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Home My WebLink Aboutmin 1974-10-16 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 16, 1974 - PAGE 1 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:04 p.m. with Councilmen Weinkauf, Norgard, Wood, Simpson, and Mayor Pearson present. City Manager was absent. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Norgard led in the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Councilman Weinkauf, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unani- mously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 1974, be approved as submitted by the Clerk. PAYROLL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried Payroll Warrants #4214 to #4365 inclusive for the period of September 22 to October 5, 1974, inclusive in the total amount of $62,117.25 be approved. GENERAL WARRANTS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried the General Warrants #4818 to #4963 inclusive in the total amount of $267,967.77 be approved and ordered paid. RESOLUTION NO. 75-35 APPOINTING MEMBER TO CIVIL SERVICE BOARD (BRUCE CROOK) On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unani- mously carried Resolution No. 75-35 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Appointing Member To Civil Service Board". Resolution No. 75-36 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE TAX DEEDED PROPERTY On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-36 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Authorizing Mayor and Clerk To Sign Agreement To Purchase Tax Deeded Property". RESOLUTION NO. 75-37 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH UKIAH VALLEY TEEN CENTER, INC. On a motion by Councilman NOrgard, seconded by Councilman Simpson it was unanimously carried Resolution No. 75-37 be adopted and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same, "Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Ukiah Authorizing Execution Of Agreement With Ukiah Valley Teen Center, Inc.". NOTICE OF COMPLETION - OAK MANOR PARK, A.C. SURFACINGS, TALMAGE WATER LINE EXTENSION, PARTITION AT POLICE HEADQUARTERS On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the Oak Manor Park improvements, the asphalt concrete surfacings on city streets, the construction of Talmage Road water line extension, and the office partition at Police Headquarters be accepted as complete and the Clerk be authorized to file the required Notice of Completion. REQUEST & AUTHORIZATION TO CALL FOR BIDS FOR CHAIN & SPROCKETS FOR SEDIMENTATION TANK On a motion by Councilman Wood, seconded by Councilman Simpson, it was unanimously carried the Clerk be authorized to call for bids for chain and sprockets for sedimentation tank , bids to be received prior to November 4, 1974. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 16, 1974 - PAGE 2 BID AWARD GOBBI STREET WIDENING (PARNUM PAVING) pro tempore Al Kruth City Manager/reviewed the bids received for subject work and recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Parnum Paving, subject to state and federal approvals: Parnum Paving, Ukiah $135,331.60 Lin W. Ford, Ukiah $1899,432.00 On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Norgard, it was unanimously carried the bid for construction of Gobbi Street Widening between Leslie Street and State Street be awarded to Parnum Paving, Inc, in the total amount of $135,331.60, subject to approval of the governmental agencies. BID AWARD TURF SWEEPER H.B. CARTER CO. , OAKLAND City Manager pro tempore reported only one bid was received for subject sweeper, it complies with specifications and meets the budget allocation. On a motion by Councilman Norgard, seconded by Councilman Weinkauf, it was unanimously carried the bid for the turf sweeper be awarded to H. B. Carter Co. in the total amount of $3158.80. CITIZENS COMMITTEE Council discussed the need for formation of subject committee. Publicity has been given for volunteers to serve on said committee and Council had been provided with the names of volunteers resulting from said publicity. Councilman Norgard indicated a need to generate more interest and enthusiasm. Councilman Wood stated he had names of people interested in serving on the committee. The formation of the committee and appointments thereto was held over. JOHN DURKIN John Durkin was present in the audience, referred to the bad condition of Porzio Lane, and asked what the city could do about its repair. Mr. Kruth explained the street is not a public road; it is owned by private parties and businesses. Council determined the matter could be brought to the attention of the property owners in an effort to persuade them to blacktop the area. COUNCILMAN NORGARD Councilman Norgard asked if the drainage problem at Airport Road and the railroad has been corrected. City Manager pro tempore stated he will check the matter, but was of the opinion the matter has been taken care of. COUNCILMAN WEINKAUF Councilman Weinkauf stated he has received a letter from a citizen alleging problems with the telephone company. The matter will be referred to Mr. Ed Bean, Pacific Telephone for handling. COUNCILMAN SIMPSON Councilman Simpson reported the Transportation Committee has requested the County to speed up the execution of the Joint Powers Agreement to expedite matters of the committee. Documents have been made available to the City Manager and City Planner for feedback, after which public hearings will be ' scheduled. COUNCILMAN WOOD Councilman Wood referred to a request Mayor Pearson had received from a citizen for a community garden. Mayor Pearson stated the request was for the use of city property,where water is available,for interested citizens to plant vegetable gardens similar to Victory Gardens planted in years past. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH OCTOBER 16, 1974 - PAGE 3 Councilman Weinkauf brought up the subject of the planting of wild flower seeds on city properties. It was suggested such an accomplishment may interest the Garden Club. Councilman Wood called the Council's attention to the Folklore Ballet from Mexico City, sponsored by the Mendocino Community College, which is scheduled to appear in Ukiah October 23rd. Councilman Wood stated the concert is well worth seeing. MAYOR PEARSON Mayor Pearson reported Ukiah is happy to have a new FM station in Ukiah - Radio Station KKTU. Mayor Pearson reported she has received very favorable comments from a citizen concerning the streets in the city. Mayor Pearson requested, in line with the President's recommendation to the nation concerning fuel conservation, that a member of the Council and the City Manager meet separately with each department head to cut fuel costs 5% in their respective departments and 5% inflationary costs. On a motion by Councilman Simpson, seconded by Councilman Wood, it was unanimously carried to give the conservation assignment to the City Manager and report the results to the Council at a later date. NEW BICENTENNIAL CHAIRMAN Mayor Pearson reported Mr. Ed Bean replaces Jack Pearson as chairman of subject committee. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pearson adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. after which the Council re- convened in Executive Session. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk