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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDECEMBER 10,1966 I ROLL CALL WATER REVENUE 7-1/ ,/:( . f7 1 ., 17 : 6924 'M I NUT 'E S CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1966 Pursuant to the order of adjournment of the regular meeting of the City Council of December 6, 1966, the City Council of the City of Arcadia met in adjourned regular session on December 10, 1966 at 9 A.M., in the Conference Room of the City Hall., PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None The City Manager summarized in detail his report dated December 2, 1966 covering areas for Council consideration in deliberating the need and possible source of additional revenue to finance city membership in the Metropolitan Water District and to finance and determine priority in capital project needs of the water system (all material on file in the office of the City Clerk). The recapitu- lation of proposed rate revisions (attached hereto) reflected bi- monthly billings indicating cost per cubic feet and increase over present costs, all based on meter sizes and broken down into different plans. It was particularly noted that the water rate for Plan 'B' would be 19~ per 100 cubic feet and all other plans would be l8~ per 100 cubic feet. Concerning capital project needs, he stated in part that although the so-called Montgomery report has not as yet been updated it was noted that re-examination of both capital needs and replenishment costs has resulted in a showing of increased dollar needs rather than a reduction; that the rate recommendations revolve around approximately an annual need of $227,000; that it must be determined if that amount would accomplish the anrua 1 need s over a period of the next seven years. It was his observation that it would. Mayor Forman retired from the meeting at 9:30 A.M. Conrad T. Reibold, 272 W. Longden Avenue, former City Councilman and the City's representative on the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Ass'n. stated in part that if Council is convinced that an urgency exists he would suggest placing the amount necessary on the property taxes. He referred to non-water users like the May Company and the new Pantry Market development and compared what the City would receive for the purpose if placed on water bills and what the City would receive if it were based on the assessed valuation of property. He also remarked that the City would be charged in the lawsuit accounting with the total gallonage pumped under the Basich Lease, but the pumpers will not pay any portion of the City's financial obligation even though the City's obligation be increased by their pumpage. He did not feel that the standby concept of rate making was appropriate for water. Mayor Forman returned to the meeting at 9:50 A.M. Considerable discussion was held on whether or not all or part of the charge should be placed on the ad valorem tax or raised by one of the 1. 12-10-66 17:6925 various methods set forth in detail on the recapitulation summary. It was the consensus of the City Council that a plan be adopted at this time which would raise the necessary revenue for operation, mainten~nce and capital projects for this year; that after the completion of the updating of the report on capital project needs of the water system that further considerations be undertaken by the Council. Mayor Forman then called for a poll of the Councilmen's preference in the proposed plans: Councilman Butterworth stated in part that he was categorically against raising water rates for the purpose of discharging the City's charge for the Metropolitan Water District assessment, but since the rest of the Council had voted otherwise to require that the assessment be met from water revenue that in his opinion Plan 'A' was the most acceptable and least burdensome plan from the standpoint of the homeowner and consequently be favored Plan 'A'. (He later voted with the majority for Modified Plan 'H'.) I Councilman Hage favored Plan 'B' and stated in part that he would like to see more of the charge borne by the actual water user rather than on a standby basis; that in his opinion this is not the time to place it on the tax bill but wait for developments during the year. Councilman Arth favored Plan 'B' with some modifications as he would rather see the water rate increased by l~ per 100 cubic feet and reduce the minimum thereby deferring any increase at this particular time. Councilman Considine favored Modified Plan 'H' and stated in part that as long as the Council has already determined that the charge should be raised through water revenue that in his opinion most of the charge should be left in the water billing structure so the people may follow what the City is doing and understand the logic behind it; that if there is need for additional funds in the future there is still the water rate to work with or go the ad valorem tax route. Mayor Forman favored Modified Plan 'H' and felt strongly that the charge should be borne by the water users and not placed on the property taxes; that during the coming year developments may alter the situation. Whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Considine, seconded by Council- man Butterworth and carried on a 3 to 2 vote as follows that the City Council adopt Modified Plan 'H' for the ensuing year. (Ordinance No. 1333 INTRODUCED later in the meeting - see Page 3.) AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Forman Councilmen Arth, Hage None 1 OCCUPANCY PERMIT WINSLOW Pursuant to instructions of the City Council of December 6, 1966, the Director of Public Works and the Fire Chier made detailed inspections of a new structure nearing completion at 47 E. St. Joseph Street and the existing buildings attached and affected by the new addition. Incorporated in their report dated December 9, under which a temporary occupancy permit could 1966 were conditions be granted pending 2. 12-10-66 1 CONSULTING FIRM (WATER) /_~ 7S- 1 ORDINANCE No. 1333 Introduced (water rates) 17: 6926 completion of the structure by the installation of an automatic' fire sprinkling system as required: 1. The automatic fire sprinklers' required 'by' the Building Code and contemplated under Building Per~it ff2l436 are completed throughout structures A, B & C, as'noted on 'the plan's submitted and approved for the aforesaid Building Permit by not later than February 15, 1967. 2. That occupation of the new structure be limited to the westerly 15 feet of said new structure and the most westerly office known as the "Shop Foreman's New Office". 3. That prior to limited occupation,as set forth in #2 above, heat detector fire alarm devices be installed in number, locations and type meeting with the full approval of the Fire Department. 4. That prior to limited occupation as set forth in #2 above, portable fire extinguishing equipment ,be installed in 'number, location, size and type as p:escribed by the Fire Department. It was noted that the owner concurs with the conditions. will be issued a temporary occupancy permit to allow him ~ome machinery as he originally requested. Mr. Winslow to move in The City Manager advised that the Citizens' Advisory Capital Projects Committee and the City Council in study sessions agree with staff recommendations that the 1958 analysis of capital needs for the water system be updated promptly; that two proposals have now been received for performing this work, 1) James M. Montgomery and 2) Wilsey & Ham, both consulting firms. It was noted that the firm of James M. Montgomery made the original evaluation which was highly satisfactory to the City Council at the time and should be in a position to update their work with a sU9stantial carryover of information previously compiled, whereupon it was MOVED by Councilman Arth, seconded by Councilman Considine and carried on roll call vote as follows that the firm of James M. Montgomery be employed to analyze the capital project needs of the Water Department. nf ("fioO- J) eV!\ ,AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Rage) Forman None None The City Attorney presented for the first time, explained the content and read,the title of Ordinance No. 1333, entitled: '''AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 7531.1, 7531.1.1, AND 7531.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH RESPECT TO WATER RATES." MOTION by Councilman Considine, seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows that the reading of the full body of Ordinan~e No. 1333 be waived: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Hage, Forman None None 3. 12-10-66 17 : 6927 Councilman 'Considine further MOVED that Ordinance No. 1333 be introduced. Motion seconded by Councilman Butterworth and carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: Councilmen Butterworth, Considine, Forman Councilmen Arth, Hage ABSENT: None, Councilman Butterwor'th stated for the record that he was voting "aye' ,although he was against raising r~venue in this manner, but having ,been overruled on that point, he ~as of the opinion that Modified Plan 'HI is tne better of the proposed plans. 1 At ,11:15 A.M. Mayor Forman adjourned the meeting. ATTEST: ~~MV~ City Clerk 1 4. 12-10-66 - - - ,- -, + __n " -- ~.. h :- -. + - Present 6.00 1200 6.00 '_ - 30.84 . IIh" 20.00 none 22.16 269.3 47.00 52.4 211 Mod. Ith" 16.00 none 18.16 202.7 43.00 39.4 211 (200) A Res. 16.00 600 17.08 184.7 41.92 35.9 A Bus. 32.00 600 33.08 451.3 57.92 87.8 A Apt.* 40.00 600 41.08 584.7 65.92 113.7 B** 16.00 400 17.52 192.0 43.74 41.8 , Present 7.00 1200 7.00 31. 84 184.84 IIh" 32.00 none 34.16 388.0 59.00 85.3 212.00 14.7 311 A Res. 32.00 600 33.08 372.4 57.92 81.9 210.92 14.1 311 (10) A Bus. 64.00 600 65.08 829.7 89.92 182.4 242.92 31.4 A Apt.* 80.00 600 81.08 1058.3 105.92 232.7 258.92 40.1 B** 32.00 400 33.52 378.9 59.74 87.6 221. 24 19.7 ; Present 9.00 1200 9.00 186.84 IIh" 50.00 none 52.16 479.6 230.00 23.1 411 A Res. 50.00 600 51.08 467.6 228.92 22.5 411 (20) A Bus. 100.00 600 101. 08 1023.1 278.92 49.3 - A Apt.* 160.00 600 161.08 1689.8 338.92 81.4 B** 50.00 400 51.52 472.4 239.24 28.0 ", Present 13.00 1200 13.00 190.84 "h" 100.00 none 102.16 685.8 280.00 46.7 611 A Res. 100.00 " 600 101.08 677.5 278.92 46.2 611 , (10) A Bus. 200.00 600 201.08 1446.8 378.92 98.6 A Apt. * 200.00 600 201.08 1446.8 378.92 98.6 B** 100.00 400 101.52 680.9 289.24 51.6 * Apartments estimated: 5/811, 3/411, 111 = 10 units; 1-1/211, 2" = 20 units; 311 = 40 units; 411 = 80 units; 6" = 100 units ** Water rate for Plan B = 19~ per 100 cubic feet all others at 18~ per 100 cubic feet Total Annual Revenue Increase: Plan IIhll Plan Mod. "h" Plan A Plan B $223,000 $227,000' $225,000 $233,500 ~ ,- .. - --l -'- BIMONTHLY BILLINGS --- RECAPITULATION OF PROPOSED RATE REVISIONS Cost Per Cubic Feet and Increase Over Present Meter Bimonthly Minimums Size Rate Base Min. c.f. 1,200 c.f. 4,000 c.f. 7,500 c.f. 15,000 c.f. 100,000 c.f. Meter (Approx .if) Plan Rate Allowed Cost % Cost % Cost % Cost % Cost ....!...- Size Present $ 3.00 1200 $ 3.00 $ 8~04 $ $ - $ IIhtl 3.00 none 5.16 ',72.0 10.20 26.9 5/8" A Res. 3.00 600 4.08 36.0 9.12 13.4 5/8" (1,500) A Bus. 6.00 600 7.08 136.0 12.12 50.7 A Apt. * 20.00 600 21.08 626.7 26.12 224.9 B** 3.00 400 4.52 50.7 9.84 22.4 Present 3.50 1200 3.50 8.54 14.84 IIh" 4.00 none 6.16 76.0 11.20 31.4 17.50 17.9 3/4" A Res. : 4.00 ' 600 5.08 45.1 10.12 18.5 16.42 10.6 3/4" (5,500) A Bus. 8.00 600 9.08 159.4 14.12 65.3 20.42 37.6 A Apt.* 20.00 600 21.08 502.3 26.12 205.9 32.42 118.5 B** 4.00 400 5.52 57;7 10.84 26.9 17.49 17.9 Present 4.50 1200 4.50 15.84 "hit 5.00 none 7.16 59.1 18.50 16.8 1" Mod. IIh" 5.50 none 7 .66 70.2 19.00 19.9 1" (4,500) A Res. 5.50 600 6.58 46.2 17 .92 13.1 A Bus. 11.00 600 12.08 168.4 23.42 47.9 A Apt.* 20.00 600 21.08 368.4 32.42 104.7 B** 5.50 400 7.02 56.0 18.99 19.9 Present 5.00 1200 5.00 16.34 29.~4 flh" 12.50 none 14.66 193.2 26.00 59.1 39.50 32.4 1-1/2" Mod. flh" 10.00 none 12.16 143.2 23.50 43.8 37.00 24.0 1-1/2" (300) A Res. 10.00 600 11.08 121.6 22.42 37.2 35.92 20.4 A Bus. 20.00 600 21.08 321. 6 32.42 98.4 45.92 53.9 A Apt.* 40.00 600 41.08 721.6 52.42 220.8 65.92 120.9 B** 10.00 400 11.52 130.4 23.49 43.8 37.74 26.5 .._0.__- __ . - ..