "Bunker Hill Climber" at the Municipal Park. an offer by the Kiwanis for the playground area On a it wa Hill tion motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, s unanimously carried the City Council accept the Bunker Climber as offered, and that a letter of thanks and commenda- be directed to the Kiwanis Club. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP; SUNRISE TERRACE SUBDIVISION, UNIT The Fi nal presented been met for requi and it wa En9i neer Map of Sunrise Terrace Subdivision, Unit #1, was for approval by the Counci 1 . All requirements have by the subdivider including the deposit of $3,045 red improvements which are to be made by the City, s the recommendation of the City Manager and City the map be approved as presented. On a motion by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the Final Map of Sunrise Terrace, Unit #1 be approved as recommended and the streets and easements shown thereon be accepted for public use. REQUEST BY "DARLENE'S CHUCK WAGON" FOR PERMISSION TO PARK ON MUNICIPAL PARK PROPERTY A letter requesting permission to park off the street on Municipal Park property from 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. received from Gregg and Darlene Simpson, operators of "Darlene's Chuck Wagon," was read. The Council was advised the operators are licensed as a catering service in both the County and City, and the location requested is in the same general area in which Mr. Boswell was permitted to operate a similar business. The Counci 1 concurred wi th the City Manager's recommendation that both the High School and Win Howe be contacted for their opinions prior to taking any action on the request. DISCUSSION R SCHOOL SUPT. OVERCROSSI NG E. REQUEST OF ELEMENTARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FREEWAY TO SERVE OAK MANOR SCHOOL The City Manager read a copy of a letter directed to the Division of Highways by Mr. Jack Simpson, Superintendent of the Elemen- tary School District, requestin9 the construction of a pedes- trian freeway overcrossin9 between Perkins St. and Gobbi St. to serve the Oak Manor School from the Orchard Village area. As an alternate Mr. Simpson proposed that sidewalks be con- structed by the State from the end of the freeway overcrossin9 structures at Perkins and Gobbi Streets to Oak Manor Drive. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized 19 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH NOVEMBER 4, 1964 - PAGE 3 to contact the County in regard to entering into a coopera- tNe effort to obtain State participation in the construc- tion of sidewalk on the south side of E. Perkins St. and the north side of Gobbi St. from the freeway east to Oak Manor Drive. RESIGNATION OF KEN ROBY FROM LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES A letter from Mr. Ken Roby advising the Council of his resig- nation from the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Library was read by Mayor Banker. The resignation was accepted with regret, and it was requested a letter be sent to Mr. Roby expressing the Council's appreciation for his service to the City. The C i ty appoi nti a memo ra Manager suggested that consideration be given to ng a replacement for Mr. Roby and agreed to send ndum to all members of the Council in this regard. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Banker declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.-M. ATTEST: