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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 09-30-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1964 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor Banker, Councilmen Norgard Buxton, Scotto, and Smalley present. ' APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeti~ of September 23, 1964 and the special meeting of September , 1964 be approved as submitted by the Clerk. RES. NO. 65-20 DECLARING I NTENTI ON OF COUNCIL TO INITIATE ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS ..(ANNEXATION NO. 65-1~ GOBBI ST. SUBSTATION) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 65-20 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Declaring The Intention of the Council of the City of Ukiah To Initiate On Its Own Motion Proceedings To Annex Certain Uninhabited Territory." GEORGE F. AND BLANCHE THOMAS CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES DENIED The City Attorney reviewed two claims filed on behalf of George F. and Blanche Thomas for damages to real property at 724 S. State Street alleged to have occurred when a control burn got out of control on July 10, 1964. The first claim, fi led on September 24, 1964 by Attorneys, Thornton and Taylor of San Francisco is in the amount of $7,694.00. The second, fi led September 28, 1964 by the Law firm of Rawles, Nelson & Golden is in the amount of $9,200.00. It was the recommendation of the City Attorney that both claims be denied. ~". ~. PROPOSED DRAFT OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL MUNICIPAL GAS SYSTEM The City Attorney read a proposed draft of a resolution of intent to sell the municipal gas system prepared in connection with the proposal by Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to extend a gas line from Santa Rosa to the Ukiah area. Mr. Irish pointed out the resolution was not presented at this time for action by the Council, but for approval of the general wording of the draft. It was explained such a resolution is required by P.G. & E. before it will enter into right of way negotiations for the project. It was also specifically pointed out the resolution would not constitute a binding commitment on the part of the City to sell the system to P.G. & E. Co. Mr. Ken Roby, representing P.G. & E., explained further that adoption of the resolution would permit only planning and surveying of a possible right of way, and that negotiations with the City would precede any actual acquisition of property. Following discussion, the Council to the resolution, and authorized the draft to the attorney for P.G. gave its informal approval the City Attorney to submit & E. Mr. Roby also advised the Council that he had been authorized by P.G. & E. on Tuesday, September 29th, to inform the Council that P.G. & E. was now ready to discuss their proposal to purchase the City's Gas System. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH SEPTEMBER ;30, 1964 - PAGE 2 DISCUSSION OF "STANNARD'l TO STUDY FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL GAS L I NE The City Manager brought up the subject of the Stannard & Co. proposal to conduct a study of the economic feasibility of construction of a gas line from the Sacramento Valley, and introduced Mr. Stannard. Mr. Stannard offered to answer any questions which might be in the minds of the Council and furnished genera! information on some of the problems which might arise in connection with this proposed project. The Council determined that it was not in a position to consider any action on the proposal until a substantial amount of information becomes available to them. The lacking informa- tion includes, in part, the interest of other governmental agencies and private industries which might be involved, and more information regarding availability of firm gas supply from private sources including the current cost at th~ we l I s. On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Buxton, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be authorized to investigate the interest of the surrounding area in participating in the feasibility study as proposed by Stannard and Company. ADDITIONAL OFF-STREET PARKING PROJECT REFERRED BACK TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The City Manager reported that in checking the Parking Meter Fund it appeared to be possible, after the current budget year, to commit approximately $6,500 per year toward additional off-street parking, and after February, 1966 when the present metered lot is paid for, approximately $10,000 per year. The Council generally agreed that based on preliminary infor- mation gathered to date, the project should be referred back to the Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce which prompted initial discussion of the need for additional parking. Mayor Banker agreed to contact the chamber Board of Directors and report back to the Council at a later date. APPROVAL OF J. B. HANAUER PROPOSAL RE BOND ISSUE PROGRAM The City Manager advised the Council that the proposal submit- ted by J. B. Hanauer & Co. to serve as financial consultants in connection with the proposed bond issue program had been carefully reviewed and with certain minor revisions he would recommend the agreement be returned to the consulting fi rm for execut~ion. MAYOR WI TH On a motion by Councilman Scotto, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Manager be orized to return the agreement to d. B. Hanauer & Co. as for signature and return to the Council for approval. BANKER - SCHEDULING OF NEGOTIATIONS P.G. & E. RE. NATURAL GAS auth- rev i sed Mayor Banker asked that a date be established to discuss P.G. & E.'s proposal to the City for the purchase of the gas system, and after discussion, it was agreed that this matter be handled on the same basis as the negotiations in- volved with the City's acquisition of P.G. & E. electric facilities. On this basis all negotiations and related correspondence without exception will be handled through the City Manager's Office. M~NUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE C~TY OF UK~AH SEPTEMBER ~0, lp64 - PAGE ~ ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Mayor Banker dec!ared the meeting adjourned at 9:28 P.M. ATTEST: "-- - C I TY CL"E'RK'''~ - - ~ - '---