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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 05-13-64MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 13, 1964. The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:02 P.M. wi th Mayor Banker, Councilmen Norgard, Scotto and Smalley present. Councilman Buxton was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the minutes of May 6, 1964 be approved as corrected. The correction approved involved changing the reference to Variance Application No. 64-17 to No. 64-14 by A. P. Ma thews. COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:03 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 64-51 GRANTING VARIANCE TO A. P. MATHEWS On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 64-51 be approved and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Granting Variance to A. P. Mathews." NORTH BAY COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT - APPROVED The City Attorney read i Cooperative Library Syst vised the Council that s members of the system ha governing bodies, he wou taking such action at th explained that since the the Library Board alone, the Counci l, or the Board which approved n full the proposed North Bay em Supplementary Agreement and ad- ince substantially all of the other d ratified the contract by their ld have no objection to the Council is time. The City Attorney further contract binds the City rather than it must ei ther be executed by Council must ratify the action of the the agreement. MAYOR BANKER EXCUSED - 8:35 P.M. Mayor Banker excused himself at this point in the meeting, at which time Vice Mayor Buxton assumed the duties of Mayor for the remainder of the meeting. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the City Council ratify the action of the Library Boa rd of Trustees in approving the North Bay Cooperative Library System Supplementary Agreement and authcrize the Mayor and Clerk to sign same. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BIDS F CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER LINE ON FEEDLOT ROAD OR Plans and specifica sewer main on Feedl of the Council . Th the Ukiah Valley Sa authorized to call the entire cost of tion District and t from the i mprovemen tions for proposed construction of a ot Road were distributed for the review e Council was advised that as agent for nitation District the City has been for bids for the proposed work and that the project will be borne by the Sanita- he private property owners benefitting t. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried the City Clerk be auth- orized to call for bi ds for construction of a sewer line on Feedlot Road, bids to be received before 2:00 P.M., June 2, 1964. The bid call is to be based on the plans and specifications as recommended with the inclusion of 30 days for the completion of the work. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 13, 1964 - PAGE 2 Due to the fact that June 2nd wi 11 be Election Day and therefore a legal holiday, i t was moved by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Scotto and unanimously carried the above motion be amended to change the date for bid call to June 3, 1964 at 2:00 P.M. POLICY ESTABLISHED PROHIBITING USE OF CUSTOMER UTILITY ACCOUNTS BY PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS The City Manager reported that it had been determined the cost to the City for preparing a list from the utility customer accounts for use by various private organizations would be $25.00 per list, with the cost reduced accordingly if additional sets are run simultaneously. However, in checking wi th other uti lity companies he found that it was not their practice to make this information available to the public, and recommended no further use of customer records be permitted except in the conduct of City business. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Scotto, it was unanimously carried that it be the policy of the City that the use of customer records for any private operation not be permitted. APPROVAL OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING SCHEDULE - 1608-1,2~3 The City Manager distributed copies of a proposed Outdoor Lighting Schedule for consideration by the Council and explained the new rates would provide a basis by which the City could provide lighting on private property under certain conditions. The proposed rates have been computed to amortize the cost of construction over a period of ten years and provide a 6% yield on the investment. Poles would be set on private property and connected to the City's secondary system. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried Outdoor Lighting Schedule No. 1608-1 ,2-3 be approved as presented. RESOLUTION NO. 64-52 ESTABLISHING GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES APPLICABLE TO PUBLIC WORK On a motion by Councilma Smalley, it was unanimou ,all, proved and the Mayor a ~esolution Establishing Applicable to Public Wor n Norgard, seconded by Counci 1man sly carried Resolution No. 64-52 be nd Clerk be authorized to sign same, General Prevai ling Rate of Wages PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION APPROVED JOINT APPLICATION OF CITY AND P.G. & FOR PURCHASE OF P.G. & E. FACILITIES E · The City Manager reviewed the Opinion and Order of the Public Utilities Commission dated May 12, 1964 authorizing the sa]e of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. electric facilities within the City to the City. The particulars are set forth in Decision No. 67184 Before The Pub1 ic Uti li ties Commission of the State of California dated at San Francisco, Ca1 ifornia the 12th day of May, 1964 and effective twenty days thereafter. COUNCILMAN SMALLEY Counci 1man Smalley enquired whether progress was being made on the special census which had been scheduled for this fiscal year, and was informed by the City Manager that it had been delayed in his office but would be revitalized in the immediate future. 449 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH MAY 13, 1964 - PAGE 3 COUNCILMAN BUXTON Cou exi vel sti nci lman Buxton commen sts south of the City ling sou th assume tha Il under construction ted on the apparent danger which on Highway lO1 where persons tra- t since the two lanes of highway are visible, that traffic is travelling on a divided highway and attempt to pass against on-coming traffic. He stated that his wife had narrowly avoided an accident similar to the one which recently claimed the lives of several persons and felt that the situation should be called to the attention of the State Highway Patrol and Division of Highways. Although in discussion it was recog- nized that the area involved is not within the jurisdiction of the City, the City Manager agreed to contact the various State offices which would be concerned with the problem. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further regular business, Vice Mayor Buxton declared the meeting adjourned at 9:22 P.M. ATTE ST: MAYOR PRO TEMPORE C I TY CLERK